MATTAWA, Wash. — A wildfire in Grant County is burning more than 5,000 acres and threatening homes, crops, and other infrastructure.
The fire north of Mattawa started Sunday at about 12:30 PM and continues to grow.
The State Fire Marshal’s Office is telling people in the area to evacuate.
Crews are investigating what started the fire.
Current #PowerlineFire photo from Grant County Fire District 10 PIO Janet Eckenberg. pic.twitter.com/UMTH0puC2X
— Grant County Sheriff (@GrantCoSheriff) July 15, 2019