NESPELEM, Wash. (AP) — A wildfire that destroyed seven homes and led to the evacuation of the town of Nespelem continues to burn in north-central Washington while a fire near Wenatchee prompted mandatory evacuations. Firefighters across eastern Washington braced for the arrival of strong winds Wednesday night that could fan the flames of existing wildfires. The Chuweah Creek fire burning on the Colville Indian Reservation has grown to 34 square miles with 20% containment. Nespelem residents remain under evacuation notice. Another fire sparked mandatory evacuations in Chelan County on Wednesday. The Red Apple Fire started Tuesday evening and is burning grass and sage between the towns of Cashmere and Wenatchee along US Highway 2.
Firefighters brace for windy weather in eastern Washington
