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Now over 173,000 acres, North Star Fire is 17 percent contained

Firefighters preparing for wind today

NORTH STAR FIRE UPDATE

Thursday 08/27/2015 –10:00AM

Acres: 174,681

Start Date: August 13, 2015

Cause: Under investigation

Location: Approximately 12 miles north of Nespelem, WA.

Containment: 17%

Fuels/Topography: Timber, grass and understory

Structures Threatened: 2000 +

Total personnel: 713

Today's Actions: A Red Flag Warning will be in effect starting at 11:00 am through 9:00 pm this evening. In...

 

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