Pioneer Fire creeps close to Stehekin but residents remain resilient

The fire, which has burned more than 37,000 acres, has reached the road near the marina in Stehekin but firefighters are holding the line.

STEHEKIN, Wash. — New images from Stehekin show flames and smoldering brush close to the main road into town from where the ferry docks. 

The flames are part of the Pioneer Fire, which is burning more than 37,000 acres in Chelan County. The Fire started June 8 and has been creeping closer to the town of Stehekin since late July, prompting a Level 3, get out now, evacuation alert. 

Many residents and business owners, like Krissa Jester with Mountain Barge

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