Apple Acres Fire Updates - Lake Chelan News and Information

The Apple Acres fire, which started on Labor Day, has rapidly expanded to 5,880 acres with a containment level of 45% as of September 10, 2020. Firefighters are working diligently to patrol and secure fire lines while extinguishing hotspots, supported by a crew of 133 professionals. The weather conditions have been favorable, contributing to limited activity overnight, as confirmed by Public Information Officer Rick Acosta. Previous reports indicated the fire had reached 6,300 acres with only 35% containment, prompting the Northwest Interagency Management Team 6 to take command of the situation. The fire's cause is still under investigation, although initial firefighting efforts faced challenges due to limited resources.

Fortunately, no injuries have been reported, and the damage has been minimal, with only one outbuilding lost. Despite the ongoing threat, evacuation levels are under review, and some may be lifted as conditions improve. The community remains on alert as efforts to combat the fire continue.