A fire that started in the Nile area near Naches two days ago has still not been contained. Nearly a thousand acres have burned.
fire crews have now brought in special help from out of the area.
Since Saturday, fire crews have been trying to put out a fire in Meeks Table near Nile. -
"There are about one hundred firefighters working on the fire. the ones on the ground are working on developing a containment line on the western end of the fire." said management team 4 information officer Karen Ripley
The fire has nearly doubled in size since Sunday and crews have been unsuccessful in putting it out. since the fire started, they have taken to more advanced measures.
"The pilots that are dropping the water, they're just on one portion of the fire but what we do have is an air attack over the incident that can see the whole picture." said Mike Davis of Jefferson Helibase
Special helicopters are being used to carry water buckets and other types of flame retardant over the fire. The Naches and Nile-Cliffdale fire departments are also lending a hand. The weather though out the day has also helped. Milder winds, higher humidity and cooler temperatures have made the job easier.
Heather Appelhof pf the Naches Ranger District said "We haven't seen much growth overnight. The conditions have moderated quite a bit so we're having lower temperatures and higher relative humidity so we are able to make a lot more progress in containing this fire."
Despite the improving conditions, fire crews still have to remain cautious. Low visibility and ash play a large factor in helicopter pilots guiding water and putting out fires.