UPDATE 1 | JULY 31, 2021
The Chuweah Creek Fire is burning about 15 miles north of Grand Coulee, Washington. It started on July 12, 2021 from lightning. The fire’s origin was deemed to have started right outside of Nespelem.
There has been 36,752 acres of brush timber destroyed. Fire has not increased in the last 24 hours as reported by local Fire Officials. Crews however, have gained an 85% containment status.
There are 69 total personnel assigned along with one crew, five engines and one copter.
Fire behavior is minimal.
Road and area closures are still in effect.
14 structures were reportedly lost due to the incident.
There has been about $8.3 Million dollars in fire suppression and containment costs-to-date.
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