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Level 2 evacuations lifted for brush fire near Marcus

The Steven's County Emergency Management said there were Level 2 evacuations for a five mile radius around the 1500 block of Pingston Creek Road.

MARCUS, Wash — Stevens County Emergency Management says the Level 2 evacuations that were in place for a fire burning near near Marcus have been lifted. 

According to the Stevens County Sheriff's Office (SCSO), the fire has burned around 30 acres. The fire was burning in the area of the 1500 block of Pingston Creek road.

Update: 8pm The Fire crews are making good progress. All evacuation notices have been lifted. There still will be smoke...

Posted by Stevens County Emergency Management on Saturday, July 8, 2023

DNR had multiple air and ground crews fighting the blaze.  Steven's County Emergency Management  wants to make sure people are aware to not fly personal drones near the fire, because it could halt air support. 

Just a reminder- We have numerous air resources in the area right now. If your drone is flying where air support will be flying air support must be grounded. Please avoid flying your drone around local fires.

Posted by Stevens County Emergency Management on Saturday, July 8, 2023

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