Talked to a pair of close friends last night, both with parents that live up in the Larch Mountain area and in level 3 evacs. My sister/BiL were close to the area 1 but not in any real danger at this point. Sounds like things quieted down some and the fire is much closer to being contained. Still haven't heard any definitive answer on what started it.
Fire Marshal seeks public’s assistance identifying persons, vehicle of interest in Nakia Creek fire The Clark County Fire Marshal’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying persons and a vehicle of interest in an ongoing fire investigation. The Fire Marshal’s office is asking the public to review the video and photo below to see if they recognize the people or vehicle. The video was taken Sunday, Oct. 9 at approximately 3:30 pm on a ridge near where the Nakia Creek fire is burning on Larch Mountain. “We are looking for what we believe is a white or light-colored Subaru vehicle,” said Assistant Fire Marshal Curtis Eavenson. “Based on witness statements, we also believe there were two men and two women connected with this vehicle.” If anyone recognizes the vehicle or people depicted in the video or has any information regarding the ongoing wildfire investigation, they are urged to contact the county’s Fire Marshal Office at (564) 397-3320. The Nakia Creek fire is located 9 miles northeast of Camas in the Yacolt Burn State Forest. More information on the fire including evacuation updates can be found online at http://cresa911.org/2022/10/11/nakia-creek-fire-updates/. http://cresa911.org/2022/10/11/nakia-creek-fire-updates/. Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/dwziCVbAmLs?feature=share Close up video: Photo: https://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2022-10/517/158387/Nakia.jpg CONTACT: Curtis Eavenson, Assistant Fire Marshal, Community Development 564.397.3320, Curtis.eavenson@clark.wa.gov
I know there are a ton of dirt bike trails up in those mountains. We use to go up there to paintball and set up camp. Sounds like the prevailing rumor is it was some people on dirtbikes, but not sure if it was them tossing a cigarette down, or maybe a bike sparking and causing the fire.
Talked to a buddy last night outside of Camas. Was at level Two on Sunday but is now a level one and the coming rain is supposed to snuff it out.
My brother-in-law's house is very near there in far East Vancouver. He's got a Camas address although technically in Vancouver.
