A series of wildfires were started or re-energized this past weekend as high heat and winds rocked western Washington with some of the driest weather conditions recorded in October in the state’s history.
Much of the visible smoky air comes from the Bolt Creek Fire, which has been burning since Sept. 10. The fire has burned an estimated 14,208 acres and is 41% contained as of Monday morning.
Other fires were revitalized over the dry weekend, including the Loch Katrine fire, the 8 Road Fire, the Jim Creek Fire, and the Nakia Creek fire.
Wildfire in southwest Washington prompts evacuation orders
The Loch Katrine Fire has burned an estimated
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