Sinlahekin Fire Contains 42% of 147,715 Acres

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  The Sinlahekin Fire has burned 147,715 acres since July 26“Size: 147715 acresStart Date: July 26, 2026”
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  The Sinlahekin Fire has reached 42% containment as of August 11, 2026“Containment: 42%Start Date: July 26, 2026”
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  Fire behavior remains active overnight with interior burning within containment lines“The fire remained active overnight, with interior pockets of unburned fuel continuing to burn well within the established containment lines.”
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  Crews are using direct and indirect tactics to strengthen containment lines“Crews are engaged using both direct and indirect tactics to construct and strengthen containment lines.”
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  Crews are focusing on slowing fire spread near communities and infrastructure“Crews are engaged using both direct and indirect tactics to construct and strengthen containment lines. These efforts are focused on slowing fire spread and reducing threats to nearby communities and infrastructure.”
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  Evacuation warnings may increase if fire activity intensifies“Additional evacuation warnings or orders may be issued if fire activity increases.”
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  Residents should monitor perimetermap.com/okanogan-wa for updates“For the most current evacuation information, visit: https://perimetermap.com/okanogan-wa”
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  Residents should prepare to evacuate if ordered“Residents returning to the area should stay alert and be prepared for rapidly changing conditions. Additional evacuation warnings or orders may be issued if fire activity increases.”
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  A virtual community meeting will be held Tuesday, August 11“Community Meeting: We will be hosting a virtual community meeting on Facebook Live Tuesday, August 11 at 7:00 P.M. You can watch the meeting and ask questions on the Central Washington Fire Information Facebook page.”
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  The virtual community meeting will be held at 7:00 PM“Community Meeting: We will be hosting a virtual community meeting on Facebook Live Tuesday, August 11 at 7:00 P.M. You can watch the meeting and ask questions on the Central Washington Fire Information Facebook page.”
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  The virtual community meeting will be held via Central Washington Fire Information Facebook page“Community Meeting: We will be hosting a virtual community meeting on Facebook Live Tuesday, August 11 at 7:00 P.M. You can watch the meeting and ask questions on the Central Washington Fire Information Facebook page.”
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  The fire information line is 509-287-4942“Fire Information Line: 509-287-4942 (call or text)”