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Fire victim’s mother urges prayers

Friday, July 31, 2026

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Emylee Macaluso remains in the ICU at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after a fire pit flareup in Pierce on July 5, according to her mother Kristin Macaluso. Seven victims were transported to the burn center, with Emylee undergoing multiple surgeries and making steady progress, her mother said. The Macaluso family declined all interviews until Emylee was stable, and has received community support for their dogs and property while they remain in Seattle. Kristin Macaluso thanked the community and those beyond Orofino for prayers, love, and encouragement, stating, 'We truly believe those prayers have carried us through the darkest days.'

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Emylee Macaluso remains in the ICU at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle“One of the victims still in the ICU is Emylee Macaluso, according to her mother, Kristin Macaluso, who wanted to make sure people know her daughter is still fighting to overcome her burn injuries.”
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Emylee Macaluso was injured in a fire pit flareup in Pierce on July 5“Seven victims were transported to the Harborview Medical Center in Seattle for treatment at the Regional Burn Center after a fire pit flareup in Pierce in the early-morning hours of July 5.”
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Seven victims were transported to the burn center“Seven victims were transported to the Harborview Medical Center in Seattle for treatment at the Regional Burn Center after a fire pit flareup in Pierce in the early-morning hours of July 5.”
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Emylee Macaluso underwent multiple surgeries“Emylee has undergone many surgeries, and still has a long road ahead, said Macaluso — but she continues to make steady progress every day.”
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Emylee Macaluso is making steady progress“Emylee has undergone many surgeries, and still has a long road ahead, said Macaluso — but she continues to make steady progress every day.”
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The Macaluso family declined all interviews until Emylee was stable“We made the decision as a family to decline all interviews until Emylee was stable and we had the opportunity to let her speak to investigators,”
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The Macaluso family has received community support for their dogs and property“While Emylee’s family is in Seattle to help her through her recovery, people have stepped up to help them take care of their dogs and their property.”
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The Macaluso family remains in Seattle“null”
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Kristin Macaluso thanked the community and those beyond Orofino for prayers, love, and encouragement“The Macaluso family wants to thank the community and everyone beyond Orofino who has supported them with prayers, love, encouragement and support.”
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Kristin Macaluso stated, 'We truly believe those prayers have carried us through the darkest days'“"We truly believe those prayers have carried us through the darkest days," Macaluso said.”