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Wildfire in Central Columbia River Gorge, Washington

Wildfire July 2, 2023 – July 31, 2023 · Central Columbia River Gorge, Washington

$5.0M

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

The fire rapidly grew to around 530 acres. Ten homes were destroyed along with 50 minor structures.

The wider storm

During a period of hot, dry and windy conditions a wildfire erupted near Underwood, Washington. The fire was reported on July 2nd 1119 PDT. The cause of the fire is under investigation and was expected to be contained by August.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1122739. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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