Wenatchee Valley Fire Department

Chelan County had previously issued Level 3 Evacuation notice - with urgent warnings for Squilchuck, Mission Ridge, Beehive areas.

Update on Balsamroot Fire: 250 acres, 50% contained. Chief Brett praises local collaboration and ongoing efforts despite low humidity levels.

The woman had climbed the tree in Memorial Park to rescue her kitten.

The Rock Island fire Friday burned about 75 acres while Sunday afternoon's fire in the No. 2 Canyon consumed 60 acres.

Late this afternoon, a three-alarm brushfire was reported on No 2 Canyon Road. The fire necessitated traffic closures and air support.

Wenatchee Valley Fire Department swiftly responds to brushfire at Milepost 12 near Rock Island Dam, containing the 50-75 acre fire along SR 28.

The fire grew quickly after igniting late Monday night on just a few acres during high winds.

The Wenatchee Valley Fire Department was initially called to the scene of the fire which has grown from several acres to almost 700 acres.

The Wenatchee Valley Fire Department deals with 3-6 large scale wildfires every summer according to Chief Brian Brett.

Right now, there’s are Level 2 evacuations in place along Batterman Road and 4th Street SE.