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 DAYTON, Wash. (AP) - Firefighters from Arizona, Oregon and New Mexico joined the fight Thursday against a group of fast-growing wildfires in southeastern Washington, and officials said they still need more help.
"The call has gone out," said Louise Day, fire information officer at the Columbia County fires. "The growth potential for the fires is still extreme."
Two hundred buildings were threatened by the fires, which covered nearly 100 square miles near Dayton on Thursday — up from 53 square miles Wednesday. Two homes had been destroyed, 35 outbuildings had been damaged and about 300 people had been urged to evacuate. More than 500 firefighters were battling the blazes.
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