Firefighters
continue the tough task of finishing line construction and
strengthening fire lines around the south fire today. Firefighters have
completed mop up work on the north fire and will continue to patrol and
monitor the fire perimeter. Firefighting personnel have started to be
released from the fire to return to their home units.
All
evacuation orders have been lifted. Firefighters and the incident
management team would like to thank everyone affected by the fire for
their understanding and cooperation. Due to current and expected fire
behavior the decision was made yesterday afternoon not to transition to
the Central Oregon type 2 incident management team. Northeast Washington
type 3 incident management team will remain in command.
The
Douglas County Complex fires started Friday July 10, 2015 at
approximately 6:00 PM, east of Waterville, WA. The five lightening
sparked fires merged into two large fires. One fire is burning
approximately 17 miles northeast of Waterville near Jamieson Lake. The
other fire is burning approximately 10 miles southeast of Waterville.
Both fires are being managed as the Douglas County Complex. There have
been no reports of structures lost or injuries at this time.
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