UPDATE (August 4, 2016):
MOSES LAKE, Wash. – Fire crews have started to mop up and leave a wildfire burning north of Moses Lake on Thursday morning.
The Road 10 fire is burning 3,280 acres and crews have it 95 percent contained as of Wednesday night. The fire had no new growth and all roads have been opened from the fire but motorists are advised to use caution.
No injuries were reported from the fire. Two homes were lost six other structures were destroyed, fire officials said.
The fire began on Tuesday and threatened around 100 homes.
UPDATE (August 3, 2016):
GRANT COUNTY, Wash. – Residents are back in their homes after all evacuations orders were lifted for a fire burning in Grant County on Wednesday.
Washington State Patrol troopers said the fire is burning 4,100 acres and threatened 75 to 100 homes at one time. One structure was lost, according to troopers. All residents have been allowed back in their homes.
Fire crews were able to get the fire under control on Tuesday evening and got help from cooler weather conditions.
There is still one road closure in the area on Road 10 between State Route 17 and Stratford Road NE. WSP officials said there is no containment on the fire.
Original story;
GRANT COUNTY, Wash. -- A wildfire is now under control on State Route 17 near Moses Lake on Wednesday morning.
Officials said some homes and outbuildings were lost in the fire but they were not sure exactly how many. State fire resources are enroute to the fire.
Washington State Patrol officials said the fire is known as the Road 10 fire and it is burning between 4,000 to 5,000 acres.
A level 3 evacuation was issued for all homes north and northeast of Road 10 and H-NE. This means residents should leave the area immediately. A level 2 evacuation was also issued for Road 10 NE east of State Route 17. This means residents should be ready to leave at a moment's notice.
The Grant County International Airport terminal was open to fire evacuees. Livestock emergency shelter staging has been set up at the Grant County Fairgrounds.
Authorities said the fire started around 3:00 p.m. along the east side of SR 17 about seven miles north of Moses Lake. The fire jumped SR 17, burned parallel to County Road 10-NE and jumped Road 10.
Crews said the fire is burning heavy sage and grass. Acreage size was not immediately available. Officials believe it has burned at least 2.5 miles from the point of origin.
Officials said Road 10 between SR 17 and Stratford Road will remain closed because fire crews are working in the area. Residents may access SR 17 and Northlake Road to areas that are safe to enter. Anyone wishing access will need to go to the road block and produce identification that shows they live there.