Due to increased fire activity, all residences immediately adjacent to the west side of Navarre Coulee Road (Hwy 971) between Hwy. 97A/Navarre Coulee Road intersection and mile post 7 on Navarre Coulee Road are now in Level 2 Evacuation notice. A Level 2 evacuation notice means that residents must be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice. Chelan County Sheriff’s deputies will be notifying landowners.

Basic Information

Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Human Caused, Under Investigation
Location T27N R21E Sec 28
Incident Commander Tony Gilmer

Current Situation

Total Personnel 200
Size 675 acres
Percent Contained 75%
Fuels Involved Grass, brush and pockets of trees
Fire Behavior Fire was active until 3 a.m. Sunday morning.
Significant Events Due to incrased fire activity, all residences immediately adjacent to the west side of Navarre Coulee Road (Hwy 971) between the Hwy. 97A/Hwy. 971 intersection and mile post 7 on Navarre Coulee Road are now in Level 2 Evacuation notice. A Level 2 evacuation notice means that residents must be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice. Chelan County Sheriff’s deputies will be notifying landowners.

Outlook

Terrain Difficulty Areas of steep terrain with hazards from rolling rocks.
Remarks All campgrounds and recreation areas near the town of Chelan are open and available for use. Motorists traveling on US Highway 97A need to be aware as aircraft dip water from the Columbia River.

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