SR 97 Malott Fire

May 21, 2019

Location: SR 97 mile post 279 just north of Malott

Acreage: Approximately 40 acres

Cause: Unknown at this time

Responding agencies: Fire district #3 (Omak, Okanogan, Malott), Fire district #8, DNR, BIA, Law enforcement, & Life Line

3:36PM Update

Fire is in mop-up stage. DNR & BIA are still on scene.

Local fire units have started clearing the scene.

2:35PM Update

Fire is still active. Fire is burning on the east side of the Malott HUD housing and by SR 97.

10-12 MPH winds blowing from north to south.

All persons in HUD housing have been notified.

Fire district #3 (Omak, Okanogan, and Malott), Fire district #8, DNR, BIA, Law Enforcement, and Life Line are on scene.

1:08PM

LEVEL 1 ADVISORY MALOTT

A fire is burning near the area of SR 97 mile post 279 just north of Malott.

The fire is burning south towards Malott HUD housing.

Persons should be aware of their surroundings and take action if needed.

Be cautious of emergency vehicles responding.

Do not wait for door to door notifications! Take action if needed!