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Fire east of Colville shuts down SR 20, prompts Level 2 evacuations
The Spruce Canyon Fire is burning at least 65 acres and has prompted Level 2 evacuations in Stevens County.
Credit: Stevens County Sheriff s Office Author: KREM Staff Updated: 6:08 PM PDT July 23, 2021
COLVILLE, Wash. A wildfire has led to the closure of State Route 20 east of Colville on Friday.
The Spruce Canyon Fire is burning at least 65 acres in the area of Highway 20 and Black Lake Road, according to Stevens County Emergency Management.
There are Level 2 evacuations in place for the surrounding area near Radar Dome. This means people should get set to leave their residence if conditions worsen.
KXLY
July 23, 2021 8:16 PM
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STEVENS COUNTY, Wash. A fire that started east of Colville on SR-20 has closed the highway and prompted Level 2 evacuations in the area.
Level 2 means ‘get ready to leave at a moment’s notice.’
Stevens County Sheriff’s Office said there is a fast moving fire in the area of Hwy 20 and Black Lake Rd., and people will need to be ready to leave if conditions worsen.
This is a developing story.
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As of 7 a.m. on Tuesday the fire has burned 674 acres. Author: Mia Hunt Updated: 8:17 PM PDT July 20, 2021
STEVENS COUNTY, Wash. The Goddard Rd. Fire burning in Stevens County has jumped the containment line because of high winds.
The fire grew to 30-40 acres in size due to high winds.
According to the Stevens County Sheriff s Office, Level 2 evacuations have been put in place because of the movement of the fire. Level 2 evacuations mean to be ready to leave.
Level 3 evacuations are in place for Orin-Rice/Goddard Rd. intersection to unnamed road east of Scattergun Road and the intersection of Goddard Rd./Pleasant Valley to unnamed road east of Chamberlain Rd.