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Dry Gulch Daily Update July 9, 2021

Dry Gulch Fire

July 9, 2021

Fire Information 509-780-6238

E-mail: drygulchfireinfo@gmail.com

For Immediate Release

Incident Commander: Jason Loomis, Northwest Team 7

Clarkston, Wa. –Widespread lightning on July 7 started the Dry Gulch and Lick Creek Fires, ranging from two miles SW of Asotin, Washington to approximately 15 miles SW of Asotin. The fires have burned together and are now being managed as a single fire, the Dry Gulch Fire.

Start Date: July 7, 2021     Cause: Lightning     Size: approx. 24,730 acres. Containment: 5%   

Status: The fire has not moved significantly to the north and east in the past 24 hours. It has moved rapidly to the south and west. Overnight, crews accomplished burning out fuels near Smoothing Iron Ridge, and have established point protection measures for threatened structures.

Weather: The current and forecasted weather are very conducive to fire spread, with historically dry and hot conditions, and an unstable atmosphere favoring fire growth and spotting.

Closures and Evacuations: Area Closure and fire perimeter maps are posted on https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7615

Public Meeting: A meeting will be held today July 9 at 7:00 pm at Asotin County Fire District Station, 2377 Appleside Blvd. Clarkston, WA 99403. The meeting will also be livestreamed on the Asotin County Fire District #1 Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/asotincountyfd1/

Prevention Message: Whether we are out in nature or home in our backyards, remember that it is our role to protect the lands we love by preventing wildfires and recreating responsibly.

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