Level 3 (Go Now!) Evacuations Expanded for the B and O Fire Burning in Okanogan County

Strike teams sent to assist at B and O Fire

Five wildland firefighting strike teams have been sent to assist in containing the B and O Fire in Okanogan County, the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office announced late Thursday.

“Go Now” Evacuations issued in fire in Okanogan County

Okanogan County has issued Level 3 evacuations for the B and O Fire. According to a statement on the county website, anyone near Salmon Creek Road North should leave their homes immediately.

Immediate evacuation for wildfire in Central WA’s Okanogan County

The B and O wildfire has reached 2,000 acres and destroyed an unknown number of homes.

Level 3 (Go Now!) Evacuations expanded for the B and O Fire burning in Okanogan County

WSP says the B and O Fire is estimated at 2,000 acres as of 6:50 p.m. Thursday. Containment levels are unknown at this time.

Level 3 'Go Now' evacuation orders issued for parts of Okanogan

Level 3 “Go Now” evacuation orders have been issued for parts of Okanogan due to multiple fires. All roads west of Conconully Highway, from Kermal Road to Green Lake Road in Okanogan, are being told to evacuate now, Okanogan Emergency Management reported around 6:30 p.m. Thursday. “Fire is on Pogue Mt. above Vic Smith Road, heading north,” officials stated. The evacuation orders also span Dry Coulee Road, East Dry Coulee Road, and Woods Hill Roa…

Level 3 evacuations issued for fire near Okanogan

Okanogan officials have issued urgent evacuation orders due to B and O Fire, with areas northwest of Okanogan at risk.