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‘Second Creek’ wildfire burns near Leavenworth

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UPDATE: Friday, May 30

According to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, the Second Creek Fire continues to show minimal growth, and all evacuations have been dropped as of Friday afternoon.

The fire is now estimated at 80 acres, with 38% containment.

For the latest information, visit @waDNR_fire on X.


EARLIER COVERAGE: Tuesday, May 27

Crews are working to put out a wildfire burning about eight miles north of Leavenworth.

As of Tuesday evening, Washington State DNR Wildfire reported the fire was 153 acres in size, but later revised it to 63 acres.

It’s been dubbed the Second Creek Fire.

Fire crews are working from above to put retardant on the flames.

No word yet on what started the fire.

Chelan County Emergency Management has issued a Level 1 Fire Advisory from the intersection of Merry Canyon Road up Second Creek Road, approximately three miles up.

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