Containment begins on Bonnie Lake canyon fire
According to a Northeast Washington Fire Information news release, crews have established 10% containment of the Seigel Fire Friday morning.
Level 3 evacuations remain in effect, though no structures are threatened, said Public Information Officer Anjel Tomayko. That means residents should leave immediately.
More smoke may be visible, and the fire "is expected to grow a few acres" as crews begin burn outs, she added.
Caroline Saint James' 's reporting was funded by Comma's First Amendment Club.
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