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Pincer Two Fire Daily Update 09-04-2024
Pincer Two Fire
Publication Type: Announcement - 09/04/2024 - 11:19
11:00 AM, September 4, 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: A reconnaissance flight occurred on Tuesday, September 3rd. The flight showed that the fire has remained inside its original footprint, and the visible smoke is likely coming from heavy fuels burning in the interior of the fire. High temperatures on Thursday show the greatest chance of predicted fire growth, and visible smoke is expected to continue with warm weather trends through Friday. Firefighters continue to track and patrol hotspots on the fire.
Weather: Dry conditions and warming temperatures are expected for the rest of the week. Instability from a thermal pressure trough will result in mid-level Haines 6 values while east to southeast winds throughout the period will not only aid in drying but also hinder RH recoveries. While conditions will approach critical fire weather thresholds today, the main concern will be Thursday and Friday. Thursday especially will be ripe for fire growth with the combination of the strongest easterly winds in the morning along with dry and unstable conditions throughout the day. High temperature around 85°F, with east winds between 5-8 mph.
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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