Monday, July 13, 2015

7/13/2015 Douglas County Complex Fire Update PM

Overnight firefighters did excellent work keeping the fire with in the established perimeter while continuing to strengthen fire lines. Today crews will continue to reinforce and maintain fire lines. Aircraft will be over the fire today assisting ground crews with cooling interior hot spots and other fire suppression efforts. Firefighters will also be assessing rehabilitation needs around the fire perimeter. 

The Douglas County Complex fires started Friday July 10, 2015 at approximately 6:00 PM, east of Waterville, WA. The five lightening sparked fires merged into two large fires. One fire is burning approximately 17 miles northeast of Waterville near Jamieson Lake. The other fire is burning approximately 10 miles southeast of Waterville. Both fires are being managed as the Douglas County Complex. There have been no reports of structures lost or injuries at this time. Red Cross at Ephrata High School is now closed due to lack of activity.

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