Wildfire — Northeast Mountains, Washington

2024-08-20 to 2024-08-31 · Northeast Mountains, Washington

Event narrative

Upper Ruby Wildfire was started on August 20 by unconfirmed lightning. It is located 16 miles Northwest of Cusick. It was contained September 3. It burned 280 acres of timber. Cost is estimated.

Wider weather episode

Upper Ruby Wildfire was started on August 20 by unconfirmed lightning. It is located 16 miles Northwest of Cusick. It was contained September 3.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1214317. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.