The Nakia Creek Fire grew to 2,000 acres on Sunday, prompting Clark County authorities to order 2,903 homes to evacuate immediately and over 5,000 to be prepared to evacuate soon.
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 theThe 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."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 Nakia Creek Fire is only 5% contained and currently burning on "extremely steep ground" as firefighters attempt to contain it entirely.
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