WENATCHEE, Wash. — Fire officials with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources say they have a fire burning near Horse Lake Road in Wenatchee under control after issuing Level 1 and 2 evacuations.
Chelan County Emergency Management said the fire was burning at about 10 acres, as of 5:15 p.m. Sunday.
Authorities said they will continue to monitor the fire throughout the night.
Residents at the end of the pavement area on Horselake Road are under level 2 evacuations. Level 2 evacuations indicate there is a significant risk in the area. Residents should be ready to leave at a moment's notice.
The Sleepy Hollow Heights and Broadview Heights neighborhoods are under level 1 evacuations, meaning residents should be aware that fire danger exists and be prepared to evacuate, authorities said.
Firefighters are battling winds of about 7 mph. Additional crews are being called in to help contain the flames.
This story is developing. We will update when more information is available.
#WaWILDFIRE UPDATE - #HorseLakeFire by #Wenatchee, Air, ground crews have laid down flames. Firefighters will monitor overnight.
— Washington State DNR Wildfire (@waDNR_fire) September 5, 2016
@KIRO7Seattle brushfire at Horselake Rd outside of Wenatchee. pic.twitter.com/Dhf5W6vXN7
— Jake Cheek (@jwcheek) September 5, 2016
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