Evacuations

Level 3 'Go Now' evacuation orders have been issued near Okanogan due to the B&O Fire, while Chelan Hills Fire evacuation orders remain in place in Douglas County. The Ryegrass Coulee Fire forced the entire town of Vantage to evacuate earlier this week.

Evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect following Fourth of July wildfires at Washington's Chelan Hills and Oregon's North Cayuse Fire. Here is a breakdown of current zone status and what evacuation levels mean for affected residents.

A fast-moving wildfire near Vantage, Washington prompted Level 3 Go Now evacuations for the entire small town and shut down Interstate 90 at the Vantage Bridge on July 8, 2026.

The July 4th weekend ignited multiple major fires across the PNW — including the deadly Chelan Hills Fire in Washington and the North Cayuse and Antelope Creek fires in Oregon — as dry fuels and holiday activity converged.

The North Cayuse Fire burning east of Pendleton, Oregon has grown to an estimated 2,300 to 2,500 acres and prompted Level 3 'Go Now' evacuation orders on the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, with crews working to protect structures and prevent the fire from spreading into Bachelor Canyon.

Emergency officials expanded Level 3 Get Out Now evacuation orders to include all of McNeil Canyon and dozens of surrounding roads as the Chelan Hills Fire pushed northeast on July 4. A Red Cross shelter is open at Chelan Elementary School.

The Humann Fire near Selah, Washington destroyed a home, garages, and multiple vehicles on June 28 before State Fire Mobilization resources brought it under control. No injuries were reported; the fire is believed to be human-caused.

Evacuation orders tied to the Hamilton Fire west of Winthrop have been significantly reduced after firefighters slowed the blaze to approximately 82 acres, but Okanogan County emergency managers urge residents to remain prepared through the Fourth of July weekend.

Level 3 'Go Now' evacuation orders and Level 2 'Be Set' zones are in effect in Walla Walla County due to the Lambdin Fire near Wallula Junction. Red Cross shelters have opened in Touchet and Prescott. Multiple rural roads remain closed.

Level 2 and Level 3 evacuation orders were issued and later downgraded for Lyle, Washington after the Lyle Hill Fire threatened 75 structures in the Columbia River Gorge. Here’s what residents need to know about Washington’s three-tier evacuation system.

The Lyle Hill Fire ignited Sunday afternoon along the Columbia River in Klickitat County, growing to 1,500 acres within hours and triggering Level 3 'Go Now' evacuations. A Red Cross shelter is open at Columbia High School in White Salmon.

Two Washington wildfires — the Peterson Fire in Klickitat County and the Garred Road Fire near Coulee City — triggered Level 3 "Go Now" evacuations before containment efforts allowed orders to be rescinded or downgraded.

Evacuation orders have been lifted for the Kartar Fire near Omak and downgraded for the Upriver Fire in Spokane Valley as crews achieve containment on both blazes.

The Lytle Fire south of Vale, Oregon burned 6,500 acres before being largely contained. A brief Level 3 evacuation was quickly downgraded, and crews are now in mop-up operations across the fire perimeter.

The Garred Road Fire near Coulee City, Washington has grown to over 3,300 acres, forcing Level 3 evacuations at Sun Lakes Campground and temporarily closing the state park. The fire is 27% contained as of June 25, with full containment expected by June 28.

Level 3 evacuations are in effect near the Garred Road Fire in Grant County, Washington, and south of Vale, Oregon, for the Lytle Fire. The Upriver Fire near Spokane has been downgraded to Level 1 as it approaches containment.

A fast-moving wildfire northeast of Spokane has destroyed at least 15 homes, left one person missing, and forced 12,000 people under Level 2 and Level 3 evacuation orders.

Multiple Level 3 evacuation orders are in effect across eastern Washington as the Kartar, Upriver, and Tucannon fires force residents to flee. Here is what you need to know about current evacuation zones.

The Upriver Fire near Spokane has claimed one life, destroyed at least 15 homes, and placed over 11,000 residents under evacuation orders. The fire is now 60% contained at 213 acres with all evacuations downgraded to Level 1.

The Upriver Fire east of Spokane destroyed at least 15 homes, forced 1,500 to evacuate, and prompted a possible fatality investigation. FEMA approved the first fire management assistance grant of the season for Washington State.