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Officials expect full containment of Crystal Fire near Wenatchee by Monday afternoon

While only at 30 percent containment, Douglas County officials have removed evacuation notices effective Sunday morning.

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DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wash. — Officials in Douglas County expect full containment of the Crystal Fire by one p.m. on Monday.

The Crystal Fire started early Saturday morning and has burned 2,610 acres near Wenatchee.

Evacuation notices were removed Sunday morning.

PREVIOUSLY: Crystal fire in Douglas Co. burns 2,500 acres, threatens homes

The cause of the fire is under investigation. There have been no reports of injuries or damaged structures.

Crews will continue checking the perimeter throughout the morning on Monday.

#CrystalFire: The size of the fire is estimated at 2,610 acres with no new fire growth overnight. All evacuation notices have been removed and there are no road closures. There will be 3 divisions working the fire today to strengthen containment lines.
— Douglas County Sheriffs Office - WA (@DoCoSheriffWA) September 2, 2018