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Kittitas (pronounced 'KITT-i-tass') County is located in central Washington State. It spans from the lush forested Cascade Mountains to the upper Yakima River Valley plains and the Columbia River.
Kittitas County, WA - 07/02/2016 - Kittitas County firefighters are attempting to control a fire near the West end of HWY 10 about 5 miles East of Cle Elum. Sheriff's Deputies are conducting Level 3 Evacuations.
9 homes have been evacuated along Heart Road and Durango Road and resources are being committed to structural protection. No injuries or structural loss has been reported. The fire, which is estimated at 40 acres, appears to be accidental. A vehicle towing a boat on Hwy. 10 had a blow-out on the trailer, causing sparks which ignited the fire. At this point, the fire has been held to the West side of Heart Road. Emergency housing for livestock and farm animals displaced by the fire has been arranged at the Kittitas County Fair Grounds in Ellensburg. Anyone needing services can call KITTCOM at 509-925-8534 Updates are also being posted on the Sheriff's Web and Twitter pages.
Kittitas County, from the Cascades to the Columbia, and online at http://www.co.kittitas.wa.us
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Contact: Clayton Myers, Undersheriff509-925-8534clay.myers@co.Kittitas.wa.us