Western Pines (2025-07-10)

Western Pines fire management transitioned to local Type 4 team at 8:00 AM, reflecting reduced fire complexity. Fire reaches estimated containment date with 95% containment and patrol operations continuing. Smoke will remain visible as unburned pockets smolder within fire perimeter.

All evacuation orders lifted for Western Pines fire at 8:00 AM Friday as fire reaches 95% containment at 5,781 acres. Fire destroyed 21 primary residences and 26 outbuildings. Cause determined to be human-caused.

Fire activity reducing as remaining material burns itself out. Level 3 evacuations remain only within fire perimeter; all other evacuation levels dropped. Fire at 60% containment.

Fire holds at 5,812 acres with 12% containment achieved. Structure impact assessment complete: 21 primary structures and 30 secondary structures lost. Level 1 and Level 3 evacuations remain in effect.

Fire expands to 5,837 acres with continued 0% containment. Level 2 and 3 evacuations remain in effect. Officials expand evacuation zones to include Green Canyon, Mill Canyon, Harker Canyon, Farr Road and Angel Spring Road.

Fire grows to 4,136 acres with 0% containment. Level 2 and 3 evacuations remain in place for Western Pines area. Northeast Washington Type 3 Incident Management Team assumes command at 7 AM.