Wildfire Near Entiat Burns 7 Acres
A wildfire burned seven acres near Entiat Thursday night.
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Crews responded to Stayman Flats Road shortly after 7 p.m. Chelan County Fire District 8 Chief Adam Jones said they contained the fire by 10 p.m.
Helicopter crews and other fire departments, along with the U.S. Forest Service and Department of Natural Resources assisted to fight the blaze.
The fire did not damage any structures, nor did it trigger any evacuations.
The cause is under investigation.
10 Tips To Prevent Wildfires
Smokey The Bear said it best, "only you can prevent wildfires." Well, it's a lot easier said than done, Smokey. Great name for a bear trying to warn us about fire hazards, by the way.
In order to prevent wildfires, you have to first know how they can be prevented. Here are 10 tips provided by the Department Of Interior that will help you in your every day life, so you can enjoy being outside, camping, and having bonfires without it turning into a problem.
Here are their 10 tips, along with some simplified explanations from me.
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