The Black Canyon Fire burning in central Washington has charred an estimated 4,500 acres, and some residents are evacuating for safety.
At around 8 a.m., the Washington State DNR announced that the Black Canyon Fire burning about 10 miles northwest of Naches, Washington, had grown to an estimated 4,500 acres – an increase of 3,500 acres since the DNR's 9 p.m. update on Monday. Level 3 "GO NOW" Evacuation notices were issued for some residents at around 7 a.m., according to Yakima Valley Emergency Management (YVEM).
"A wildfire is threatening your safety," the YVEM wrote in a Facebook post. "If you are within the evacuation zone of the Black Canyon Fire, get your family and pets in your vehicles and leave now!"