OKANOGAN COUNTY, Wash. — Immediate evacuations have been issued for people living near Winthrop in Okanogan County.
According to Okanogan County Emergency Management, Level 3 (Go Now!) evacuations are in place for a fast-moving fire west of Winthrop near West Chewuch Road. The fire is moving east towards Winthrop.
The evacuations are for people living east of West Chewuch Road to East Chewuch Road, south of Sunset Boulevard, Bluff Street, Corral Street, and Bridge Street in Winthrop.
People should evacuate towards Twisp.
An evacuation center has been set up at the Methow Valley Community Center in Twisp.
For the latest evacuation information, click here.
People should be aware of their surroundings and take action immediately. Do not wait for door-to-door notifications.
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