US EditionHope Fire Torches Almost 6,000 Acres Near Colville National Forest
EASTERN WASHINGTON, JUL 10 – The Hope Fire has burned 6,700 acres and the Western Pines Fire nearly 4,000 acres, causing multiple evacuation levels in Stevens and Lincoln counties, officials said.
- On Wednesday, smoke from new wildfires pushed into Stevens and Lincoln counties, triggering air quality alerts through Thursday morning.
- These wildfires are fueled by grass and shrubs amid breezy winds and warmer, drier weather increasing fire danger.
- In Lincoln County, the Western Pines Fire surged to nearly 4,000 acres, while the Hope Fire reached 6,700 acres north of Kettle Falls, illustrating significant fire growth.
- Consequently, residents are urged to limit outdoor activity and use air purifiers as Level 3 'leave now' evacuations remain in effect.
- Looking ahead, the Incident Management Team aims for containment by July 21 as warmer, drier conditions could worsen fire spread.
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