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Retired Washougal Fire chief dies

Memorial service for Basil "Booj" Taylor will be held Saturday

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Basil "Booj" Taylor

A man who served 36 years as a local firefighter has passed away.

Retired Washougal Fire Chief Basil “Booj” Taylor died Wednesday. He was 75.

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