A big, dangerous wildfire burned in Chelan Hills.

Is the fire still burning?

No, officials say it is 100% contained.

How much land did it burn?

It burned about 15 square miles of land.

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Deadly Chelan Hills wildfire 100% contained, officials say

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A big fire happened in Chelan Hills. Officials said the fire is now 100% under control. This fire burned over 15 square miles of land. Sadly, at least one person died in the blaze.

Why it matters

This news matters because it means the danger from the fire is mostly gone. It also reminds us that wildfires can be very deadly.

In brief

What happened?: A big, dangerous wildfire burned in Chelan Hills.
Is the fire still burning?: No, officials say it is 100% contained.
How much land did it burn?: It burned about 15 square miles of land.

Different angles across outlets

All the outlets report this story in a very similar way. They all focus on the fact that the fire is completely under control.

The fire was deadly (at least one person died).
Seattle TimesJul 10, 11:01 PMHighlights the human cost of the blaze.
The fire spread across 15 square miles.
Seattle TimesJul 10, 11:01 PMGives a specific measure of the damage area.

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