As the Stayman fire in Chelan, Wash. continues to burn, and firefighters work to get the wildfire under control, the fire signals the start of wildfire season in much of the state.
While the fire evacuation was recently downgraded from a level three to a level two evacuation, warning residents to just be prepared to evacuate rather then a full evacuation, it is still only 30% contained as of publishing.
Wednesday wildland🔥update!
✅Stayman Fire, 3 mi. SW of Chelan, WA is 1,200 ac. and 30% contained. This⚡️lightning-caused fire saw approximately 450 acres of growth.
✅Warm & dry conditions continue today into tomorrow.
✅Thunderstorm 🌩️chances in NE WA on Friday. pic.twitter.com/c5qnMg5ifB
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