Wildfire near Kettle Falls grows to over 6,500 acres; evacuations still in place

Wildfire near Kettle Falls grows to over 6,500 acres; evacuations still in place

STEVENS COUNTY, Wash. -- UPDATED on July 13 at 12:15 p.m. - The wildfire burning 15 miles north of Kettle Falls has grown to over 6,500 acres on Sunday afternoon, according to fire officials.

Hope fire grows around 200 acres remaining uncontained

The Hope fire 5 miles southwest of Northport, Washington, grew to 6,526 acres, according to a Sunday news release.

Hope Fire in Northeast Washington at 6,526 acres, 0% containment

KETTLE FALLS - The Hope Fire, burning approximately 15 miles north of Kettle Falls, Washington, and 5 miles southwest of Northport, Washington, is estimated to be burning 6,526 Acres, with containment at 0% as of the morning of July 13,…