The ongoing battle against the Pioneer Fire in the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness Area saw some relief on Friday as cooler temperatures limited the fire’s spread, allowing firefighters to focus on point protection efforts.
The fire, which has consumed 1,998 acres since its start on June 8, continues to burn in the Chelan Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and on private land.
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