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Ilwaco, washington tire fire; fort canby state park, baker bay, washington

NOAAORR-7135

issued
1996-03-14 00:00Z
status
cancelled 1996-03-28 00:00Z
self-cancels
1996-03-28 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
North Pacific Ocean
position
46.293, -124.053
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Ilwaco, Washington Tire Fire; Fort Canby State Park, Baker Bay, Washington.
Fort Canby State Park, Baker Bay, Washington.
1. In December 1994 after heavy rains, a native soil slide occurred on the SR100 Loop between Fort Canby State Park and Ilwaco, Washington. In the summer of 1995 rebuilding efforts began. Road reconstruction was completed in October 1995 using recycled 2- to 6-inch tire chips as lightweight fill material. On November 3, 1995, the road was reopened. The pavement began to crack in late December 1995. On January 3, 1996, steam and heat were seen emanating from the roadway and the surface temperature was recorded at 122?F. On January 5 the surface temperature was 165?F. On January 17 weekly air and groundwater seep monitoring began. On February 12 the toe of the slope was sealed in an attempt to smother the fire by preventing oxygen uptake. On or about March 14 an oil-like substance was seen seeping out of the toe of the slope with the groundwater. USCG district 13. Keyword: endangered [...]
2. COMMODITY: PYROLYTIC OIL.
3. POSITION 46.293N 124.053W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7135: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7135

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