Central Ferry (2025-08-14)

6,597 acre wildfire (99% contained)
Pullman, Washington, United States
InciWeb page: WANES Central Ferry Status: Inactive Size: 6,597 acre Contained: 99%

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Central Ferry Containment History

Central Ferry Fire Alert Timeline

Aug 16, 2025 Other
Central Ferry Fire reaches 99% containment at 6,597 acres. Final fire update released with crews completing mop-up operations before returning to home units. Fire declared contained.
Sources: Whitman County's Central Ferry Fire contained, evacuations dropped and roads reopened | Spokane News | khq.com (2025-08-16) Central Ferry Fire South Of Dusty Contained At 6,600 Acres – Pullman Radio (2025-08-16)
Aug 15, 2025 Other
All evacuation levels lifted for Central Ferry Fire. Fire now 40% contained at 6,597 acres with 127 personnel assigned. No road closures remain in place. Fire growth minimal.
Sources: Wanes Central Ferry Information | InciWeb (2025-08-15) Central Ferry Fire Now 40% Contained; No Evacuations or Road Closures in Place | Dailyfly News (2025-08-15)
Aug 14, 2025 Other
Fire acreage updated to 6,597 acres with 0% containment due to more accurate mapping, not fire growth. Level 2 evacuations remain in place. Highway 127 reopened after closure.
Sources: Central Ferry fire burns 6,000 acres in Whitman County (2025-08-14)
Aug 13, 2025 Other
Central Ferry Fire ignites at approximately 11:30 AM from a motorhome vehicle fire on State Route 127 north of Central Ferry. Fire rapidly spreads through grass, wheat, and brush due to strong winds.
Sources: State Fire Mobilization Authorized for the Central Ferry Fire - Washington State Patrol (2025-08-13) Central Ferry fire burns 6,000 acres in Whitman County (2025-08-13)
Aug 13, 2025 Road closure
Highway 127 closed between milepost 23 (Zaring Cut-Off) and milepost 10 (Snake River) starting at 12:37 PM due to Central Ferry Fire. Travelers advised to use alternate routes and avoid the area.
Sources: Whitman County's Central Ferry Fire contained, evacuations dropped and roads reopened | Spokane News | khq.com (2025-08-13)
Aug 13, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Level 2 evacuation (BE SET) ordered for Central Ferry, north to Dusty, Highway 26 from Dusty to Wilcox, and south to Almota areas. Fire estimated at 600 acres and growing. State fire mobilization activated.
Sources: State Fire Mobilization Authorized for the Central Ferry Fire - Washington State Patrol (2025-08-13) Central Ferry Fire prompts level 2 evacuations in Whitman County | krem.com (2025-08-13)
Aug 13, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 evacuation (GO NOW) ordered for all homes along State Route 127 between mileposts 13 and 13.5 due to immediate fire threat. Residents must leave immediately.
Sources: Whitman County's Central Ferry Fire contained, evacuations dropped and roads reopened | Spokane News | khq.com (2025-08-13)

