PHOTOS: Smoky sunset, seen from West Seattle

Last night we were about to publish photos of the smoky sunset when breaking news intervened. Tonight, another chance – this is at least in part because of a fire that’s been burning for three and a half weeks on the Olympic Peninsula. Above and below are photos by James Bratsanos.

And this one is from Gene Pavola:

P.S. Here’s one of the photos we almost published LAST night, sent by Steven Rice:

The Bear Gulch Fire has now burned across more than 3,000 acres.

1 Reply to "PHOTOS: Smoky sunset, seen from West Seattle"

  • Joe July 31, 2025 (10:41 pm)

    We tried to take our 6 year old hoping that it would be a calm night since it is a Thursday.   Im glad we went early and were able to get good playtime in the sand. On our way driving out there were some freaking idiots near the boat ramps shooting what sounded like pipe bombs towards the water.  A few really do really ruin it for everyone.  I would hope that these clueless A-holes  would think if someone came to their homes and did the same thing if they would like it?  

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