The Little Giant Fire and Sinlahekin Fire are among the largest, with each having burned more than 160,000 acres. Multiple wildfires are currently burning across Washington state, with some of the fires covering large areas and affecting nearby communities.
Evacuation Order Issued for Chelan County Areas
A Level 3 “Go Now” evacuation order has been enacted for multiple areas in Chelan County, including LG Chelan, LG Entiat, and the Little Giant zones. Authorities are urging residents in these regions to evacuate without delay. This order underscores the urgency of the situation as local officials assess the potential risks to safety in the affected areas.
A Level 1 advisory is in place in the affected area, meaning residents should be ready to evacuate if needed.
A Level 3 “Go Now” evacuation order is in place in Okanogan County. Residents should check the Okanogan Perimeter Map for the exact areas covered by the order. Residents can check the Washington fire map here .
Level 1 means residents should be aware of the situation and be ready to leave. Level 2 means residents should be set to go and should prepare to evacuate at a moment’s notice. Level 3, which is in place for both the Little Giant and Sinlahekin fires, means residents must leave the area immediately without delay.
Washington state uses a three-level evacuation system. Residents should pay close attention to evacuation warnings and follow instructions from local officials.
