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‘We’re just lucky’ Red Apple Fire hasn’t caused more damage, farmer says
The Chelan County sheriff says charges of reckless burning could be filed in connection to the Red Apple Fire. Author: Eric Wilkinson Updated: 5:29 PM PDT July 15, 2021
CASHMERE, Wash Dan Russell, who owns Russell Orchards, has lived and farmed in the Wenatchee Valley his entire life. He has seen plenty of wildfires, but as the smoke from the Red Apple Fire in Chelan County filled the skies, he was left scratching his head. There s a ban on burning right now. It s hot and dry. It s common sense. Use common sense, he said.