Highway 12 Reopens; Rimrock/Retreat Fire Close to ContainmentHighway 12 Reopens; Rimrock/Retreat Fire Close to ContainmentThe fire, which has burned 45,601 acres, is now 85% containedLance TormeyLance Tormey
California Team Takes Over Retreat/Rimrock Fire, 64% ContainedCalifornia Team Takes Over Retreat/Rimrock Fire, 64% ContainedOn Thursday morning the California Complex Incident Management Team 14 took command of the fire.Lance TormeyLance Tormey
657 Firefighters Battle Retreat Fire Amid Weather Changes657 Firefighters Battle Retreat Fire Amid Weather ChangesSo far three homes and two other structures have been destroyed by the flames. No injuries have been reported.Lance TormeyLance Tormey
Retreat Fire Growth Potential Increases as Temperatures RiseRetreat Fire Growth Potential Increases as Temperatures RiseSo far Firefighters say the fire has grown from 29,499 acres on Tuesday to 29,502 today. Containment is also increasing now at 18%.Lance TormeyLance Tormey
Pacific Power to Discuss Power Outages During Wildfires in YakimaPacific Power to Discuss Power Outages During Wildfires in YakimaIt's a policy of Pacific Power. When wildfire comes close to any power equipment the power is turned off as a precaution. Lance TormeyLance Tormey
It’s Almost Time To Declare Victory in The Schneider Springs BlazeIt’s Almost Time To Declare Victory in The Schneider Springs BlazeThe fire was 49% contained on Tuesday. Today the fire is at 55% containment with more containment expected Today. Lance TormeyLance Tormey
The Fire Keeps Fighting Back As The Blaze Battle ContinuesThe Fire Keeps Fighting Back As The Blaze Battle ContinuesSlow growth and slow containment.Lance TormeyLance Tormey
Firefighters Hoping For More Low Temp Rainy DaysFirefighters Hoping For More Low Temp Rainy DaysOfficials with the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest say the fire grew from 99,398 acres Friday to 101,633 Sunday.Lance TormeyLance Tormey
Full Containment Set for October 1 But The Fight Continues Until ThenFull Containment Set for October 1 But The Fight Continues Until ThenOfficials with the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest say the fire grew from 97,288 acres on Wednesday to 99,398 acres Thursday.Lance TormeyLance Tormey
Gaining Ground as Fight Continues Against Big Schneider Springs BlazeGaining Ground as Fight Continues Against Big Schneider Springs BlazeOfficials with the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest say the fire grew from 84,509 acres Thursday to 85,639 acres Today.Lance TormeyLance Tormey
When Will Schneider Springs Be Controlled? Firefighters Hope It’s SoonWhen Will Schneider Springs Be Controlled? Firefighters Hope It’s SoonOfficials with the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest say the fire grew from 75,055 acres Friday to 80,841. Lance TormeyLance Tormey
Flames Still Hot but Not Growing as Fast in Schneider Springs FireFlames Still Hot but Not Growing as Fast in Schneider Springs FireOn Monday the fire was estimated at 67,534 acres. Today the blaze is 68,193 acres still at 3 percent containment. Lance TormeyLance Tormey