Chelan, Washington wildfire: Firefighters respond to blaze off Apple Acres Road and Antoine Creek Road

Civil authorities have issued a fire warning for Chelan starting at 8:01 pm and ending at 9:01 pm, according to a social media post.

Published on: Jul 3, 2025, 06:41:01 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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A wildfire has been reported in Chelan, Washington, with firefighters responding to the scene off Apple Acres Road and Antoine Creek Road in Chelan County, according to a Facebook post by Washington State Fire Wire. Meanwhile, Civil authorities have issued a fire warning for Chelan starting at 8:01 pm and ending at 9:01 pm, according to an X post.

Chelan, Washington wildfire: Firefighters responding to blaze off Apple Acres Road and Antoine Creek Road (Pixabay - representational image)

What we know

“The Civil Authorities have issued a Fire Warning for Chelan, WA beginning at 8:01 pm and ending at 9:01 pm. Chelan County Sheriff's Office has issued a Level 1 Fire Advisory for All of Antoine Creek Rd, Chelan.. The area affected is All of Antoine Creek Rd, Chelan..Repeat Chelan County Sheriff's Office has issued a Level 1 Fire Advisory for All of Antoine Creek Rd, Chelan.. The area affected is All of Antoine Creek Rd, Chelan.. You will be kept advised as conditions change. Please monitor local radio stations and Chelan County Emergency Management Face book for updates,” the post by WJON IP Radio reads.

The account shared in another post, “Chelan County Sheriff WILDFIRE WARNING, Level 2 Evacuation Advisory in the east side of highway 97 to Wells Dam entrance, the east side of highway 97 to Wells Dam entrance. Roads/evacuation routes can become blocked; if you do not leave now, you could be trapped, injured, or killed. For updates check Local Radio/TV or the Chelan County Emergency Management Website and Face book. Chelan County Sheriff WILDFIRE WARNING, Level 2 Evacuation Advisory in the east side of highway 97 to Wells Dam entrance, the east side of highway 97 to Wells Dam entrance. Roads/evacuation routes can become blocked; if you do not leave now, you could be trapped, injured, or killed.”

One X post confirmed that air and ground units are “operating at the 50+ acre #AppleAcresFire in Chelan”. The X user, Johnny Gemini, who shared this information also shared multiple updates in the comment section.

Chelan Fire and Rescue also shared an update on Facebook, saying, “Please Yield To Emergency Vehicle”.

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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