07/09/2015 Twenty-One Mile Grade Fire AM update

Fire Quick Facts

Fire Size:  2,250 acres

Containment: 90 % 

Location:  Approximately 25 miles north of Keller, Washington.

Cause:  Under Investigation

Resources:  300 personnel total including

9 crews

12 engines

2 dozers

5 water tenders

2 helicopters

  
Email:  mtfcpio@gmail.com

lnciweb: http://inciweb.nwcg. govlincident/4356/

The Twenty-One Mile Grade Fire began on the afternoon of July 1and is now approximately 2,250 acres. No further growth is expected. It is located approximately 25 miles north of Keller,WA and east of Hwy 21. This will be the final daily update as transfer of command of the fire back to Mt.Tolman will occur on Friday at 7:30 a.m.

No fire growth occurred yesterday or overnight. No growth is expected today; however,abnormally hot and dry conditions will return and thunderstorms are predicted for Friday afternoon and evening.

Firefighters have completed containment lines around the entire fire perimeter. Today, fire lines will be strengthened and equipment will be removed from the fire line and spike camps that were established. Release of resources will take place at the end of the day today and will be completed Friday morning. One strike team of engines and one 20-person crew will remain for the next few days to patrol the fire, supervised by the local agency.

Three minor injuries and one medical issue have occurred to date on this incident. All were treated and the firefighters returned to the line.

Travelers are advised to drive defensively on Hwy 21 due to heavy volume of recreational traffic and emergency vehicles. One lane traffic controlled by flaggers will be experienced at an oil spill recovery site between Keller and the fire with an anticipated 20-minute wait time.

Washington Incident Management Team 5 would like to thank the members of Keller and the surrounding area for their assistance and understanding during our time here. We have truly enjoyed the opportunity to assist your community.