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11:00 AM, September 13, 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: On Wednesday and Thursday, the fire area received light rain. The fire continues to burn at 3,500 feet; however, fire activity continues to be moderated by high relative humidities, cool temperatures, and cloud covers. Firefighters have removed structure protection wrap from the values at risk as the fire no longer poses danger to them and are actively working on securing the area in preparation for the Cascade River Road to reopen. Firefighters will continue to track any rolling debris and hot spots and monitor fire behavior.

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/

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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