The Brief
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- The Burdoin Fire, burning in south-central Washington near the Columbia River, has grown to 10,993 acres.
- Officials say the cause of the fire is undetermined, as of July 22.
- Crews estimate the fire to be contained by Monday, Aug. 18.
- KLICKITAT COUNTY, Wash. – A wildfire burning near Bingen along the Columbia River has grown to 10,993 acres and remains 0% contained, according to a Tuesday morning update.
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(InciWeb) Keep reading for wildfire status, road closures and evacuation orders.
Burdoin Fire Tuesday update
By the numbers:
In a Tuesday press release, the Complex Incident Management Team Northwest 13 announced that the number of firefighting personnel assigned to the Burdoin Fire has doubled since Monday’s update, now totaling 850 personnel, including firefighters, wildland fire engines, aviation resources, and other support units.
The fire, which was first reported at around 2:30 p.m. on Friday, July 18, is burning grass, brush and timber about 2.5 miles east of White Salmon, Washington. As of Tuesday morning, the fire had reached 10,993 acres and remains 0% contained.
What they’re saying:
“Monday, fixed wing scoopers and heavy helicopters helped slow the fire’s movement while hand crews and dozers built lines from the west across Catherine Creek and east across Major Creek,” the Tuesday press release read. “This operational objective will connect the two lines on the ridges in between these drainages.
“On the east side of the fire, ground crews completed hand and dozer lines around a large spot fire to the east of the Klickitat River and north of Centerville Highway. Work will continue to strengthen, secure, and monitor all firelines east of the river.”
Has the Burdoin Fire in WA destroyed any homes?
What we know:
“Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Management and Assessors’ Office are working to visually confirm the number of structures damaged or destroyed. Individual property owners will be contacted directly by a county official.”
(InciWeb) Will the weather help the Burdoin Fire in WA?
What’s next:
Officials say that showers and thunderstorms across the Cascades dropped minimal precipitation on the fire. Crews are forecasting warmer, drier weather to return Tuesday through Thursday, with potential 35 mph winds later in the week. Air quality is relatively good for most areas around the fire, though it’s recommended that sensitive groups keep windows closed and consider indoor activities.
Are evacuation orders in place for the Burdoin Fire?
While some evacuation levels have changed, most areas remain the same, according to Tuesday’s update.
What they’re saying:
“Evacuation levels from Doug’s Beach east along Hwy. 14 to Horsethief Lake north have been reduced to “Level 2 – Be Set” by the Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office. All other evacuation levels remain the same.”
Level 3 “Go Now”, Level 2 “Get Set” and Level 1 “Get Ready” evacuations remain in place.
Burdoin Fire evacuation zones updated Tuesday, July 22. (Complex Incident Management Team Northwest 13) What you can do:
Officials ask residents within the evacuation zones to visit the Klickitat County 911 Dispatch/Emergency Management Facebook page for the latest updates.
What caused the Burdoin Fire in Klickitat County, WA?
What we don’t know:
According to InciWeb, a government website that tracks wildfires in the United States, the cause of the Burdoin Fire near Bingen remains undetermined and under investigation.
How long will it take crews to put out the Burdoin Fire?
According to Inciweb, the estimated containment date for the Burdoin Fire is August 18, 2025.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.