Highway 8 Complex Fire - Klickitat County
A Bell AH-1 Cobra firefighting helicopter waits to take off to fight the Highway 8 Complex Fire in Klickitat County.
In total, the fire was fought by 712 firefighters, four helicopters, 35 fire engines, six bulldozers and six water tenders. The fire started on Aug. 26, and WSDOT closed SR 142 for two days while crews fought the flames. The fire was fully contained by Aug. 31 thanks to the coordination and efforts of statewide fire fighters and crews.
Highway 8 Complex Fire - Klickitat County
A Bell AH-1 Cobra firefighting helicopter waits to take off to fight the Highway 8 Complex Fire in Klickitat County.
In total, the fire was fought by 712 firefighters, four helicopters, 35 fire engines, six bulldozers and six water tenders. The fire started on Aug. 26, and WSDOT closed SR 142 for two days while crews fought the flames. The fire was fully contained by Aug. 31 thanks to the coordination and efforts of statewide fire fighters and crews.