The Black Canyon Fire is in the Wenas Valley area of Yakima County, Washington, approximately 10 miles northwest of Naches, WA.
The fire will be returned to the local district, Southeast Region Department of Natural Resources at 6:00AM on July 29th, 2024.
Information on recreation and road closures in the area can be found at this link: Ahtanum State Forest | WA - DNR
For the most up-to-date information on evacuations, please visit Yakima County Emergency Management Located at this link: Yakima Valley Emergency Management | Facebook
Current as of | Thu, 08/01/2024 - 10:33 |
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Incident Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
Incident Type | Wildfire |
Cause | Undetermined/Under Investigation |
Date of Origin | |
Location | 10 Miles NW, Naches, WA |
Incident Commander | Southeast Region Department of Natural Resources |
Coordinates |
46° 50' 7.8786'' Latitude
-120° 42' 8.3586
'' Longitude
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Total Personnel: | 27 |
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Size | 9,211 Acres |
Percent of Perimeter Contained | 99% |
Estimated Containment Date | 08/01/2024 |
Fuels Involved | Tall Grass (2.5 feet) Brush (2 feet) Timber (Grass and Understory) |
Projected Incident Activity |
Minimal fire activity. Unburned pockets continue to burn interior. |
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Weather Concerns | Moderate winds with variable direction. Low RH, moderate recovery, and a return to high temperatures. |
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