FIRE REPORT: Ruby Fire still uncontained in North Cascades

TWISP — Crews continued to battle the Ruby Fire about 49 miles northwest of Twisp Thursday afternoon, according to the National Park Service. The fire, which started Aug. 9, was uncontained Thursday at 1,300 acres. Helicopters dropped water Tuesday from Diablo Lake on the blaze but had to discontinue activity Wednesday due to weather conditions. Firefighters will continue to focus on protecting critical infrastructure such as campgrounds, SR 20, trails, and backcountry camps in preparation for possible fire growth, the NPS wrote. Costs were estimated at $5 million, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.