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NW Pasayten Complex

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Unit Information

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest 
215 Melody Lane 
Wenatchee, 
Washington 
98801 
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest 
215 Melody Lane 
Wenatchee, 
Washington 
98801 

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  • NW Pasayten Fire Information
    Phone:
    509-557-0973
    Hours:
    M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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Pasayten Complex Fires
A pocket of red flames is visible near the bottom of smoke columns rising high into the sky.
A pocket of red flames is visible near the bottom of smoke columns rising high into the sky.
Pasayten Complex Fires

Smoke and flames visible from fires burning in the Pasayten Wilderness on Oct. 16, 2022. Credit: U.S. Forest Service by Tracy Christopherson

Pasayten Wilderness fires smoke
Light and dark columns of smoke appear against a a deep blue sky. A tree covered ridge appears in the foreground with the tips of three conifers prominent in the center of the photo.
Light and dark columns of smoke appear against a a deep blue sky. A tree covered ridge appears in the foreground with the tips of three conifers prominent in the center of the photo.
Pasayten Wilderness fires smoke

Smoke billowing from fires in the Pasayten Wilderness on Oct. 16, 2022. Credit: U.S. Forest Service by Tracy Christopherson

Shull Fire in Pasayten Wilderness on 10-4-22
An aerial view of the green forest with wispy smoke from the Shull Fire in the background.
An aerial view of the green forest with wispy smoke from the Shull Fire in the background.
Shull Fire in Pasayten Wilderness on 10-4-22

Smoke from the Shull Fire in the Pasayten Wilderness on Oct. 4, 2022. Credit: U.S. Forest Service by John Ingman

Three Fools Fire on 10-4-22
An aerial view of the Three Fools Fire on October 4, 2022. Smoke is drifting near the tree tops and filling the valley behind in haze.
An aerial view of the Three Fools Fire on October 4, 2022. Smoke is drifting near the tree tops and filling the valley behind in haze.
Three Fools Fire on 10-4-22

Smoke from the Three Fools Fire in the Pasayten Wilderness on Oct. 4, 2022. Credit: U.S. Forest Service by John Ingman

Parks Fire in Pasayten Wilderness on 10-4-22
Aerial view of the Monument 83 Lookout and repeater area. Wispy and hazy smoke from the Parks Fire is in the background.
Aerial view of the Monument 83 Lookout and repeater area. Wispy and hazy smoke from the Parks Fire is in the background.
Parks Fire in Pasayten Wilderness on 10-4-22

Smoke from the Parks Fire in the Pasayten Wilderness on Oct. 4, 2022. Credit: U.S. Forest Service by John Ingman

Parks and Kid Fires on 10-4-22
Aerial view of billowing white smoke rises from the green conifer forest.
Aerial view of billowing white smoke rises from the green conifer forest.
Parks and Kid Fires on 10-4-22

Smoke from the Parks and Kid Fires when they joined together in Soda Creek in the Pasayten Wilderness on Oct. 4, 2022. Credit: U.S. Forest Service by John Ingman

Smoke from the Elbow Fire on 9-24-22
Elbow Fire continues to burn in a dense bowl near the ridgetop. The smoke in the bottom of the photo is most likely from the nearby Three Fools Fire.
Elbow Fire continues to burn in a dense bowl near the ridgetop. The smoke in the bottom of the photo is most likely from the nearby Three Fools Fire.
Smoke from the Elbow Fire on 9-24-22

Elbow Fire continues to burn in a dense bowl near the ridgetop. The smoke in the bottom of the photo is most likely from the nearby Three Fools Fire.

Smoke from the Shull Fire on 9-24-2022
The Shull Fire was quiet with a little bit of heat on the northern side of the fire backing down on September 24, 2022. There is quite a bit of standing dead trees in the drainage bottom. Credit: IC Scott Sylvester
The Shull Fire was quiet with a little bit of heat on the northern side of the fire backing down on September 24, 2022. There is quite a bit of standing dead trees in the drainage bottom. Credit: IC Scott Sylvester
Smoke from the Shull Fire on 9-24-2022

The Shull Fire was quiet with a little bit of heat on the northern side of the fire backing down on September 24, 2022. There is quite a bit of standing dead trees in the drainage bottom. Credit: IC Scott Sylvester

Smoke from the Skagit Fire on 9-24-22
The Skagit fire was still backing downhill on 9-24-2022. Credit: IC Scott Sylvester
The Skagit fire was still backing downhill on 9-24-2022. Credit: IC Scott Sylvester
Smoke from the Skagit Fire on 9-24-22

The Skagit fire was still backing downhill on 9-24-2022. Credit: IC Scott Sylvester

Smoke from the Three Fools Fire on 9-24-2022
Three Fools Fire has made it down to the Three Fools Creek and has the chance to get established on the other side of the creek. Credit: IC Scott Sylvester
Three Fools Fire has made it down to the Three Fools Creek and has the chance to get established on the other side of the creek. Credit: IC Scott Sylvester
Smoke from the Three Fools Fire on 9-24-2022

Three Fools Fire has made it down to the Three Fools Creek and has the chance to get established on the other side of the creek. Credit: IC Scott Sylvester

Monument 83 on 9-24-22
Monument 83 Lookout on 9-24-22. Structure wrap was very effective in preserving the buildings from multiple flame fronts. The smoke column seen in the upper left corner is from the fire burning in Canada. Credit: IC Scott Sylvester
Monument 83 Lookout on 9-24-22. Structure wrap was very effective in preserving the buildings from multiple flame fronts. The smoke column seen in the upper left corner is from the fire burning in Canada. Credit: IC Scott Sylvester
Monument 83 on 9-24-22

Monument 83 Lookout on 9-24-22. Structure wrap was very effective in preserving the buildings from multiple flame fronts. The smoke column seen in the upper left corner is from the fire burning in Canada. Credit: IC Scott Sylvester

Monument 83 site, 9/17/2022
Monument 83 still standing after the Park Fire burned around it thanks to firefighters protecting the structures.
Monument 83 still standing after the Park Fire burned around it thanks to firefighters protecting the structures.
Monument 83 site, 9/17/2022

Monument 83 site, historic lookout and cabin still standing after Park Fire.

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