Western wildfires: Progress against Washington fires
Jul 1, 2015, 11:06 PM
Vern Smith, right, embraces his son Spencer, 13, as daughter Mary, 17, stands with them and his wife, Julie, joins them in front of the remains of their fire-destroyed home Monday, June 29, 2015, in Wenatchee, Wash. The wildfire fueled by high temperatures and strong winds roared into town Sunday afternoon. The blaze ignited in brush just outside Wenatchee, quickly burning out of control. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Fire crews have reported progress fighting wildfires in tinder-dry, drought-stricken Washington state, as well as in Nevada.
Here is a look at hotspots around the West.
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WASHINGTON
Firefighters attacked hotspots at a wildfire that has destroyed nearly 30 homes in the central Washington city of Wenatchee.
By Wednesday evening, the blaze was 83 percent contained, fire spokesman Vladimir Steblina said.
Earlier in the day, a Chelan County sheriff’s spokesman said the fire was likely human-caused. Investigators have ruled out any natural causes, such as lightning. They’re still looking into whether the fire was set on purpose or by accident.
Officials say the blaze that started Sunday has scorched about 2,950 acres, or about 4
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