WINONA, Wash. — Update: Fire officials have lifted the Level 1 evacuations for the wildfire burning in the town of Winona in Whitman County, according to the Southeast Washington Interagency Incident Management Team. Residents who were evacuated can return to their homes but should be prepared to leave again if necessary.
Fire crews will remain in the area to continue mopping up hotspots. In the final update sent out Sunday night, crews said the fire is 90% contained.
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An American Red Cross Shelter will be open at 12 a.m. (midnight) located at St. John & Endicott Elementary/Middle School. Food, cots and other urgent needs will be available. Residents evacuating are encouraged to bring prescription and emergency medications, extra clothing, pillows, blankets, hygiene supplies, important documents and other items needed for comfort.
The sheriff's office posted the alert on their Facebook page. According to Watch Duty, the fire is estimated at 3,000 acres. It is burning in grass and brush and is threatening cropland, rangeland and primary and secondary structures.
According to the state fire marshal's office, state fire assistance has been mobilized for this fire.
This is a developing new story and we will provide more updates as we receive them.
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