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Skagit County lifts Monford Road evacuation

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Skagit County lifted an evacuation order for Monford Road in Clear Lake on Friday, Aug. 28, after a vehicle struck a propane tank, creating a gas leak. The order, issued at level 3: leave now, affected residents within 200 yards of 11200 Monford Road near Judy Reservoir. First responders completed work in the area by 3 p.m., allowing residents to return.

The incident prompted the evacuation on Aug. 28, with Skagit County advising residents to leave immediately. The area is south of South Skagit Highway near the Clear Lake Hill trailhead. Emergency crews remain in the area to complete necessary work, though no further details were provided in the public notice.

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    Skagit County lifted an evacuation order for Monford Road in Clear Lake on Friday, Aug. 28β€œSkagit County lifted an evacuation order for Monford Road in Clear Lake on Friday, Aug. 28.”
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    A vehicle struck a propane tank, creating a gas leakβ€œA portion of Clear Lake in Skagit County was evacuated Friday, Aug. 28, after a vehicle struck a propane lank, creating a potentially hazardous gas leak.”
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    The order, issued at level 3: leave now, affected residents within 200 yards of 11200 Monford Road near Judy Reservoirβ€œSkagit County issued a level 3: leave now evacuation for people within 200 yards of 11200 Monford Road, near Judy Reservoir.”
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    First responders completed work in the area by 3 p.m.β€œResidents were cleared to return to the area just after 3 p.m. First responders and emergency work crews are completing work in the area.”
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    Residents were allowed to return after first responders completed work in the areaβ€œResidents were cleared to return to the area just after 3 p.m.”
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    The incident prompted the evacuation on Aug. 28No usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    Skagit County advised residents to leave immediatelyNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The area is south of South Skagit Highway near the Clear Lake Hill trailheadβ€œMonford Road is located south of South Skagit Highway, near the Clear Lake Hill trailhead.”
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    Emergency crews remain in the area to complete necessary workNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    No further details were provided in the public noticeNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.

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