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NESPELEM, Wash. - Multiple wildfires sparked across Washington on Thursday after thunderstorms swept through the region.
New fires have been reported in Franklin, Okanogan and Kittitas counties as fire officials coordinate resources to prevent the flames from spreading.
Keep reading to see where new wildfires popped up in Washington on Thursday, July 16.
Kaiser Canyon Fire
The fire posing the greatest threat right now is the Kaiser Canyon Fire in Okanogan County, Washington.
The fire is burning about 2,200 acres near the town of Nespelem and growing, triggering widespread Level 3 "Go Now" evacuations.
Kaiser Canyon Fire Evacuation Map
Here's a list of where evacuations are being ordered:
Level 3 "Go Now" evacuations
- Agency Campas
- School Loop Road
- West of SR 155 to the Columbia River, From Belvedere to the Columbia River Road
- Between SR 155 and Buffalo Lake Road from Rebecca Lake Road on the south to Agency on the north
Level 2 "Get Ready" evacuations
- Joe Moses Road
- Bureau of Indian Affairs Road 13
Multiple road closures are in effect, including SR 155, Buffalo Lake Road, and Columbia River Road.
Red Cross shelters are set up at the Coulee Dam High School Gym (503 Crest Drive) and Omak Long House (25 Mission Road) for evacuees. Residents are asked to evacuate north on SR 155 towards Omak.
Cluster of wildfires in Franklin County, WA
Four different wildfires sparked in Franklin County, Washington on Thursday, burning a combined 6,000 acres.
The Lyons Ferry, Neff Jones, Devils Canyon and Wallace Walker Fires are located near the city of Kahlotus, and are threatening homes, crops, infrastructure and a Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife Hatchery.
Level 2 evacuations are in effect for the Wallace Walker Fire and Neff Jones Fire. The causes of each are under investigation.
Three Queens Fire
The Three Queens Fire is burning about 25 acres just east of Snoqualmie Pass, and was initially reported on Thursday at about 11 a.m.
It is burning northwest of Lake Kachess and between Three Queens and Hibox Mountain. It's burning on steep, rocky terrain, making it difficult for wildland firefighters to access the flames.
No evacuations are currently in effect.
Three Queens Fire burns amid Red Flag Warning in Kittitas County, WA
The Three Queens Fire is burning just east of Snoqualmie Pass, hours after the first Red Flag Warning of the season was issued in regions across Washington state.
What's next:
A Red Flag Warning remains in effect for central, eastern and western Washington through Thursday night, and an upcoming stretch of dry weather is expected to significantly increase fire dangers across the state.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect for parts of Washington State. (FOX 13 Seattle)
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The Source: Information in this story came from press releases from the Deputy State Fire Marshal, Watch Duty, Perimiter Map