Level 3 ‘Go Now’ evacuation orders issued for Vantage; portion of I-90 closed

Jul 8, 2026, 6:57 PM | Updated: 6:58 pm

The Kittitas County Fire. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

KIRO 7 Seattle

The Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office has issued Level 3 “Go Now” evacuation orders for residents in the city of Vantage.

The Vantage Highway is closed at Parke Creek Road.

I-90 is closed in both directions near Vantage Bridge.

Vantage is home to about 50 people.

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