Amped atmosphere at Washougal bonfire

A flame that could be seen for miles Wednesday evening signified the beginning of the 2012 fall high school sports season in Washougal.

At 8:30 p.m., members of the Camas-Washougal Fire Department ignited a large pile of kindling at the former Hambleton Brother Lumber Mill property, at Second and “A” streets. Washougal High School athletes, coaches, cheerleaders, students, staff members and parents gathered around the fire to showcase their Panther pride.