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Transfer Fire Threatens Hospital Near Lake Chelan | Seattle News
A new wildfire, dubbed the “Transfer Fire,” erupted near Lake Chelan, rapidly consuming over 40 acres of brush just behind a hospital and prompting urgent evacuations. Authorities issued Level Three “Go Now” orders for some streets and Level Two “Get Ready” alerts for others, as helicopters battled flames near the Lake Chelan Health Hospital and a Walmart. The fire began in dry grass near a roadway, potentially disrupting traffic, and officials remain uncertain about containment or full damage as summer heat fuels more wildfires across Washington. Updates are still coming. Listen in…
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