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Washington Residents Evacuated After Wildfire Grows

Fire officials in Kilckitat County, Washington evacuated 300 residents Sunday after a fast moving wildfire grew to more than 400 acres.

The evacuations include the town of Wishram, Washington, east of The Dalles, according a release from the county.

The Hoursethief Butte Fire was first reported around noon Sunday. State resources were authorized around 3 p-m.

The Red Cross has set up a shelter in Goldendale.

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Conrad Wilson is a reporter and producer covering criminal justice and legal affairs for OPB.