Chelan Mountain Fire Map: Massive fires in Douglas County, WA; see affected areas, evacuation orders, video
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the Chelan Mountain Fire has grown to 15,000 to 20,000 acres, KIRO 7 News reports. As of July 5, the fire was still spreading douglas countyWashington state, near Orlando and the Chelan Mountains area. The fire is burning in grass, timber and yellow pine fuel west of U.S. Highway 97 and south of Beebe Bridge, according to IQAir.
Rapid fire spread, dry vegetation and windy conditions sparked widespread fires emergency response. Evacuation orders remain at Level 3, the highest level, KIRO 7 News reported. Everyone is urged to leave the area.
You can see the Chelan Mountain Fire Map here.
View evacuation order map here.
washington Gov. Bob Ferguson wrote on Facebook: “My thoughts are with those affected by the Chelan Mountain Fire and the firefighters working to contain the blaze. If you are in the area, please follow evacuation orders and any instructions from emergency personnel.”
The fire, which broke out near the intersection of U.S. 97 and Chelan Hills Acres Road in Orondo, has destroyed at least a dozen homes and buildings, the sheriff said. There have been no reports of casualties. An evacuation shelter has been set up at Chelan Elementary School, 324 E. Johnson Avenue.
Affected areas, containment status, evacuation orders and videos
Cities and areas affected by the Chelan Mountain Fire include the Beebe Bridge area, Box Canyon Road area, Chelan Mountain, Orlando and the U.S. Highway 97 corridor, according to IQAir. As of July 5, the fire had burned approximately 9,211 acres.
Official containment percentages have not yet been reported. Firefighters used engines, manual crews, bulldozers and aircraft to extinguish the blazes when conditions allowed.
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A Level 3 (GO) evacuation order remains in effect for portions of the Chelan Mountains area of ​​Douglas County. An additional Level 2 (SET) evacuation warning has been issued for Orondo and nearby communities. Meanwhile, a Red Cross evacuation shelter has been set up at the community gym at 310 E. Johnson Ave., Chelan. U.S. Highway 97 remains closed between mileposts 232 and 235 due to the fire.
Video of the fire and smoke has emerged on X.
“Some footage of the fire near Chelan, Washington earlier today,” A video with subtitles.
another shot The title is “Footage of fire near Chelan.”
