Evacuations lifted for Stud Horse Fire near Winthrop, WA
Wildfires burning in Washington state
Multiple wildfires are burning across Washington state, producing smoky air quality for certain areas. Here's a roundup of the latest progress made on the wildfires.
WINTHROP, Wash. - The Stud Horse Fire burning near Winthrop in Okanogan County is now 100% contained, prompting officials to lift all evacuation levels in the area.
What caused the Stud Horse Fire near Winthrop, WA?
The fire, which scorched about 532 acres near Stud Horse Mountain – roughly two miles east of Winthrop – was ignited by a lightning strike last Thursday, officials said.
Are evacuations in place for the Stud Horse Fire near Winthrop, WA?
Level 3 (Go Now) and Level 2 (Get Ready) evacuation levels have reportedly been lifted for the following areas:
- Upper Bear Creek Road
- Sunflower Lane and Bear Creek Road
- Stud Horse Mountain to Davis Lake
- Pearrygin Lake side to halfway down Winthrop side
- Davis Lake to Balky Hill Road
Did the Stud Horse Fire in WA destroy any homes?
Okanogan County Emergency Management says four structures were destroyed by the fire, but no homes were lost. The Red Cross shelter at Liberty Bell Elementary School has been closed.
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What's next:
According to InciWeb, a U.S. government website that tracks wildfires, thunderstorms will continue this week along with possible erratic winds – which both pose threats to wildfire growth and potential pop-ups in the northeast corner of the state.
Updates are available on the Okanogan County Emergency Management website.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
The Source: Information in this story came from the Okanogan County Emergency Management Facebook page.
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