A fast-moving wildfire prompted the evacuation of residents in and around the eastern Washington community of Medical Lake
A fast-moving wildfire prompted the evacuation Friday of residents in and around the eastern Washington community of Medical Lake.
The so-called Gray Fire began around noon and was burning in grass, timber and wheat, according to the state fire marshal’s office, which said the fire was threatening homes, a hospital, Highway 202 and the community of Medical Lake.Advertisement The National Weather Service had issued a red flag warning, with a strong breeze contributing to dangerous fire conditions following a dry week.
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