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Kennewick's Zintel Canyon remains closed

By Cameron Probert
A firefighter douses smoldering spots Tuesday along the Spirit of America Trail in Zintel Canyon in Kennewick. The suspicious fire burned several acres and forced the park to close until it could be checked for safety risks.
A firefighter douses smoldering spots Tuesday along the Spirit of America Trail in Zintel Canyon in Kennewick. The suspicious fire burned several acres and forced the park to close until it could be checked for safety risks.
Kennewick, WA

Officials are hoping to reopen the closed portion of Zintel Canyon by this weekend pending safety inspections.

The popular Kennewick walking area is closed between West 15th Avenue and 24th Avenue after a brush fire Tuesday.

Firefighters spent Wednesday combing the underbrush to make sure the blaze is out. At the same time, city parks employees were checking trees to make sure they were not weakened and in danger of falling over.

The cause of the blaze is likely going to remain unknown, said Kennewick fire Capt. Brian Ellis.

Whatever sparked it probably burned up when it started about 3 p.m. near the Spirit of America Trail off West 15th Avenue.

Cameron Probert: 509-582-1402; Twitter: @cameroncprobert

This story was originally published June 13, 2018 at 6:20 PM with the headline "Kennewick's Zintel Canyon remains closed."

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