Racing the Flames: Fast-growing wildfire forces evacuations near Snoqualmie Pass & Kachess Lake

A lightning-caused wildfire six miles west of Snoqualmie Pass is growing and threatening cabins at the north end of Kachess Lake.

The Three Queens Fire ignited back on July 15th.

But Friday night, it grew by about 400 acres to 883 acres, due to high winds.

It is 0% contained.

According to the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center, authorities issued a Level 3 “Go Now” evacuation order for people in cabins and camp areas around Cooper Lake, about three miles northeast of Kachess Lake.

Kittitas County deputies are actively working to notify people in the area that they need to leave.

A Level 2, “Get Ready To Leave” advisory is

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