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News Release 9-6-22
Seven Bays
Publication Type: News 09/06/2022
News Release September 6, 2022
· North to Hume Road
· West to Miles Creston
· South to Reinbold Road
· East to Hwy 25.
Level 2 which means GET READY: West of Hwy 25. Starting at Reinbold road going North to Fort Spokane.
Road Closure:
· Temporary closure of Miles-Creston road during the day.
· Reinbold and Mule Ranch road open to local traffic only.
Monday, Interior islands of unburn fuel in forested draws burned during the day making slope driven runs to the stubble fields on the plateau. Fire fighters were able to keep the fire within the overall large fire perimeter. Air resources were used during the day assisting fire fighters in firefighting efforts. Firefighters have established containment lines around 90% of the fire perimeter with dozers, roads and plowed fields. The fire is currently 0% contained.
Tuesday, Firefighter’s will continue to construct containment lines and reinforce existing containment lines.
Fire Weather Watch in effect from Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening with primary concern for dry winds.
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: 0% Contained
Assigned Resources on the Incident
Hand Crews: 4
Engines: 20
Dozers: 4
Tenders: 1
Total Personnel on Incident: 125
Fire Cause: Under Investigation
Evacuation Orders: Level 3 which means GO: Area that is within the following perimeter.
· North to Hume Road
· West to Miles Creston
· South to Reinbold Road
· East to Hwy 25.
Level 2 which means GET READY: West of Hwy 25. Starting at Reinbold road going North to Fort Spokane.
Road Closured to traffic:
· Temporary closure of Miles-Creston road during the day.
· Reinbold and Mule Ranch road open to local traffic only.