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Miner's Complex Daily Update 09-13-2024
Miners Complex Fires
Publication Type: Announcement - 09/13/2024 - 11:10
11:00 AM, September 13, 2024
Estimated size: 1,098 acres
Start Date/Time: July 17, 2024
Area of Origin: 21 air miles east of Darrington WA
Cause: Lightning
Fuels/Topography: timber, rugged terrain
Structures Damaged: None, there are no homes threatened at this time.
Evacuations: None
The Miners Complex consists of eight wildfires caused by lightning strikes in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The fires included in the complex are Miners Fire, Vista Ridge Fire, Dolly Creek Fire, Sulphur Three Fire, Sulphur Four Fire, Sulphur Thirty-Four Fire, Plummer, and Middle Ridge Fire.
Update: On Wednesday and Thursday there was little to no fire growth due to high relative humidities, cool temperatures, cloud covers and little winds. Over the weekend it is anticipated that fire behavior will continue to be moderated by cool temperatures and potential rains. Firefighter crews continue patrols of the Miners Complex along with accompanying rehab work.
Weather: Weak upper level ridge moving east this morning. Upper level trough approaching the area this afternoon will move over the area tonight and remain into Sunday. Friday will be mostly cloudy with rain showers likely in the afternoon. The high temperature will be around 61°F, with light winds becoming west 5-6mph in the afternoon. On Saturday, it will be mostly cloudy with rain showers likely in the morning and afternoon. High temperatures will be around 61°F, with light winds becoming west 5mph in the afternoon.
Smoke: For more information on smoke and air quality please visit: https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/
Closures: The following is a summary of the areas closed due to the fires in the Miners Complex: Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000.2 from Mica Lake to Suiattle Pass, Suiattle River Trail #784, Miners Ridge Trail #785, Buck Creek Pass Trail #789, Miners Cabin Trail #795, Grassy Point Trail #788, Sulphur Mountain Trail #794, Sulphur Creek Trail #793, Sulphur Creek Campground, Sulphur Creek Trailhead, and the Downey Creek trailhead. Suiattle River Road, closure beginning at Downey Creek trailhead. The full Closure Orders visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/mbs Forest Restrictions: The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie has lifted the full campfire ban and forest-wide shooting restrictions, effective 8/28/2024. Additional details at: www.fs.usda.gov/mbs
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