The Blue Lake fire, shown here on Sept. 9, is expected to be fully contained this weekend.
September 26, 2023
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September 26, 2023 6:08 p.m.
FIRE REPORT: Fire danger remains high, air quality good in the Basin
MOSES LAKE — Due to rainy weather, the Blue Lake fire that has burned in the Cascades since July 29 was showing minimal fire activity Tuesday, according to an update from the U.S. Forest Service. The fire, located about 53 miles west of Omak, is 80% contained at 1,074 acres, according to the USFS. It’s expected to be fully contained Sunday...