Crews are continuing to put out hotspots after a three-alarm brush fire in the area of Fort Steilacoom Park near Waughop Lake.
SkyKING video shows a charred burn scar in the impacted area of the park.
The fire threatened surrounding neighborhoods for a period of time Wednesday afternoon, according to the Lakewood Police Department. Residents within a five-mile area were told to evacuate by West Pierce Fire & Rescue. The evacuation is not mandatory, according to the City of Lakewood.
About 40 homes were threatened by the fire.
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