As the Canyons Fire spreads to 250 acres . . .179 households on the west side of Wenatchee have been told to get out.
Authorities are urging everyone to steer clear of areas west of Western Avenue . . .
Sgt. John Kruse of the Wenatchee Police Department speaking at the site of the fire.
Despite the fire's close proximity to town . . .only one outbuilding burnt down . .
Kruse says 30 to 40 mph winds will be a cause of concern over the next couple days.
High winds give fires more potential for growth.
A Red Flag warning remains in effect until 11p.m. Monday.
No time for containment has been set but 155 firefighters are taking on the blaze.
Saturday evening's lightning storm started the fire.
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