FIRE REPORT: Swawilla fire contained
On July 24, the Grand Coulee Vol Fire Department sent out crews to help with the Swawilla Fire which was located on the Colville Reservation. The crews assisted hand crews with back burns. The fire burned around 53,500 acres but is almost fully contained.
Courtesy Photo//Grand Coulee Vol Fire Department
The Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue team was deployed to the Swawilla Fire to provide structural protection to the town of Keller on Saturday. The fire is now 98% contained with no updates to come.
MOSES LAKE — The Swawilla Fire, ignited by lightning at 11:30 p.m. on July 17, was Washington's largest active blaze, having consumed approximately 53,500 acres. The fire is now 98% contained, as of Thursday according to InciWeb.
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