PATEROS – A fast-moving wildfire in north central Washington forced the evacuation of six homes Thursday evening, threatened 10 more and burned one building, the Okanogan County emergency manager said.
The wildland grass and tree fire about seven miles northwest of here started about 4 p.m. Thursday and was estimated at 600 acres by late Thursday night, Scott Miller said.
Miller said one structure had been destroyed, adding he believed it was some type of residence. It was not occupied.
No injuries were reported in the Squaw Creek fire.
About 150 local firefighters were fighting the blaze and state fire assistance was authorized Thursday night by Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste. The state was sending 45 firefighters, 20 engines and four water tenders.
Residents of another 10 homes were warned that they might have to leave, Miller said.
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