Winthrop NewsLocal news for Winthrop, WA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Lightning fire threat in Eastern Washington- July 3, 2008 The National Weather Service warns of possible wildfires started by lightning strikes from afternoon and evening thunderstorms in Eastern Washington.http://www.topix.net/city/winthrop-wa/2008/07/lightning-fire-threat-in-eastern-washington?... July 2: Containment near for Jackass Butte fire- July 2, 2008 Fire continues to burn on hillside east of Okanogan as seen around 12:20 a.m. beyond the county courthouse Chronicle photo by Katie Montanez Fire rounds a ridge on Rattlesnake Butte fire as seen from Chiliwist ...http://www.topix.net/city/winthrop-wa/2008/07/july-2-containment-near-for-jackass-butte-fi... Wildfires prompt evacuations in Okanogan County- July 2, 2008 Wildfire ground battles continue in several parts of Washington, with the most intense fire in the north-central part of the state.http://www.topix.net/city/winthrop-wa/2008/07/wildfires-prompt-evacuations-in-okanogan-cou... |