The Labor Mountain Fire near Cle Elum has grown by another 1,600 acres to open the week. The blaze was sparked on September 1 by a lightning strike on the Cle Elum Ranger District in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest about 13 miles northwest of Cle Elum, and is currently listed at 13,354 acres and 7% containment. Lighter winds are also expected to allow for aerial suppression measures to continue within the fire zone. There are currently 279 personnel assigned to the Lower Sugarloaf, along with 14 engines; 10 water tenders; 1 dozer; and 11 helicopters. The fire has yet to damage or destroy any structures and no injuries have been reported.