BISSELL WILDFIRE – STEVENS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
INCIDENT SUMMARY
A wildfire broke out on Sunday, July 23, 2017, around 1900.
Resources were dispatched at 1912 hours and en route at 1915 hours to the wildfire.
LOCATION
The fire is located about 8 miles North of Hunters, Washington in very rugged and steep terrain. Fire fuels are timber, brush and tall grass.
SIZE UP
The fire is listed at 411 acres with a 10% containment status.
CAUSE
The cause of the fire is still unknown at this time.
It is being investigated.
RESOURCES
Lead Agency: WA DNR – NE Region.
There are approximately 150 personnel assigned to this incident.
No other equipment or resources are known at this time. We do know that those currently engaging the fire are working tirelessly on fire suppression and containment efforts.
INCIDENT COOPERATORS
American Red Cross (NW Chapter), Stevens County Emergency Services and Sheriff’s Office.
EVACUATIONS
About 25 area residents that are in the fire area were inside the fire area were under Level 2 and 3 evacuation orders. All orders have since been lifted.
ALERT!!
A significant power outage has occurred in the area and fire officials are working with utilities to get it back on. No ETA given as to when this will occur.
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