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Firefighters battle Chelan Hills Fire as blaze swells, evacuation orders stay
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Key Points:
- The Chelan Hills Fire expanded to approximately 9,000 acres as firefighters continued efforts to contain the wildfire on Sunday.
- U.S. Highway 97 between mile marker 232 and McNeil Canyon Road was reopened, but McNeil Canyon Road remains closed with law enforcement enforcing the closure.
- Evacuation orders remain in place, and residents and visitors are urged to avoid the area while firefighting operations continue.
- Fire crews are using fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters to combat the fire, drawing water from the Columbia River, with additional air resources expected.
- Eastside Fire & Rescue has deployed personnel and equipment to assist, including several leaders serving in key operational roles.
