Lick Creek Fire Explained

The Lick Creek Fire is a wildfire in Asotin and Garfield counties in Washington. The fire has so far burned 804210NaN0 and is 97% contained.

The fire combined with the Dry Gulch Fire on July 8 and is being fought as one fire. The fire started due to lightning.^{[1] [2]} The growth of the fire is currently slow.^[3] In early August, the Green Ridge Fire merged with the Lick Creek Fire. On August 9, 2021, it is estimated that the combined area is over 103,000 acres.^[4]

Events

July

The Lick Creek Fire was first reported on July 7, 2021 at around 8:00 AM PDT.

Cause

The cause of the fire is believed to be due to lightning.

Containment

As of August 20, 2021, the fire is 97% contained.

Impact

Closures and Evacuations

Notes and References

1. Web site: Here's where Washington wildfires are burning in the state. 2021-07-20. www.msn.com.
2. Web site: Lick Creek (Dry Gulch) Fire Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System. 2021-07-20. inciweb.nwcg.gov.
3. Web site: 2021-07-20. Lick Creek Fire: Evacuation levels downgraded with fire 40% contained. 2021-07-20. YakTriNews.com. en-US.
4. Web site: Winds Push Green Ridge Fire to Merge With Lick Creek Fire Over the Weekend, Fires Now Estimated at Over 103,000 Combined Acres. 2021-08-11. Big Country News. 9 August 2021 . en.