Firefighters Continue Efforts to Starve Wildcat Fire of Fuel
After days of low fire activity Firefighters working the Wildcat Fire burning near Bumping Lake say the fire flared on Thursday because of a warming and drying trend. The fire along with more than a dozen other smaller fires burning in the state is making skies hazy in the Yakima valley Friday.
NOT A LOT OF CHANGE THIS WEEK
The fire remains at the same containment level it's been for weeks, 8% at 8,806 acres. A press release from the Wildcat Fire says Firefighters continue to try and starve the fire of fuel by removing debris along Bumping River Road. While they're doing that work other Firefighters are working on the fire line trying to slow progression. It's not just Firefighters working to slow the blaze they're also being helped by sprinkler and hose systems installed in specific areas at risk. They say the systems are inspected daily to make sure they remain fully functional.
NO HELP FROM MOTHER NATURE
The weather isn't helping in the fight. Fire officials say they expect a continued warming trend with some light wind. A decrease in humidity and a warm up of temperatures could again increase fire activity.
A CHANGE IN WEATHER?
What about the weekend weather? The officials say there's a slight chance of showers during weekend as moisture moves in from the south.
Yakima County has declared a LEVEL 2 - GET SET evacuation level for Goose Prairie and Bumping River Road.
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