Hamilton Fire Contained Near Winthrop | Vancouver News

A wildfire near Winthrop, dubbed the Hamilton Fire, erupted Sunday, burning about 100 acres and briefly crossing the Chewuch River—prompting immediate “GO NOW” evacuations. By nightfall, flames stalled, evacuation levels dropped to “BE READY” then “ADVISORY,” as crews worked through the night. Around 250 personnel battled the blaze, which briefly threatened the town’s heart but was contained before major damage. Power outages occurred but were restored by 7 PM. Officials praised the smooth evacuation, especially after last year’s fire. With Washington in its fourth year of drought and El Niño looming, wildfire risk remains dangerously high this summer—though firefighters expect major containment gains by Monday. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cf6c9f530ada8329