Kentucky forestry crews continue to assist with Washington state wildfire

(WKYT) – Crews from the Kentucky Division of Forestry is beginning its second week assisting Washington crews with wildfire suppression.

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Several portions continue to burn, but the 25-person Kentucky crew was assigned the task of holding the line in preparation of a burnout operation on Friday. The crew was successful in stopping a part of the fire in the Modrite area as part of the operation.

Crews are now monitoring and mopping up the section, according to the Kentucky Division of Forestry.