Highlights:
· There are two active fires in Spokane County, they are:
o Gray Fire: 10,014 acres and is 25% contained:
ü The cause of this fire is undetermined.
ü The fire is threatening 850 homes and a total of 185 structures have been destroyed.
ü A total of 565 personnel is assigned to this fire.
ü The resources assigned include 11 crews and 75 engines.
o Oregon Road Fire: 11,036 acres and is 0% contained:
ü The cause of this fire is undetermined.
ü The fire is threatening 1,000 homes and has damaged 12 structures and destroyed 80 structures.
ü A total of 463 personnel is assigned to this fire.
ü The resources assigned include 13 crews and 38 engines.
· There are also seven other smaller fires burning in Spokane currently.
· The Washington Department of Natural Resources is advising individuals not to fly drones near these fires.
· There are now two confirmed fatalities.
· There are currently two shelters open with a population of 189 people.
· The evacuation order for Medical Lake has been reduced which allows between 4,000 to 5,000 people to return to their homes.
· A Boil Water Advisory is in effect for Medical Lake.
· Cellaular communications remains limited in the affected areas due to damage to cellular towers.
· State Response Updates:
o The Washington State Emergency Operations Center is fully activated and the Governor has declared a State of Emergency.
o On August 21st, the Washington National Guard deployed four helicopters and 30 personnel to support firefighting efforts in Deer Park.
o The Washington State Department of Transportation reports that Interstate 90 has been reopened in both directions.
· Federal Response Updates:
o A Fire Management Assistance Grant was approved on August 19th.
o The Federal Emergency Management Agency Region 10 Response Coordination Center is activated to Level 3.
o An Incident Management Assistance Team and a FEMA Liaison Officer have been deployed.
Sources:
· FEMA Daily Operations Briefing, August 22nd
· Northwest Coordination Center Website
· Northeast Washington Fire Information Facebook Page
· Washington State Emergency Management Division Twitter Page
· Washington State Department of Natural Resources Twitter Page
· Spokane County Facebook Page
Resources
Northwest Large Fire Interactive Web Map
Spokane County Fire Information Website
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