Although the Lower Sugarloaf Fire continued its rampage through the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest on Thursday, not much has changed for those who are in its potential path.

Evacuation notices remain largely unchanged to begin Friday, with all residents above and including 427 Mad River Road still on a Level 3 "Leave Now!" notice, and numerous other roads in the Ardenvoir and Plain areas still at Level 2, while Level 1 status persists for most of the major canyons north of the Cashmere area and has been extended to include both sides of Entiat River Road from Roaring Creek to the road's terminus.

The Chelan County Sheriff's Office has issued a notice for the public to stay off Entiat River Road unless they are a resident or have official business that requires its use, since the road

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