31-07-2025
Burdoin, Snyder Canyon fires continue burning in Klickitat County
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Two fires in Klickitat County, Wash., continue to burn Thursday as crews seek to close gaps in fire lines to prevent further spread.
According to fire officials, on Wednesday, crews closed the ; however, they said it will still take time to contain the fire fully.
Currently, the Burdoin Fire is listed at 11,248 acres and 13% contained.
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To the northeast of the Burdoin Fire, the Snyder Canyon Fire, which broke out along Brewer Road Wednesday afternoon, continues burning, covering around 52 acres.
On Thursday morning, officials said that the Complex Incident Management Team Northwest 13, which is in command of the Burdoin Fire, also assumed command of the Snyder Canyon Fire.
Fire officials now confirm this fire has destroyed more than 40 structures.
'There are 44 structures, unofficially, that we were able to identify that were lost in the fire footprint,' Northwest 13 incident commander Brian Gales.
One woman, Linda, told KOIN 6 News she watched her neighbors' house in Lyle burn from across the hill.
'Right above that was the Wilson's property; that was a life home for a guy here in town,' she said.
With bags packed, Linda says for now she and her husband are staying put despite being some of the dozens under Level 3 'Go Now' evacuation orders.
'It's not devastating to us, but for some many people it is devastating, because it came so fast up Highway 8 they didn't have time,' Linda said. 'A few people did stay and save their homes but a lot were in danger.'
From hand crews to engine teams and aviation assets, officials say 900 firefighters are working together to minimize the footprint and damage.
There are two Red Cross emergency shelters — one at Grace Baptist Church in White Salmon and the other at the Dalles Middle School.
All evacuations for both fires remain in place; evacuation maps for the Burdoin and Snyder Canyon fires are available online.
Highway 14 still remains closed in the area of the Burdoin Fire.
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