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Whitmore Fire

Coordinates: 48°10′N 118°58′W / 48.16°N 118.97°W / 48.16; -118.97
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Whitmore Fire
Date(s)August 3, 2021 (2021-08-03) – Present
LocationNespelem, Washington
Coordinates48°10′N 118°58′W / 48.16°N 118.97°W / 48.16; -118.97
Statistics
Burned area53,314 acres (21,575 ha)
Ignition
CauseLightning
Map
Whitmore Fire is located in Washington (state)
Whitmore Fire
Location in Wagigton

The Whitmore Fire is a wildfire that started near Nespelem, Washington

on August 3, 2021. The fire has burned 53,314 acres (21,575 ha) and is 0% contained.[1]

Events

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June

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The Whitmore Fire was first reported on August 3, 2021, at 8:30 pm PDT.[1]

Cause

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The cause of the fire is believed to be due to lightning.[1]

Containment

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As of August 8, 2021, the fire is 0% percent contained.[1]

Impact

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Closures and Evacuations

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Whitmore Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System". inciweb.nwcg.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-08.