Chelan Fire & Rescue Fire Chief Mark Donnell reports that on May 27 at 5:33 p.m., Chelan Fire & Rescue crews were dispatched to a reported brush fire in the area of S. Bradley St. and Prospect St. Calling parties had reported an approximately 10’ x 10’ fire had started in medium fuels (grass and brush) near the Butte trail.
Units arrived at 5:37 p.m. to find that the fire had grown to approximately 20’ x 20’ and was within 100’ of structures. Crews were able to knock down and contained the fire by 5:41 p.m., and mop up was completed by 6:24 p.m.
Cause of the fire was determined to have been juveniles playing with matches.
Chelan Fire & Rescue reminds everyone that they expect to see a busy fire season this year and to please be careful when burning or using heat sources near dry grass.
The Chelan County burn ban started on June 1 and continue through Sept. 30. No debris burning inside city and urban growth areas is allowed.
For more information on the burn ban go to chelan7.com
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