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Big Horn Fire 

 10:00 PM, JULY 27, 2024

Estimated size: 50,061 acres

Containment: 52%

Start Date/Time: 7/22/2024 at 1:07 PM

Area of Origin: 7 miles SE of Bickleton, WA

Cause: Undetermined                                          

Structures Damaged: 4

Update: The increase in fire acreage is due to better mapping data collection.

Taking advantage of this morning’s fair weather, crews worked to secure fire lines and increase the percentage of containment.

Tonight, crews will continue patrolling the fire’s perimeter and mop up hot spots if they are located.

Evacuation Levels: There were no changes in evacuation levels today. Please visit Klickitat County Emergency Management’s website or check Facebook for the most current information:

• https://www.klickitatcounty.org/249/Emergency-Management
• https://www.facebook.com/KlickitatDEM911

Road Closures: The west-bound shoulder of Highway 14 will be closed, please drive with caution as firefighters are working in the area. Alderdale Road from Linda Lane south to the intersection of Highway 14 remains closed. 

Weather and Fire Behavior: Seasonal and fair conditions will prevail across the incident though this weekend.  Winds will pick up tomorrow with gusts up to 26 mph during the daytime.  

Resources: 38 engines, 11 water tenders, 1 drone, 4 dozers, 5 hand crews, 1 UAS module, 226 personnel total.