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Get Out Now: Level 3 Evacuations Expand Across Douglas County as Chelan Hills Fire Jumps McNeil 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.
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Humann Fire Destroys Structures Near Selah, Washington; State Fire Mobilization Activated
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.
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Hamilton Fire Near Winthrop: Evacuation Orders Downgraded as Crews Make Progress
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.
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Level 3 'Go Now' Evacuations in Effect for Walla Walla County Communities Near Lambdin Fire
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.
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Evacuations Issued and Downgraded in Klickitat County as Lyle Hill Fire Threatens Gorge Structures
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.
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Lyle Hill Fire: Level 3 'Go Now' Evacuations Ordered Along Columbia River Gorge in Klickitat County
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.
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Evacuation Orders Issued and Lifted Across Washington as Fires Erupt in Klickitat and Grant Counties
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.
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Evacuations Lifted for Kartar and Upriver Fires as Crews Gain Containment
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.
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Lytle Fire Near Vale, Oregon Reaches 6,500 Acres; Evacuation Orders Downgraded as Crews Gain Control
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.
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Garred Road Fire Forces Sun Lakes Evacuations, State Park Closure in Eastern Washington
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.
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Evacuation Orders in Force Across Eastern Washington and Eastern Oregon as Wildfires Spread
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.
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Upriver Fire Destroys 15 Homes in Spokane Valley, 12,000 Residents Under Evacuation Orders
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.
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Level 3 Evacuations in Effect Across Eastern Washington as Multiple Fires Force Residents to Flee
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.
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Spokane’s Upriver Fire: One Dead, 15 Homes Destroyed, Thousands Evacuated Near Washington’s Largest City
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.
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Upriver Fire Near Spokane Destroys 15+ Homes, 1,500 Evacuated, Possible Fatality Investigated
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.
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Kartar Fire Near Omak Swells to 7,500 Acres; Level 3 ‘Go Now’ Evacuations Remain in Force
The Kartar Fire burning southeast of Omak in Okanogan County has grown to 7,500 acres with zero containment. Level 3 evacuation orders cover Kartar Valley Road, Columbia River Road, and the south end of Omak Lake Road.
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Upriver Fire Destroys 15 Homes Near Spokane, 12,000 Under Evacuation Orders
The Upriver Fire northeast of Spokane has destroyed at least 15 homes, killed one person, and forced 12,000 residents under evacuation orders as Level 3 orders remain in place Wednesday morning.
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Upriver Fire Explodes Near Spokane Valley, Forces Mass Evacuations and Destroys Homes
The Upriver Fire near Beacon Hill erupted June 16 in Spokane Valley, burning 250+ acres with 0% containment and forcing Level 3 evacuations for nearly 12,000 residents as 50 mph wind gusts drove flames through neighborhoods.
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Evacuations, Power Outages Hit Benton County as Wildfires Surround Tri-Cities Region
Residents near Benton City were forced to evacuate and power was knocked out in Prosser as one of multiple wildfires burned near the Old Inland Empire Highway north of Interstate 82 over the weekend.
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South Fork Fire Burns 28,000 Acres in Nebraska Panhandle; Fort Robinson State Park Evacuated
The South Fork Fire in the Nebraska Panhandle has grown to 28,000 acres and is 7% contained, forcing evacuation of Fort Robinson State Park and parts of Crawford. The Rocky Mountain Complex IMT is managing full suppression operations.