CG lightning can occur with both positive and negative polarity. The polarity is that of the charge in the region that originated the lightning leaders. An average bolt of negative lightning carries an electric current of 30,000 amperes (30 kA), and transfers 15 coulombs of electric charge and 500 megajoules of energy.
Statewide, 19 wildfires greater than 1,000 acres in area are currently raging, according to the NIFC. The active fires have ravaged more than 630,000 acres, destroying approximately 200 homes and threatening another 12,000, according to Washington state officials.
Home. 1  Clark County Fire & Rescue (CCF&R) is a combination fire department in Clark County, Washington. We cover over 153 square miles, including the cities of La Center, Ridgefield, and Woodland, serving a population of approximately 40,000. *** 2 CLICK HERE TO SEE LAST YEARS EMERGENCY CALLS IN AN INTERACTIVE MAP***.