A fire in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest grew from 20 acres to 160 acres as of Thursday as embers from the fire jumped outside fire lines.
“We’ve been somewhat successful in dealing with those spot fires, but the fire perimeter is larger now,” Naches Ranger District spokesman Randy Shepard said, adding that the Left Hand Fire was not contained.
The Left Hand Fire was first reported Tuesday after a lightning storm rolled through the area.
The fire reached steep, rocky terrain where there is little road access and safety concerns for firefighters if the blaze shifted, Shepard said.
Crews will be assessing the best attack approach over the next 24 to 48 hours, he said.