India, Aug. 31 -- Multiple wildfires are currently burning across Washington state, with some of the fires covering large areas and affecting nearby communities. The Little Giant Fire and Sinlahekin Fire are among the largest, with each having burned more than 160,000 acres.

The Little Giant Fire is burning about one mile west of Nineteenmile Campground, west of the Chiwawa River. It has burned 162,961 acres and is 27% contained as of 1:12pm EDT.

The fire was first reported on July 16 at 9:50pm.

A Level 3 "Go Now" evacuation order is in place for several areas of Chelan County, including LG Chelan, LG Entiat and the Little Giant zones. Residents in these areas are being told to leave immediately.

The Sinlahekin Fire is burning northwe...