What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of July 5, 2026, the Chelan Hills Fire is actively burning in Douglas County, Washington, near Orondo and the Chelan Hills area. The fire is burning in grass, timber, and ponderosa pine fuels west of U.S. Highway 97, south of Beebe Bridge (1).
Rapid fire growth, dry vegetation, and windy conditions have prompted a large emergency response, with firefighters working to protect threatened homes and slow the fire's spread.
Which cities or areas are affected by the Chelan Hills Fire?
The following cities and areas are affected by the Chelan Hills Fire:
- Beebe Bridge area
- Box Canyon Road area
- Chelan Hills
- Orondo
- U.S. Highway 97 corridor
What is the current containment status of the Chelan Hills Fire?
As of July 5, 2026, the Chelan Hills Fire has burned approximately 9,211 acres. An official containment percentage has not yet been reported.
Firefighters continue attacking the fire using engines, hand crews, bulldozers, and aircraft where conditions allow. Crews are working to protect homes, strengthen fire lines, and limit further spread as hot, dry weather and difficult terrain continue to challenge suppression efforts (2).
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
Level 3 (GO) evacuation orders remain in effect for portions of the Chelan Hills area in Douglas County, with additional Level 2 (SET) evacuation warnings in place for Orondo and nearby communities.
Residents should refer to the Douglas County Incident Map for current evacuation boundaries.
A Red Cross evacuation shelter has been established at the Community Gym, 310 E. Johnson Ave., Chelan. U.S. Highway 97 remains closed between mileposts 232 and 235 due to fire activity.
How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
- Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
