Orcas Fire calls in mutual aid for manpower as they battle a slow-moving wildland fire

By Community|2020-09-16T16:24:46-07:00August 24th, 2020|3 Comments

— from Kim Kimple for Orcas Island Fire & Rescue —

Crews from Orcas Island Fire & Rescue are currently on the scene of a slow-moving brush fire in the area north Cow Hill Lane off Point Lawrence Road in the Doe Bay area.

The fire is under control and there is no danger to surrounding properties at this time.

Orcas Fire & Rescue, San Juan Fire Boat 1, San Juan Fire, Lopez Fire and the Department of Natural Resources Helicopter 343 have teamed up for the fight.

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3 Comments

Michael Johnson August 25, 2020 at 8:38 am

Awesome you guys are!
Tracy McQueen August 25, 2020 at 8:48 am

Thank you so much Orcas Fire for your excellent work and to everyone else who helped out! It felt quite eerie in Doe Bay yesterday afternoon but knowing that you were on the scene helped immensely. We appreciate your efforts and expertise!
Stephanie Rosenblatt August 25, 2020 at 9:53 am

Huge virtual hugs and thumbs up for our amazing and professional fire and rescue responders and helicopter pilots for their prompt actions. And thanks to Doe Bay Resort for making sandwiches for the fire fighters. Feeling blessed living on a beautiful island with a community that cares for one another. Photo by Janet Gifford.