Lick Creek Fire
| Lick Creek Fire | |
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| Date |
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| Location | Asotin and Garfield counties |
| Coordinates | 46°15′43″N 117°24′58″W / 46.262°N 117.416°W |
| Statistics | |
| Burned area | 80,421 acres (32,545 ha) |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Map | |
  Location in Southeastern Washington | |
The Lick Creek Fire was a wildland fire that burned in Asotin and Garfield counties in Washington. The fire burned 80,421 acres (32,545 ha) and was declared 100% contained on September 3, 2021.
The fire combined with the Dry Gulch Fire on July 8 and the two were subsequently managed as one fire. The fire started due to lightning.[1][2] In early August, the Green Ridge Fire merged with the Lick Creek Fire. On August 9, 2021, it was estimated that the combined area is over 103,000 acres.[3]
Events
July
The Lick Creek Fire was first reported on July 7, 2021 at around 8:00 AM PDT.[2]
August
Cause
The cause of the fire is believed to be due to lightning.[2]
Containment
As of August 20, 2021, the fire is 97% contained.[2]
Impact
Closures and Evacuations
References
- ↑ "Here's where Washington wildfires are burning in the state". www.msn.com. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- 1 2 3 4 "Lick Creek (Dry Gulch) Fire Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System". inciweb.nwcg.gov. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ↑ "Winds Push Green Ridge Fire to Merge With Lick Creek Fire Over the Weekend, Fires Now Estimated at Over 103,000 Combined Acres". Big Country News. August 9, 2021. Retrieved August 11, 2021.