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Popular Kennewick walking area reopens after fire

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

Kennewick officials reopened Zintel Canyon to walkers after a fire scorched about six acres of the popular recreation area.

Firefighters and city officials determined the Spirit of America Trail between West 15th Avenue and 24th Avenue was safe.

The cause of the fire remains unknown, but firefighters says it was suspicious.

If you have any information about the fire, call dispatchers at 509-628-0333.

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

This story was originally published June 15, 2018 at 6:28 PM with the headline "Popular Kennewick walking area reopens after fire."

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