Bear Gulch Fire continues to burn with little containment
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Crews continue to battle the human-caused Bear Gulch Fire in Mason County, which has now been burning for almost 3 months with little containment.

2 firefighters arrested by federal agents at Bear Gulch Fire
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Two firefighters battling the Bear Gulch Fire in Mason County were arrested by border patrol agents for illegal entry into the U.S. on Wednesday.

Mason County wildfire continues to burn with little containment
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Crews continue to battle the human-caused Bear Gulch Fire in Mason County, which has now been burning for two months with little containment.

Heat wave worsens Bear Gulch Fire still burning in Mason County, WA
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Crews continue to battle the human-caused Bear Gulch Fire in Mason County, which has now been burning for seven weeks with little containment.

Heat wave worsens Bear Gulch Fire still burning in Mason County, WA

Hot, dry and unstable weather conditions caused increased fire activity in the area of the Bear Gulch Fire over the weekend. A red flag warning remains in effect through Monday.

Mason County wildfire continues to burn with little containment
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Fire crews are bracing for a difficult weekend as a stubborn wildfire near Lake Cushman in Mason County continues to burn in remote, dense terrain and is not expected to be fully contained for months.

Wildfires threaten Mason County, triggering evacuations as Bear Gulch fire grows
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Lake Cushman is closed as crews continue to track the Bear Gulch fire in Mason County, which has burned 4,500 acres and is only 3% contained. The human-caused fire has prompted level three evacuation orders for Copper Creek and a level two "be ready" notice for Cushman Ridge.

Bear Gulch Fire prompts evacuations in Mason County
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The Bear Gulch Fire burning in the Olympic National Forest has prompted Level 3 Evacuations (Go Now) for the Dry Creek Trail area and the Staircase Campground.

Immediate evacuations ordered in Mason County
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Level 3 "Go Now" evacuations have been issued for parts of Mason County on Wednesday morning due to increased fire activity near Lake Cushman.

Detectives investigating woman's death as homicide in Mason County, WA

The Mason County Coroner's Office is investigating the death of 49-year-old Myra Bailey as a homicide after her body was discovered during a welfare check.

Evacuation levels reduced for Toonerville Fire near Belfair, WA

Evacuation levels have again been reduced for the Toonerville Fire in Mason County, but residents are advised to stay alert.

Toonerville Fire forces evacuations near Belfair
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The Toonerville Fire burning in Mason County has prompted evacuation orders for some people living near Belfair.

Inmate escapes Mason County jail work crew
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Mason County deputies are searching for 49-year-old Domingo Mendoza, an inmate who escaped from a jail road litter cleanup crew around 11:30 a.m. today. Mendoza, a jail trustee, was last seen wearing a Mason County Jail t-shirt, blue jeans, and an orange hat; authorities advise the public not to approach him and to call 911 if he's sighted.