Damaged trees continue to be problematic

MEDICAL LAKE - Damaged trees continue to be a major topic of conversation as residents and fire victims continue recovering from the Gray Fire.

Thousands of trees were cut down by fire fighters and utility workers during the Gray Fire response according to a recent press release from the city.

Removal and disposal of the trees has been problematic as well, and that is because of the large amount of burned and downed trees.

According to the press release, the city, Avista, and a Gray Fire citizen volunteer groups are working to help Gray Fire homeowners with a no-cost solution for the removal a...