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Crews fight wildfire near Dougan Falls

Blaze is not threatening any structures

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A wildfire was reported on Monday, approximately 7.5 miles past Dougan Falls in west Skamania County. As of Wednesday, it had burned 60 acres and is 20 percent contained.

A wildfire on Department of Natural Resources land in western Skamania County has burned approximately 60 acres with zero containment.

The blaze, now named the Gold Rush Fire, is located on Forest Road 2000, about 7.5 miles past Dougan Falls, according to DNR Public Information Officer Mary McDonald. Initial reports placed the fire 3.5 miles from Dougan Falls.

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