The lightning-caused Windy Ridge Fire (BLM) located 4 miles west of Durkee first reported August 11 has moved to the northeast toward Interstate-84. 41 residences are threatened.
The fire is burning in brush, grass and timber and size is estimated to be 22,862 acres.
The terrain on the fire is rugged and steep and ground crews have trouble accessing certain areas. This has necessitated aggressive air suppression including single engine air tankers (SEATs), helicopters and heavy air tankers, though increasingly scarce resources are straining air support.
The Team is transitioning to Ruggiero's Type 1 Team (Cornet and Windy Ridge Fires expected to merge).
Windy Ridge Fire Information
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