It's taken less than a week for the Lower Sugarloaf Fire to grow from a spark to a full-fledged conflagration on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in Chelan County.
The Labor Mountain Fire north of Cle Elum swelled to 1,100 acres with no containment, as firefighters work to protect structures and the Teanaway River area.
A smoky haze has turned Friday night lights into Saturday afternoon games. Changes are afoot in Wenatchee Valley athletics, and it’s not just about the weather.
The Wildcat Fire near Naches grows to 6,700 acres with zero containment, forcing closures and evacuation alerts in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
Although the Lower Sugarloaf Fire continued its rampage through the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest on Thursday, not much has changed for those who are in its potential path.
The Labor Mountain Fire near Cle Elum has grown to 700 acres, forcing crews to pull back as steep terrain and dry conditions fuel rapid wildfire growth.