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9-acre brush fire near Mica fully contained

A Level 1 evacuation is still in place for Jackson Road and the Belmont Road.

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — The Washington Department of Natural Resources said a fire burning near Mica, Washington on Thursday is fully contained. 

A Level 1 evacuation is still in place for Jackson Road and the Belmont Road. Level 1 evacuations mean get ready to evacuate if needed. 

DNR Spokesperson Guy Giffords said the fire was a total of 9.2 acres. Crews said it was burning heavy timber. Giffords said the fire was caused by lightning.

Spokane County Fire District 8 is also on scene helping with mop up. They will send a tweet when evacuations are lifted.  

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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