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ASOTIN COUNTY–Oregon Umatilla Forestry (ORUMF) reported that the Lick Creek fire is still 90% contained as of August 1, 2021. The fire started on July 7, 2021 from a lightning strike and has involved 80,392 acres.

Fire crews have been working diligently over the past few weeks to bring the Lick Creek fire under control. With the recent storm Saturday, July 31, 2021, the area experienced 0.12" of r...