Evans Canyon fire balloons to more than 52,000 acres

  • Source: KCPQ-TV FOX 13 Seattle
  • Published: 09/03/2020 09:11 AM

The Evans Canyon fire just outside of Naches has ballooned to more than 52,000 acres in Yakima County - more than quadrupling in size over 24 hours. The fire was still 0 percent contained as of Thursday morning, but emergency management officials say the 440 firefighters working the fire lines have made good progress. SR-821 through the Yakima Canyon is closed because of the fire. You'll have to take Interstate 82 instead. The Washington National Guard has sent in Black Hawk helicopters to assist. The fire has destroyed five homes and several other buildings and prompted evacuation orders for hundreds of people. But not everyone is heeding the order to leave.



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