Sourdough fire slowing down, Cowlitz Complex costs rise

MOSES LAKE — With cooler temperatures, higher humidity, and light rains over several days, the Sourdough Fire has had minimal growth and low areas of heat, according to a statement from the U.S. Forest Service. The fire was at 6,234 acres with 30% containment Thursday.

The Cowlitz Complex of fires in Gifford Pinchot National Forest between Mount Rainier and the Columbia River was 12% contained Thursday and holding fairly steady at 697 acres, according to the Forest Service. Estimated costs had risen to $5.9 million.

These fires were also burning or were recently extinguished Thursday, according to data from the National Interagency Fire Center:

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