VIDEO: A brush fire that broke out in Pierce County Friday signals what could be the start to yet another devastating wildfire season in the Pacific Northwest after a catastrophic 2020.
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources issued a temporary burn ban spanning the 13 million acres it protects. The ban will last as long as the dry and hot conditions are in place.
Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz is urging anyone going out this weekend to be extremely cautious and be mindful of the fire threat.
“We’re going to have another bad year this year most likely,” said Franz in a Zoom interview.
The fire in Pierce County near Eatonville spread in to heavy timber, burning about eight acres. South Pierce Fire, along with Graham Fire and units from Orting battled the blaze, eventually containing it Friday evening. At one point, a few homes were threatened. One fire fighter suffered minor injuries.