Gold Creek (WANES)
278 acre wildfire (100% contained)
Brewster, Washington, United States
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Wildfire Status:
The Gold Creek wildfire is currently active and located approximately 3.25 miles south of Carlton, WA. The fire was reported on June 22nd, 2024, and has burned approximately 278 acres. As of the most recent update, the fire is 100% contained, with a total of 176 personnel working on the incident. The current weather conditions show minimal fire behavior, with smoldering and minimal fire spread observed.
The firefighting efforts are being led by Incident Commander Shawn Soliday from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, Northeast Region Type 3, Team 3. The fire is primarily fueled by tall grass, timber, and brush, with the main focus on completing interior mop-up over the next few days. The projected incident activity indicates that the fire will be transitioned back to local resources by June 29th, 2024, with visible smoke still present within the fire perimeter.
Overall, the response to the Gold Creek wildfire has been effective in containing the fire and managing the remaining hotspots within the perimeter. The current outlook is optimistic, with local resources continuing to monitor and address any remaining challenges to ensure the fire is fully extinguished.
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Containment History:
Date | Percent Contained |
---|---|
2024-06-24 | 0% contained |
2024-06-25 | 35% contained |
2024-06-26 | 40% contained |
2024-06-27 | 70% contained |
2024-06-28 | 99% contained |
2024-07-24 | 100% contained |
Fire Growth History:
Date | Fire Size (Acres) | Fire Size (Square Miles) | Fire Size (Square Kilometers) |
---|---|---|---|
2024-06-24 | 200 acres | 0.3 sq mi | 0.8 sq km |
2024-06-26 | 277 acres | 0.4 sq mi | 1.1 sq km |
2024-07-24 | 278 acres | 0.4 sq mi | 1.1 sq km |