A shaded fuel break will help protect White Salmon, Washington, and surrounding areas from wildfires. The fuel break will also improve forest health and habitat. Courtney Flatt / NWPB For more than 20 years, people have wanted to protect White Salmon, Washington, from wildfires. The idea came about to build a fuel break around the entire town, kind of like a moat. This shaded fuel break will still leave the forest healthy and give fire crews a place to fight from when the next wildfire hits.