Sourdough Fire burns 534 acres, races toward Diablo

Fire crews are digging lines to prevent the rapidly growing Sourdough Fire from crossing Diablo Dam Road and threatening Seattle City Light’s dam on Diablo Lake in east Whatcom County. The dam provides 30%–40% of Seattle’s electricity, fire public information officer Margie Ferrucci said. “It’s imperative we keep it as safe as possible,” she said. Meanwhile, helicopters are making runs at the fire itself, dropping water scooped from the lake, Ferrucci said. The Sourdough