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Lick Creek Fire

Coordinates: 46°15′43″N 117°24′58″W / 46.262°N 117.416°W / 46.262; -117.416
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Lick Creek Fire
Date(s)July 7, 2021 (2021-07-07) – September 20, 2021 (2021-09-20)
LocationAsotin and Garfield counties
Coordinates46°15′43″N 117°24′58″W / 46.262°N 117.416°W / 46.262; -117.416
Statistics
Burned area80,421 acres (32,545 ha)
Ignition
CauseLightning
Map
Lick Creek Fire is located in Washington (state)
Lick Creek Fire
Location in Northern Washington

The Lick Creek Fire is a wildfire in Asotin and Garfield counties in Washington. The fire has so far burned 80,421 acres (32,545 ha) and is 97% contained.

The fire combined with the Dry Gulch Fire on July 8 and is being fought as one fire. The fire started due to lightning.[1][2] The growth of the fire is currently slow.[3] In early August, the Green Ridge Fire merged with the Lick Creek Fire. On August 9, 2021, it is estimated that the combined area is over 103,000 acres.[4]

Events

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July

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The Lick Creek Fire was first reported on July 7, 2021 at around 8:00 AM PDT.[2]

August

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Cause

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The cause of the fire is believed to be due to lightning.[2]

Containment

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As of August 20, 2021, the fire is 97% contained.[2]

Impact

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Closures and Evacuations

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References

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  1. ^ "Here's where Washington wildfires are burning in the state". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
  2. ^ a b c d "Lick Creek (Dry Gulch) Fire Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System". inciweb.nwcg.gov. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
  3. ^ "Lick Creek Fire: Evacuation levels downgraded with fire 40% contained". YakTriNews.com. 2021-07-20. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
  4. ^ "Winds Push Green Ridge Fire to Merge With Lick Creek Fire Over the Weekend, Fires Now Estimated at Over 103,000 Combined Acres". Big Country News. 9 August 2021. Retrieved 2021-08-11.