Evacuation orders lowered for ‘Transfer Fire’ in Lake Chelan, fire extinguished
Washington State Patrol (WSP) officials confirmed that the ‘Transfer Fire’ near Lake Chelan was put out by around 9 p.m. last night.
Wildfire season in Washington usually begins in early July and typically culminates in early October. Below are updates on the firefight for current wildfires burning in our state.
‘Be Ready’ evacuations in place for fire near Quincy Lakes Wildlife Area
$25K reward offered to find the person who started Chelan Hills Fire; fire 100% contained
Volunteer firefighter loses home in wildfire
How wildfires start and how to prevent them
What to include in your to go-bag for wildfires
A look at the damage from the deadly Chelan Hills wildfire as families prepare to rebuild
Vantage residents evacuate with ‘mere minutes’ to spare after vehicle sparks wildfire along highway
Brand new homeowners among 19 families to lose homes in deadly Chelan Hills fire
Level 3 “Go Now” evacuations ordered for Lambdin wildfire in Walla Walla County
Level 3 ‘Go Now’ wildfire evacuation orders reduced to Level 1 in area north of Chelan
Lyle Hill 2 wildfire in Klickitat County grows to 1,500 acres
Evacuations dropped, structures lost during Humann Selah Fire in Yakima County
Forward progression of Hamilton Fire near Winthrop stopped, evacuation orders downgraded
Evacuations for Grant County campground reduced to Level 1
15 homes lost, 1 person dead in Upriver Fire burning in Spokane Valley
Resources
How wildfires start and how to prevent them
Three things are needed for wildfires to spread: dry fuel, oxygen, and a heat source.
What to include in your to go-bag for wildfires
In the event that you need to evacuate for a wildfire, it’s important to already have something packed so you can just grab it and go.
Summer wildfire risk increasing as dry conditions persist
Western Washington faces a rising wildfire risk due to current dry weather conditions and increased human activity.
How to sign up for emergency alerts in WA
In the event of an emergency – time is of the essence. Have you signed up to get emergency alerts sent directly to your phone?
Know the six P’s of preparedness to evacuate during a wildfire
If a wildfire threatens your area, evacuate immediately if ordered to do so. If time permits, the Department of Natural Resources’ Wildfire Evacuation Plan recommends you have the “six P’s” ready in case of fire emergency.
