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.