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Twisp Police Department
Wednesday August 19th, 2015 :: 04:00 p.m. PDT

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

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