Fire Near Turtle Rock in Douglas County

Use Caution on US2/97 in Douglas County Today as Heavy Fire Activity is Expected

From Orondo Firefighters Association, Photos by Jenna Rahm

Orondo Fire responded just before 9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 24 to a wildland fire across from Turtle Rock in Douglas County. The fire was several acres in size within minutes of the first report, spreading quickly up steep hillsides. Initial attack was at the base of the fire to create anchor points and keep the fire as small as possible.

The fire calmed overnight with lower temperatures and higher humidity, spreading slowly uphill to the east. The north line held to the top of the ridge. Expect heavy fire activity today with both ground and air attack in use.

Fire crews from Orondo, East Wenatchee, Wenatchee, Waterville, Department of Natural Resources, and the Bureau of Land Management were on the scene. Crews remained on the fire overngith with DNR heading a Type III team to coordinate fire attack today.