GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON STATE
Incident Summary
Fire crews were dispatched at 1748 hours on Friday evening (7/14/2017) to a grass fire burning about 10 miles North of Mattawa (Grant County), Washington State. It is also appears to be burning near the town of Beverly since there is a Level 2 Evacuation order in effect.
Size
The fire has consumed 50 acres. Fire crews have reached a 75% containment status.
Resources
Fire resources from 6 local (unknown) Fire Districts and the USFW are assisting. Command is under the Grant County Fire Chief.
Evacuation Alert!
The town of Beverly is currently under a Level 2 evacuation order. Please see the above or you may view information listed on the Grant County Sheriff Office website here –> https://www.nixle.us/9GCX9
Social Media
The hashtags we’re using are #BeverlyFire #GrantCoWAFire #WAwildfire2017
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