7/7/2018 Marble Valley Fire Update

The 92 acre Marble Valley fire, burning 5 miles northwest of Addy, WA., is currently 100% trailed and mop up of the fire has started.

The Marble Valley Fire was reported on 7/6/18 at 1:42 pm.  Initial response to the fire was from Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR), National Fish and Wildlife Service and Stevens County Fire District 5 (SFD5). Mutual aid from Stevens County Fire District 4, 7 and City of Chewelah fire department also assisted in suppressing the fire.  One DNR helicopter and 2 Fire Bosses assisted from the air in supporting the fire fighters.  Over 70 fire fighters initially responded to this fire.

The fire burned in fields and forest lands, fire spread was carried by dry grasses and pine needles.

Overnight fire crews focused on securing the fire trail and mopping up the fire perimeter. 

Today fire fighters will focus on securing the fire trail and mopping up the perimeter of the fire.

   

Fire Bosses are Single Engine Air Tankers (SEAT) that have the ability to scoop water from rivers and lakes.  They can carry approximately 700 gallons of water. 

Mopping up is when fire fighters use hand tools and water to extinguish all burning material.

Fire information and the incident command post is located at Colville Jr. High School, located in Colville, WA.  Fire information contact is 509-990-6218.