evacuations

Firefighters did some tough work on Wednesday with indirect line construction on Bethel Ridge in the southern portion of the fire in thick dead and downed timber.

Officials with the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest say the fire grew from 73.403 acres on Thursday to 75,055 acres Today.

Officials with the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest say the fire grew more than 1,400 acres on Wednesday to 73.403 acres.

The fire is now estimated at 63,500 acres.

So far the fight hasn't yet resulted in containment. Still zero containment on the blaze.

A press release from the US Forest Service says it's burning in heavy, brush, timber and snags which pose big problems for firefighters who want to get close to the fire.

If you don't live in the area fire officials are urging you to stay away.

A large wildfire was reported early Sunday Afternoon and firefighters from throughout the area including state resources are being used to fight the fire and keep it from spreading to nearby homes. Evacuations were underway Sunday afternoon in the area of Conrad Road and Suzanna Lane about 2.5 miles from Naches.

Firefighters are still battling the Colockum Tarps fire near Wenatchee.

CLE ELUM, Wash. (AP) — Fire commanders say a firefighter is recovering at home for a few days after suffering minor facial burns Wednesday at the Taylor Bridge Fire in central Washington. Fire officials said in a statement Thursday that members of an engine crew attempted to leave an area where a tree had torched with flames, but found their vehicle wouldn't start...