High temps affect Deceitful fire
STAFF REPORT | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 5 years, 2 months AGO
EAGLE — Unseasonably high temperatures and strong winds have increased fire behavior near the community of Eagle.
More than 200 resources — including firefighters, engines and heavy equipment — are committed to the Deceitful fire burning north of the Silver Valley.
The blaze encompasses more than 12,000 acres and threatens more than 200 structures.
Crews installed an indirect fire line this week near Fancy Gulch to combat the blaze backing west toward Eagle Creek.
Burn-out operations may occur to strengthen containment lines south of Bedrock Gulch, with air support also available in the area.
Smoke columns will remain visible near Prichard Creek, Eagle Creek, Murray and Babin’s Junction, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Reduced forest closures remain in effect.
The following forest service roads are closed:
- Portion of 424 (Moon-Dobson)
- 620 (Character Ridge)
- 2361 (Cedar Creek)
- 2349 (Oregon Gulch/Toboggan Creek)
The following forest service trails are also closed:
- 17 (Graham Ridge)
- a segment of 18 (Graham-Coal Connection)
- 33 (Graham Creek)
- 933 (Scott Gulch)
- a portion fo 1586 (Deer Kid)
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Connell woman killed in Booker Road crash
CONNELL — Charges are pending against a Kennewick man following a collision about 12 miles south of Othello that killed a Connell woman and injured three other people Tuesday evening. A Washington State Patrol press memo said intoxicating substances were a factor. Jessica Zarate, 37, Connell, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash near the intersection of SR 17 and South Booker Road, the WSP memo said. She was driving south on Booker Road approaching the intersection when her car was hit by a pickup driven by John Reiss, 62, Kennewick. Edgar Garcia Quirino, 28, Othello, was driving north on SR 17 and ran into Zarate's car, the WSP memo said. The crash occurred at about 6:40 p.m.
Wheeler Road closed because of traffic collision
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Doors opening: The Currents will provide homeownership for more local workers
About 104 homes are planned at the former Atlas sawmill site
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