Firefighters in east Pierce County have gotten a brush fire burning in difficult terrain in Bonney Lake 100% contained as of Thursday night.
The fire burned about 10 acres on a hillside in the trees near 198th Avenue East south of the Autumn Crest Park in Bonney Lake. A firefighting team was positioned in that area to protect structures.
The neighborhood near the fire was briefly under a Level 1 evacuation notice, which means to be ready to leave, but the order was lifted after a few hours.
A 10-person crew from the state's Department of Natural Resources responded to the scene to assist local firefighters. A helicopter crew also dumped water on the fire.
The strike teams are expected to be released Thursday night, but local fire crews and Pierce County Sheriff deputies will stay on scene throughout the night conducting patrols, East Pierce Fire said.
Additional crews are expected to resume work Friday morning.
East Pierce Fire said residents nearby should expect to smell and see lingering smoke in the area through the coming days.