MARCUS, Wash. — Evacuations have been downgraded to Level 1 (Get Ready) for multiple fires burning near Marcus in Stevens County
According to Stevens County Emergency Management, Level 1 evacuations are now in place in the Highway 25 and Pingston Creek area, as well as Mountain Garden and Marcus.
The largest of the three fires is around 10 acres. Firefighters on the front lines say good progress is being made, but forward progress has not been stopped as of 11 a.m. Wednesday.
The fires started just before 12:30 on Wednesday morning. Currently Stevens County Emergency Management is working with the Red Cross to set up a shelter in Kettle Falls.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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