BELLINGHAM, Wash. – Evacuation orders have ended for residents impacted by the Lake Whatcom Fire.

But Blue Canyon Road remains closed to all but fire-related and resident traffic.

Fire fighters continue to work in steep and difficult terrain to fight off hot spots.

Those areas remain difficult for crews to access, even with this weekend’s rainy weather.

The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office is still asking people and boaters to stay away from the southern end of Lake Whatcom.