Evacuation Orders Lifted in Washington Wildfire

Evacuations orders have been lifted for a Central Washington wildfire, officials said Tuesday.

Firefighters worked to continue strengthening fire lines, and do mop up work on the 22,212 acre blaze, which is now 80 percent contained, according to fire officials.

The fires started July 10 in the evening east of Waterville. Five lightening sparked fires merged into two large fires. One fire is burning roughly 17 miles northeast of Waterville near Jamieson Lake, the other fire is burning 10 miles southeast of Waterville. Both fires are being managed as the Douglas County Complex.

There were no reports of structures lost or injuries.

Nearly 300 firefighter personnel were battling the fire at its peak.

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