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Huckleberry Ridge Fire

Final Daily Update
September 15, 2024
Reported: September 4th at 3:45 p.m. | Size: 300 | Cause: Under investigation
Total Personnel: 223| Engines/Tenders:11 | Hand Crews: 5

The Western Washington Incident Management Team expresses gratitude to the Community, and it was absolutely honor to serve you during our visit. 

The Huckleberry Ridge Fire is going to continue to have some areas that continue to smolder.  Some smoke may be observed for a while, but local resources will continue to work the fire and monitor the situation. 

Update:  Containment is shown at 100%.  Removal of excess equipment is going well including several helicopter sling loads of equipment from some areas.  Repair work is nearly complete.  The Western Washington Incident Management Team is transitioning command to a local Type 4 Incident Management Team Monday at 0600 and continuing to coordinate the demobilization of base camp equipment over the next couple of days. 

Safety: Firefighters will continue to be working in the area over the next several days. Use cation and stay vigilant. For anyone hunting, please stay out of the fire area for your safety and the safety of firefighters.

Evacuations/Closures: Please check with the landowners if you need to know if the road closures are still in effect.  Currently, the roads continue to be closed immediately adjacent to the burned area. 

Weather: Drier conditions are expected to move forward as a weak ridging aloft takes hold Sunday into early next week. After light winds tonight, northerly winds increase on Sunday around midday peaking in the afternoon although gusts around 14 mph will only be confined to the ridgetops. Overnight RH recoveries remain excellent. 

Air Space Restrictions: A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) area is in place over the fire. This remains in place while Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS/” Drones”) continue to use infrared mapping in inaccessible areas of the fire.  If you fly, We can’t.