Cougar Creek Fire (WASES)
24,091 acre wildfire (80% contained)
Asotin, Washington, United States
Cougar Creek Fire
534 acre wildfire (89% contained)
Walla Walla East, Washington, United States
Tiger Creek Fire
Wildfire Status:
The Cougar Creek Fire, which ignited on July 15, 2024, has reached a size of 24,091 acres and is currently 80% contained. The fire is being managed under a full suppression strategy by the Northeast Washington Interagency Incident Management Team 1, led by Incident Commander Braden Britt. As of August 19, 2024, there are approximately 226 personnel actively engaged in firefighting efforts. The estimated containment date for the fire is set for October 1, 2024.
Fire management agencies involved in the response include the Washington Department of Natural Resources, the Oregon Department of Forestry, the US Forest Service, and the Bureau of Land Management. The fire's behavior has been primarily characterized by minimal smoldering, with limited fire activity observed due to recent wetting rain events and the previous removal of timber litter through firing operations. The terrain surrounding the fire includes steep canyons and various topographical features, which have contributed to the containment efforts.
Current weather conditions have favored firefighting operations, with moist conditions helping to suppress fire activity. The fuels involved in the fire range from timber and brush to grass, with the primary carriers of the fire being timber litter and dead woody material. The combination of sparse grass and shrubs, along with the recent rains, continues to inhibit the spread of the fire. Overall, the situation appears stable, with fire officials continuing to monitor and manage the existing smoldering areas within the fire's perimeter.
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Containment History:
| Date | Percent Contained |
|---|---|
| 2024-07-18 | 0% contained |
| 2024-07-19 | 0% contained |
| 2024-07-20 | 7% contained |
| 2024-07-21 | 19% contained |
| 2024-07-24 | 23% contained |
| 2024-07-28 | 26% contained |
| 2024-08-02 | 29% contained |
| 2024-08-09 | 35% contained |
| 2024-08-10 | 40% contained |
| 2024-08-11 | 45% contained |
| 2024-08-12 | 50% contained |
| 2024-08-15 | 60% contained |
| 2024-08-16 | 65% contained |
| 2024-08-18 | 75% contained |
| 2024-11-23 | 80% contained |
Fire Growth History:
| Date | Fire Size (Acres) | Fire Size (Square Miles) | Fire Size (Square Kilometers) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-18 | 3091 acres | 4.8 sq mi | 12.4 sq km |
| 2024-07-19 | 4895 acres | 7.6 sq mi | 19.6 sq km |
| 2024-07-20 | 5384 acres | 8.4 sq mi | 21.5 sq km |
| 2024-07-21 | 6022 acres | 9.4 sq mi | 24.1 sq km |
| 2024-07-22 | 8271 acres | 12.9 sq mi | 33.1 sq km |
| 2024-07-23 | 10766 acres | 16.8 sq mi | 43.1 sq km |
| 2024-07-24 | 12429 acres | 19.4 sq mi | 49.7 sq km |
| 2024-07-25 | 13511 acres | 21.1 sq mi | 54.0 sq km |
| 2024-07-26 | 14026 acres | 21.9 sq mi | 56.1 sq km |
| 2024-07-27 | 14828 acres | 23.2 sq mi | 59.3 sq km |
| 2024-07-29 | 15703 acres | 24.5 sq mi | 62.8 sq km |
| 2024-08-01 | 17602 acres | 27.5 sq mi | 70.4 sq km |
| 2024-08-02 | 18615 acres | 29.1 sq mi | 74.5 sq km |
| 2024-08-03 | 19089 acres | 29.8 sq mi | 76.4 sq km |
| 2024-08-04 | 20657 acres | 32.3 sq mi | 82.6 sq km |
| 2024-08-05 | 20712 acres | 32.4 sq mi | 82.8 sq km |
| 2024-08-06 | 20653 acres | 32.3 sq mi | 82.6 sq km |
| 2024-08-07 | 20699 acres | 32.3 sq mi | 82.8 sq km |
| 2024-08-08 | 20922 acres | 32.7 sq mi | 83.7 sq km |
| 2024-08-09 | 20999 acres | 32.8 sq mi | 84.0 sq km |
| 2024-08-10 | 21477 acres | 33.6 sq mi | 85.9 sq km |
| 2024-08-11 | 22376 acres | 35.0 sq mi | 89.5 sq km |
| 2024-08-12 | 23614 acres | 36.9 sq mi | 94.5 sq km |
| 2024-08-13 | 24096 acres | 37.7 sq mi | 96.4 sq km |
| 2024-11-23 | 24091 acres | 37.6 sq mi | 96.4 sq km |