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  • Guy Gifford
    Email:
    guy.gifford@dnr.wa.gov
    Phone:
    509-990-6218
    Hours:
    8:00 am - 6:00 pm

News Release 9-7-22

Seven Bays
Publication Type: News 09/07/2022

 News Release September 7, 2022

Davenport, WA - The Seven Bays Fire is located approximately 15 miles northwest of Davenport, WA. This fire started on Sunday, September 4th and has burned approximately 1,000 acres of rangeland, stubble and scattered forest lands.   The fire is 15% contained. Evacuations: No Evacuation levels.

Road Closure:  No Road Closures.

Tuesday, Fire fighters completed containment line around the fire and began mopping up the perimeter of the fire.   Current fire containment is at 15%.  Small unburn islands of fuel within the fire perimeter continue to burn.   Fire fighters conducted hazard tree falling along Miles-Creston road which caused temporary closure of the road. 

Wednesday, Firefighter’s will continue mop up around the fire perimeter focusing on 25’ from the containment lines.

Weather:  Red flag warning in effect until 10:00 pm Wednesday for poor Relative humidity recovery.  High temperature is predicted to reach 90 f.  Wind (20 ft.) is expected to reach 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph with the strongest winds between 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm. 

When residents of a fire-prone community clear brush, trees and other flammable materials away from their homes and other structures, it helps keep residents and firefighters safe.   Visit wildfireready.com for more information.

 

Quick Facts

Seven Bays Road Fire

Incident Start date: September 4, 2022

Approximate Size: 1,000 acres

Containment:  15% Contained

Assigned Resources on the Incident

Hand Crews: 5 Engines: 22 Dozers: 3 Tenders: 1

Total Personnel on Incident:  161

Fire Cause: Under Investigation

Evacuation Orders:  None
 
 
Road Closured to traffic: None