Evacuation order lifted in Grant County wildfire

GRANT COUNTY, Wash. — Level 3 evacuations were ordered for the Smyrna community in Grant County Saturday as a wildfire burned nearby. The evacuations were canceled Sunday morning.

<strong>WHAT TO KNOW:</strong>

• Fire currently burning estimated 5,924 acres
• Level 3 evacuations were in place Saturday for Smyrna community
• Red Cross has opened emergency evacuation shelters
• Grant Co. officials say cause of fire unknown
• Wash. state firefighting resources mobilized

“Level 3 means you are in immediate danger. Load your family and pets into your vehicle and GO NOW. There will be no further warnings,” Grant Co. officials wrote over Facebook.

The Lower Crab Creek fire had Lower Crab Creek Road between the Smyrna community and east to Beverly closed.

On Saturday morning, the fire was burning about 1,000 acres. It started Friday night near the town of Beverly, spread onto the Saddle Mountains, and was burning sage, grass and steep terrain.

By Saturday afternoon, the fire had grown to an estimated 10,000 acres. Washington state firefighting resources were mobilized to help fight the Lower Crab Creek fire around noon.

The American Red Cross announced Saturday evening that it would be opening an emergency evacuation center in Royal City for those affected. The evacuation center, located at Royal City High School, opened at 7:30 p.m.

Anyone evacuating to a Red Cross shelter should bring the following for each member of the family:

• Prescription and emergency medications
• Foods that meet unusual dietary requirements
• Identification and important personal documents
• Extra clothing, pillows, blankets, towels, hygiene supplies and other comfort items
• Supplies needed for children and infants, such as diapers, formula and toys
• Special items for family members who are elderly or disabled

Pets were not accepted at the shelter. Service animals were permitted.

The shelter was closed Sunday morning. As of around 10 a.m., the fire was burning an estimated 5,924 acres.

Details will be added here as they come in.

Cox Media Group