Hundreds of residents of Spokane Valley, where 13 homes were destroyed by a wildfire, have been allowed to return home, although forecasters warned of possible hazardous fire conditions for much of the east side of the state.

The National Weather Service says breezy winds and very low humidity would make for critical fire conditions Monday in the eastern valleys of the Cascades and in much of central Washington. The windy weather was expected to increase Tuesday.

In Spokane Valley, the evacuation level was reduced Sunday, making it safer for about 200 residents to return home as firefighters continued working to contain the fire on just over 1,000 acres - it was 60 percent contained and full containment was expected by Tuesday.

Officials said the fire began Thursday when a small recreational fire rekindled in high winds. The person believed to be responsible has been identified, but the identity was being withheld pending completion of the investigation. (AP)