Town of Winthrop, WA Ordered to Evacuate Amid Growing Wildfire
Officials ordered immediate evacuations for parts of Winthrop as a 50-acre fire moved east and briefly shut Highway 20, authorities said.
- On Sunday, a fast-moving wildfire known as the Hamilton fire forced a Level 3 'Go Now' evacuation for the entire town of Winthrop, Washington, as flames moved eastward toward the community.
- Meanwhile, in Klickitat County, the 'Lyle Hill Fire' prompted Level 3 'Go Now' evacuation orders for over 8.5 square miles near the Columbia River Gorge on Sunday afternoon.
- Firefighters stopped the Hamilton fire's progression after it grew to nearly 83 acres, and Highway 20 briefly closed in both directions before reopening Sunday afternoon.
- Emergency officials downgraded Winthrop's evacuation orders to Level 2 'Be Ready' on Sunday, while the American Red Cross opened an emergency shelter at the Methow Valley Community Center.
- As officials continue monitoring the wildfire situation, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson urged residents to 'please follow evacuation directions and be safe' via social media.
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Hamilton Fire forces Winthrop evacuation before crews stop its progression
Crews are fighting a fast-moving wildfire near Winthrop in Okanogan County. The Hamilton fire broke out Sunday morning at approximately 9 a.m., just west of town, burning grass and brush. Strong winds pushed the flames east, forcing an immediate evacuation of downtown Winthrop. Update: the whole town of Winthrop is now under level 3 evacuation! — District 6 PIO (@wspd6pio) June 28, 2026 By 10 p.m. Sunday, after the fire’s progression was stoppe…
Evacuation order reduced as wildfire near Winthrop slows
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Wildfire in Lyle, Wash., prompts evacuation order
A wildfire in Lyle, Washington, prompted officials to issue a Level 3 “Go Now” evacuation order for parts of the Southwest Washington community on Sunday afternoon, according to Klickitat County Emergency Management. The fire has been named the Lyle Hill Fire. Two temporary evacuation points were set up for residents to get and provide updates, at the Bible Baptist Church in Goldendale, Wash. and the Lyle Activity Center, according to Klickitat …
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