CHELAN - On Saturday at 2:18 p.m., Chelan Fire & Rescue crews were dispatched to brush fire at 644 Union Valley Road. Units enroute reported large smoke column and immediately called for second alarm resources. On scene fire crews reported an approximately 1-acre fire rapidly moving uphill in medium fuels of brush and grass.
Due to topography and lack of access, fire crews were unable to access the fire with apparatus and attempted to control with hand teams. Third alarm resources were dispatched which brought mutual aid units from Manson (CCFD #5), Orondo (DCFD #4), Pateros (OKDFD #15), and DNR as well as helicopter resources.
A total of 60 firefighting personnel were able to contain the fire at 6:59 p.m., and scene was turned over to Entiat Hotshots and DNR for mop up.
Final estimate on size of fire was approximately 30 acres, no personnel injured, and no structures loss. Cause of this fire was determined to be from controlled burning that had jumped the burn due to wind.
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