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Cow Canyon

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Unit Information

Washington 
Ellensburg, 
98926 
Washington 
Ellensburg, 
98926 

Incident Contacts

Cow Canyon Fire Info
Email: ryan.rodruck@dnr.wa.gov
Phone: 360-706-3121
Hours: M-F 8AM-4PM

This incident is no longer being updated.

The Cow Canyon Fire was first reported on August 3rd at 2:45 p.m. approximately 1 mile NE of Wenas, WA. The fire is burning in grass, brush, and timber. Numerous ground and aviation resources responded in the initial attack phase. The fire exhibited a high rate of spread with moderate to high fire behavior due to a red flag warning and passage of a cold front bringing gusty, erratic winds. A Washington Department of Natural Resources Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed command of the fire on August 4th and transitioned to a Type 2 Incident Management Team (PNW 12, Dimke) due to the rapid spread and heightened complexity of the fire.
 
Several firefighters and aviation assets from multiple agencies and private entities worked together to aid in the full suppression effort. At the height of the incident, there were 460 personnel assigned to the fire including numerous handcrews, engines, dozers, water tenders, and aircraft.

Two primary residences, one cabin, and eleven out buildings were confirmed destroyed on August 3rd. Evacuation orders were reduced to a level 1 in all areas of the fire on Sunday, August 7th. The cause of the fire is still unknown.
 
 

Basic Information
Current as of Fri, 09/23/2022 - 07:36
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Undetermined
Date of Origin
Location 11 miles north of Naches, WA
Incident Commander Jeff Dimke NW 12
Coordinates 46° 52' 5'' Latitude
-120° 48'
36
'' Longitude
Current Situation
Total Personnel: 90
Size 5,832 Acres
Percent of Perimeter Contained 100%
Fuels Involved

Grass, brush, timber

Significant Events

Fire behavior is minimal with smoldering stumps and logs.

Outlook
Planned Actions

Firefighters are mopping-up and patrolling. Fire suppression repair work is being completed to mitigate further impacts to natural and cultural resources. Firefighters will be available for any new fires in the area.

Projected Incident Activity

Fire activity is minimal. Transition back to the local SE Department of Natural Resources unit will occur at 0600 8/12/2022.