UPDATE 2 – 0815 hours
Location
The Little Camas Fire started on July 5th and is located in the Southeast Region of DNR about 6 miles southwest of Cashmere, Washington.
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Resources
270 firefighters are assigned. 4 bull dozers (ground attack as of 1700 hours 7/5/2018).
IC is Battalion 21.
Incident Cooperators
Incident Cooperators include Chelan County District 6, Chelan County SO, Okanogan Wenatchee NF, WA DNR
Size, Containment
Fire has consumed 400 acres of timber, heavy logging slash and brush. Crews have reached a 1% containment status.
Fire Behavior
Fire behavior is moderate with backing, spotting, torching in steep and rugged terrain, making it difficult for fire attack crews.
Fire is heading west.
Concerns of continued hot and dry conditions with RED FLAG WARNINGS due to predicted lightning over the area today.
Cost-to-Date
Fire suppression and containment costs have reached $250,000.
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