OMAK, Wash. – Level 3 Immediate Evacuation orders have been issued for many Omak residents around the Okanogan River, due to the Brooks Tract Fire.
These evacuation orders encompass the following areas:
State Route 155 from milepost 76 to 78 (near 89 Omak Riverside Eastside Road)
Moomaw Road
Sinkueep Road
Omak Mountain Road
River Overlook Street
Kruse Street
Omak River Road (Sand Flat Area)
The Red Cross is providing shelter for evacuees. Those in need can go to the Omak Middle School, specifically the Stevens Gym, located at 14 South Cedar Street.
No information about the fire’s acreage or cause has been released. Stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available.
