'Megafire' declared near Mount Rainier after exceeding 100,000 acres

The Schneider Springs Fire, a wildfire burning just southeast of Mount Rainier, is now considered a “megafire” since it has grown to more than 100,000 acres.
As of Friday, the U.S. Forest Service said the fire is 101,633 acres and only 17% contained. The fire was caused by lightning on Aug. 3 about 20 miles northwest of Naches.
With record temperatures and dry conditions, the flames were able to spread quickly in heavy timber and dead trees along steep terrain that was difficult to access, according to the Forest Service. www.king5.com/...