US EditionBurdoin Fire Prompts Evacuations in the Columbia River Gorge
KLICKITAT COUNTY, WASHINGTON, JUL 20 – The Burdoin Fire has destroyed or damaged over 50 structures and prompted Level 3 evacuations affecting more than 400 homes, with zero containment as crews work to control it.
- The Burdoin Fire began around mid-afternoon on Friday close to the intersection of Courtney Road and milepost 68 on Highway 14 in Washington, and it has since expanded to roughly 6,506 acres with no containment achieved so far.
- The fire expanded eastward, prompting officials on Saturday afternoon to expand Level 3 evacuation orders to include the town of Lyle and areas east of Bingen Harbor to Chamberlain Lake.
- Highways 14, 142, and parts of 197 are closed due to the fire, while about 250 personnel and multiple interagency teams work to protect hundreds of structures and suppress spot fires.
- Public information officer Jodie Walker noted that some small fires appeared during the night and crews are inspecting these areas today to confirm they have been completely put out, highlighting efforts to protect structures and continue firefighting operations.
- The fire damaged 37 primary and 50 minor structures, destroyed 14 primary and 30 minor ones, caused unhealthy air quality in Lyle, and caused officials to warn residents to evacuate immediately.
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