INCIDENT SUMMARY
Start Date/Cause
The Deep North Fire started Sunday evening from an unknown cause.
Location
Thirty-one miles northeast of Colville, Washington and West of Deep Lake.
Size – Containment
Currently, the fire is said to be at 617 acres and is approximately 15% contained.
RESOURCES
Command
NW IMT team #10.
Fire Response
187 fire personnel are assigned to this incident along resources of 3 crews, 20 engines.
Structures
0 damaged or destroyed reported.
CURRENT CONDITIONS
Fire Behavior
Moderate fire behavior with single tree torching, flanking and creeping.
Threats
40-50 homes are under Evacuation Level 1.
Under direct threat: Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) timberlands, local livestock and homes near Deep Lake.
Cost-to-Date
$250,000.00
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