Level 3 evacuations for wildfire threatening 100 structures in Skamania County

The Tunnel Five Fire in Skamania County, near Underwood, Washington, has grown to more 300 acres. Fire officials say it’s unclear how many buildings have been lost.

UNDERWOOD, Wash. — A wildfire burning in timber and brush near Underwood in southeast Skamania County, Washington prompted Level 3 (Go Now) evacuation orders by the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) on Sunday. The fire is burning across the Columbia River from Hood River in Oregon.

The fire, which started around 11:30 a.m. Sunday, had grown to about 315 acres by Sunday night, threatening about 100 structures. Washington fire officials said it’s unclear how many buildings have been lost. The origin

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