Twentyfive Mile Fire Evacuations Rolling Back to Level 1

Things continue to improve regarding the Twentyfive Mile Fire west of Chelan.

According to Chelan County Emergency Management, all current evacuation levels will be lowered to Level 1 (Get Ready), including on all of South Lakeshore Road, Granite Falls Road and First Creek Road starting at 8:00 Friday. South Lakeshore Road at just above Fields Point Landing remains only open to property owners due to safety concerns, including guardrail damage and possible falling trees.

The fire has burned more than 11,000 acres and is still reported to be 24 percent contained.