Sun Lake Campground Area Fire Triggers Nearby Evacuations in Grant County
The popular Sun Lake Campground and area residents in Grant County have been given Level 3 (Go now!) evacuations orders as of early Monday afternoon.
Fast-Moving Brush Fire Has Also Closed Part of SR 2 and SR 17
The Coulee City Fire Department and Other Grant County units are joining in the efforts to fight the fire.
This image of the fire was provided by the GCSO
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Boaters and residents are being asked to avoid the south area of Banks Lake, because aerial units are using it to refill loads that they will dump on the fire.
The Grant County Sheriff's Office issued the alerts about the highways, and reports say Officials are closing SR 17 near Soap Lake to limit traffic.
More details expected soon.
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