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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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