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Bear Gulch Fire Forces Level-3 Evacuations
A human-caused blaze that ignited near Lake Cushman on July 6 has grown into the Bear Gulch Fire, now estimated at approximately 4,500 acres with 3 percent containment as of Aug. 2. Washington State Patrol approved full resource mobilization as crews rushed to contain the blaze in one of the Pacific Northwest's busiest recreation corridors. 'Go Now' Orders and a Moving Fire Line The Mason County Sheriff's Office announced several Level 3 evacuation orders on July 31, covering the Dry Creek Trail area, Staircase Campground, and areas north of Lake Cushman. In their evacuation update, they warn, "Level 3 'GO' means: Evacuate Immediately. There is immediate danger—leave the area without delay." In addition to the Level 3 zones, they placed the area south of Dry Creek Trail under a Level 2 "Be Set" evacuation notice on Aug. 1. Authorities say, "Be prepared to evacuate at a moment's notice. Ensure your emergency kit, important documents, medications, and pets are ready. Stay informed through official updates and alerts." The Latest Firefighting Updates Authorities announced on Aug. 2 that "Cooler temperatures and higher humidities have moderated fire activity, however heavy, dry fuels are anticipated to contribute to fire growth on the west and southwestern flank of the fire today." In terms of the strategy, "Fire personnel are using the best available tools to contain this fire and will continue to install sprinkler systems around cabins and structures to wet down land west and south of the fire." Luckily, no structures have been affected by the blaze so far. As part of the operation, "crews may use fire to remove excess fuel (duff, and branches and small trees) between structures in the Copper Creek drainage. Northwest of the fire, crews are looking for natural features that can be used to stop the fire's northward progression and protect cultural and recreational values in Olympic National Park." Common but effective firefighting techniques that should help personnel get a handle on the little uncontained blaze. As part of the effort, firefighters are utilizing some of their bigger tools. "On the southern portion of Lake Cushman, crews are using boats to gain access to more remote sections to protect values at risk. Three helicopters are assigned to the fire to conduct bucket drops." Potential for Smoky Skies With fire comes smoke, which can be unhealthy or even hazardous if not taken seriously. The Washington Smoke Blog, which works with government and local officials to assess air quality and has real-time air quality updates. The Olympic National Park air-quality index (AQI) is at a "Good' rating. However, the good status can change anytime, so check before making any outdoor plans in the area. On July 31, the AQI was set to unhealthy as a result of the fires. Stay Smart, Stay Flexible Fire seasons are changing, and it is important to change with them. In a statement, "Robin Wills, a retired park service chief of Fire and Aviation for the Pacific West Region, told SFGATE in a call that large and dangerous wildfires are starting to burn across entire calendar years instead of during shorter, monthlong periods in specific regions." Before you lace up boots, search 'Olympic National Forest trail closures,' 'Lake Cushman smoke forecast,' or 'Stage 2 fire restrictions Washington' to make sure your game plan is still viable. Bottom line: The Bear Gulch Fire is rewriting the summer adventure script for Washington hikers, climbers, and campers. Respect the closures, heed evacuation notices, and remember that the peninsula's other forests, canyons, and shorelines still deliver the kind of wild weekend adventurers chase, no illegal campfires Gulch Fire Forces Level-3 Evacuations first appeared on Men's Journal on Aug 3, 2025 Solve the daily Crossword
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Tuesday in Philadelphia will be warm as Canadian wildfire smoke blankets parts of region. Here's the forecast.
