Number Two Canyon Fire evacuations at Level 1 in Chelan County

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.

5:56 p.m. - The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (WADNR) reported that the fire had grown to 100 acres.

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.

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.