Fatal 10k-Acre Chelan Hills Fire in WA Sparks Criminal Investigation

Chelan Hills Fire 75% contained, some evacuations downgraded

UPDATE: July 9 at 11:22 p.m.

‘Just hell’: Neighbors describe escape from Chelan Hills wildfire

The Chelan Hills wildfire – propelled by hot, fierce winds – had killed at least one person and destroyed about 75% of the structures in its path by Tuesday.

Chelan Hills Fire now 50% contained

Firefighters are making a dent in the containment of the Chelan Hills Fire in Douglas County. As of Tuesday night, the fire is now 50% contained, according to an updated fire map. It’s burned over 9,735 acres and claimed one life. Follow this link to read additional stories from KIRO 7 The sheriff’s office told KIRO 7 on Monday that they found someone dead inside a truck after they’d been reported missing. The deputies found a vehicle that had …

Chelan Hills fire: 100 structures lost, 1 dead as criminal investigation begins

Personnel and crews have been pushed hard by the fast-moving blaze, officials said.

Fatal 10k-acre Chelan Hills Fire in WA sparks criminal investigation

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is sharing more information about where someone is believed to have started the fast-moving wildfire that took someone's life over the holiday weekend.