Just after crews finished putting out the Boyd Road fire late Friday, another call came in for a “rapidly growing wildfire” near the intersection of US 97 and Chelan Hills Acres Road in Orondo, according to Chelan County Fire District 5.
Level 3 “Get out now” Evacuation Notices have been issued to ALL of McNeil Canyon.
This includes all residences addressed on McNeil Canyon Road, also includes ALL CONNECTED ROADS of McNeil Canyon Road, Coyote Curve Ln, Mtn Springs Rd, Utopia Dr, Thomas Dr, Eagles Nest Rd, Sunflower Ln, Yarbrough Dr, Quartz Dr, Pine hollow Dr, Yellow Topaz Ln, Red Rose Ln, Amethyst ln, Ridge Rd, Alabaster Dr, Soapstone Dr, Spring Canyon Rd, Shear Granite Dr, Pebble Dr, Haystack Dr, Boulder Rd, Corral Creek Dr, Hedwig Rd, Geneva Dr, Melrose Ln, Buyas Dr, Honey Gold Dr, Imperial Ln, Keepsake Ln, Bigelow Springs Rd, Alta Vista Way, Blue Sky Ln, Canyon View Ln and Dancing Deer Dr.
NEW: Evacuation orders have been extended north to Road 20 NW and Beebee Ranch.
You can view the full evacuation map here.
“If law enforcement or firefighters come to your door and tell you to evacuate, please leave immediately. Grab your family, pets, medications, important documents, and anything essential. These evacuation orders are issued to protect lives,” Chelan County Fire District 5 wrote on Facebook.
An evacuation shelter has been set up at Chelan Elementary School (324 East Johnson Ave).
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says about 5,000 acres are burning.
It’s unclear how it started, but firefighters say it’s being fueled by dry conditions.
This is a developing story.
