Level 2: Flick Creek Campground south to Fir Creek. Level 2 (in yellow) means prepare now in case you need to evaucate the area in a hurry.
Level 1 (down lake): Lone Fir Creek to Safety Harbor. Level 1 (in green) means stay alert and monitor the fire in the area.
Level 1 (up lake): Flick Creek Campground to and including the Fourmile Creek camping area. Level 1 (in green) means stay alert and monitor the fire in the area.
Campground and trail closures: A closure order is in effect for U.S. Forest Service trails and campgrounds impacted by the Pioneer Fire. The closure begins at Point-No-Point in T30N R19E section 36 and proceeds north along the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness boundary to where it intersects Trail No. 1259 (Summit Trail) in T31N R20E section 7. The closure follows the downhill (south) side of Trail No. 1259 (Summit Trail) north and west until it intersects the Lake Chelan Nation Recreation Area in T32N R18E section 2. The closure then follows the boundary between Lake Chelan NRA and Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness south and west to where it intersects Trail No. 1247 (Lakeshore) in T32N R18E section 21, then proceeds south and east along the uphill side of Trail No. 1247 (Lakeshore) to Moore Point in T32N R18E section 33. The closure then follows the shore of Lake Chelan back to its origin at Point-No-Point, excluding any private inholdings. The Lakeshore Trail No. 1247 remains OPEN from Moore Point to Stehekin. The dock at Moore Point also remains OPEN, although the campground at Moore Point is CLOSED. The Summit Trail No. 1259 is OPEN. Go to the closure order for a list of the trails and campgrounds closed at this time.
SAFETY: Recreational boaters are asked to provide space from aircraft utilizing Lake Chelan for water collection. Recreationists are asked to follow the forest closure orders for their safety and the safety of firefighters. Closure details can be found on the link provided below.
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Evacuation Protocols
Ready. Set. Go! It's wildfire season in Chelan County. Do you know the evacuation levels, and what you should be doing at each level? Sgt. Jason Reinfeld of the Chelan County Sheriff's Office and Emergency Management talks about what you can expect if you are in an evacuation area this wildfire season. He also talks about tools you can use to stay updated on evacuations. Watch the Youtube video here.
Be Prepared!
With its topography and location, Chelan County can be subjected to many types of disasters, from wildfires and mudslides to flash floods and snowstorms. While we hope such occurrences never happen, we know that being prepared for a disaster may save lives when minutes count.
Take the time to make an evacuation plan, build a preparedness kit that suits your family and pets, and learn what sources to go to monitor an evolving situation. Here are some tools to help you get started:
Posted: 07/24/2020 01:35 PM
Last Updated: 06/28/2024 09:22 AM
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