Bridge Creek Fire | July 21, 2024 | 1630 hours PT

Photo Credit: WA DNR Fire

Incident Summary

A new wildfire named the Bridge Creek Fire ignited on July 19, 2024, from an undetermined cause that has burned about 1,500 acres and has a 0% containment status. The Incident#: WA-COA-240099.

Location

It is burning 10 miles north of Keller and 15 miles south of West Fork in Washington State.

Cause

The cause is undetermined and under investigation.

FIRE FACT | Within the last 24 hours, there were 6 new wildfires in WA and 22 in OR! (Source: NWCC)

Fire Fuels

Fire fuels include grass and brush.

Command

The Lead Fire Agency is the WA DNR-Northeast Region. It is currently under the management of the Northeast Washington Interagency IMT 3 (NE WA IA IMT3). The Incident Commander (IC) is Branden Britt.

Fire Behavior

Active fire behavior has been observed.

Evacuations

Evacuation notices were issued. Structures, timber, rangeland, ecological values, and air quality are threatened. Road closures are in effect. CIMT Northern Rockies (NR) Team 6 mobilizing. 4 engines, 1 smidgen, 4 water tenders and 1 dozer. 27 personnel are assigned.

Cost-to-Date

$50,000.

Sources

NWCC, NIFC, WA EMD, and WA State DNR.

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