Camp Zanika At Lake Wenatchee Hit Hard By Little Giant Fire Smoke
Camp Zanika at Lake Wenatchee has canceled multiple summer sessions because of smoke from the Little Giant Fire, and the financial hit is serious.
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Wenatchee Fire Crews Battle Three Blazes
Wenatchee Valley Fire crews responded to three residential fires, including two in Sunnyslope. One structure was a total loss; no injuries reported.
Campfires Banned on Washington WDFW Lands July 1
Starting July 1, campfires and other fire-prone activities will be banned on Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife lands due to wildfire risk.
Six Fireworks Caused Fires Handled In Wenatchee Valley July 4th N
Use of fireworks is banned as of this year in both Wenatchee and East Wenatchee.
Pasayten Fires Burn Nearly 10,000 Acres
All of the fires have accumulated to 9,814 acres, with 15 personnel currently working on the fires.
White River and Irving Peak Fires Nearly 3,000 Acres Large
The White River Fire has amassed 1,089 acres, and the Irving Peak fire has blazed through 1,829 acres.
White River and Irving Peak Fires Burn 943 Acres Combined
Recreationists on Lake Wenatchee are advised to stay towards the shore as crews scoop water out of Lake Wenatchee towards the center of the lake.
UPDATE: Over 13 Fires Burning in Lake Wenatchee
Campfire restrictions are in place within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
Lightning Strikes Ignite Two Morning Fires in Lake Wenatchee
Updates will be provided when more information becomes available.
Three Fires in Wenatchee, East Wenatchee Believed to be Caused by Fireworks
Kay McKellar of Chelan County Fire District 1 and Douglas County Fire District 2 says the public needs to be careful with fireworks and exercise more caution.