Grizzly Bear Complex Fires expand to 72,000 acres; wilderness closed
WILDFIRES – The Grizzly Bear Complex Fires straddling the Washington-Oregon border in and around the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness about 20 miles southeast of Dayton have expanded to 72,421-acres -- and stronger winds are forecast for today. Umatilla National Forest, states and private land are involved.
The fire has closed access to the wilderness.
- See updates on the InciWeb site.
- For mapping updates, see the Wildfire Activity Web Map.
To the north, the fire continued advancing overnight to Forest Road 300 between Deer Springs and Beaver Springs. Structures are being protected at the edge of the wilderness Slick Ear and Little Turkey area.
Firefighters will complete prepping structures at Ski Bluewood including protecting cell and ski lift towers.
On the southeast flank, spot fires have been controlled around the Troy community.
The complex includes eight fires after some of the original 17 lightning-caused fires burned together.
