Apple Acres Fire Burning North of Chelan

State fire assistance has been approved to battle the Apple Acres fire currently burning a little north of Chelan.

As of 6:00 p.m. Monday, the fire was estimated at 2,500 acres and growing, threatening homes, crops and various pieces of infrastructure.

Level 3 evacuations have been ordered for residences on Apple Acres Rd. and Howard Flats N. to Antoine Creek Intersection and all spur roads. Also Folsom Hollow Rd. to Brownfield Rd. Level 2 'Prepare to Evacuate' notices have been issued for Washington Creek Rd through Rolling Rock. Cagle Gulch road and all connecting roads are also under a Level 2 notice.

The fire started Monday morning a little before noon.

The cause is under investigation.