One of several new wildfires on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has placed a handful of residents in Chelan County on alert.

The Chelan County Sheriff's Office has issued a Level 1 Fire Advisory in connection with the Lower Sugarloaf Fire, which is burning on the Wenatchee River Ranger District about 17 miles west of Entiat.

The Advisory covers all of Merry Canyon Road, including Dry Creek and Second Creek, as well as all of Little Chumstick Road, and all of Fish Pond Lane. loading...

The Level 1 "Stay Alert" notice means residents should be prepared to evacuate if the fire intensifies and begins to pose a greater threat to their area.

Recreationists are also being asked to avoid the vicinity of Maverick Saddle and Eagle Creek ahead of official closures which the U.S. Forest Se

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