Walla Walla County, Washington · Wildfire
| Metric | Last report | Now | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | — |
750 acres
Jul 25, 12:00 AM
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— |
| Containment | — |
10%
Jul 25, 12:00 AM
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— |
| Crew size | — |
15
Jul 25, 12:00 AM
|
— |
| Money spent | — |
$50,000
Jul 25, 12:00 AM
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— |
The Locust Grove Fire is a wildfire near Walla Walla County, Washington. It has burned about 750 acres (about 568 football fields). Crews have boxed in 10% of its edge; the other 90% isn't contained yet. It's a brand-new fire, first reported yesterday. About 15 people are on it, run by a Type 4 IC.
The size and containment above are current as of Saturday, July 25th at 12:00 a.m. CDT.
No forecast is available for this fire's location right now.
About 15 people are assigned to this fire, run by a Type 4 IC. About $50,000 has been spent on it so far.
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No other active fires are near this one right now. It's on its own.
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