SIT REP 3: August 19, 2023, 1515 hours PDT

Photo Credit: WSDOT (Conditions at noon today)

EVACUATION INFORMATION

The GRAY FIRE is located about three miles southwest of Medical Lake (Spokane), Washington.

(1345PT) EVACUATIONS MAP was released by the Spokane County Fire District 10 agency at 1435 hours PT. This includes Level 2 (GET SET to evacuate) and Level 3 (GO NOW).

–> Follow all local Emergency Officials’ warnings and alerts. Do not linger, this wildfire has officially wiped out 185 structures and we care about you, so please leave when told to do so. <–

Photo Credit: Spokane County Emergency Communications

CLOSED. I-90 from Sprague to Geiger.

INCIDENT COOPERATOR UPDATES

WA DNR

Scoopers. Air assets are scooping out nearby lakes.

Spokane County Fire District 10

Spokane County Fire District 8

Spokane County Fire District 3

Eastern Washington University

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office’s SRASU. Flight recons of fire damage and destruction.

NWS IMET Operations. Resources are currently en route to the fire as of 1327 hours PT.

WA Fire Marshal’s Office. State Mob was approved for the Gray, Winona, and Oregon Road Fires.

City of Spokane Police Department.

Northwest Interagency Coordination Center. Photo Credit: NICC

NWS Spokane. Fire is moving to the south/southwest this afternoon. Air quality in Spokane has reached a hazardous level as of 11:45am. http://Airnow.gov states that the hazardous level is a health warning of emergency conditions: everyone is more likely to be affected. Photo Credit: NWS Spokane

Spokane Valley Fire Department

Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward. 50+ officers helped evacuate Medical Lake residents and protect homes and businesses.

She commended all of the first responders for the incredible work they are doing out there to help protect and serve others.

American Red Cross Shelter

The American Red Cross Shelter is opened at the Spokane Falls Community College located at 3410 W. Whistalks Way in Spokane, Washington.

Spokane County Board of County Commissioners. The Board of County Commissioners called a special meeting at 1159 hours to discuss and approve an Emergency Declaration which occurred at noon today. This was for both the Gray and the Oregon Road Fires. The meeting was recorded and can be found here https://twitter.com/spokanecounty/status/1692974441591169297

WSDOT Traffic. Closure of I-90 from Sprague at MP 245 through to the US 2 interchange at MP 277 in both directions. (Photo Credits)

Photo 1: Road Closed by WSP and WSDOT IRT.

Photo 2: New closures.

Washington State Patrol (WSP). CLOSED. I-90 WB from SR2 to Sprague MP245. EB I-90 from Srague MP245 to Four Lakes MP 270. EB/WB SR 902 and 904 are closed. (Yesterday’s incredible smoke column) Photo Credit: District 4 PIO Sgt. Greg Riddell.

Washington ShakeOut. Great tips posted on their Twitter page –> We’re seeing wildfire, heat, smoke & flood hazards today depending on where you are in WA. Being signed up for local emergency alerts & having a NOAA weather radio are the best ways to stay informed about what’s going on in your area. Learn more at https://mil.wa.gov/alerts.

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