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The fire that started on July 30th from a lightning strike is now at 4,025 acres up from 3,653 on Wednesday. The fire is 30 percent contained.

The suspect crashed the 4 wheel ATV into a guardrail during the chase and was injured. A Yakima County Sheriff's deputy was called to the Rimrock Lake, Russell Creek and Clear Lake areas on Tuesday to investigate several burglaries.

Bill Dean with the State Department of Natural Resources says the fire remains at 10 percent containment but it's grown from 2,250 on Tuesday to 2,655 acres Thursday.

The fire is still estimated at 2,250 acres with 10 percent containment.

Fire officials say they hope to have the fire fully contained by September 1.

Seven 20-person crews, 3 helicopters, 24 engines and 2 dozers are battling the fire Today.

Hundreds of firefighters have been working the fire for more than a week but they're getting help.

The fire is now at 650 acres with no containment.

The Miriam Fire started Monday about 4 miles southeast of the White Pass Ski area burning 35 to 40 acres. Firefighters continue to battle the lightning caused fire Today.

District recreation officials announced today Boulder Cave Recreational Area and Clear Lake Day Use will be closed for the season, Saturday, September 8th.
Boulder Cave Trail and the cave close annually October 1st to all users allowing bats an opportunity to settle in for the winter...