New North Star evacuations issued

NORTH STAR FIRE UPDATE

Wednesday 08/26/2015 –9:30AM

Acres: 168,539 Start Date: August 13, 2015

Cause: Under investigation Location: Approximately 12 miles north of Nespelem, WA.

Containment: 5% Fuels/Topography: Timber, grass and understory

Structures Threatened: 2000 + Total personnel: 648

Today's Actions: A Level 3 Evacuation Order, for areas around Republic, will start at 9 a.m. today for the a...