Crews Investigating Fire at Ahtanum Ridge

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AHTANUM RIDGE, Wash. -- Firefighters are investigating a fire on Ahtanum Ridge in Yakima County tonight.

A Yakama Nation Fire District spokesperson says the fire is close to being out and crews are burning to hold the fire line. The blaze burned about 400 acres, but the exact acreage is still unknown.

No details yet on how the fire started. We'll update you with more when more information is available.

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