evacuations

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...

900 firefighters battling the Taylor Bridge Fire are making progress. Containment is now at 25 percent. Published reports say full containment could be expected within five to seven days. Meetings took place Wednesday to help those affected by the Taylor Bridge Fire...