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 grown to encompass 24,091 acres and is currently 80% contained. The incident is being managed under a full suppression strategy by the Northeast Washington Interagency Incident Management Team 1, led by Incident Commander Braden Britt. The fire is located approximately one mile west of the intersection of Highway 129 and the Grand Ronde River. Despite its size, fire activity has been minimal, primarily characterized by smoldering in large dead surface fuels.
A collaborative effort from multiple agencies, including the Washington Department of Natural Resources, Oregon Department of Forestry, US Forest Service, and Bureau of Land Management, is underway to combat the fire. Currently, a total of 226 personnel are deployed to manage the incident. The estimated date for full containment is set for October 1, 2024.
Recent weather conditions have played a favorable role in controlling the fire's spread. Wetting rain events have reduced fire activity, preventing significant growth. The terrain is complex, featuring steep canyons and varied elevations, which has historically influenced fire behavior. The primary fuels involved are timber litter and brush, with effective burn-out operations completed in the past week helping to deepen existing fire lines. Overall, the situation is stable, though the cause of the fire remains undetermined as investigations continue.
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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 |
| 2024-10-30 | 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 |
| 2024-10-30 | 24091 acres | 37.6 sq mi | 96.4 sq km |