Wildfire causes Sun Lakes camping area evacuations
NANCE BESTON | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 day AGO
A helicopter drops water from Banks Lake on the Garred Road Fire Sunday. The fire encompassed nearly 500 acres Monday morning.
COURTESY PHOTO/DAN BOLYARD
COULEE CITY — A nearly 500-acre fire near Coulee City has rekindled this morning, according to Coulee City Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Jesse Bolyard.
Grant County Sheriff’s Office has announced there are Level 3 (Leave Now) evacuation orders in place for the Sun Lakes camping area. The sheriff’s office also announced that both SR 17 and US 2 are closed near the area.
The fire, dubbed the Gartred Road Fire, originally started Sunday at around 4 p.m., according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
“Please avoid the area and find alternative routes,” GCSO wrote in its announcement.
ARTICLES BY NANCE BESTON
Coffee with the Editor offers community a chance to connect
MOSES LAKE — Residents will have a chance to sit down, share their thoughts and get to know the new leadership at the Columbia Basin Herald during a casual “Coffee with the Editor” event from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Moses Lake School Board considers acceptance of completion of Vanguard Academy
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District has officially accepted construction of Vanguard Academy, marking the formal completion of a yearslong project that saw delays, technical challenges and extensive testing before the building was turned over to the district.
Garred Road Fire continues to expand, threatening structures and infrastructure
COULEE CITY — A wildfire near Coulee City has grown significantly and is now threatening structures and critical infrastructure, prompting state officials to mobilize additional firefighting resources. The Garred Road Fire, which started Sunday at about 4:01 p.m., has expanded to an estimated 3,500 acres and continues to grow, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Earlier Monday, Coulee City Fire Chief Jesse Bolyard said the fire had rekindled after initially burning nearly 500 acres Sunday.