Wildfire — Blue Mountain Foothills, Washington

2015-07-20 to 2015-07-31 · Blue Mountain Foothills, Washington

Event narrative

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Wider weather episode

The Blue Creek Fire started on Monday, July 20 at approximately 1230 in the afternoon. It is burning 8 miles east of Walla Walla, Washington in grass, brush and timber. It is estimated to be 6,004 acres and is 95% contained. Acreage remains unchanged. One primary structure and 11 outbuilding have been destroyed. The fire was human caused and is under investigation.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 583715. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.