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West Bend Fire Update 7/19 7:30PM
West Bend Fire
Publication Type: News 07/19/2022
July 19, 2022
Containment: 30%
Date Started: July 19, 2022
Road Closures and Evacuations: Jolly is still under evacuation orders, HWY 287 is open
Cause: Undetermined Crews continue to work on constructing containment line around the West Bend Fire while aviation resources support their suppression efforts and line reinforcement. HWY 287 has reopened to traffic, but the town of Jolly remains evacuated. No homes have been lost, only one outbuilding had been destroyed.
Fire activity has moderated as the evening sets in and crews continue to make progress with line construction, currently the fire is 5000 acres and 30% contained.