On the heels of the fire that burned up to the edge of of the Sun Lakes Resort and Campground, now more evacuations for a fire churning toward Mattawa from the southwest.
Shortly After 6:30 PM Level 2 Warnings Issued for Mattawa Area
The Grant County Sheriff’s Office issued a Level 2, get ready evacuation warning for Rd U SW and Rd 24.7 SW, which are less than 2 miles southwest of Mattawa.
The fire is burning between the Columbia River and this zone. Level 2 means prepare emergency kits and necessary personal possessions and be ready to leave at any moment.
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Officials also say if you have medical issues, or difficulty moving, it would be a good idea to leave now as a precaution. More updates are expected soon.
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