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Carefully set backfires are used to eat up fire fuel sources between what's being protected and the oncoming fire.

Campfire bans remain in effect as dry conditions and elevated temperatures have created a prime environment for wildfires.

The Lodgepole fire could impact the route if the fire grows and more resources are needed.

Is it legal for firefighters to take water from your personal swimming pool without asking?

The idea behind "Home for Heroes" is to try and address shortage issues in the workforce in occupations that impact life, health, and safety.

But for now firefighters are making progress in containing the fires.

The fire, which started August 3 by a lightning strike grew from 102,742 acres on Wednesday to 102,819 acres Thursday.

The fire is now at 25% containment, with 102,742 acres burned since the fire was started by a lightning strike on August 3.

The fire is now at 19% containment.

Officials with the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest say the fire grew from 99,398 acres Friday to 101,633 Sunday.

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A Cle Elum girl got the surprise of her life on her birthday when the community stepped up after her classmates didn't show up for her party.