What caused the Chelan fire?
Chelan County commissioners said last week the origin of the fire has been identified as being near Shady Pass Campground and it remains under investigation. The Northwest Interagency Coordination Center said the fire was human-caused in a morning brief on Aug.
Is there a fire in Lake Chelan right now?
No evacuations have been called for at this time.
Where is the fire in Lake Chelan?
The Twentyfive Mile Fire was first reported at 3:45 p.m. on August 15, 2021. The fire was initially burning on the south shore of Lake Chelan near Twentyfive Mile Creek and has expanded south and west of the area.
How did Wenatchee fire start?
WENATCHEE — Investigators still aren’t certain what caused the Red Apple Fire last month, but they’ve ruled out an illegal burn, as first suspected, and believe it was likely sparked by accident.
Are there fires near Winthrop?
WINTHROP — The Cedar Creek and Cub Creek fires continue to grow near Winthrop as crews attempt to contain both blazes. The Cub Creek Fire has burned 51,168 acres and is just 11% contained, according to a Tuesday morning Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest report. It has more than doubled in size since Saturday.
How bad is the smoke in Chelan?
The air quality is generally acceptable for most individuals. However, sensitive groups may experience minor to moderate symptoms from long-term exposure. The air has reached a high level of pollution and is unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Where is Chelan smoke coming from?
The hazy smoke lingering in the Lake Chelan Valley is the result of smoke drifting into Washington from BC. The National Weather Service projects that smokey conditions will likely persist through the weekend. On Wednesday, a devastating wildfire forced evacuation of the entire population of Lytton, British Columbia.
What started Red Apple fire?
Chelan County Fire Marshal Bob Plumb says it was likely started near an orchard where motorcycles, four wheelers and tractors had passed by. “It could have been something that came out of the exhaust, a particle of carbon,” said Plumb.