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The ban was issued in response to several large, human-caused wildfires amid the statewide drought emergency and drier-than-normal weather across Washington. The largest fire at the time was the Pioneer Fire in the Okanogan–Wenatchee National Forest near Lake Chelan, which had grown to more than 12,000 acres (4,900 ha). [2]
The fire crossed into Canada on July 30–31 and Level 3 evacuations (leave now) were downgraded to level 1 and 2 evacuations. [15] The fire approached to kilometers of Osoyoos, British Columbia on July 31, and the entire town of Osoyoos was on evacuation alert. [16] [17] The North Cascades Highway was closed for several days due to the ...
Maple Fire [111] Chelan 2,500 0 2 Noca Complex [112] Noca Complex Skagit & Whatcom: 3,382 0 0 Paddle Fire [113] Stevens 1,324 0 0 Shooting Range Fire [114] Benton 2,500 0 0 Square Lake Fire [115] Chelan 1,097 0 0 Watt Road Fire [116] Spokane 1,064 7 0 2002 Deer Mountain Fire Chelan 2,281 0 0 Fire equipment and aerial bombardment: 2001 Bailey ...
The Pioneer Fire, now the second-largest active blaze in Washington, has burned approximately 33,300 acres and is 15% contained as of Wednesday, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
Aug. 6—MOSES LAKE — The Swawilla Fire, ignited by lightning at 11:30 p.m. July 17, is Washington's largest active blaze, consuming approximately 53,400 acres. However, the fire went from 70% ...
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Seven homes were lost in the Chuweah Creek Fire at Nespelem, Washington on July 12–13, which caused evacuation of the town and burned over 10,000 acres (4,000 ha). [44] [45] The fire grew to 22,900 acres by July 15, [46] and over 37,000 acres by July 16; the town of Keller, Washington was also evacuated. [47] [48] The fire was 97% contained ...
The Tunnel Five continues to spread rapidly in Skamania County, now burning more than 300 acres in southern Washington state. The wildfire has forced residents to evacuate and threatens to destroy ...