Ancient Lakes recreation area near Quincy closed after late night wildland fire

Firefighters contain Ancient Lakes Fire near Quincy

QUINCY, Wash. – Firefighters successfully contained the Ancient Lakes Fire near Quincy, stopping its advance at about 200 acres. The Bureau of Land Management reported that crews will continue mopping up hot spots within the containment lines to ensure the…

Ancient Lakes recreation area near Quincy closed after late night wildland fire

Fire crews are continuing to extinguish a wildland fire near Ancient Lakes. Campers were evacuated, and the recreation area remains closed.

200-Acre Fire Contained Near Quincy; Area Remains Closed for Mop-Up Operations

QUINCY - The Ancient Lakes recreation area near Quincy remains closed Sunday as fire crews continue mop-up operations following a wildland fire that scorched an estimated 200 acres overnight.