28-05-2025
Crews battle Second Creek Fire near Leavenworth, WA
The Brief
Crews are battling a wildfire that sparked north of Leavenworth on Tuesday.
The fire is estimated at 153 acres.
A Level 1 Fire Advisory is in effect.
CHELAN COUNTY, Wash. - Crews are battling a wildfire that sparked just north of Leavenworth on Tuesday.
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) sent out the initial alert at 2:56 p.m.
The Second Creek Fire is estimated at 153 acres and is burning about eight miles north of Leavenworth. The fire grew about 100 acres an hour after the DNR's 2:56 p.m. post.
DNR shared multiple photos of the fire, noting that both air and ground firefighting resources have been deployed.
According to Chelan County Emergency Management, a Level 1 Fire Advisory is in effect from the intersection of Merry Canyon Road to Second Creek Road. This means residents should be aware that there is a fire in the area.
A Level 2 Fire Advisory means residents should get ready to leave, and a Level 3 means residents should leave immediately.
The cause of the fire remains unknown. Further information is limited at this time.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
The Source
Information in this story comes from a social media post by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and Chelan County Emergency Management.
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