A wildfire near Winthrop, Washington, prompted Level 3 evacuations as flames threatened homes. Level 2 warnings remain in effect for the town and nearby areas. A wildfire in the area of Hamilton Ranch Loop and West Chewuch Road in Winthrop, Washington, on Sunday afternoon. A Level 3 evacuation has been ordered in the nearby area as residents have been asked to immediately move out with the fire threatening residential structures.Representational image. (Unsplash)A Level 3 evacuation was issued in the areas of Hamilton Ranch Road, Black Bird Road, High Ridge Road and Hamilton Ranch Loop Road, according to the incident command, per Watch Duty. Meanwhile, a Level 2 warning was issued for the Town of Winthrop and further towards east.The Washington Fire's incident command is calling the wildfire 'Hamilton Fire' because of its proximity to the Hamilton Ranch Loop.This story is being updated.Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles.
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