NACHES, Wash. - The Wildcat Fire, sparked by lightning, has grown to 1,000 acres northwest of Naches in Yakima County.

According to the U.S Forest Service, fire activity increased on Saturday.

Aerial resources, including two helicopters and four scooper airtanker aircraft, have been actively dropping water from Bumping Lake on the flames.

A closure order initially set on August 28 is being updated to include Bumping Lake and is expected to expand further. Several roads and trails, including Road 1800 and the American Ridge Trail, are closed as well.

A Heli-base is being established on Highway 410 to support firefighting operations.

The public is reminded that lakes and rivers may be used by firefighting aircraft. Recreationists are urged to yield to emergency aircraft and stay near the shore when aircraft approach.

Drone activity is prohibited in the fire area.

Meantime, the nearby Swamp Lake Fire has been contained at 1 ½ acres, while the Panther Fire on the Naches Ranger District is at 2 ⅓ acres with edges secured.

Firefighters are mopping up and addressing snags.

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