Fire burns over 180 acres in Grant County

WILSON CREEK — State fire assistance has been activated under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan to support local firefighters in containing the Road R Fire in Grant County, near Wilson Creek.

Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization on Thursday, July 18, at 7:00 p.m., following a request from Fire Chief Scott Mortimer of Grant County Fire District 12.

The Road R Fire started on Thursday, July 18, at approximately 3:00 p.m. and has burned an estimated 180 acres.

Reports say it is burning through sagebrush and threatening crops, power lin...