Chelan Hills Fire Devastates Community | Seattle News

A wildfire in Washington state erupted over the holiday weekend, burning over 10,000 acres and claiming one life as smoke overwhelmed a fleeing driver. Residents like Lonnie Kirk, who lost his family farm, home, and vehicles, are left with nothing but the clothes on their backs—yet he’s rallying his community, urging neighbors to stick together. With winds gusting 60-70 mph and over 400 forced evacuations, the situation spiraled quickly. As authorities investigate the fire’s origin, locals are banding together to rebuild, one story at a time. 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/ea167a4cf9b31c61