Fire crews, supported by aircraft, successfully conducted tactical firing operations Wednesday, July 23, to close gaps in the perimeter. But fire officials warn that isolated torching continues in many areas and full containment will take time.

As the Burdoin Fire burns into its sixth day, firefighters are racing against rising temperatures and wind to contain the estimated 11,000-acre blaze threatening homes, infrastructure, and public lands in the Columbia River Gorge. New fires are also complicating efforts to protect people and structures.

Nearly 850 firefighters and support personnel are battling the Burdoin Fire east of White Salmon, which has scorched nearly 11,000 acres since igniting Friday and remains uncontained.

CCCNew’s Robin Denning was getting over a bit of jet lag this morning so took to the trails at Coyote Wall near Old Hwy. 8 in White Salmon and captured these beauties for us.

The new agreement restores a voice for Washington governments in funding, building, operating and maintaining the new bridge, a crucial interstate link.

Starting next Monday, April 24, 2023 the city of White Salmon, Washington water system will be undergoing a critical emergency repair that requires a complete pump replacement at the Well Field. This repair means that the city will need to fully bypass pulling water supply from those associated sources. As a result, the city is asking residents to conserve water use from Monday, April 24 through Friday, April 28 to minimize the impact of the reduced water supply during this repair.

While visiting the Red Apple Fire, Commissioner Franz announced that, due to extreme fire danger and ongoing drought, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources is temporarily closing all recreational and public access to DNR-managed lands in eastern Washington