YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — A wildfire burning near Yakima has grown to an estimated 52,000 acres and residents of about 900 homes are under evacuation orders.

The Evans Canyon Fire, north of the town of Naches, has destroyed five homes.

Fire officials said Thursday the fire is not contained.

The fire started Monday afternoon and grew quickly in high winds. The 900 homes under evacuation orders are north of Naches and Selah.

State Route 821 through the Yakima River Canyon is closed. People are advised to use Interstate 82.