Monday, August 10, 2015

Onalaska Wildfire Forces Evacuations (KELA Radio, Centralia, WA)

(ONALASKA, WA) -- A new wildfire on Sunday prompted evacuations in Lewis County but those people are now back in their homes. The Washington Department of Natural Resources said Sunday afternoon the fire was burning near Onalaska and was estimated to be about 80 acres. Northwest Cable News Network reports officials say four homes had been threatened but firefighters were able to stop the flames before they reached the residences. According to DNR, the affected areas included from Gish Road to Clark Road.