Fire at MP 68 on SR 14 Near Courtney Rd

Photo from Columbia Gorge Fires Facebook page.

White Salmon, WA, July 19, 2023— A small .1 acre fire was reported at the at the bottom of Burdoin Mountain near Courtney Rd on Hwy 14, MP 68 which is 2 miles east of Bingen. The fire is now contained and is on mop up

Fire Timeline From Columbia Gorge Wildland & Fire Information Page:
3:04 p.m. Fire is contained and in mop up.

3:02 p.m. SR 14 reopened in both directions with slow traffic.

2:42 p.m. Fuels 1 returned to base.

2:38 p.m. SR 14 reported as blocked in both directions of travel; WSDOT reports SR 14 from milepost 67 near Steuben to milepost 69 near Courtney Road is being alternated through a single lane, use caution and expect delays beginning at 1:29 pm on July 19, 2023.

2:33 p.m. Lyle Brush 410 returned to quarters.

2:23 p.m. Lyle Brush 410 enroute

2:17 p.m. SR 14 is blocked east bound 2 miles east of Bingen due to firefighting activity. Please avoid the area.

2 p.m. Fire reported to be on cliffside with difficult terrain