The Snake River Wildland fire is approximately 2,500 acres in mainly grassland. East of Pomeroy, Washington. On the west side of the Snake River. This fire is considered a State Mob Fire.
 
 This fire will be mainly handled by hand crews due to steepness of the terrain and it is difficult for engines to maneuver. Bulldozers have completed 1/4 of the perimeter Saturday. 
 


Sunday will use 6 Type 1 Hand Crews, 5 Strike Teams, and 3 Dozers on the ground. In the air will be a heavy Helicopter, a fixed wing aircraft, and 4 Fire Bosses using the Snake River for water. The goal is to keep the fire on the river's slope and away from homes and cropland. The team's intent is to be effective and efficient.
 
 The Garfield Fire District #1 led the initial attack. along with mutual aid of adjacent agencies and will now be assisted by the SE Washington Team 3, a type 3 team led by Bob Gear and Tony Gilmer. The Incident Command Post is working out of the Pomeroy Junior/Senior High School. 
 


All recreational use on the Snake River is asked to keep a safe distance from the suppression and air operations. Your cooperation is appreciated. The team is very grateful for Garfield County business’ support in our operational efforts. 
 


Terrain and weather taxed several firefighters Saturday demonstrating another of the challenges facing the suppression efforts.

PIO Michael J. Krueger (509) 290-9918 Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5370/