Nakia Creek Fire , Forces Thousands To Evacuate in Washington State.
CNN reports that the Nakia Creek Fire started in Clark County near the Oregon border on Oct.
9.
Unseasonably hot temperatures and strong winds caused the fire to expand to 2,000 acres on Oct.
16.
By the end of the day on Oct.
16, the fire was only 5% contained, and close to 3,000 homes were told to evacuate.
Thousands more were instructed to be prepared to do the same.
.
According to Clark County officials, fire season doesn't usually last this long in Washington State.
Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency officials are asking firefighters to stay vigilant.
With the current weather patterns here in the PNW, we have another good week of potential fire weather, Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency officials, via CNN.
While the calendar may say it’s October 16th… I need you to think like it’s August 16th, Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency officials, via CNN.
CNN reports that temperatures in the area will stay above average over the next few days, but rain is expected next weekend, which will aid firefighters.
