Updated 6/9/24 3:00 p.m. — Level 3 Evacuation issued in the Rex Creek area
information released; photo above by Dr. Mark D. Robertson — looking uplake from a 6,300 foot elevation
Pioneer Fire status updated by the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office – Sunday afternoon, June 9
The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Level 1 Fire Advisory for the North Shore of Lake Chelan between Canoe Creek and Meadow Creek. The Rex Creek area is under a Level 3 Evacuation.
The Lakeshore Trail is unusable between Prince Creek and Meadow Creek. Do not attempt to hike in this area due to fire danger. This area is remote and only accessible by boat. It is approximately 31 miles up lake from Chelan.
Pioneer Fire status updated by Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) – Sunday morning, June 9
The fire was first reported yesterday (Saturday, June 8) at about 12:30 pm and is burning up lake on the eastern shore. Yesterday DNR assigned a crew that arrived via boat and also had four helicopters working the fire. It’s currently estimated at 300 acres, and we will continue to work today with additional air and ground resources.
The cause is currently undetermined and under investigation.
The following photos were submitted by Linda Candler. They were taken while boating uplake on Saturday about 2:00 p.m. a little over an hour after the fire was reported.
Trail Closure
The Lakeshore Trail is closed from Prince Creek north to Moore Point, and we ask all recreational users to avoid the area. The Lady of the Lake is aware of the closures.
Additional updates will be provided as new information is available.
