Level 3 Evacuation Ordered as Wildfire Threatens Winthrop, Washington

A Level 3 immediate evacuation has been issued for parts of Winthrop, Washington, due to a rapidly spreading wildfire. The fire is burning west of town near West Chewuch Road and moving east, prompting Okanogan County Emergency Management to urge residents to evacuate immediately towards Twisp. An evacuation center has been established at the Methow Valley Community Center. This incident poses an immediate threat to public safety and property.