Level 3 GO NOW evacuations were expanded Saturday afternoon as crews continue to work to contain flames that have consumed over 110,000 acres in Okanogan County.
According to the Interagency Fire Authority and the Kaiser Canyon Fire Information Team, anyone in the following areas should GET OUT NOW.
If you are in any of the following areas, you should leave immediately.
- Along Highway 155 on both sides of the highway from Coyote Creek Campground to Haley Creek, continuing south to Hailey Creek Road, then South to Omak Lake Road to Columbia River Road and then South to Kartar Valley Road.
- Okanogan Reservation: Jackson Ranch area, north to Mill Creek area, to Owhi Lake area, to Buffalo Lake Road, back to the Nespelem Agency, Owhi Lake area to Buffalo Lake Road back to the Nespelem Agency to Nespelem.
- Colville Reservation: South Nanamkin Rd east to Hwy 21, Hwy 21 South to S Empire Creek Rd, East to the Ferry County Line, North to South Nanamkin Rd.
As of Saturday, the Kaiser Canyon Fire has burned 110,267 acres, according to the Kaiser Canyon Fire Information Center.
The fire may have been caused by lightning and began burning just south of Buffalo Lake Road and Agency, near the town of Nespelem.
According to agencies fighting the fire, the flames are 13% contained as of Saturday evening, and 741 personnel have been sent to contain the flames.
In a press release Saturday, Incident Commander Aaron Thompson said higher temperatures, wind, and low humidity caused the north and east sides of the fire to grow.
Evacuations:
Level 2 BE READY evacuations are in place for areas surrounding those in immediate danger.
Updated evacuations and closures map can be found here: perimetermap.com
Shelters:
- Red Cross shelter at the Omak Long House, 25 Mission Road, Omak, WA
- Red Cross Shelter at the Coulee Dam High School Gym at 503 Crest Drive, Coulee Dam, WA
Animal Shelters:
The Ridge Riders Rodeo Grounds (Colorama Pro Rodeo) and the Okanogan County Fairgrounds are available to provide temporary shelter for dogs, cats, and livestock belonging to individuals affected by the Kaiser Canyon Fire.
- Ridge Riders Rodeo Grounds (Colorama Pro Rodeo), 2209 Alcan Rd NE, Grand Coulee, WA
- Okanogan County Fairgrounds, 175 Rodeo Trail, Okanogan, WA
Resources:
The official Facebook page for the Colville Tribal broadcast system (Colville Tribal Broadcasts, News and Information) has been posting frequent updates about evacuations and shelters.
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