CHELAN COUNTY, Wash. — State fire crews have been mobilized for a wildfire burning near the city of Wenatchee in Chelan County.
According to a statement from the state fire marshal. the "Methow Fire" started around 1:25 p.m. The fire is currently burning in shrub-steppe, threatening homes and natural resources.
Level 2 evacuations were issued at the beginning of the fire, but around 6 p.m. on Tuesday they were downgraded for Level 1 evacuations. At 3:30 p.m. on June 28 authorities lifted all evacuations.
Authorities say they have reopened all roads in the vicinity of the fire.
The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray remains activated at Level 3 to help coordinate state assistance with the fire.
This is a developing news story and we will provide more details as we receive them.
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