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The Kachess Complex, a group of three lightning-sparked fires, started in the Cle Elum Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest between August 9 and 10, 2024.The Stave Creek and Thomas fires are between Kachess and Cle Elum Lake. The Waptus fire is further north in the wilderness near Waptus Lake.
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At 6:00 PM August 17, 2024, the Albuquerque Zone Type 3 Incident Management Team transitioned fire management responsibilities back to the Cle Elum Ranger District. Recent days have seen significant progress towards containment of the complex, and this will be the final report unless notable developments arise. For further information, please direct inquiries to the local district.
| Current as of | Sat, 08/17/2024 - 14:28 |
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| Incident Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 12 miles west of Cle Elum drainage |
| Incident Commander | Cle Elum Ranger District |
| Coordinates |
47° 23' 57'' Latitude
-121° 10' 38
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 155 |
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| Size | 23 Acres |
| Estimated Containment Date | 10/15/2024 |
| Fuels Involved | Mixed conifer with sub alpine fir with heavy dead and down component. |
| Remarks |
8/17/2024 Staeve Creek: 12.1 acres, 35% contained. Thomas: 9 acres, 95% contained. Waptus: 0.5 acres, 100% contained. Transition from Albuquerque Zone Type 3 Incident Management Team (Lino Baca ICT3) to local unit scheduled for 8/17/24 @ 1800. This will be the final update unless significant events occur. |
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