The Nakia Creek Fire in Washington state rapidly grew to 2,000 acres in size on Sunday, prompting authorities to order over 2,900 homes to evacuate immediately.
The fire, which is threatening tens of thousands of Clark County residents, began on October 9 in the Larch Block of the Yacolt Burn State Forest.The blaze was recorded at 156 acres on October 12 but has exploded in size since.
The wind-fueled wildfire was only 5% contained on Sunday night, according to Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency.The public safety agency said in a statement that the fire is burning on "extremely steep" ground.
The Nakia Creek Fire began on October 9 in the Larch Block of the Yacolt Burn State Forest. (Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency) "Firefighters are preparing direct control lines along the flanks of the fire," Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency wrote in a statement. "Fire behavior has been smoldering and creeping with some torching observed and short-range spotting.The potential for fire growth remains and containment lines are being put in place." "Please understand that this is a very dynamic situation and if you are anywhere near this area, you should take precautions to evacuate," the agency urged residents on Sunday.
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