Snake River Complex Fire

The Snake River Complex Fire is a large complex of wildfires burning in Idaho, Washington and Oregon. The fire started near Lewiston, Idaho, on July 7, 2021. It burned 109,444 acres (44,290 ha) before being contained.[1]

Snake River Complex Fire
Date(s)July 7, 2021 (2021-07-07) – August 20, 2021 (2021-08-20)
LocationLewiston, Idaho
Coordinates46°00′43″N 116°54′40″W / 46.012°N 116.911°W / 46.012; -116.911
Statistics
Burned area109,444 acres (44,290 ha)
Impacts
Structures destroyed0
Ignition
CauseLightning
Map
Snake River Complex Fire is located in Idaho
Snake River Complex Fire
Location in Western Idaho

Events edit

July edit

The Snake River Complex Fire was first reported on July 7, 2021, at around 6:45 a.m. PDT near Lewiston, Idaho.[1]

Cause edit

The cause of the fire is believed to be due to lightning.[1]

Containment edit

As of July 17, 2021, the fire was 31% percent contained,[1] and as of August 2, it was 87% contained.[2] It was contained on August 20.

Impact edit

Closures and evacuations edit

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d "Snake River Complex Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System". inciweb.nwcg.gov. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
  2. ^ "Containment of Snake River Complex Remains at 87% as Crews Continue to Strengthen and Patrol Existing Containment Lines", Big Country News, Clarkston, Washington, August 2, 2021