New brush fire in central Washington threatens crops, homes

MANSFIELD, Wash. — A new wildfire has burned more than 4 square miles of sage and grass near the town of Mansfield in Central Washington.

Chief Deputy State Fire Marshall Bill Slosson says the fire threatens three homes, a ranch, some livestock and grain crops just west of Jameson Lake.

It's about 40 miles north of Wenatchee, where firefighters are working to contain a wildfire that has destroyed two dozen homes.

Slosson says no homes have been evacuated and the homeowners are participating in fighting the fire and protecting their homes.

He says no injuries or damage to structures have been reported.

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