The Wildcat Fire near Naches grows to 6,700 acres with zero containment, forcing closures and evacuation alerts in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
Although the Lower Sugarloaf Fire continued its rampage through the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest on Thursday, not much has changed for those who are in its potential path.
The Labor Mountain Fire near Cle Elum has grown to 700 acres, forcing crews to pull back as steep terrain and dry conditions fuel rapid wildfire growth.
The Chelan County Fair opens in Cashmere as wildfire smoke triggers an air quality alert. The fair continues through Sunday with events at the Chelan County Fairgrounds.
Washington Ecology issued an air quality alert for Chelan and Douglas counties as wildfire smoke spreads, prompting health officials to urge residents to stay indoors.
Cashmere’s Aplets Way Bridge closes Sept. 10, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., for deck repairs, guardrail fixes, and inspection work. Detours available on US 2 via Goodwin Road or Cottage Ave.
As the Lower Sugarloaf Fire enters its fourth full day of activity, crews are still scrambling to establish any preliminary containment on the rapidly-growing inferno.