Lick Creek/ Green Ridge Fire Update Wednesday, Jul 21 - 9 a.m.

Lick Creek Fire Current Situation: The fire perimeter to the north and east along the South Fork of the Asotin Creek and Peola road is contained and remains in a patrol status. Fire activity has been minimal, with creeping and smoldering on the south and southwest sides, within established firelines.  

Today’s Activities for Lick Creek Fire: Crews are mopping up and further securing containment lines around the perimeter of the Lick Creek Fire. There have been no spots outside the line over the past two days. 

Green Ridge Fire Current Situation: The Green Ridge Fire made an eastward push late in the day on Tuesday, further into the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. With limited resources, the priority is protecting structures and securing containment lines to the north, south, and west.  On the east side if the fire, in the Wilderness, firefighters are scouting for natural features and previously burned areas that can be effectively used as containment lines. 

To the south of the fire, structure protection measures are in place for recreational residences at Little Turkey Tail and the Godman Guard station. Contingency lines are being constructed south from that area. North from the Godman area along the 46 road, crews have established fireline to the Midway Campground. A hand line and hose lay has been put in from the Midway Campground area to Panjab and the Meadow Creek drainage. South from the Tucannon area along the 4713 road, line preparation is completed, and more contingency lines are being added in the Tucannon drainage to the north and northeast of the fire.  

Today’s Activities for Green Ridge Fire: Firefighters will continue to fortify road systems and hand lines. Contingency lines are being constructed north and south of the fire. Air support will help to slow the progression of fire movement, provide reconnaissance and continue to support ground resources. 

Weather and Smoke Information: Temperatures will warm back into the 80s in the mountains and upper 90s for the lower valleys.  Dry conditions are expected to persist. Smoke Information is available on the Washington Smoke Blog at: https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/ 

Evacuations: Evacuation levels changed. Evacuation zones, and fire perimeter maps are posted on InciWeb at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7615 (Lick Creek) and https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7628/ 

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. 

Lick Creek Fire
InciWeb Page 

ADDITIONAL FIRE INFORMATION: 

Lick Creek Fire Information: 509-780-6238 

Lick Creek Fire InciWeb:  inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7615/ 

Lick Creek Facebook: Lick Creek Fire 

Green Ridge Fire Information: 509-542-7964 

Green Ridge Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7628/ 

Green Ridge Facebook: Green Ridge Fire 

Green Ridge Fire
InciWeb Page 

Lick Creek Fire Quick Facts		Green Ridge Fire Quick Facts
Start Date: July 7, 2021	Resources:	Start Date: July 7, 2021	Resources:
Cause: Lightning	8 Crews	Cause: Lightning	9 Crews
Approx. Size: 73,528 ac.	36 Engines	Approx. Size: 3,248 ac.	5 Engines
Containment: 45%	4 Dozers	Containment: 15%	4 Dozer
Total Personnel: 429	13 Water Tenders	Total Personnel: 297	15 Water Tenders
Location: Approximately 20 miles SW of Asotin, WA	1 Masticator  1 Skidder  1 Ambulance	Location: Green Ridge area, 30 miles east of Walla Walla	4 Masticators