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Wildfire — Okanogan Valley, Washington

September 7, 2020 · NOAA Storm Events record

Direct deaths
1
Direct injuries
2
Property damage
$11.0M
Area
Okanogan Valley

Event narrative (NOAA)

The Cold Springs Wildfire, 3 miles south of Omak, was ignited due to unknow causes late September 6th. It was fueled by a high wind event and grew rapidly. The wildfire became known as the Pearl Hill Wildfire when it crossed the Columbia River. Two adults were severely injured and one infant passed away. After numerous road closures and a total 55 structures lost, the total acres damaged grew to 413,653 with 8.4 million dollars cost fighting the fire. The wildfires were fully contained by mid-September.

Other notable wildfire events in Washington

Okanogan · July 9, 20014 killedSpokane Area · August 18, 20231 killedSpokane Area · August 18, 20231 killedOkanogan Valley · September 1, 20191 killedOkanogan Valley · August 1, 2014$120.0MOkanogan Valley · July 14, 2014$120.0M

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.

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