Bradeen Hill Fire Grows Near Gifford

Saturday, August 8, 2026

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The Bradeen Hill Fire, burning in Stevens County near Gifford, Washington, grew rapidly due to wind conditions on its first evening, according to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. The fire is being managed by the CIMT managing the Modrite Fire.

Residents near Gifford are urged to check evacuation maps and sign up for hyper-reach alerts. A Red Cross shelter is open at Jenkins High School in Chewelah for displaced residents, with kennels available for small animals. Large animals may be taken to Arden Rodeo grounds under owner care.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires — http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wanes-bradeen-hill-fire

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The Bradeen Hill Fire is burning in Stevens County near Gifford, Washington“The Bradeen Hill Fire is burning in Stevens County, Washington near the town of Gifford.”
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The Bradeen Hill Fire grew rapidly due to wind conditions on its first evening“The Bradeen Hill Fire is burning in Stevens County, Washington near the town of Gifford. This fire was wind-driven on its first evening and grew quickly.”
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The Bradeen Hill Fire is being managed by the CIMT managing the Modrite Fire“The CIMT managing Modrite Fire is also managing the Bradeen Hill Fire.”
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Residents near Gifford are urged to check evacuation maps“Evacuation map can be found here at this link.”
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Residents near Gifford are urged to sign up for hyper-reach alerts“Sign up for hyper-reach alerts here at this link.”
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A Red Cross shelter is open at Jenkins High School in Chewelah“A Red Cross Shelter has been opened at the Jenkins High School in Chewelah.”
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Kennels are available for small animals at the Red Cross shelter“Small animals are welcome and kennels are available. All pets must be watched by their owner.”
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Large animals may be taken to Arden Rodeo grounds“Large animals can be taken to the Arden Rodeo grounds but must be owner cared-for.”
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Large animals may be taken to Arden Rodeo grounds under owner care“Large animals can be taken to the Arden Rodeo grounds but must be owner cared-for.”