Washington State Patrol Fire Marshall Bill Slosson said weather conditions are favorable Tuesday for battling the ‘Old Lady Creek’ fire — 20 miles east of Goldendale, Washington.
It has burned one home and is threatening approximately 40 others.
“We’ve got five wildland strike teams of engines, which are brush trucks, working this fire today. Along with couple of 20 person hand crews," Slosson said.
"And we just ordered a helicopter from the department of Natural Resources.”
Slosson said the wind whipped up the fire Monday, but light winds and temperatures in the mid 70s should help crews Tuesday.
So far, the fire has burned about 3,000 acres and is 25 percent contained.
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