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The Miners Ridge lookout reported several potential wildfires on the evening of July 17th following a large dry lightning storm that moved through the Pacific Northwest. In total, nearly 1,000 lighting strikes hit Oregon and Washington in the period between July 17th and 18th, 2024. Fire managers began reconnaissance flights to determine the severity of the lightning storm including three new potential wildfire starts reported on July 18th. Smokejumpers were ordered and began immediate work on one of the numerous fires. Additional new lightning starts may continue to be found as winds and record-breaking dry timber fuel fire growth.
Crews also continued public safety efforts including trail sweeps of area trails to alert hikers and closing the Marble Creek Campground and access beyond that point on the popular Cascade River Road.
| Current as of | Thu, 07/25/2024 - 23:14 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | Johanasburg Mountain. 1 Mile East of Mineral Park C.G. |
| Incident Commander | Gene Phillips |
| Coordinates |
48° 28' .24'' Latitude
-121° 8' .63
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 38 |
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| Size | 82 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 0% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 10/31/2024 |
| Fuels Involved | Closed Timber Litter |
| Significant Events | Observed fire behavior or 7/24/2024 was moderate fire with backing, flanking, creeping with 6¿8-foot |
| Planned Actions |
Continue to prepare roads for fire breaks. |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
12 hours: Minimal fire growth |