Lake Whatcom Fire now 90% contained

Staff Reports WHATCOM — As of 11 a.m. Sept. 4, the 40-acre Lake Whatcom Fire is 90% contained, according to the National Fire Protection Association website, NFPA.org. Just before 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28, lightning struck on the hill near the southeast side of Lake Whatcom. According to a press release by Whatcom County Sheriff’s…