INCIDENT UPDATED 8/31/2010
Approximate Location
48.676 latitude, -118.65 longitude
Incident Overview
The fire is 100% contained. On August 31st the fire transitioned to a smaller organizational structure until the firebreak is secured 200 feet around the perimeter and 500 feet around all structures. The fire began around 2:00 pm on Thursday, August 26th just south of Curlew, Washington, near the junction of Fish Hatchery Road and the private Springridge Road. The cause is under investigation. It was initially pushed by 15-20 mile per hour winds with gusts to 30 mph from the south; after dusk the cold front winds changed direction and pushed from the west and northwest.
August 31st will be the the final update for this site.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Thursday August 26th, 2010 approx. 02:00 PM |
| Location | South of Curlew, Washington |
| Incident Commander | Bob Johnson/ Dave Leitch |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 381 |
|---|---|
| Size | 667 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Sunday August 29th, 2010 approx. 06:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Areas of grass and timber |
| Significant Events | Residents that were evacuated on Thursday were allowed to return on Friday afternoon. |
