Pioneer Fire grows, threatens homes

Located 31 miles northwest of Chelan, the wildfire, which started June 8 and is human-caused, remains under investigation. There are 756 personnel battling the fire amidst challenging summer weather conditions.

WA burn ban in effect as wildfires grow in dry weather

A wildfire in Chelan County more than doubled in size in just the last few days. The Department of Natural Resources has placed a statewide burn ban, saying that the recent hot weather has made the region bone dry and ripe for wildfires.