EAST WENATCHEE, Wash. — The Badger Mountain Fire near East Wenatchee is now fully contained, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
All evacuations have been lifted.
The fire in Douglas County grew to an estimated 700 acres in about four hours on Thursday, July 20. The fire started around 3:30 p.m. that day and was about 700 acres and growing by 7:30 p.m., according to the Washington State Patrol. State fire assistance was mobilized to support local firefighters.
The fire burned in wheat, sagebrush and shrub-steppe and threatened crops and power lines, according to information from state patrol.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Fire evacuation levels
Fires have different levels of severity. In both Washington and Idaho, they can be thought of as READY, SET, GO.
LEVEL 1 - READY
This is the getting ready stage. Conditions could get worse, so you want to have your go bag ready.
LEVEL 2 - SET
This is when you are getting set to leave. Be prepared to leave at a moment's notice.
LEVEL 3 - GO
This is when you need to get out and go now. You are in immediate danger and emergency services may not be able to help at this point.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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