The Wildcat Fire, burning 30 miles northwest of Naches, doubled in size to 5,542 acres with zero containment.

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Wildcat Fire Doubles in Size Overnight

The lightning-caused fire forced Level 2 "Be Ready" evacuation notices for Goose Prairie and Bumping River Road residents. The blaze is burning in the William F. Douglas Wilderness portion of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in timber.

Pacific Crest Trail and Roads Closed

Due to extreme fire activity, the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest closed multiple trails and roads near the blaze, including a section of the Pacific Crest Trail from the intersection of Three Lakes Trail to the Chinook Pass Trailhead at State Route 410.

Forest Service Road 1800 at B

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