in eastern Washington where the Gray Fire erupted two days ago, burning more than 10,000 acres and destroying more than 185 homes and structures in and around the community of Medical Lake. A “State of Emergency” has been declared in Spokane County and my residence is under a Level 2 (Get Set) evacuation order.
Current information here: Watch Duty - Gray Fire.
Fire mapping: Fire Information for Resource Management Systems US/Canada.
Image by C. Pritchard taken on 18 August 2023 from northeastern shore of Medical Lake.
UPDATE 22 August 2023: A burn perimeter map has been released showing the affected 10,014 acres with the ignition source located at a youth ranch west of Medical Lake. My residence still remains in a Level 2 (Get Set) evacuation status. Rain is in the forecast!
Gray Fire burn perimeter map southwest of Spokane, Washington.
UPDATE 22 August 2023 at 5 pm PST: Evacuation areas are being downgraded and my residence is no longer under any evacuation warning. Feeling extraordinarily fortunate.