WENATCHEE, Wash. — Hundreds of Wenatchee customers were without power Friday night after a large fire at a fruit warehouse.
The fire happened near 5th Street at the Philippi Fruit Company.
Large fire in Wenatchee near Fifth Street, reportedly at Phillipi Fruit. Chelan PUD reports about 660 customers are without power so firefighters can battle the blaze. No ETF. More details to come on this developing story.
Posted by NCWLIFE on Friday, March 24, 2017
The Chelan County PUP said about 660 customers are without power and it is unknown when power will be restored.
Due to major fire near 5th & Western in Wenatchee, power will need to be cut to 660 customers so firefighters can battle the blaze. No ETR.
— Chelan County PUD (@chelanpud) March 25, 2017
Philippi fruit warehouse is on fire. Please stay out of the area! pic.twitter.com/azQof3I5zl
— City of Wenatchee (@WenatcheeCity) March 25, 2017
People are urged to stay away from the area.
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