Lick Creek Fire Update – Friday, July 16, 2021 – 9:00 a.m.

 

There is a community meeting at the Asotin County Fire Station in Clarkston at 7:00 pm today.  

Current Situation: The containment line on the northern side of the fire continues to hold and firefighters are patrolling the area to secure any hot spots. On the south end of the fire along road 40, crews are mopping up and patrolling the areas where burnout was completed earlier this week. Firefighters are vigilantly watching for potential threats or spots following the high winds experienced yesterday.  More depth was gained with further burn out on the west flank.  Use of heavy machinery continues as dozers and masticators along the southwest side of the fire reinforce firelines.   

Strategic burn operations are being used to strengthen and deepen the fireline. This practice helps reduce the potential of fire spread in the future during even hotter and drier conditions.  

Today’s Activities: Burning operations will continue on the southwest portion of the fire if conditions are favorable. Firefighters will be watchful for possible spots. Patrol and mop up will continue along the north and east perimeter where containment has been established. The priority is to keep the fire’s footprint constant and protect the values at risk.  

Structure teams are in place around the fire area including Rose Springs, Anatone and Grouse Flats.  

Weather and Smoke Info: Temperatures will decrease slightly with an increase in relative humidity. Terrain driven light wind from this morning is expected to increase from the west and northwest in the late afternoon. Smoke will be visible coming from the western side of the fire. Smoke Information is available on the Washington Smoke Blog at: https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/ 

Evacuations: Evacuation zones, and fire perimeter maps are posted on InciWeb at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7615. The Red Cross shelter in Clarkston has moved to Echo Hills Church 3215 Echo Hills Dr. in Lewiston, ID.  The shelter telephone number is 509-508-1299.  

Closures: All Forest Service lands, roads, and trails within the Umatilla National Forest are closed. For more information visit the Umatilla National Forest website at www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd931174.pdf.  

 

ADDITIONAL FIRE INFORMATION: 

Fire Information: 509-780-6238 

InciWeb:  inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7615/ 

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Lick Creek Fire Quick Facts
Start Date: July 7, 2021	Approx. Size: 66,601 ac.	Resources:
Cause: Lightning	Containment: 30%	15 Crews
Incident Commander:	Total Personnel: 686	58 Engines
Randy Johnson  Pacific Northwest Team 3	Location: Approximately 2 miles SW of Asotin, WA	11 Dozers  4 Water Tenders  23 Masticaters