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Chelan Hills Fire Entrapment and Escape 2026

  • Incident Information:

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  • Location:

    Washington

  • Date:

    07/04/2026

  • Incident Type:

    EntrapmentVehicle Burn DamageVehicle IncidentBurn Injury

  • Description:

    Midafternoon on July 4, numerous events occurred during initial attack on the Chelan Hills Fire located outside of Chelan, Washington.

    One Crew Carrier and one Type 6 Engine were burned, resulting in the total loss of both vehicles. Another Brush Truck received fire damage to paint and decals and a window was destroyed. An agency pickup truck was also damaged from striking a stopped civilian vehicle it encountered in zero visibility.

    These events resulted in several cases of both smoke inhalation and burn injuries to fire personnel. 

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