CHELAN, Wash. – The Pioneer Fire has expanded to 3,800 acres, with fire officials warning it could continue burning until Halloween.
According to InciWeb, the fire has reached 3,800 acres and remains 0% contained, potentially burning for another four months.
The fire started on June 8, initially covering 10-15 acres and swelling to 300 acres by the weekend. Firefighters continue to combat the blaze, and evacuation orders are still in place for the Rex Creek area and other areas in Lake Chelan.
Chelan County Emergency Management has issued the following evacuation orders:
Level 3: Just north of Moore Point south to Canoe Creek. Level 3 (in red) means leave the area immediately.
Level 2 (down lake): Canoe Creek to Lone Fir Creek. Level 2 (in yellow) means prepare now in case you need to evacuate the area in a hurry.
Level 1 (down lake): Lone Fir Creek to Safety Harbor. Level 1 (in green) means stay alert and monitor the fire in the area.
Level 2 (up lake): Just north of Moore Point to and including Flick Creek Campground. Level 2 (in yellow) means prepare now in case you need to evacuate the area in a hurry.
Level 1 (up lake): Flick Creek Campground to and including the Fourmile Creek camping area. Level 1 (in green) means stay alert and monitor the fire in the area.
