Is there a fire in colockum?
Colockum Fire near Wenatchee now 90 percent contained, evacuations lifted. CHELAN CO., Wash. — Level 2 evacuations have been downgraded to Level 1 for the Colockum Fire, which has now burned 2,967 acres in Chelan County near Malaga. The fire is currently 90-percent contained, as of Tuesday morning.
How did the Wenatchee fire start?
Deputies executed a search warrant at a home Wednesday believed to be the origin of the Red Apple Fire, which is burning between Wenatchee and Cashmere. However, the sheriff’s office said Friday the fire originated from an adjacent property in Monitor, Wash.
What caused the batterman fire?
Officials said the wind had caused the fire to grow rapidly, threatening multiple structures in the area.
What wildfires are burning in Washington state?
Fires fully contained
- Nine Mine Fire: 164 Acres. Contained as of August 17.
- Molybdenite Fire: 55 Acres. Contained as of August 14.
- Moe Canyon Fire: 161 Acres.
- Sherwood Fire: 1,256 Acres.
- Spruce Canyon Fire: 130 Acres.
- Nelson Creek Fire: 154 Acres.
- Hardesty Valley Fire: 30 Acres.
- Hazard Hill Fire: 125 Acres.
Where is the Red Apple Fire?
Wenatchee
Basic Information
| Current as of | 7/28/2021, 7:22:04 AM |
|---|---|
| Date of Origin | Tuesday July 13th, 2021 approx. 07:00 PM |
| Location | In the towns of Wenatchee and Monitor, WA. Within city limits. |
| Incident Commander | Jerry McGowan, CIIMT 1 |
| Coordinates | 47.508 latitude, -120.426 longitude |
Where is the smoke coming from in Wenatchee Washington?
Yes, that haze that’s been hanging over the Wenatchee Valley and beyond is wildfire smoke. Sigh. And once again, it’s coming from Canada. Smoky skies in North Central Washington have become a regular summer occurrence.
Where is the Red Apple fire?
How big is the Red Apple fire?
11,000 acres
Red Apple fire grows to 11,000 acres, evacuation orders in place | The Seattle Times.
How contained is the Red Apple Fire?
The Red Apple fire that has burned 11,000 acres near Wenatchee was about 50% contained as of Saturday morning — and officials say the weather forecast looks favorable for the rest of the day.
What started Red Apple Fire?
Chelan County Fire Marshal Bob Plumb says it was likely started near an orchard where motorcycles, four wheelers and tractors had passed by. “It could have been something that came out of the exhaust, a particle of carbon,” said Plumb.