FIRE REPORT: Swawilla Fire uncontained, still growing
Smoke smolders over a home in Yakima County Tuesday night as the Retreat Fire continues to expand. The initial fire broke out at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday and by Thursday had expanded to 8,000 acres. There are multiple evacuation orders in effect according to the Yakima Fire Department.
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GRAND COULEE — The Swawilla Fire, ignited by lightning July 17, is located 11 miles east of Grand Coulee and grew to roughly 17,389 acres by Thursday. The fire remains uncontained according to the Washington Department of Natural Resources.
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