The wildfire that forced evacuations at Crystal Mountain Resort is now bigger than the city of Tacoma. Fire officials say the lightning-sparked Norse Peak Fire has grown to nearly 70 square miles and remains eight percent contained. Tacoma is 62 square miles in area. Level 3 evacuations -- meaning leave now -- remain in place in Pierce County for Crystal Mountain Ski Resort, Silver Springs Campground, Silver Creek, Deep Creek, Joke Creek, Alta Community, Pick Handle Basin, Goat Creek and the Gold Hill Community.
- PUB DATE: 9/6/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KING 5 TV

When Gov. Jay Inslee set out to go hiking with some friends last weekend, he experienced the effects of the Jolly Mountain Fire first hand. Forest officials told his group to stay out of the woods. “Being the governor, doing my part as a good citizen, I stayed out of the woods,” Inslee said. Inslee was briefed on the progress of the Jolly Mountain Fire on Tuesday at the fire camp near the Cle Elum Airport.
- PUB DATE: 9/6/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Daily Record

Orangeville (IL) Fire Protection District Vision pumper-tanker. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Darley Champion LDMBC 1,500-gpm pump.

Orangeville (IL) Fire Protection District Vision pumper-tanker. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Darley Champion LDMBC 1,500-gpm pump.

Everyone here in the Inland Northwest is dealing with the smoky conditions, even firefighters, who have their own set of problems. “Smoke from Montana, smoke from Oregon, smoke from BC… It seems to be from all directions,” says Battalion Chief Bruce Moline from the Spokane Fire Department. Firefighters are used to smoke, just not like this.
- PUB DATE: 9/5/2017 8:17:28 PM - SOURCE: KAYU-TV MyFox Spokane