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Suiattle River fire is 3,704 acres as of October 17, 2022 (no IR flight on October 18, 2022). The fire has 0% containment, but is being held in check by fire crews and natural barriers. The primary objectives on the Suiattle River Fire are to minimize impact to private structures and property, Bureau of Land Management land, high-value timber land, and Forest Service infrastructure (Suiattle Guard Station, Buck Creek Campground, and the Darrington Seed Orchard). Firefighters have been successful at keeping the fire in check along Forest Service Road 26 and the Suiattle River. A total of 50 fire personnel are suppressing the fire. Aviation assets will continue to be deployed for support to on-the-ground firefighters as needed in areas where water drops can be effective.   

Boulder Lake fire is 2,016 acres as of October 17, 2022 (no IR flight on October 18, 2022) and is most active on the west flank above Big Creek. Fire managers are assessing tactics that will minimize potential impacts to values including private land and those managed by the Washington Department of Natural Resources.