20-05-2025
1,100-acre fire contained near Grant-Kittitas border
May 19—ELLENSBURG — On Sunday afternoon, around 12:35 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to Bourne Springs for a fast-moving wildland fire at the Yakima Training Center.
"It occurred in an open training area, and it was caused due to training activities," Yakima Training Center Fire Department Public Information Officer Paul Noel said.
The fire was located near the Grant County and Kittitas County border, near Mattawa.
The fire spread quickly across the rugged terrain and was driven by gusty winds, according to Kittitas County Fire Protection District 6.
Despite the challenging conditions, firefighters from KCFPD6, Yakima Training Center Fire Department, Kittitas County Fire District 1, Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue and Kittitas County Fire District 7 worked together to swiftly contain the blaze.
"We are just grateful for the support we got with our partners," Noel said.
The fire scorched around 1,100 acres before it was brought under control at around 3:30 p.m. Sunday.
No structures were ever at risk during the fire and no injuries occurred while suppressing the blaze, according to Noel.
"It was brought under control," Noel said. "I think that's always a successful end to a fire."
The air quality in Mattawa, as well as the rest of Washington, is good, according to AirNow.
