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Residents return to protect homes
Christopher Roberge (right), whose primary residence is on Western Pines Drive, pours water over a smoldering fire with help from his friend Tim Nemitz, of Spokane.
MOCCASIN BAY - A fast-moving wildfire that began northeast of Davenport on Wednesday, July 9, has destroyed more than 50 structures and burned over 5,800 acres, prompting evacuations and drawing hundreds of personnel to the area.
The Western Pines Fire, named after the rural road near its point of origin, is believed to be human-caused, though the exact cause remains under investigation, according to Washington Department of Natural Resources officials.
As of Tuesday, July 15, the fire was 12% contained with 411 personnel assigned and a full-suppression strategy in place.
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