Chelan County has officially declared a “state of emergency” for the Pioneer Fire, burning since June 8 approximately 31 miles northwest of Chelan along Lake Chelan’s north shore.

STEHEKIN, Wash. — The wildfire burning near Lake Chelan has grown to 25,000 acres since June and now has the town of Stehekin under Level 1 Evacuation notice. The Pioneer Fire is believed to be ...