Columbia Complex Fire

Wildland Fire Incident: The lightning-caused Columbia complex near Dayton has blackened 154 square miles of wheat fields, brush and forest in southeastern Washington and was only 55 percent contained as of September 8. This complex consists of six fires and is located near Dayton. Numerous residences, Bluewood ski area, a wind energy site and commercial resources are threatened. This fire remains the highest priority for resources in the Pacific Northwest Region.

POFD No. 3 Wildland Firefighters: Firefighters Larry Eldridge, Harry Egland, Dean Keck and Chief Mark Havener joined the fire fighting effort.

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Wildland Fire	Attack Planning at the Fire Front	Ready for Action

Firefighter Harry Egland Fire Line Attack	Reconnaissance	Firefighter Dean Keck Fire Line Attack

Firefighters Dean Keck and Harry Egland Taking a Break

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Pend Oreille County Fire District No. 3

325272 Hwy. 2

Newport, WA 99156

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