Overnight
firefighters did excellent work keeping the fire with in the
established perimeter while continuing to strengthen fire lines. Today
crews will continue to reinforce and maintain fire lines. Aircraft will
be over the fire today assisting ground crews with cooling interior hot
spots and other fire suppression efforts. Firefighters will also be
assessing rehabilitation needs around the fire perimeter.
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. Red
Cross at Ephrata High School is now closed due to lack of activity.
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