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Jul 29

Jul 29 Whiskey Creek Fire uncontained at less than 900 acres SE of Cascade Locks

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The Whiskey Creek Fire expanded minimally over the weekend but no containment has been reported as forestry mulchers have been brought in to chip up fuel sources as firefighters continue to build lines around the blaze.

Jul 29

Jul 29 Big Horn Fire in Klickitat County held to 50,000 acres over weekend; mop up begun

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“Yesterday, crews concluded their last evening of night shift patrol. Crews monitored the fire lines watching for anything smoking or smoldering. Pine Creek had some smoke, but it was well interior of the fire with the fire edge still holding strong,” reported Hannah Cleverly with the SE Washington Inter-Agency Team.