Flick Creek fire plea withdrawal sought

WENATCHEE – A woman blamed for starting the Flick Creek fire on the northeastern shore of Lake Chelan is seeking to withdraw her guilty plea to reckless burning.

Mary Irene Hayhoe, 46, who has been living in the Stehekin area for the past year, submitted the request this week. She also asked to have an attorney appointed to represent her.

Judge Thomas C. Warren said she should consult with an attorney, given the seriousness of the charge, but that he would not yet approve withdrawal of the plea.

Warren rescheduled Hayhoe’s hearing for Oct. 10 to give her time to speak with an attorney.