2 days ago
Wildfire breaks out near Cle Elum, evacuation orders in place
The Brief
A wildfire burning near Cle Elum is estimated at 60 acres, prompting evacuation notices for people living in the area.
Multiple resources have been called in to battle the Red Bridge Fire.
The fire size was previously estimated at 200 acres, but has since been revised to 60 acres.
CLE ELUM, Wash. - Firefighters continue to battle a wildfire burning near Cle Elum that prompted evacuation notices for people living in the area.
What we know
The Red Bridge Fire is estimated to be around 60 acres, burning about 7 miles east of Cle Elum. The fire was previously estimated at 200 acres but has since been revised.
People living on Wiehl Road, Arrowleaf Lane, Loping Lane, Nordic Lane and Pine Duff Drive are under Level 3 evacuations, meaning leave the area immediately.
Level 2 evacuations, meaning be ready to leave, are in effect for people living south of Red Bridge Road to State Route 970, and west of Teanaway Road.
At least two structures were destroyed. Multiple ground and air resources are responding to the fire.
The public is asked to clear the area for emergency traffic.
What we don't know
There is no word on the wildfire's containment at this time, though the Kittitas County Sheriff's Office says it is holding at 60 acres. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
The Source
Information in this story came from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and Kittitas County Sheriff's Office.
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