The Chuweah Creek Fire, burning northeast of Nespelem on the Colville Indian Reservation, had charred about 36,690 acres of land as of Thursday morning, July 22.
Containment was at 40 percent, according to Northwest Incident Management Team 12. Blowing embers on the upper eastern section of the blaze caused two small spot fires Wednesday, but firefighters jumped on them quickly, said officials. A section of partially burned fuel also ignited, but was controlled with help from water drops.
Fire lines were tested Wednesday by shifting winds gusting up to 30 mph.
Cooler temperatures and decreased wind should give firefighters favorable conditions to continue tying together containment lines today. Monitoring and patrolling continues. Two more crews are expected by Saturday.