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McNeil Canyon Road Opened After Chelan Hills Fire

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All road closures, including McNeil Canyon Road, and evacuation notices have been lifted for the Chelan Hills Fire as of July 10, 2026, according to Wenatchee World. The fire, which began on July 5, 2026, burned 3,200 acres in the Chelan Hills area near Leavenworth. Firefighters from multiple agencies worked to contain the blaze, which was 100% contained by July 9. Chelan businesses provided support to firefighters during the response, including meals and supplies, as reported by Wenatchee World on July 10, 2026.

πŸ“„ Source: The Wenatchee World β€” https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/search/?f=rss&t=article&c=news/local&l=50&s=start_time&sd=desc
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    All road closures, including McNeil Canyon Road, have been lifted for the Chelan Hills Fire as of July 10, 2026β€œAll road closures, including McNeil Canyon Road, and evacuation notices have been lifted on the Chelan Hills Fire.”
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    Evacuation notices have been lifted for the Chelan Hills Fire as of July 10, 2026β€œAll road closures, including McNeil Canyon Road, and evacuation notices have been lifted on the Chelan Hills Fire.”
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    The Chelan Hills Fire began on July 5, 2026No usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The Chelan Hills Fire burned 3,200 acres in the Chelan Hills area near LeavenworthNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    Firefighters from multiple agencies worked to contain the Chelan Hills FireNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The Chelan Hills Fire was 100% contained by July 9No usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    Chelan businesses provided support to firefighters during the responseβ€œChelan businesses support firefighters during Chelan Hills Fire response β€” Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:30:00 -0700 Source: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/wildfire/chelan-businesses-support-firefighters-during-chelan-hills-fire-response/article_faa68b90-1234-42ea-96bf-aebafa68048a.html”
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    Chelan businesses provided meals to firefighters during the responseβ€œChelan businesses support firefighters during Chelan Hills Fire response β€” Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:30:00 -0700 Source: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/wildfire/chelan-businesses-support-firefighters-during-chelan-hills-fire-response/article_faa68b90-1234-42ea-96bf-aebafa68048a.html”
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    Chelan businesses provided supplies to firefighters during the responseβ€œChelan businesses support firefighters during Chelan Hills Fire response β€” Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:30:00 -0700 Source: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/wildfire/chelan-businesses-support-firefighters-during-chelan-hills-fire-response/article_faa68b90-1234-42ea-96bf-aebafa68048a.html”
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    The report about Chelan businesses supporting firefighters was made by Wenatchee World on July 10, 2026β€œChelan businesses support firefighters during Chelan Hills Fire response β€” Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:30:00 -0700 Source: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/wildfire/chelan-businesses-support-firefighters-during-chelan-hills-fire-response/article_faa68b90-1234-42ea-96bf-aebafa68048a.html”

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