'Fast Moving' Wildfire Burns 2,000 Acres Near Chelan

Apple Acres Fire grows to 2,000 acres, triggers evacuations and Highway 97 closure in Chelan and Okanogan Counties

UPDATE 8:25 P.M.

2,000-acre brush fire burns in north-central WA

The Apple Acres brush fire quickly grew to 2,000 acres, according to the Chelan County Emergency Management. Highway 97 was restricted to alternating traffic.

Apple Acres Fire prompts Level 2 evacuations, closes Highway 97 in Chelan and Okanogan counties

CHELAN COUNTY, Wash. – Chelan County Emergency Management has issued a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice for the Apple Acres Fire. According to the Washington State Patrol (WSP), Highway 97 is closed in both directions from Milepost 240 in Chelan County to Milepost 255 in Okanogan County due to a fast-moving wildfire. WSP said

Chelan, Washington wildfire: Firefighters respond to blaze off Apple Acres Road and Antoine Creek Road

Civil authorities have issued a fire warning for Chelan starting at 8:01 pm and ending at 9:01 pm, according to a social media post.

'Fast moving' wildfire burns 2,000 acres near Chelan

The fire is estimated to be approximately 2,000 acres and growing, according to the Washington State Fire Marshal's Office. Level 2 evacuations are in place.

US: Apple Acres Wildfire Triggers Evacuations Near Chelan, Washington