Early‑season wildfires in Washington prompt evacuations, shelter closures and property loss
Separate fires near Spokane, Winthrop and Lake Chelan have led to evacuations, a closed emergency shelter and damage to homes.
Multiple wildfires have erupted across Washington state this early fire season. Authorities have issued evacuation orders, closed shelters and reported property damage in the affected areas.
According to Bluesky, a fast‑moving wildfire near Spokane has burned 222 acres, destroyed at least 15 homes, left one person missing and is only 10% contained.
Hindustan Times reported a wildfire near Winthrop, Washington, that prompted Level 3 evacuations around Hamilton Ranch Loop and Level 2 warnings for the town of Winthrop and nearby areas.
KHQ.com reported that evacuations for the Henderson Fire near Lake Chelan have been lowered to Level 1 “Get Ready,” the emergency shelter at the Lake Chelan Community Center is closed, Level 2 evacuation orders have been issued in Chelan above Henderson Road—from the rodeo grounds to McGinnity Road—for a brush fire, Union Valley Road is closed, and the size of the fire and the direction it is moving are unknown at this time.
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