Wildfire in Washington Palouse, Washington

Wildfire July 22, 2021 – July 27, 2021 · Washington Palouse, Washington

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Steptoe Canyon Fire started on July 21st and burned a total 2,605 acres before it was contained on July 27th. The cause of ignition was due to lightning from thunderstorms that passed through the area that evening. There were homes, rangeland, and crops threatened. There are no known homes lost or injuries from the fire. The cost of the firefighting resources required to contain the fire was calculated at 550,000 dollars.

The wider storm

Active thunderstorms moved over eastern Washington, especially Whitman County, late July 21st. The high lightning frequency, with numerous positive strikes, ignited the Steptoe Canyon Fire. High temperatures over 100 degrees and dry conditions in the days following fueled the fire.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 972589. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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