The fire, caused by a lightning strike, has burned just over 1,400 acres.
Wildland firefighters continue to fight the flames being emitted from. The fire broke out on July 29 near the Ross Lake Recreation Area. The fire, caused by a lightning strike, was believed to have burned almost 4,000 acres but upon closer inspection this past weekend, infrared helicopters discovered the fire burned just over 1,400 acres.
At the National Weather Service in Seattle, Science and Operations Officer, Kirby Cook told us that, “more typical Pacific Northwest Washington weather with cooler, cloudier, and high humidities,” will help with mitigating the fire.Cook said, “We have a weak storm system that’s expected to come through the area [Tuesday] into Wednesday and that’s going to bring some widespread precipitation.”
While there is some hope coming in the short-term forecast, there have also been concerns over “close calls” prompting companies like Seattle City Light to step up and help firefighters by offering space for fire agencies to set up command centers, using heavy machinery to clear debris, and offering boat access for crews to travel around Diablo and Ross lakes.
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