Where are the fires in Washington 2021?
Where are the fires in Washington 2021?
List of notable fires
| Name | County | Contained Date |
|---|---|---|
| Green Ridge Fire | Garfield, Columbia | |
| Lick Creek (Dry Gulch) Fire | Asotin | August 14, 2021 (97%) |
| Burbank Fire | Yakima | July 14, 2021 |
| Cedar Creek Fire | Okanogan | August 15, 2021 (50%) |
Are there fires in Washington state right now?
Currently, no active large fires in Oregon and Washington.
What fires are burning in Washington state?
Current Fire Information
- Cub Creek Fire Closure Order updated 11-30-2021 (Cub Creek 2 Fire Wildfire)
- Cedar Creek, Varden, and Delancy Fires Updated Closure Order 11-30-2021 (Cedar Creek Wildfire)
- 11.30.2021 News Release: Prescribed Fire Operations Update (Prescribed Fire Projects 2021 Prescribed Fire)
How many forest fires are in Washington state?
2021 Washington wildfire statistics: 12% (232 total) of Washington wildfires were lightning-caused. 44 Washington fires met the large fire criteria- described as fires larger than 1,000 acres in the western United States. Burning a total 107,118 acres, the Schneider Spring fires was the state’s largest wildfire.
How close are the wildfires to Seattle?
120 miles
A series of major wildfires have been burning across thousands of acres of Washington state, over 120 miles (190km) east of Seattle. The hot summer has also brought wildfires to parts of California and Alaska. Tim Allman reports.
Where is the Green Ridge Fire?
Basic Information
| Current as of | 10/21/2021, 8:52:12 AM |
|---|---|
| Date of Origin | Wednesday July 07th, 2021 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Location | Green Ridge area, 30 miles east of Walla Walla, WA. |
| Incident Description | Wildfire |
| Coordinates | 46.135 latitude, -117.736 longitude |
What is the biggest fire in Washington state?
This summer has included the largest fire (the Okanogan Complex) in WA state history and the most acres burned since at least 2002. The vast majority of wildfires in WA occur east of the Cascade Range crest but that is not the only part of state that can face a serious threat.
What is the largest fire in Washington state?
the Okanogan Complex fire
On August 24, the Washington Department of Natural Resources announced the Okanogan Complex fire had become the largest fire complex in Washington State history. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources called the season the “worst-ever” in the state’s history.
Which region of the U.S. is at greatest risk from wildfires?
Texas has the most people at risk, by far, with 18 million people in the WUI. California is next with 11 million, followed by Florida with 5 million, and North Carolina and Georgia with just under 5 million.