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11:00 AM, September 11, 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: Cloud cover and high relative humidities during the day moderated fire growth and activity on Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday this week will bring cooler temperatures, high humidities and potential precipitation, which will continue to moderate fire behavior. Firefighters will continue to track any rolling debris and hot spots and monitor fire behavior.

Weather: Rain will continue throughout the morning in the area of the fire, transitioning to scattered showers in the afternoon. There is a slight chance of thunder, but the main focus for them will be well south of the incident. That said, it cannot be entirely ruled out. Any thunderstorms that develop will be short lived, with lightning and erratic winds as the main concerns. Expect cooler conditions and continued excellent relative humidity throughout the weekend and another chance at rain by the beginning of next week. The high temperature will be around 59°F, with 5mph winds becoming west 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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