“We are closely monitoring fire movement…PLEASE do your part!”
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**Message from the Fire Chief, Chelan Fire & Rescue**
We are closely monitoring fire movement on both sides of Lake Chelan and the Entiat Valley. Should the fire become an immediate threat, we will be there. As of now, the fire is staying up high and away from structures, but it is moving down the valleys between Entiat and Chelan. We will have better intel early this morning on where the fire exactly is and what today’s operations may look like for your firefighters.
Yesterday was a tragic day for so many parts of our state. Our fire service was and still is completely overwhelmed. Multiple state mobilization requests were made, and no resources were available. We have held most of our Chelan and Douglas County resources, knowing the Little Giant would eventually need us.
This is going to be a long firefight, and we ask that you all PLEASE do your part and do what you can around your property. DO IT TODAY! We wish we could have a fire truck at every house. But there are not nearly enough resources, and sometimes fire conditions just won’t allow it.
Our hearts are with so many people who have lost everything in the last 24 hours, all throughout our state.
Be safe today! We will update as conditions change.
For more information about preparing your property for fire protection, click on this Chelan County Wildfire Action Guide
