Fire Alert Issued for Carlton Residents

Summary:
Residents of Carlton, Washington, have been issued a Level 1 "Be Ready" evacuation notice due to an active fire near State Route 153 and Gold Creek Loop Road (North End). Okanogan County Emergency Management advises residents to be cautious of emergency vehicles and to take action without waiting for door-to-door alerts. The situation is being monitored, and updates will follow as more information becomes available.