Okanogan, WA wildfire triggers Level 3 'Go Now' evacuations
Wildfire prompts massive evacuations in Okanogan, WA
A wildfire that sparked northwest of the city of Okanogan, Washington triggered Level 3 "Go Now" evacuations and road closures on Thursday.
OKANOGAN, Wash. - A new wildfire popped up in Washington on Thursday, this time in Okanogan County, triggering Level 3 "Go Now" evacuations and destroying multiple homes.
It's being called the B and O Fire, burning northwest of the city of Okanogan. It's estimated to be nearly 3,000 acres, and officials said the fire jumped a road and went up Pogue Mountain.
B and O Fire in Okanogan, WA
Wildfire evacuations in Okanogan, WA
The following areas are under Level 2 "Get Set" evacuations, meaning be ready to leave at a moment's notice:
- All roads west of Conconully Highway, from Kermal Road to Green Lake Road
- Dry Coulee Road
- East Drive Coulee Road
- Woods Hill Road
- Danker Cutoff Road
- Salmon Creek Road
- Glover Lane Road
- Pogue Road
- Fairview Drive
- Vic Smith Road
- Okanogan Cemetery Road
- Sky Lane
- Morris Road
- Hope Springs Trail
B and O Fire evacuation map
Road closures in Okanogan, WA
The following roads in Okanogan are currently closed:
- Salmon Creek Road from Okanogan to Spring Coulee
- Spring Coulee Road from B & O Road To Salmon Creek
Evacuating residents should be aware of emergency crews on the roads. All other residents are asked to avoid the area.
The Okanogan County Fairgrounds is open for animals. The Red Cross has opened an evacuation shelter at Community Presbyterian Church (9 S. Birch St, Omak, WA).
Okanogan County Emergency Management said the fire held overnight, allowing them to downgrade evacuation levels. At least three homes were destroyed in the fire.
The latest updates can be found on the Okanogan County Emergency Management Facebook page and PerimiterMap.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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The Source: Information in this story came from Okanogan County Emergency Management.