CHELAN COUNTY, Wash. — On Sunday, the Chelan County Emergency Management Agency issued a Level 3 evacuation alert for residents near the Number Two Canyon Fire located approximately four miles west of Wenatchee.
TIMELINE:
5:57 p.m. - The Red Cross is opening a shelter at Sage Hills Church by 7 p.m.
No. 2 Canyon Fire: The Red Cross is opening a shelter for evacuees at Sage Hills Church, 1601 5th St. It will be open by 7 pm.
Posted by Chelan County Emergency Management on Sunday, June 23, 2024
5:56 p.m. - The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (WADNR) reported that the fire had grown to 100 acres.
DNR is responding to the #NumberTwoFire located approx. 4 miles west of Wenatchee. Fire is estimated at 100 acres. Ground and air resources are responding. Please refer to this link for updates on evacuations: https://t.co/GvCrHOjXE6
— Washington State DNR Wildfire (@waDNR_fire) June 24, 2024
5:29 p.m. - Chelan County Emergency Management issued a Level 3 for No. 2 Canyon Road from milepost 1.5 to Castle Heights Road and all of King’s Court. Those who do not live on No. 2 Canyon Road are asked to stay clear.
UPDATED 7:40 PM: All levels have been lowered to a Level 1 fire advisory. ORIGINAL POST: Level 3 Evacuation Level --...
Posted by Chelan County Emergency Management on Sunday, June 23, 2024
7:35 p.m. - Chelan County Emergency Management lowers evacuation levels to Level 1. Air and ground crews worked together to battle the fire.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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