Recent Quotes View Full List My Watchlist Create Watchlist Indicators DJI Nasdaq Composite SPX Gold Crude Oil EL&P Market Index Markets Stocks ETFs Tools Overview News Currencies International Treasuries Washington fire 79% contained, Highway 2 remains closed By: FOXNews.com September 20, 2022 at 15:10 PM EDT The Bolt Creek fire near Skykomish, Washington, has been contained by 79%. However, Highway 2 northeast of Seattle is still closed to all except its residents. Highway 2 northeast of Seattle remains closed to all except local residents between the towns of Index and Skykomish as firefighters battle the Bolt Creek fire.The blaze had burned an estimated 15.9 square miles by Sunday night and has dropped rocks, trees and other debris onto the highway, according to the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center, The Seattle Times reported.A spokesperson for the firefighting effort, Andy Nesmith, says crews are focused mainly on the southern part of the fire closest to the towns and highway and are allowing the northern portion to burn.NYC FIRE THAT KILLED 8-YEAR-OLD GIRL BLAMED ON ELECTRIC SCOOTER BATTERYThe north portion of the fire — which is creeping through the steep and craggy Wild Sky Wilderness — isn’t threatening roads, structures or people, Nesmith said, and crews have little access to the area.PORTLAND-AREA MAYOR'S HOME TARGETED BY ARSON SUSPECT WHO ALLEGEDLY SET FIRE BY GARAGE, FLED SCENEThe goal is prevent future spread of the fire to the west and east. As of Monday morning, 79% of that work was complete.The fire started Sept. 10 during hot, dry and windy conditions, causing hikers and residents to quickly evacuate. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd Data & News supplied by www.cloudquote.io Stock quotes supplied by Barchart Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes. By accessing this page, you agree to the following Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
Washington fire 79% contained, Highway 2 remains closed By: FOXNews.com September 20, 2022 at 15:10 PM EDT The Bolt Creek fire near Skykomish, Washington, has been contained by 79%. However, Highway 2 northeast of Seattle is still closed to all except its residents. Highway 2 northeast of Seattle remains closed to all except local residents between the towns of Index and Skykomish as firefighters battle the Bolt Creek fire.The blaze had burned an estimated 15.9 square miles by Sunday night and has dropped rocks, trees and other debris onto the highway, according to the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center, The Seattle Times reported.A spokesperson for the firefighting effort, Andy Nesmith, says crews are focused mainly on the southern part of the fire closest to the towns and highway and are allowing the northern portion to burn.NYC FIRE THAT KILLED 8-YEAR-OLD GIRL BLAMED ON ELECTRIC SCOOTER BATTERYThe north portion of the fire — which is creeping through the steep and craggy Wild Sky Wilderness — isn’t threatening roads, structures or people, Nesmith said, and crews have little access to the area.PORTLAND-AREA MAYOR'S HOME TARGETED BY ARSON SUSPECT WHO ALLEGEDLY SET FIRE BY GARAGE, FLED SCENEThe goal is prevent future spread of the fire to the west and east. As of Monday morning, 79% of that work was complete.The fire started Sept. 10 during hot, dry and windy conditions, causing hikers and residents to quickly evacuate. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd