Chelan Hills Fire: Containment and Investigation | Spokane News

A wildfire in the Chelan Hills, sparked just after midnight, has burned nearly 10,000 acres, forced evacuations, and injured three firefighters—now released. Authorities are treating it as a criminal investigation, with 47 structures destroyed, including 19 homes. Fire behavior was unusually intense for early season, fueled by drought. Multiple agencies responded, some suffering equipment damage and crew injuries. At 75% containment, crews focus on hot spots and repairs, while officials plan to use social media to update residents on when roads reopen and evacuations lift. The fire’s origin remains under investigation, with officials urging communities to brace for more unpredictable fire seasons. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/19d87b28729cb9f6