The Steptoe Canyon Fire is now at 10% containment as fire crews from the state begin to battle the blaze near the Snake River.
As of Friday afternoon, 2,000 acres have burned in the canyon near the Nisqaully John Landing.
A type 1 helicopter has been dropping water on the southwest and north ends of the fire. Several partial hand crews from across the state have also made progress on the northeast side, bulldozing a fire line.
Crews are now focusing their resources on the thicker brush in the draws that are fueling the blaze. Even with drier and warmer conditions, Heather Applehof, the State Marshal PIO, said they’re hopeful containment will go up this evening.
No injuries have occurred, nor have any structures been threatened. There are no evacuations in place at this time.
