More moisture needed to help curb wildfire

CUSICK – While the Tacoma Creek Fire is still burning, recent cooler weather and rainfall has helped to break up smoke and provided firefighters with a little bit of leeway. The fire, which was started by a lightning strike Sept. 1, was at 3,930 acres and at 48% containment as of Tuesday, Sept.16. Total personnel on the fire are 791. The blaze is located 15 miles Northwest of Cusick.

“Over the past few days, the fire received a moderate amount of precipitation,” Incident Commander Mike Johnston said. “While these rains were helpful, it does not mitigate the severe drought.”