Photos: Firefighters put out brush fire near Tieton

YAKIMA, Wash. -- Firefighters are mopping up brush fire that burned earlier this afternoon.

At least one home was threatened by the blaze that broke out near Cowiche Mills Road and Sunset Way.

The fire ripped through brush for several hours before it was contained.

Firefighters had to use a helicopter to drop water on the flames. They say that helped them knock down the fire quickly.

Firefighters are still investigating what caused the fire.