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Olympia’s Washington Center collecting supplies for firefighters in Eastern Washington

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Lacey firefighter Ryan Sundberg puts out a burning tree that fell across Salmon Creek Road outside of Okanogan County, as wildfires continue to burn through out north-central Washington.
Lacey firefighter Ryan Sundberg puts out a burning tree that fell across Salmon Creek Road outside of Okanogan County, as wildfires continue to burn through out north-central Washington. Genna Martin AP

More than 1,300 firefighters are battling more than a dozen wildfires in Washington state, including the Okanogan complex, the state’s largest wildfire on record.

To support those firefighters, the Washington Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Olympia is collecting items to send east of the mountains to supply their efforts.

The center is asking for donations of:

▪ Water

▪ Gatorade

▪ Trail mix

▪ Beef jerky

▪ Granola bars

▪ Bandanas

▪ Chapstick

▪ Sunscreen

▪ Foot powder

▪ Baby Wipes

▪ Blankets

▪ Socks, T-shirts and underwear (cotton only, no synthetics)

▪ Gum

▪ Tents

The center is at 512 Washington St. SE. Call 360-753-8585 for more information.

This story was originally published August 25, 2015 at 12:50 PM with the headline "Olympia’s Washington Center collecting supplies for firefighters in Eastern Washington."

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