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Ruby Fire Quick Facts 

Size: 902 acres Location: North Cascades National Park, Ruby Mountain, Diablo, Washington 

Containment: 0%   Cause: Lightning/Natural 

Start Date: August 9, 2024 Total Personnel: 93 

Fire Information: 

Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wancp-ruby-fire Email: 2024.Ruby@firenet.gov 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Ruby-Fire/61563760546137/ Phone: 1-360-208-8096 

Current Status: Fire suppression efforts continue today as safety permits; access is difficult due to steep terrain and hazards. Yesterday, firefighters hiked into Panther Creek to conduct structure protection on a bridge and other infrastructure on the trail system. In other locations of the fire area, firefighters continued with suppression efforts and reported moderate fire activity such as smoldering, backing and single tree torching. Smoke from the Ruby Fire remains noticeable from public areas. The fire grew along the western and southern perimeters of the fire area over the weekend.  

Planned Actions: Firefighters will continue to protect critical infrastructure, park campgrounds, trails, backcountry camps, and other resources in preparation for fire growth. The Ruby Fire is a full suppression fire, and firefighters are utilizing strategies and tactics that provide the highest likelihood for success, while mitigating risks to firefighters and the public. The main objectives are protecting human life, minimizing damage to values at risk, and limiting wildfire spread to the north and west. 

Weather: Today, partially cloudy becoming cloudy in the afternoon, with a 50% chance for rain showers and thunderstorms. High near 67. Southwesterly winds 4 to 7 mph gusting to 10 mph. Evening and night partially cloudy, with a 45% chance for rain showers and thunderstorms. Lows near 57. There is a risk of thunderstorms in the fire area for the rest of the week. 

Closures: There are multiple closures in place for public safety. Colonial Creek South Campground and boat launch, Thunder Arm south of Diablo Lake, and State Route 20 east of the park from MP 148 and MP 157, are closed. For a full list of closures visit https://go.nps.gov/fireclosures. 

Burning Restrictions: Campfires, the ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans and barbeque grills, are banned in all portions of North Cascades National Park Service Complex: North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area.  

Drone Restrictions: Drones can seriously impact the safety of firefighting efforts, and operating drones within North Cascades National Park is prohibited, except with prior written approval from the superintendent.   

Cooperating Agencies & Tribes: National Park Service, Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, Seattle City Light, Whatcom County, Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, Washington State Dept. of Transportation.  
Smoke: U.S. Interagency Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program - Overall air quality will be good today in upper Skagit Valley. https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook/f79a6d6d https://www.airnow.gov/ 

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