Taylor Bridge Fire by the numbers: Now 100% contained

By Tyler Slauson Published: Aug 28, 2012 at 3:50 PM PDT Last Updated: Aug 28, 2012 at 4:17 PM PDT
Taylor Bridge Fire by the numbers: Now 100% contained
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KITTITAS COUNTY, Wash. -- Officials working the Taylor Bridge Fire said it was 100 percent contained as of Tuesday.

The fire broke out about two weeks ago at a construction site on SR-10 near Cle Elum.

By the numbers

  • 23,500 acres
  • 138 firefighters still on scene
  • 100% contained
  • 60-70 homes destroyed
  • Estimated $8 million spent on firefighting

Basic info

  • Still burning: timber, grass & understory
  • Low growth potential
  • High terrain difficulty
  • Human caused
  • Located 4 miles southeast of Cle Elum