India, Aug. 23 -- The Colwash Fire is burning near Mabton in Yakima County, Washington. The blaze has burned more than 700 acres, prompting evacuation orders in the area.

A Level 3 "Go Now" evacuation order is in effect south of Highway 22, from the south side of Glade Road to the county line. A Level 2 "Be Ready" alert is in place north of Highway 22 in the Mabton area.

The evacuation information was issued by the Yakima Valley Office of Emergency Management through the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) and shared on Facebook.

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Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hindustan Times....