Evacuation order lifted for Index residents who fled Bolt Creek fire
INDEX — The Bolt Creek fire evacuation order was lifted Tuesday afternoon for Index, a town of about 170 residents.
And a Level 2 evacuation warning, meaning “be set to go,” was downgraded for those between Zeke’s Drive-In (east of Gold Bar) and Index. The Level 1 warning, meaning “be ready,” was lifted from Zeke’s to the Gold Bar city limits.
The announcement came at 4:45 p.m. after the Bolt Creek fire grew overnight Tuesday to over 9,400 acres, with authorities saying it is now 5% contained.
That was up from nearly 8,000 acres Monday, with 2% containment.
https://www.heraldnet.com/news/bolt-creek-fire-up-to-9000-acres-east-of-index-5-percent-contained/
Bolt Creek Fire near Skykomish nears 10,000 acres; evacuation levels reduced
Evacuation levels have been reduced in the Bolt Creek Fire that started north of Skykomish on Saturday.
The changes were made late Tuesday afternoon after movement of the wildfire slowed over the last day, according to Snohomish County officials.
As of Tuesday morning, an estimated 9,440 acres had burned, and the fire was 5% contained.
Thunderstorms are expected Wednesday afternoon and evening, according to the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/bolt-creek-fire-near-skykomish-nears-10-000-acres-evacuation-levels-reduced/ar-AA11Gmrq
