The Dexes / Wildfire (Storm Events) / 972589
Eventdex · Wildfire (Storm Events)
WASHINGTON PALOUSE
972589
The record
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| Event typeevent_type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| NOAA NCEI event IDncei_event_id | 972,589 |
| Episode IDepisode_id | 161,035 |
| Begin UTCbegin_utc | 2021-07-22T10:00:00+00:00 |
| End UTCend_utc | 2021-07-28T07:59:00+00:00 |
| Statestate | WASHINGTON |
| County/zone typecz_type | Z |
| County/zone namecz_name | WASHINGTON PALOUSE |
| Deaths directdeaths_direct | 0 |
| Deaths indirectdeaths_indirect | 0 |
| Injuries directinjuries_direct | 0 |
| Injuries indirectinjuries_indirect | 0 |
| Damage propertydamage_property | 0.00K |
| Damage cropsdamage_crops | 0.00K |
| Weather forecast office sourcewfo_source | Park/Forest Service |
| Episode narrativeepisode_narrative | Active thunderstorms moved over eastern Washington, especially Whitman County, late July 21st. The high lightning frequency, with numerous positive strikes, ignited the Steptoe Canyon Fire. High temperatures over 100 degrees and dry conditions in the days following fueled the fire. |
| Event narrativeevent_narrative | The Steptoe Canyon Fire started on July 21st and burned a total 2,605 acres before it was contained on July 27th. The cause of ignition was due to lightning from thunderstorms that passed through the area that evening. There were homes, rangeland, and crops threatened. There are no known homes lost or injuries from the fire. The cost of the firefighting resources required to contain the fire was calculated at 550,000 dollars. |
| Yearyear | 2,021 |
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