Saddle Fire near Midway is 40% contained, and evacuation order is lifted

Firefighters are making progress against the Saddle Fire near Midway, and nearby residents were allowed to return to their homes.The fire was estimated at 646 acres Wednesday night, with 40% containment. The suspected arson fire was first reported at 5-10 acres on Tuesday afternoon, but high winds drove it to hundreds of acres and nine houses near the blaze were evacuated. The mandatory evacuation order was lifted at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and residents were allowed to return to their homes.#Saddle