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A wildfire in Stevens County has exploded to 4,367 acres, forcing immediate evacuations in the Gifford area with Level Three “Go Now” orders. At just 13% contained, flames are active on the north and northeast flanks, with spot fires threatening ahead. Emergency crews, including the Northern Rockies Complex Incident Management Team 3, are racing to boost containment along eastern and northeastern edges while protecting homes in Daisy Mine and Magee Creek. Authorities are using Hyper-Reach alerts and door-to-door outreach to warn residents, with an online evacuation map available. A shelter has opened at Jenkins High School in Chewelah — even welcoming small pets — offering a safe haven for displaced families. The situation remains volatile as responders work around the clock to bring this blaze under control.

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