Ardenvoir Evacuation Downgraded in Lower Sugarloaf Fire

Chelan County Sheriff's Office is downgrading the Level 3 "LEAVE NOW!" evacuation notices for Ardenvoir, WA due to the Lower Sugarloaf Fire.

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The initial Level 3 notices were issued around 8 p.m. Sunday due to a shift in winds led to an increase in fire activity for the Lower Sugarloaf Fire to the west of the community. The Lower Sugarloaf Fire is now over 13,300 acres.

Ardenvoir is still in a Level 2 "Be Ready" evacuation notice, while all other posted Level 2 and Level 1 "Stay Alert" notices remain in place due to the Lower Sugarloaf Fire.

Check the Chelan County Emergency Management Facebook page for updates.

10 Tips To Prevent Wildfires

Smokey The Bear said it best, "only you can prevent wildfires." Well, it's a lot easier said than done, Smokey. Great name for a bear trying to warn us about fire hazards, by the way.

In order to prevent wildfires, you have to first know how they can be prevented. Here are 10 tips provided by the Department Of Interior that will help you in your every day life, so you can enjoy being outside, camping, and having bonfires without it turning into a problem.

Here are their 10 tips, along with some simplified explanations from me.

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