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State officials say the closure applies to DNR-managed state lands conservation areas, community forests and any associated roads, trails, campgrounds, recreational sites or recreational facilities.

If you have breathing problems or are bothered by smoke this time of year can be a challenge because of wildfires.

The fire started at about 4:30 p.m. Saturday near I-82 and milepost 18 in the Burbank Creek area.

The cause is unknown and a fire investigator has been ordered to the fire

The cause of the fire was a discarded cigarette.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. No injuries were reported.

The cause remains under investigation. The blaze destroyed the garages of both duplex units. Damage is estimated at $400,000.

After a warm, yet, pleasant holiday weekend, the heat has been turned up in the Yakima Valley. Temperatures in excess of 100 degrees this week.

Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz, who leads the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, is asking Washington residents to make an effort to help prevent fires this Memorial Day weekend.

Every year in the United States 358,000 house fires are reported according to the National Fire Protection Association the fires take 7 lives every day.