LINCOLN COUNTY, Wash. — Firefighters gained significant control over the Crescent Road Fire Tuesday, reaching 81% containment of the 881-acre blaze and allowing officials to lift all evacuation orders for affected residents.
According to Department of Natural Resources, all evacuation levels will be dropped as of 6 p.m. Wednesday. The fire will transition to a Type 4 Incident Command as the current 35-person crew completes its final operational shift.
DNR said crews conducted mop-up operations Tuesday. Many resources were released back to their home units as containment increased.
Fire officials warn that fuels continue burning within the perimeter and smoke will remain visible, especially with expected temperature increases and lower humidity levels this week. Weather forecasts call for a high of 85 degrees with wind gusts up to 18 mph.
DNR urges the public to stay out of the fire area, citing hazards including fire-weakened trees that could fall and burned-out stump holes that may still retain heat.
Residents with questions about visible smoke can call NEWICC at 509-685-6900.
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