Lower Sugarloaf Fire Active 2025
Started: Sep 1
42,980 acre
99% contained
Wildfire
Lower Sugarloaf Fire Live Perimeter Growth
Lower Sugarloaf Fire Fire Growth History
Lower Sugarloaf Fire Containment History
Lower Sugarloaf Fire Fire Alert Timeline
Sep 24, 2025
Other
Fire reaches major milestone: 30,362 acres with improved 27% containment. Crews conduct successful burnout operations on northwest and southwest corners including Chumstick Mountain. 1,531 personnel assigned with Level 3 evacuations still in effect for Entiat River Road area.
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Lower Sugarloaf Fire Exceeds 30,000 Acres, Ups To 27% Contained
(2025-09-24)
Sep 23, 2025
Other
Fire reaches 29,995 acres with 22% containment. Community meeting held at Entiat School District. Crews make steady progress in Roaring Ridge and Sourdough/Tamarack Creek drainages. 1,367 personnel assigned to suppress flames.
Sources:
Waowf Lower Sugarloaf Fire Information | InciWeb
(2025-09-23)
Lower Sugarloaf Fire Nearly 30,000 Acres, Remains 22% Contained
(2025-09-23)
Sep 22, 2025
Other
Fire reaches 28,387 acres with 22% containment. Windy conditions test control lines with spot fires emerging in Roaring Creek drainage. Crews successfully suppress spot fires east of Miner's Creek. Level 3 evacuations remain for Entiat Valley.
Sep 21, 2025
Evacuation level 3
Level 3 evacuation (GO NOW) ordered at 5:30 PM for Entiat River Road from Roaring Creek Road to Dinkelman Canyon Road due to rapid fire growth from high winds. Fire reaches 26,872 acres with emergency shelter opened at Entiat Warehouse Community Church.
Sep 20, 2025
Other
Fire reaches 23,883 acres with 20% containment - significant progress in firefighting efforts. Crews continue full suppression strategy with direct and indirect line construction. Level 1 and 2 evacuations remain in place for over 1,000 homes.
Sources:
Waowf Lower Sugarloaf Fire Information | InciWeb
(2025-09-20)
Fire containment at 20% in Lower Sugarloaf Fire | Local News | wenatcheeworld.com
(2025-09-20)
Sep 19, 2025
Other
Fire expands to 22,205 acres with improved 20% containment. Northwest Team 2 assumes command. Crews conducting burnout operations and structure protection while Level 1-2 evacuation notices persist for over 1,000 homes.
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Lower Sugarloaf Fire Burns 22,000 Acres Near Leavenworth
(2025-09-19)
Lower Sugarloaf Fire Surpasses 20,000 Acres, Now 20% Contained
(2025-09-19)
Sep 16, 2025
Other
Major milestone achieved: Lower Sugarloaf Fire reaches 11% containment for first time after 2 weeks. Fire size now 17,298-18,360 acres with 1,083 personnel assigned. Higher humidity and rain aided firefighting efforts.
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Crews Finally Corral Part Of Lower Sugarloaf Fire, Now 11% Contained
(2025-09-16)
Waowf Lower Sugarloaf Fire Information | InciWeb
(2025-09-16)
FIRE REPORT: Sept. 16, 2025 | Columbia Basin Herald
(2025-09-16)
Sep 15, 2025
Evacuation level 1
Evacuation level changes implemented: areas below Merry Canyon and Second Creek Road downgraded to Level 1 (Be Alert). Mad River Road area above Ardenvoir reduced to Level 1, while Ardenvoir core remains Level 2.
Sep 10, 2025
Evacuation level 2
Ardenvoir Level 3 evacuation downgraded to Level 2 (Be Ready) after improvements in fire conditions. Fire grows to 13,814 acres with crews working on containment lines.
Sep 09, 2025
State of emergency
Chelan County Board of Commissioners officially declares disaster in response to Pomas and Lower Sugarloaf Fires to streamline emergency response and mobilize resources quickly.
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Chelan County Declares Disaster Amid Pomas and Lower Sugarloaf Fires
(2025-09-09)
Local Emergency Declared for Pomas, Sugarloaf Fires
(2025-09-11)
Sep 08, 2025
Evacuation level 3
Level 3 evacuation (GO NOW) expanded to entire Ardenvoir community around 8 p.m. due to eastward fire growth and wind shift. Fire reaches over 12,000 acres with extreme behavior.
Sep 07, 2025
Other
Fire reaches 10,000 acres after thunderstorm pushes flames southeast past Roaring Ridge. Evacuation orders remain in effect for Ardenvoir with 451 personnel now assigned.
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Lower Sugarloaf Fire Reaches 10,000 Acre Mark, Still 0% Contained
(2025-09-07)
Sep 06, 2025
Other
National Forest closure order issued for Lower Sugarloaf Fire area effective through December 31, 2025. Public prohibited from entering closure area for health and safety.
Sep 06, 2025
Other
Red Flag Warning issued for incoming thunderstorms with potential 40 mph wind gusts and new lightning strikes. Fire reaches 9,077 acres, still 0% contained despite 307 personnel assigned.
Sep 05, 2025
Other
Pacific Northwest Complex Incident Management Team 3 assumes command as fire reaches nearly 8,000 acres. Evacuation orders remain unchanged with Level 3 for upper Mad River Road.
Sep 04, 2025
Road closure
Road access restrictions implemented on Entiat River Road serving as vital evacuation route and emergency vehicle access. Mad River Road closure at Level 2 evacuation areas.
Sep 04, 2025
State of emergency
State of emergency mobilization authorized by Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste. Fire reaches 6,300+ acres threatening homes and infrastructure with 0% containment.
Sep 04, 2025
Evacuation level 1
Level 1 evacuation advisory extended to both sides of Entiat River Road from Roaring Creek to road terminus. Public asked to stay off Entiat River Road unless resident or official business.
Sep 03, 2025
Evacuation level 3
Level 3 evacuation (GO NOW) ordered for Ardenvoir area on Mad River Road at address 427 and above. Level 2 evacuation for Mad River Road 426 and below, plus surrounding roads. Fire over 3,500 acres.
Sep 03, 2025
Other
Air quality alert issued for multiple counties including Chelan due to wildfire smoke. Air quality rated unhealthy for sensitive groups in Leavenworth, Entiat and East Wenatchee areas.
Sep 03, 2025
Evacuation level 1
Level 1 evacuation advisory extended to east side of Chumstick Highway from Eagle Creek to Little Chumstick, including spur roads and Deep Creek Road. Fire described as 'uncontrolled and dangerous'.
Sep 03, 2025
Evacuation level 2
Level 2 evacuation (Get Ready) upgraded for Upper Chumstick Highway areas including Merry Canyon, Second Creek, Dry Creek. Fire grows to over 2,500 acres with extreme behavior.
Sources:
Level 1 Evacuation Notice Issued As Lower Sugarloaf Fire Grows Rapidly
(2025-09-03)
Sep 02, 2025
Evacuation level 1
Level 1 evacuation advisory (Be Ready) issued for Plain area including Merry Canyon Road, Dry Creek, Second Creek, Little Chumstick Road, and Fish Pond Lane as fire begins rapid growth.
Sources:
Level 1 Evacuation Notice Issued As Lower Sugarloaf Fire Grows Rapidly
(2025-09-03)
Sep 01, 2025
Other
Lower Sugarloaf Fire starts from lightning strike at approximately 9:21 a.m. near Sugarloaf Lookout, 12 miles northeast of Leavenworth.
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