Fire near St. John 100% contained
STAFF REPORT | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 4 years, 1 month AGO
ST JOHN - The Wagner Road Fire has been contained after burning approximately 7,300 acres.
A press release by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources stated that the fire started on Aug. 18 about 12 miles west of St. John. The fire burned approximately 7,381 acres of rangeland, stubble and standing wheat.
Firefighters patrolled for hot spots on Aug. 21 along the perimeter of the fire edge extinguishing the few hotspots that were discovered. This work brought the fire to 100% contained, the release stated.
The cause of the fire is undetermined.
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