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15 hours ago
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Forest fire contained in Leavenworth, second fire in region over last 24 hours
This story was originally published on A forest fire near Leavenworth has been contained after breaking out Tuesday evening. Approximately 15 fire trucks and 40 firefighters arrived at the scene to combat the fire, Chelan County Fire District 3 confirmed. The fire was extinguished at approximately 10 p.m. after first starting three hours prior. State Route 2 was shut down in both directions due to the fire, which was located in Tumwater Canyon, until 10:30 p.m. This wildfire is the second for the area within 24 hours, following the Red Bridge Fire east of Cle Elum on Monday.
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2 days ago
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Wildfire breaks out near Cle Elum, evacuation orders in place
The Brief A wildfire burning near Cle Elum is estimated at 60 acres, prompting evacuation notices for people living in the area. Multiple resources have been called in to battle the Red Bridge Fire. The fire size was previously estimated at 200 acres, but has since been revised to 60 acres. CLE ELUM, Wash. - Firefighters continue to battle a wildfire burning near Cle Elum that prompted evacuation notices for people living in the area. What we know The Red Bridge Fire is estimated to be around 60 acres, burning about 7 miles east of Cle Elum. The fire was previously estimated at 200 acres but has since been revised. People living on Wiehl Road, Arrowleaf Lane, Loping Lane, Nordic Lane and Pine Duff Drive are under Level 3 evacuations, meaning leave the area immediately. Level 2 evacuations, meaning be ready to leave, are in effect for people living south of Red Bridge Road to State Route 970, and west of Teanaway Road. At least two structures were destroyed. Multiple ground and air resources are responding to the fire. The public is asked to clear the area for emergency traffic. What we don't know There is no word on the wildfire's containment at this time, though the Kittitas County Sheriff's Office says it is holding at 60 acres. The cause of the fire is under investigation. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. The Source Information in this story came from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and Kittitas County Sheriff's Office. Search for Travis Decker: Authorities identify 'new details, new search areas' in WA Former Army squadmate shares insight into Travis Decker's military past Woman dies after Seattle house fire; arson investigation underway Miles Hudson found guilty on 2 counts of reckless driving in Seattle 11 injured after teen speeds, causes fiery crash in Lacey Man hurt after shooting near University of Washington To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
