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.
The Chelan County Fair opens in Cashmere as wildfire smoke triggers an air quality alert. The fair continues through Sunday with events at the Chelan County Fairgrounds.
Washington Ecology issued an air quality alert for Chelan and Douglas counties as wildfire smoke spreads, prompting health officials to urge residents to stay indoors.