A touch of haze from Canadian wildfire smoke will continue to blanket much of the Philadelphia region, which will filter the sun and slightly limit afternoon warmth on Tuesday. That smoke will likely be with us for a few days as the winds favor bringing the smoke into our area. Those northerly winds, however, will keep our humidity levels moderately low for this time of year, so at least that's a bonus. Tuesday stays warm and dry, with highs near 90 and a bit more humidity under partly cloudy skies. Clouds will build Tuesday evening as moisture moves in on an onshore flow. By Wednesday, high pressure to our north keeps us mainly dry, but clouds increase from a system to our south. A few stray showers are possible late Wednesday into Thursday, mainly south and east of the city. Temperatures will dip into the upper 70s and low 80s on Thursday before rebounding into the mid-80s for Friday and the weekend. Other than a stray shower chance, mainly south of the city, we'll be on a fairly dry stretch to start August. The next chance of region-wide showers isn't until Sunday and Monday of next week, so enjoy some guilt-free rainless days. Tuesday: More clouds. High 89, Low 66. Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. High 80, Low 70. Thursday: Mostly sunny. High 81, Low 69. Friday: Mostly sunny. High 84, Low 65. Saturday: Sun and clouds. High 85, Low 65. Sunday: Shower possible. High 85, Low 68. Monday: Scattered showers. High 89, Low 72. NEXT Weather Radars Hourly Forecast
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Cincinnati Reds lose game, off day, bullpen rest to MLB Speedway Classic mess
BRISTOL, TN – Two hours before MLB's rain-suspended Speedway Classic resumed at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday, the main concession stand serving the infield grandstands around the temporary field had run out of burgers. About an hour later, the Fan Zone section for the event had been dismantled, including the merch and concession stands. And by the time the Cincinnati Reds got out of town, a day late and a game short in the win column, an off day was gone, and much of a bullpen was spent in a 4-2 loss that took two days to inflict. It made a long charter to Chicago seem just a little longer as they braced for a 50-game final stretch that opens with three against the division-rival Cubs. 'It's never good when you lose a day like that, and then you've got to use guys in the bullpen,' said second baseman Matt McLain, who missed a would-be tying home run in the ninth by about a foot. 'But we'll handle it and get through it.' Reds Speedway Classic Lyon Richardson Reds' Lyon Richardson rode to Bristol speedway on commissioner Rob Manfred's private plane Reds player move Will Benson Speedway Classic weather costs Cincinnati Reds OF Will Benson big-league roster spot For all of MLB's best-laid plans with this one-off, regular-season, first-MLB-game-in-Tennessee event, it amounted mostly to a very wet, very long-delayed, two-day ordeal for both teams — but an especially hard pill to swallow for a Reds team that just invested at the trade deadline for a playoff chase. Neither the outcome of the actual game nor the residual effects of the marketing-scheme sideshow did anything for the Reds but make the road to October look just a little more like those steep banks at the NASCAR track that hosted the Saturday-turned-Sunday event. Manager Terry Francona said the ordeal didn't make the loss sting any worse even if losing the off day for his bullpen was 'the big one' to deal with as he said before the game. 'You deal with what gets thrown at you,' he said, 'and hopefully when something does get thrown at you, you deal with it to the point where you can win a game. And we didn't. 'We were unfortunate, I admit that,' he added. 'But that doesn't mean you can't win the game.' The Reds led 1-0 with runners at first and second and one out when the game was suspended. A quick double steal by Elly De La Cruz and Austin Hays upon the resumption of the game put the Reds in position to add on – until Miguel Andujar's ensuing grounder to third turned into an out at the plate. 'That's a tough game we felt we should have won,' said Brent Suter, the losing pitcher after taking over when the game resumed. He downplayed adversity of the contrived event. 'A lot of bullpen use today,' he added. 'But we got through it. Lyon (Richardson) did a great job, so we got through it with not using too many arms multiple innings. That was a positive. 'But that one hurts.' Richardson was an emergency callup for the bullpen Sunday. Suter got eight outs in relief of Reds rookie Chase Burns, who pitched a powerful 1-2-3 first inning before the game was suspended. Braves right fielder Eli White hit his fifth and sixth home runs of the season for all of the Braves scoring, including a two-out, three-run shot off Suter in the second. The Reds lost for the fourth time in six games. 'Tito and I both understood the situation,' Braves manager Brian Snitker said. 'We both wanted to put that game to bed (Saturday) night and wake up (with) us in Atlanta and them in Chicago, with a day off today. Didn't happen.' It seemed especially tough on a Reds team chasing the playoffs on the heels of acquiring three players at the deadline compared to a Braves team that's still 16 games under .500 with its entire opening rotation on the injured list. 'We're not eliminated yet. We're still in the hunt as far as I'm concerned,' Snitker said when asked about the Reds getting hurt more by the circumstances than the Braves. 'It's tough navigating every major-league season,' added Snitker, whose Braves have been in the postseason the last seven years, including a World Series-title season in 2021. 'They all represent different obstacles. You can't bank on anything happening right. Because it just doesn't. And there's always hurdles to get through with injuries, scheduling, rainouts, all this kind of stuff. It's never easy. That's why the depth in your organization is huge, getting through 162 games in six months.' The Reds left the bases loaded in the eighth. And they put the first two men on base in the ninth – including McLain's near home run that White knocked down at the top of the wall in right field – for Elly De La Cruz, who struck out on some walk-off-minded swings against former Reds closer Raisel Iglesias. Two popups later and the game was over. The bus was running. And Francona was asked what he planned to tell his team. 'We got 52 minutes to get on the bus and get the hell out of here because we're playing Chicago tomorrow,' he said. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati Reds lose game, off day, bullpen rest to MLB's NASCAR mess
