Washington wildfire: 24 structures damaged, 3,000 acres burned

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At least two dozen structures were damaged or destroyed, and an estimated 3,000 acres were burned by a fast-growing grass fire in Wenatchee.

Despite the extensive damage, authorities said Monday morning there were no injuries.

Dozens of other homes are in danger.

Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources to assist local crews battling the fire, which began Sunday afternoon.

The fire started as a brush fire and grew to about 2.6 square miles Sunday evening. An emergency shelter was opened at a local high school in East Wenatchee, for people who had evacuated the area. Overnight stays were available.

The cause of the fire, which started about 2:30 p.m., is under investigation. Officials said there were no immediate reports of injuries as of Sunday evening.

According to the local newspaper, Wenatchee World, the temperature hit 108 degrees where the fire started Sunday afternoon.