Lake Whatcom Fire 90% contained; outside resources to step away

The Lake Whatcom Fire, ignited by a lightning strike on Monday, is now 90% contained, said Chris Hankey, Department of Natural Resources public information officer.  The north flank of the fire, which has been a particularly hard area to reach for hand crews due to steep slopes and cliffs, has been secured. For the past two days, helicopters have dropped water on the northern area.   “They don't anticipate doing [water drops] today,” Hankey said Saturday. “They believe they