Goosmus Fire

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September 28, 2024 | 2320 hours PT

The GOOSMUS FIRE started officially on September 25, 2024, at 1430 hours and would quickly spread along the US-Canadian border, about 3.8 miles SW of Danville and 4.7 miles NE of Curlew (Ferry County), Washington State. With high winds and a cold front passing through, the fire would quickly spread to heavy fire fuels.

On Friday, fire crews completed direct and indirect lines for approximately 90% of the wildfire. They were able to successfully complete burnout operations in multiple areas. Signs of visible smoke and fire activity occurred throughout the afternoon.

The fire was said to have caused trees to be weakened and become hazardous to crews along Hwy 21 and will be later removed. This was to be done due to the impending high winds due to hit the area.

Evacuation orders and notifications are in effect.

Level 3 (GO NOW): Along with 4th of July Creek Road.

Level 2 (GET SET): Town of Danville and the area north of Big Goosmus Road, along Hwy 21 to the Canadian border.

The wildfire has burned about 1,724 acres and there is a sustained 0% containment status. The fire behavior has been observed as active with isolated torching, flanking, and spotting.

About 168 total personnel are assigned along with six 20-person hand crews, 25 engines, eight water tenders, five heavy equipment (three bulldozers), and two skidgens under the management of a Type 3 IMT.

There are 87 single homes, five mixed commercial/residential, and 87 other minor structures are showing threatened, while the fire has burned about three single-family homes.

There is no known cause of the fire and it is still under investigation.

CTD: 1 Million Dollars.

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