7/14/2015 Douglas County Complex Update P.M.

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.