TED WARREN

Three firefighters died after their vehicle crashed and was likely overrun by flames as they battled a blaze in north-central Washington, authorities said. Four other firefighters were injured.

Several large fires burning near the town of Chelan have scorched more than 155 square miles and destroyed an estimated 75 homes and businesses, officials said. Scores of homes remain threatened, and mandatory evacuation orders remained in effect for more than 2,900 people in the area.