Evacuations reduced after wildfire sparks in Wenatchee

A Red Flag Warning is set to take effect for much of Central Washington starting at 4 p.m. on Friday.

WENATCHEE, Wash. — Evacuations prompted by a wildfire burning in Wenatchee have been reduced to Level 1 (Stay Vigilant) warning, according to Chelan County Emergency Management. 

Fire authorities are warning those who live in the area to continue to monitor the situation, as Wenatchee and much of central Washington will be under a Red Flag Warning Friday afternoon into the evening, meaning weather conditions could exacerbate severe fire behavior. 

The fire is burning north and west of West Wenatchee. The National Weather Service

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