Heavy equipment crews discuss operations for the Pomas Fire June 29. The fire started on June 13, making it the longest-lasting blaze in Washington this year. The fire has scorched around 3,500 acres.
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FIRE REPORT: Sept. 2, 2025
Air quality moderate across most of Washington
COULEE CITY – A fire broke out between Soap Lake and Coulee City just west of Lenore Lake Monday afternoon on the rimrock area overlooking the lake and State Route 17. According to radio traffic, it began as a fire in light flashy vegetation and quickly grew to 60 acres and had reached about 400 acres by the end of the day. Several units, including a helicopter, were reportedly fighting the fire. The cause was unknown as of press time.