Update On The Taylor Bridge Fire, And How To Stay Cool In A Heat Wave




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Summary: The Current State Of The Taylor Bridge Fire: State officials are reporting that firefighters made major progress fighting the 22,000–acre fire in Eastern Washington over night, and it's now 25 percent contained. KUOW's Ann Dornfeld has the latest on the battle. One Woman's Story Of Evacuation: Hundreds of people have had to evacuate their homes due to the encroaching Taylor Bridge Fire. More than 70 homes have been consumed by the flames. Listen to one woman's account of her evacuation. How Do You Stay Cool In A Heat Wave? Health officials are urging people to take steps to stay cool during the hot weather. Forecasters have issued a heat advisory for the next few days, and temperatures are expected to peak in the low–90s in Western Washington. KUOW's Ruby de Luna reports. Hundreds Line Up For Deportation Waiver: Wednesday is the first day for children of immigrants, known as Dreamers, to apply for deferred action. That will allow qualified young people to apply for immigration status that would give them two years of legal protection and a work permit. KUOW's Meghan Walker has more. Customer Service, Via Tweet? Once used mostly for one–time promos and marketing, Twitter is now something businesses are relying on to provide customer service. For instance, Southwest Airlines tweets to alert folks about delays. And Best Buy responds to questions and complaints via Twitter. A report on companies that directly engage customers through Twitter.