KXLY July 6, 2021 2:24 PM Destiny Richards Updated: CHENEY, Wash. — Fire crews from across the state are now working to contain the Andrus Fire burning near Cheney, giving local crews a break following Monday’s firefighting efforts. Many people woke up Tuesday morning to hazy skies as the Andrus Fire burned around half of a square mile of land. As of Tuesday afternoon, the fire was still not contained. Local firefighters worked all day and night to save nearly 250 homes and other structures from being destroyed. But while they were working, extra help was on the way. “Knowing that this would be a several-day duration incident, the request was made to the State Patrol for state mobilization resources,” said Trooper Jeff Sevigney with the Northeast Washington Incident Management Team.