EAST WENATCHEE, Wash. (AP) — A wildfire in Central Washington has grown to 7,900 acres of land and authorities have called for additional evacuations. The “Batterman fire” near East Wenatchee started Sunday afternoon and was only 10 percent contained Monday. More local crews are heading to Douglas County to help in the effort. Level three, “go now” evacuations have been expanded adding the North Side of Batterman Road to Rock Island Grade. Deputy State Fire Marshal Robert Wittenburg says the extra resources coming in and the quick response by local agencies are helping firefighting efforts.
More evacuations as wildfire in Central Washington grows
