Tunnel 5 Fire now 35% contained, weekend winds could challenge firefighters in the Gorge

Despite difficult terrain, hundreds of fire crews worked quickly to knock down the flames this week. Now, they’re mopping up and securing containment lines.

UNDERWOOD, Wash. — The Tunnel 5 fire in Skamania County continued to burn Friday, however the situation appeared much different than just a few days ago. 

By the end of the week, crews mopped up and secured containment lines on the ground, with more resources on standby should hotspots pop up. 

As of Friday evening, officials reported around 450 personnel working to fight the fire in different capacities. They told KGW that within the next several days the operation will likely

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