Chronology of the fire Des Columbia Gorge Forest and Fire Information Page:
15:04 The fire is contained and being cleaned.
15:02 SR 14 has reopened in both directions with slow traffic.
14:42 Fuels 1 returned to base.
2:38 pm SR 14 reported blocked in both directions of travel; WSDOT advises that SR 14 from mile marker 67 near Steuben to mile marker 69 near Courtney Road is alternating to a single lane, use caution and expect delays beginning at 1:29 p.m. on July 19 2023.
2:33 pm Lyle Brush 410 returned to quarters.
2:23 pm Lyle Brush 410 en route
2:17 pm SR 14 is blocked eastbound 2 miles east of Bingen due to firefighting activity. Please avoid the area.
At 2:00 p.m., the fire was reported to be on a cliff with difficult terrain
