UPDATED: Fire breaks out in field near S. Eastlake Drive in Moses Lake
CALEB PEREZ | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year, 4 months AGO
UPDATE: 11:42 p.m.: Reporter on scene reports that the fire is out and crews are working on mop up to ensure it doesn't restart.
MOSES LAKE – A fire has spread across the lakeside part of the field behind S Eastlake Dr and Vue Street. A Moses Lake Fire Department crew is working to put out the fire and prevent further spread across the area.
One witness on scene said the fire started at around 9:45 p.m.
Witnesses who live in one of the houses near where the fire started said it was likely due to fireworks that are being lit in the area. They also said it might have started about 20 yards away from their home and the wind blew it away from both S. Eastlake Drive and Vue Street.
Residents are encouraged to avoid the area while first responders tackle the fire.
More information on the fire will be provided as the story progresses.
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