Sinlahekin Fire West of Tonasket – 9,000 Acres, Level 3 Evacuations, 0% Containment

Lightning-caused wildfire west of Tonasket now 9,000 acres with Level 3 'Go Now' evacuations on Cecile Creek and Lemansky Roads. Zero containment, challenging terrain, and windier weather ahead. No structures lost yet, but smoke impacts widespread. Directly threatens Tonasket and Loomis areas.