Wildfires continue to rage in the Pacific Northwest as firefighters battle the blaze and locals evacuate their homes. Fires have erupted in various areas along Washington state, causing great havoc in various towns.

According to the local KING 5 News, the wildfire in Chelan County, known as the Chiwaukum Creek Fire, has moved to about 10 miles north of the town of Leavenworth and has led to the evacuation of 400 people, and another 850 have been put on alert.

As the fire continues to rage and has doubled in size to 1,300 acres, 15 miles of U.S. Highway 2 have been closed. States of emergency have been declared across 20 counties in the state, allowing for the deployment of the Washington National Guard.

Three other fires continue to burn in the state. Lightning ignited the fire in Carlton Complex, NBC News reported; however, the strongest fire has closed two highways and cut power off to the Methow Valley resort area.

The whole town of Pateros has been evacuated Thursday evening, according to NPR. Pateros, as well as the towns of Winthrop and Twisp, have lost power because of lines being burned.

In the town of Brewster, the Three Rivers Hospital was evacuated and closed. Parts of the town were also evacuated. However, the fires have taken a heavier toll on the area aside from burned homes and evacuations.

The clouds of smoke billowing from the forests clouded visibility on Interstate 90 near Vantage, Washington causing a massive car crash, according to USA Today. Twenty-four cars, 15 automobiles and nine tractor-trailers caused a pile up, which has left 11 injured. The incident happened on Thursday, as wind gusts pushed dust and smoke onto the road.

NBC News said that more than 800 firefighters are currently combating the blazes along with the use of aerial water tankers.