FIRE REPORT: Oregon Road fire under control, Cowlitz Complex holding steady
The Oregon Road fire north of Spokane is mostly contained, but it’s destroyed hundreds of buildings and burned more than 10,000 acres. Crews from around the Northwest have responded to the fire, including local agencies.
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ELK, Wash. — The Oregon Road fire about 31 miles north of Spokane was 90% contained at 10,817 acres Tuesday, according to a statement from the Northeast Washington Interagency Incident Management Team. The fire, which started Aug. 18, has destroyed 126 residences and 258 outbuildings and occupies 18 fire engines, six water tenders, two skidgens, one bulldozer and 213 personnel. The fire is staying within its current footprint and no further growth is expected. Costs are estimated at $13 million.
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