WINTHROP, Wash. — A fast-moving wildfire west of Winthrop has prompted a Level 3 “Go now” evacuation order for residents in the area.
The evacuation order has been issued for East of West Chewuch Road, south of Sunset Boulevard, the Town of Winthrop, Bluff Street, Corral Street, and Bridge Street.
Officials urge residents to evacuate south toward Twisp and to meet at the Methow Valley Community Center, according to Okanogan County Emergency Management.