Washington's Tunnel 5 Fire burns structures, forces hundreds from homes | CNN

A wildfire forced hundreds of people from their homes in southwestern Washington as firefighters battle rugged terrain and hot, windy conditions to stop the blaze from causing further destruction

The Tunnel 5 Fire broke out July 2 in Skamania County, Washington, around 50 miles northeast of Portland, Oregon, and has since burned through more than 500 acres. At least 10 structures have been destroyed, according to initial estimates provided to CNN by fire and sheriff’s officials, and many more homes are threatened by the flames.

The hot, dry, windy conditions are making it exceptionally difficult to get the upper hand on the fire, which is now 5% contained. Well above-average temperatures in the low to mid-90s and winds up to 15 mph with even higher gusts will challenge the firefighters through Thursday. It is also burning in the Columbia River Gorge area, a sprawling canyon up to 4,000 feet deep in places, making it exceptionally difficult to fight, fire officials told CNN. “It’s extremely steep.

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