In the ongoing battle against Washington state’s largest wildfire this season, more than 650 firefighters are tirelessly working to protect the quaint township of Stehekin, a locale nestled in a corner only reachable by boat or float plane. As reported by KING5, the Pioneer Fire, now encompassing over 37,850 acres since its ignition on June 11, has come perilously close to infrastructure, with flames advancing as near as 20 feet from some structures. Deputy Incident Commander with CA Team 15, Stephen Fillmore, conveyed the urgency of the situation, saying, “It’s actually been right behind structures,” emphasizing the proximity of the fire to the Stehekin community.