Central Ferry Fire Alert Timeline

Aug 16, 2025 Other
Central Ferry Fire reaches 99% containment. All evacuation levels have been lifted and all roads reopened. Final fire update released with fire at 6,597 acres. Crews completing final mop-up operations before returning to home units.
Sources: Whitman County's Central Ferry Fire contained, evacuations dropped and roads reopened | Spokane News | khq.com (2025-08-16) Final Central Ferry Fire Update 8-16-25; 99% Containment | | bigcountrynewsconnection.com (2025-08-16)
Aug 15, 2025 Other
All evacuation levels lifted for Central Ferry Fire. Fire now 40% contained at 6,597 acres. No road closures remain in place. Fire growth has been minimal with updated acreage due to improved mapping.
Sources: Wanes Central Ferry Information | InciWeb (2025-08-15) Central Ferry Fire Now 40% Contained; No Evacuations or Road Closures in Place | Dailyfly News (2025-08-15) All evacuations dropped for wildfire in Whitman County | 92.9 ZZU (KZZU FM) (2025-08-15)
Aug 14, 2025 Other
Highway 127 reopened after being closed due to Central Ferry Fire. Fire estimated at 6,597 acres with 0% containment. Level 2 evacuation orders remain in place. Acreage increase due to more accurate mapping, not fire growth.
Sources: Whitman County's Central Ferry Fire contained, evacuations dropped and roads reopened | Spokane News | khq.com (2025-08-14) Central Ferry fire burns 6,000 acres in Whitman County (2025-08-14)
Aug 13, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Level 2 evacuation (BE READY) ordered for Central Ferry, Highway 26 from Dusty to Wilcox, and south to Almota areas. Fire has grown to approximately 600 acres and spreading through grass, wheat and brush.
Sources: 600 Acre Central Ferry Fire Prompts Evacuations Near Dusty in Whitman County – Pullman Radio (2025-08-13) Fire in Eastern Washington spreads to 600 acres (2025-08-13)
Aug 13, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 evacuation (GO NOW) ordered for all homes along State Route 127 between mileposts 13 and 13.5 due to rapidly spreading Central Ferry Fire. Fire started from motorhome vehicle fire at approximately 11:30 AM.
Sources: 600 Acre Central Ferry Fire Prompts Evacuations Near Dusty in Whitman County – Pullman Radio (2025-08-13) State Fire Mobilization Authorized for the Central Ferry Fire - Washington State Patrol (2025-08-13)
Aug 13, 2025 Road closure
Highway 127 closed between milepost 23 (Zaring Cut-Off) and milepost 10 (Snake River) due to Central Ferry Fire. Closure began at 12:37 PM. Travelers advised to use alternate routes.
Sources: Whitman County's Central Ferry Fire burning 6,500+ acres, level 2 evacs in place | Spokane News | khq.com (2025-08-13) UPDATE AT 5:46 P.M.: Fire near Dusty prompts evacuations, road closure... (2025-08-13)

Central Ferry Fire Alert Timeline

Aug 15, 2025 Other
All evacuation levels lifted for Central Ferry Fire. Fire now 40% contained at 6,597 acres. No road closures remain in place. Fire growth has been minimal with updated acreage due to improved mapping.
Sources: Wanes Central Ferry Information | InciWeb (2025-08-15) All evacuations dropped for wildfire in Whitman County | 92.9 ZZU (KZZU FM) (2025-08-15) Central Ferry Fire Now 40% Contained; No Evacuations or Road Closures in Place | Dailyfly News (2025-08-15)
Aug 13, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 evacuation (GO NOW) ordered for all homes along State Route 127 between mileposts 13 and 13.5 due to rapidly spreading Central Ferry Fire. Fire started from motorhome vehicle fire at approximately 11:30 AM.
Sources: 600 Acre Central Ferry Fire Prompts Evacuations Near Dusty in Whitman County – Pullman Radio (2025-08-13) State Fire Mobilization Authorized for the Central Ferry Fire - Washington State Patrol (2025-08-13)
Aug 13, 2025 Road closure
Highway 127 closed between milepost 23 (Zaring Cut-Off) and milepost 10 (Snake River) due to Central Ferry Fire. Closure began at 12:37 PM. Travelers advised to use alternate routes.
Sources: Whitman County's Central Ferry Fire burning 6,500+ acres, level 2 evacs in place | Spokane News | khq.com (2025-08-13) UPDATE AT 5:46 P.M.: Fire near Dusty prompts evacuations, road closure... (2025-08-13)
Aug 13, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Level 2 evacuation (BE READY) ordered for Central Ferry, Highway 26 from Dusty to Wilcox, and south to Almota areas. Fire has grown to approximately 600 acres and spreading through grass, wheat and brush.
Sources: 600 Acre Central Ferry Fire Prompts Evacuations Near Dusty in Whitman County – Pullman Radio (2025-08-13) Fire in Eastern Washington spreads to 600 acres (2025-08-13)

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