Green Fire burning near Omak fully contained, all evacuations lifted

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OKANOGAN CO., Wash. — The Green Fire near Omak has been fully contained and all evacuations have been lifted.

The fire, which started on Monday, quickly spread and burned 1,480 acres.

Firefighters from Okanogan County, the Washington State Department of Natural resources and numerous federal, state and local agencies all assisted with efforts to control the fire.