NORTHPORT, Wash. — Recent rain in the region is helping firefighters get a handle on a wildfire burning north of Kettle Falls.
According to Stevens County Emergency Management, evacuations have been lowered for the people near the Hope Fire by Northport, including all Level 3 (Go Now) evacuations being lifted.
People living south of Lael Road are now under Level 1 evacuations meaning be mindful of the fire.
The Hope Fire has burned around 7,900 acres, or about 12 square miles.
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