Evacuation levels reduced for Toonerville Fire near Belfair, WA
Toonerville Fire forces evacuations near Belfair
The Toonerville Fire burning in Mason County has prompted evacuation orders for some people living near Belfair.
BELFAIR, Wash. - Firefighters responding to the Toonerville Fire in Mason County, which has been burning for several days, downgraded evacuation levels again on Saturday night.
What we know:
All neighborhoods have been moved to Level 1 (be ready) evacuation status.
"Thanks to the hard working wildland crews and their efforts, the fire is now 25% contained," said a representative with the Mason County Sheriff's Office on July 12.
As of Sunday afternoon, the Toonerville Fire is estimated to be around 25% contained.
Previous coverage
The following areas are now under a Level 1 notice. Previously, on Wednesday, the Mason County Sheriff's Office had issued a Level 2 evacuation notice for these nearby roads:
- NE Blacksmith Dr
- NE Smithy Forge Ln
- NE Pond Ct
- NE Forge Ct
- NE Lakeway Dr
- NE Lakeway Dr S
- NE Anvil Ln
Also now under a Level 1 notice is NE Toonerville Drive.
The Toonerville Fire started at about 4:30 p.m. on July 8, burning timber, logging slash, brush and threatening homes. The cause of the fire is not known and is still under investigation.
Fire crews say they have put control lines around the fire and are effectively holding the fire within its current perimeter.
People living on Toonerville Drive are asked to be ready to evacuate if the situation changes. So far, no structures have been damaged.
The Source: Information in this story came from the Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management, the Washington Department of Natural Resources, North Mason Regional Fire Authority and Central Mason Fire & EMS.
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