More accurate mapping has reduced the size of the Lyle Hill Fire to 233 acres. The Southeast Washington Type 3 Interagency Team now in command of the fire says crews have continued today to concentrate on strengthening fire lines and keeping it within its current perimeter after forward progress of the fire was stopped last night. Klickitat County Emergency Management has downgraded the Level 3 “Go Now” evacuation advisory for the north portion of Lyle due to the Lyle Hill Fire to Level 2 “Get Set.” Other Level 3 evacuation levels remain as they were heading in to last night. Wind is the biggest issue, as it carried the fire northeast on Sunday from its starting point north of Lyle School over the hill crest, under BPA transmission lines, and close to the 200 block of Centerville Highway. There are aerial resources available as needed, and about 53 people are assigned to the fire. Centerville Highway is closed from Lyle to Struck Road in High Prairie. Doug’s Beach is closed to recreational use to allow for aircraft to access the water, as is the Lyle Cherry Orchard Trail. There is a temporary flight restriction over the fire. All firefighting aircraft must be grounded if unmanned aircraft or drones are operating near the fire.




