Pioneer Fire grows to 1,468 acres in rugged Lake Chelan wilderness - Lake Chelan Mirror
Pioneer Fire grows to 1,468 acres in rugged Lake Chelan wilderness - Lake Chelan Mirror Saturday, February 8, 2025 21 degrees Mostly Cloudy Forecast Pioneer Fire grows to 1,468 acres in rugged Lake Chelan wilderness A helicopter utilizes a water bucket to conduct strategic water drops along the shore of Lake Chelan in an effort to slow the spread of the Pioneer Fire, which has consumed over 1,400 acres in the rugged, inaccessible terrain of the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness Area. Aviation resources play a crucial role in supporting the 186 firefighters on the ground working to protect structures and contain the blaze.
CHELAN - The Pioneer Fire, burning in the remote wilderness along the north shore of Lake Chelan has grown to 1,468 acres, posing significant challenges for firefighters ...