Lick Creek Fire
| Lick Creek Fire | |
|---|---|
| Date(s) | July 7, 2021 – September 20, 2021 |
| Location | Asotin and Garfield counties |
| Coordinates | 46°15′43″N 117°24′58″W / 46.262°N 117.416°W |
| Statistics | |
| Burned area | 80,421 acres (32,545 ha) |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Map | |
Location in Northern Washington | |
The Lick Creek Fire is a wildfire in Asotin and Garfield counties in Washington. The fire has so far burned 80,421 acres (32,545 ha) and is 97% contained.
The fire combined with the Dry Gulch Fire on July 8 and is being fought as one fire. The fire started due to lightning.[1][2] The growth of the fire is currently slow.[3] In early August, the Green Ridge Fire merged with the Lick Creek Fire. On August 9, 2021, it is estimated that the combined area is over 103,000 acres.[4]
Events
July
The Lick Creek Fire was first reported on July 7, 2021 at around 8:00 AM PDT.[2]
August
Cause
The cause of the fire is believed to be due to lightning.[2]
Containment
As of August 20, 2021, the fire is 97% contained.[2]
Impact
Closures and Evacuations
References
- ^ "Here's where Washington wildfires are burning in the state". www.msn.com. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Lick Creek (Dry Gulch) Fire Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System". inciweb.nwcg.gov. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ "Lick Creek Fire: Evacuation levels downgraded with fire 40% contained". YakTriNews.com. July 20, 2021. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ "Winds Push Green Ridge Fire to Merge With Lick Creek Fire Over the Weekend, Fires Now Estimated at Over 103,000 Combined Acres". Big Country News. August 9, 2021. Retrieved August 11, 2021.