Burdoin, Snyder Canyon fires continue burning in Klickitat County
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Two fires in Klickitat County, Wash., continue to burn Thursday as crews seek to close gaps in fire lines to prevent further spread.
According to fire officials, on Wednesday, crews closed the final gaps around the Burdoin Fire; however, they said it will still take time to contain the fire fully.
Currently, the Burdoin Fire is listed at 11,248 acres and 13% contained.
To the northeast of the Burdoin Fire, the Snyder Canyon Fire, which broke out along Brewer Road Wednesday afternoon, continues burning, covering around 52 acres.
On Thursday morning, officials said that the Complex Incident Management Team Northwest 13, which is in command of the Burdoin Fire, also assumed command of the Snyder Canyon Fire.
High temperatures and strong winds up to 35 miles per hour in the area are expected to test fire lines on Wednesday, officials said.
All evacuations for both fires remain in place; evacuation maps for the Burdoin and Snyder Canyon fires are available online.
Highway 14 still remains closed in the area of the Burdoin Fire.