Badger Lake fire near Cheney

While the Badger Lake fire near Cheney largely has been contained, crews on scene are enjoying a temperature drop while they continue working to keep the fire under control.

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Wed., Aug. 19, 2020

A destroyed truck and a structure are seen Wednesday at the site of the Badger Lake Fire near Cheney.

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A burn line where firefighters stopped a fire from reaching a home is seen at the site of the Badger Lake Fire on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, near Cheney, Wash. As of as of Wednesday afternoon the Badger Lake Fire is 55% contained and evacuation orders were reduced to Level 2.

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A Spokesman Review box and mailbox were among the wreckage left by the Badger Lake Fire on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, near Cheney, Wash. As of as of Wednesday afternoon the Badger Lake Fire is 55% contained and evacuation orders were reduced to Level 2.

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Burned vehicles are seen at the site of the Badger Lake Fire on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, near Cheney, Wash. As of as of Wednesday afternoon the Badger Lake Fire is 55% contained and evacuation orders were reduced to Level 2.

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Fire crews check for hot spots Wednesday at the site of the Badger Lake Fire near Cheney. As of Wednesday afternoon, the Badger Lake Fire is 55% contained, and evacuation orders were reduced to Level 2.

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