Pioneer fire near Washington state lake Chelan escalates level 3 evacuation

The Pioneer fire began June 8 near Lake Chelan, Washington, spreading to 7,100 acres with 14% containment, prompting Level 3 evacuations. A state of emergency was declared June 14. Conditions worsened July 4. Level 2 evacuations span Moore Point to Flick Creek, Hazard Creek to Safety Harbor, and Camas Creek to Mitchell Creek, posing significant risks.