Alert
Due to the wildland fire up Twisp River Road and the changing winds District 6 is requiring Level 3 evacuation in the Town of Twisp.
Immediate evacuation of the Town of Twisp is now in effect with a Level 3 Evacuation notice require Fire District 6. The wildland fire that started about 6 miles up Twisp River Road earlier today is gaining momentum with changing winds. This is not a precautionary warning, The only exit route opened at this time is Hwy 20 South (towards Carlton)
Instructions:
Level 3 is a required evacuation notice. Hwy 20 toward Winthrop is closed.
Address/Location
Twisp Police Department
118 South Glover Street
Twisp, WA 98856
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 509-997-6112
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Fire suppression and rescue
- Event:
- Wildfire