MEDICAL LAKE, Wash. – Monday marks two years since the Gray Fire, one of the state’s most devastating wildfires. August 18, 2023, remains an unforgettable day for residents of Medical Lake and the surrounding West Plains.
The fire destroyed nearly 250 homes and claimed one life. Entire neighborhoods were leveled in a matter of hours. Months later, in February 2024, the cause was revealed: a sparking wire.
Nearly two years later, areas of devastation remain visible throughout the region. For many residents, the memory of the fire remains fresh…