UPDATE: Level 3 Evacuations for Mansfield, Bridgeport, Parts of Chelan County

UPDATE: Monday, September 7th @ 14:25

According to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Level 3 Evacuation 'Get Out Now' notices have been issued to City of Bridgeport and Bridgeport Bar area. Residents are being directed to leave towards Brewster and contact the Red Cross (509) 670-5331, if they require shelter assistance.

The fire has reached the South Jameson Lake drainage area and is now progressing towards US 2/Moses Coulee. Level 3 evacuation notices are being started for the Moses Coulee/Rimrock Meadows area.

Mansfield & Bridgeport are currently without power and the sheriff's office reports they have had numerous reports of downed power lines. Farmers are assisting Douglas County TLS and Fire crews in creating a fire line along the eastern and northern boundaries of the Town of Mansfield.

A brushfire in Chelan County has also resulted in Level 3 Evacuation 'Get Out Now' notices. Level 3 evacuations have been ordered for residences on Apple Acres Rd. and Howard Flats N. to the Antoine Creek Intersection and all spur roads. Level 3 notices have also been issued on Folsom Hollow Rd. and Brownfield Rd.

Level 2 'Prepare to Evacuate' notices have been issued for Washington Creek Rd through Rolling Rock. Cagle Gulch road and all connecting roads are also under a Level 2 notice.

UPDATE: Monday, September 7th @ 12:08

The Town of Mansfield continues to be under a Level 3 Evacuation Notice. The Town of Bridgeport is currently under a Level 2 Evacuation Notice.

A level 2 Evacuation Notice has been declared for Apple Acres Rd from mile post 5 to Rolling Rock Rd due to a separate, 3rd-alarm brush fire. The new fire is burning north of Chelan.

From the Washington State DoT:

Heads up there is an EMERGENCY CLOSURE of US 2 from SR 172 (milepost 163, 13 miles east of Waterville) to SR 17 (milepost 187.5) due to the Cold Springs Canyon/Pearl Hill fire and low visibility. Travel conditions are extremely hazardous and there is no estimate for when it will reopen. SR 17 and SR 172 are also closed. Cross-state travelers should plan to use I-90 but know that heavy holiday-weekend travel will mean delays and likely very slow going so please be patient and cautious and be sure you and your vehicle are prepared with a full tank of gas, water, snacks and other supplies.

WSDOT is currently working on closing 1-90 between Ritzville and the Grant County line due to poor visibility.

Persons affected by the fire needing shelter can call the Red Cross Shelter line @509-670-5331.

Original Post: Monday, September 7th @ 10:25 am

The Cold Spring Canyon/Pearl Hill fire has prompted Level 3, or 'Get Out Now' evacuations for the entire town of Mansfield.

Due to poor visibility, there is no route out of town. Residences are asked to securely shelter in place if possible, or evacuate to the Mansfield School Gym.

Level 3 evacuations have also been issued to all residents east of Road K NE, up to Strahl Canyon/Barker Canyon Road, as well as between US 2 and Pearl Hill.

Okanogan County Emergency management issued Level 3 evacuations for areas northwest of Omak Lake south to SR 17 along the Columbia River and west to Highway 97 north to Malott.

A level 2 'Get Ready' evacuation notice has been declared for the city of Bridgeport.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says the blaze has burned an estimated 9,000 acres.

The fire originally started about before 9:30 on the Colville Indian Reservation and moved across the Columbia River, which started the fire in Douglas County. Due to extreme weather/wind conditions, the fire has progressed south.

A Type 2 Incident Management Team has been ordered and will be arriving sometime later this evening.

The NCW Fairgrounds are available for sheltering livestock affected by the evacuations. If emergency livestock sheltering is needed, please contact the NCW Fair Manager at (509) 745-8480.

The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society will also shelter any pets from families who have displaced by a Level 3 evacuation. Call 509-662-9577, opt. 1.