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Level 2 (Set to Leave) evacuations in place for Road 11 fire in Douglas County
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wash. — According to a press release from the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office, state fire assistance was called on July 4 at around 6:30 p.m. to help local firefighters contain the fire in Douglas County near the town of Mansfield. Level 2 (Set to Leave)...
Fire burning west of Mansfield swells to 1,000 acres
MANSFIELD - A 1,000-acre fire known as the 'Road 11 Fire' is burning in northern Douglas County tonight. Fortunately, no known structures are threatened with no evacuations issued. Authorities report that a downed power line sparked the fire in Withrow, which is about 16 miles southwest of Mansfield. The start of the fire was reported just after 2 p.m. on July 4. The fire spans mostly north to south between Road 11 and Road 13. Due to the direction of the wind, the active fire is likely burning to the northwest. Douglas County Sheriff's Officials say more resources are expected to arrive Friday morning.
Road 11 Fire In Douglas County Contained at 900 Acres
Douglas County Fire District 5 reports a fire that started at about 1:15 pm on the 4th of July west of Mansfield is contained. District 5 says they were able to contain the fire, known as the Road 11 Fire, at about 900 acres at midnight Thursday. The fire has...
Community Foundation Accepting Applications for New Legacy Funds Grant Program
The Community Foundation of NCW is now accepting applications for its new Legacy Funds Grant program which provides place-based, community-centered, unrestricted grant funding to charitable organizations by geographic region. The application is now open to charitable organizations in Cashmere, Chelan Valley, Upper Valley, and Wenatchee Valley. Qualified organizations will complete...
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