Wildfire Incident Information
Map
Terrain
Satellite
OSM
This fire is no longer active
100% contained
Fire Status
CONTAINED
Last Updated
1 year, 7 months ago
Fire Start
Monday, August 1, 2022 5:00 AM PDT
Incident #
2022-NWCG-8303
Primary Fire Agency

National Wildfire Coordinating Group

Current Weather

Fire Growth Potential

Fire Weather Forecast

Incident Overview

Inciweb information was updated: 1 year, 8 months ago

Incident Photo for the VANTAGE HIGHWAY Fire

The Vantage Highway fire started on August 1, 2022 at 1205 PM PDT. The fire was originally reported five miles west of Vantage. This incident started during "Red Flag" weather conditions. A Red Flag Warning bringing warm temperatures, very low humidity, and strong winds combined to produce extreme fire behavior. Additional resources were required to suppress the fire as it continued to grow rapidly due to the passage of a cold front with gusty winds. A Washington State Department of Natural Resources Type 3 Incident Management Team took command of the fire on August 4 and soon after transitioned to a Type 2 Incident Management Team equipped with more resources to battle the expanding incident.

On August 5 at 6AM Jeff Dimke's NW Team 12 (Type 2 Team) assumed command of the fire.

Basic Incident Details

Incident Type
Wildfire
Cause
Undetermined
Date of Origin
Monday, August 1, 2022 12:00 PM PDT
Location
CWICC
Incident Commander
Jeff Dimke NW 12
Incident Description
Wildfire
Coordinates
46.967, -120.184

Current Situation

Total Personnel
154
Size (Acres)
30,659
Containment
100%
Estimated Containment
Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:00 AM PDT
Fuels Involved
Brush and Short Grass
Significant Events
Fire activity is minimal. Potential for fire to escape firelines is minimal.

Planned Outlook

Planned Actions
All firefighters will be patrolling for hot spots and completing fire suppression repair work to mitigate further impacts to natural and cultural resources. Firefighters will be available for any new starts in the area.
Projected Incident Activity
Minimal fire activity is anticipated. Transition back to the local SE Department of Natural Resources unit will occur at 0600 8/12/2022.

Fire Incident Contact

Incident Contact
Vantage Highway Info
Email: ryan.rodruck@dnr.wa.gov
Phone: 360-706-3121
Hours: M-F 8AM-4PM
Fire Unit Information
Southeast Region-Department of Natural Resources
Washington
Ellensburg , WA 98926