FERRY COUNTY, Wash. — Firefighters are continuing to battle two large wildfires burning on the Colville Reservation on Tuesday morning.
According to Northwest Incident Management Team 7, as of Tuesday morning, the Rattlesnake Fire is burning at about 19,367 acres, or 30 square miles, north of Lincoln, along the Columbia River. The fire is 7% contained.
The Lynx Mountain Fire is burning at about 4,226 acres, or 6.6 square miles, north of North Twin Lake.
Firefighters on Rattlesnake Fire are working to prevent any spread to the north to protect private lands, timber and wildlife habitat. Team 7 said difficult topography on the east side of the fire poses a challenge, but structure protection efforts are “looking really good.”
Heavy fuel and timber, primarily comprised of large fir trees near Carson Mountain, is causing heavy burning for the Lynx Mountain Fire.
Team 7 said firefighters are working in very difficult terrain and using surrounding creeks to help control the spread to the west.
Smoke will be visible from the Lynx Mountain Fire throughout Tuesday.
Both fires will have crews working throughout the day and overnight.
Additional traffic will be present near the fires and drivers should avoid the area if possible.
As of Monday night, Level 3 (GO NOW), Level 2 (GET SET) and Level 1 (GET READY) evacuations are in place for both fires. You can see the most recent evacuation maps by clicking here.
An evacuation shelter will open at 6 p.m. on September 8 at the Inchelium Community Center. For more information, contact Rich Williams at 509-690-6366.
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