Nakia Creek Fire , Forces Thousands To Evacuate in Washington State.<br />CNN reports that the Nakia Creek Fire started in Clark County near the Oregon border on Oct. 9.<br />Unseasonably hot temperatures and strong winds caused the fire to expand to 2,000 acres on Oct. 16.<br />By the end of the day on Oct. 16, the fire was only 5% contained, and close to 3,000 homes were told to evacuate.<br />Thousands more were instructed to <br />be prepared to do the same. .<br />According to Clark County officials, fire season doesn't usually last this long in Washington State.<br />Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency officials are asking firefighters to stay vigilant.<br />With the current weather patterns here in the PNW, we have another good week of potential fire weather, Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency officials, via CNN.<br />While the calendar may say it’s October 16th… I need you to think like it’s August 16th, Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency officials, via CNN.<br />CNN reports that temperatures in the area will stay above average over the next few days, but rain is expected next weekend, which will aid firefighters.
