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11:00 AM, September 2, 2024

Estimated size: 211 acres
Start Date/Time: July 17, 2024
Area of Origin: Johannesburg Mountain. 1 Mile East of Mineral Park C.G.
Cause: Lightning
Fuels/Topography: Timber, rugged terrain
Structures Damaged: None, there are no homes threatened at this time.
Evacuations: None

Closures: Cascade River Road at and including Marble Creek Campground, Mineral Park Campground, and all tributary roads, trailheads, and trails are all closed. The public is not to enter the area for public and firefighter safety.
Full closure orders available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/mbs

Update: As the warming weather trend is forecasted to continue through the week with minimal chance of rainfall, firefighter crews are continuing to monitor and track hotspots on the Pincer Two fire. Overcast skies Monday may negatively impact aerial reconnaissance flights, resulting in their resumption on Tuesday.

Weather: A weak weather system passing over the area today will produce cooler temperatures along with a slight chance of an afternoon shower or thunderstorm, but little to no rainfall is expected. An upper level ridge will rebuild over the area midweek for a return of warmer and dry conditions. High temperature around 77°F with light winds in the morning becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Gusty and erratic winds expected near thunderstorms in the afternoon.

Smoke: For more information on smoke and air quality please visit: https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/

Air Space Restrictions: There are no air space restrictions at this time.

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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