Level 3 and Level 2 Evacuations Issued in Riverside and Omak Due to Greenacres Fire

Greenacres Fire near Omak, WA reaches 550 acres, evacuations downgraded

A wildfire that ignited near Omak, Washington, grew to 550 acres and threatened homes – forcing evacuations that have since been downgraded.

Evacuations near Omak as Greenacres Fire grows; state aid mobilized

UPDATE: July 14 at 10:45 p.m.

Evacuations issued for wildfire burning near Omak Airport

OKANOGAN COUNTY, Wash. -- UPDATED at 9:50 p.m. on July 14 - The wildfire burning near Omak on Monday night is estimated to be at 550 acres, or 0.8 square miles, and growing, according to the Washington State Fire Marshal.

Level 3 and Level 2 Evacuations issued in Riverside and Omak due to Greenacres Fire

According to the Okanogan County Sheriff Department, high winds are causing “havoc” across the county. Level 3 (Go Now!) and Level 2 (Get Set!) evacuations in place.

High winds escalate fire in Okanogan County, forcing evacuations

High winds propelled a fire in Okanogan County that forced evacuations Monday afternoon.