Three Queens Fire Evacuation Levels Reduced

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  Kittitas County Sheriff's Office reduced evacuation levels in several areas affected by the Three Queens and Goat fires“EVACUATION LEVELS REDUCED IN PORTIONS OF THE THREE QUEENS AND GOAT FIRE AREAS The Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office is reducing evacuation warning levels in several areas affected by the Three Queens and Goat fires near the northern ends of Lake Kachess and Lake Cle Elum.”
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  The reduction in evacuation levels occurred on September 6, 2026“null”
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  The cabins along Baker Lane south of Kachess Campground moved from Level 2 to Level 1“The cabins along Baker Lane, just south of Kachess Campground, are reduced from Level 2 to LEVEL 1 – GET READY.”
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  Forest Service Road 4818 and 4824 areas shifted from Level 3 to Level 2“The northern portion of Forest Service Road 4818 along the east shore of Lake Kachess, together with the Forest Service Road 4824 system, is reduced from Level 3 to LEVEL 2 – GET SET.”
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  A zone between the lakes reduced from Level 2 to Level 1“The area between Lake Kachess and Lake Cle Elum that is south of French Cabin Creek, west of Salmon La Sac Road, and north of the Forest Service Road 4824 system, is reduced from Level 2 to LEVEL 1 – GET READY.”
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  All other evacuation warnings remain in effect“All other evacuation warnings remain in effect at their current levels.”
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  The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest remains closed to recreation“The areas affected by these changes are within, or surrounded by, the portion of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest that remains closed to public recreation for the safety of the public and firefighting personnel.”
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  Lowering evacuation levels does not reopen areas for public access“Lowering the evacuation warning levels does not reopen these areas for recreational access.”