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Cowlitz Complex

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Unit Information

Gifford Pinchot National Forest 
1501 E. Evergreen Blvd. 
Vancouver, 
Washington 
98682 
Gifford Pinchot National Forest 
1501 E. Evergreen Blvd. 
Vancouver, 
Washington 
98682 

Incident Contacts

  • Fire Information Office
    Email:
    2023.cowlitzcomplex@firenet.gov
    Phone:
    360-208-8075
    Hours:
    7:00 AM-7:00 PM

Photographs Gallery

Helicopter using bucket
A helicopter hauls water on the Cowlitz Compex
A helicopter hauls water on the Cowlitz Compex
Helicopter using bucket

A helicopter hauls water to assist firefighters on the ground on the Cowlitz Complex.

Smoke over Grassy Mountain Fire
Smoke over Grassy Mountain Fire on Tuesday, September 12
Smoke over Grassy Mountain Fire on Tuesday, September 12
Smoke over Grassy Mountain Fire

Smoke over Grassy Mountain Fire on Tuesday, September 12

Helicopter drops water over the Cowlitz Complex.
Water drops onto burning vegetation against a hillside of rocks and trees.
Water drops onto burning vegetation against a hillside of rocks and trees.
Helicopter drops water over the Cowlitz Complex.

Water drops onto burning vegetation against a hillside of rocks and trees.

Gifford Pinchot National Forest Fire Restrictions in Effect
Gifford Pinchot National Forest Fire Restrictions in Effect , Photo of a campfire with an X no campfires
Gifford Pinchot National Forest Fire Restrictions in Effect , Photo of a campfire with an X no campfires
Gifford Pinchot National Forest Fire Restrictions in Effect
Bucket Work on the Cowlitz Fire
A helicopter flies above the trees on Division W, Cowlitz Fire.
A helicopter flies above the trees on Division W, Cowlitz Fire.
Bucket Work on the Cowlitz Fire

A helicopter flies above the trees on Division W, Cowlitz Fire.

Cowlitz Complex Snagtooth Fire September 4, 2023
An view looking down over the rugged terrain with areas of smoke on the Snagtooth fire
An view looking down over the rugged terrain with areas of smoke on the Snagtooth fire
Cowlitz Complex Snagtooth Fire September 4, 2023
Cowlitz Complex Helicopter September 10, 2023
Gear is loaded into the side baskets on a helicopter
Gear is loaded into the side baskets on a helicopter
Cowlitz Complex Helicopter September 10, 2023

Aviation assets are versatile tools in wildfire response! This "short-haul" helicopter and crew conduct reconnaissance missions, transport crews, drop water (bucket drops), and quickly configure for emergency medical evacuations if needed!

If you fly we can't
If you fly we cant, know before you go
If you fly we cant, know before you go
If you fly we can't
Cowlitz Complex Wenatchee Helicopter September 10, 2023
A helicopter transports crew and gear from the cargo hook
A helicopter transports crew and gear from the cargo hook
Cowlitz Complex Wenatchee Helicopter September 10, 2023

Aviation assets are versatile tools in wildfire response! This "short-haul" helicopter and crew conduct reconnaissance missions, transport crews, drop water (bucket drops), and quickly configure for emergency medical evacuations if needed!

Cowlitz Complex Community Meeting
Community Meeting Flyer
Community Meeting Flyer
Cowlitz Complex Community Meeting

Join us this Friday, September 8, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for an update on the Cowlitz Complex fire!

In-person or a virtual option via Facebook Live on the Cowlitz Complex page will be available!

Local partners will also be there, including Gifford Pinchot National Forest- U.S. Forest Service, Lewis County Emergency Management, and Washington State Department of Natural Resources.

 

Randle Community Meeting September 8, 2023
Several gather to hear information on the Cowlitz Complex
Several gather to hear information on the Cowlitz Complex
Randle Community Meeting September 8, 2023

Thank you to those who joined us last night for the Randle Community Meeting and update on the .Cowlitz Complex

It was a pleasure interacting with you all in person and virtually.

Thank you also to local partners Gifford Pinchot National Forest- U.S. Forest Service, Lewis County Emergency Management, and Washington State Department of Natural Resources for being present to provide information.

Cowlitz Complex Public Information Map September 2, 2023
Tables and maps are setup for the public to come ask questions on the Cowlitz Complex
Tables and maps are setup for the public to come ask questions on the Cowlitz Complex
Cowlitz Complex Public Information Map September 2, 2023

Thank you to those who joined us last night for the Randle Community Meeting and update on the Cowlitz Complex.

It was a pleasure interacting with you all in person and virtually.

Thank you also to local partners Gifford Pinchot National Forest- U.S. Forest Service, Lewis County Emergency Management, and Washington State Department of Natural Resources for being present to provide information.

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