Press Release – August 1, 2024
Lower Granite Fire
The Lower Granite Fire started on July 29th, 2024, approximately 5 miles north of Pomeroy, WA .
Beginning at 8:00 am this morning, evacuation levels for the Lower Granite Fire located Northeast of Pomeroy, WA will be downgraded.
Current Level 2 evacuations in and around the fire zone will be downgrade to Level 1 (Get Ready)
Current Level 1 evacuation levels will be removed
Fire crews will work throughout the day and into the evening hours hand trailing along the fire line 100 feet checking structures for continued heat 300 feet round the perimeters. Helicopter crews will continue to assist ground operations.
The Lower Granite Fire currently has consumed 14,482 acres since its start on July 29 and is now 50% contained. Northeast Washington Incident Management Team Type 3 Team 1 is in command with 144 personnel assigned.
Fire Information (509) 808-6720
InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wanes-lower-granite-fire
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