Evacuations have lifted for homes that were threatened by a brush fire in Pierce County, according to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department.
The Level 3 evacuation was for a one-mile radius around the 8600 block of 336th Street near Roy.
South Pierce Fire has lifted the evacuation orders. Thank you for your patience and thank you to all fire personnel who worked diligently to protect our community.
— Pierce Co Sheriff (@PierceSheriff) July 7, 2023
Level 3 means “leave now.”
According to Chief Todd Wernet, the fire is near 336th Avenue South, between 89 Avenue South and 79 Avenue South.
The evacuation orders affected about 50 to 60 people, however, there are farm animals and a large kennel in the evacuation zone too.
South Pierce Fire & Rescue, the Graham Fire Department, and the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Fire Department are on the scene.
Additionally, Bonneville Power will also be shutting off power lines intermittently, so crews can inspect the lines for damage, as well as to allow helicopters to be able to get closer to drop water.
🔥 WILDFIRE BURNING NEAR MCKENNA. 🔥@SouthPierceFire is issuing a Level 3 evacuation for a one-mile radius around the 8600 block of 336th St near Roy. Leave now. You are in immediate danger. Go in the direction of Yelm or Roy away from the fire. Check media for more info. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/aOJynFo66j
— Pierce County, Wash. (@PierceCo) July 6, 2023
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