September 1 Dome Peak, Kindy Creek, & Chocolate Creek Fire Update

Wilderness Wildfires September 1 Update

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Reported start dates:

Dome Peak: July 29

Kindy Creek: August 15

Chocolate Creek: July 20

Size:

Dome Peak: 1076 acres

Kindy Creek: 197acres

Chocolate Creek: 38 acres

Cause: Lightning

Fuels: Timber, brush, grass

Update: The Chelan Ranger District on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has lifted the closure order on the Pacific Crest Trail from Suiattle Pass at mile 2554.6 and High bridge at mile 2574.5. This closure was in place due to Dome Peak fire activity. All three fires have received a significant amount of precipitation in recent days, moderating fire behavior. Forecasted weather conditions show a return to more typical conditions for the season. A low-pressure system is bringing increased humidity and lower temperatures, as well as chances for precipitation to the fire area. Infrared (IR) flights on Monday before the weather change enabled an update of fire acreages. This evening, a reconnaissance flight over the fires observed a few isolated pockets of heat and smoke, but minimal fire activity. Because slope, terrain and their remote location make access difficult, Forest Service fire personnel will continue to monitor these fires with the aid of remote cameras.

Closures: No closures related to the Dome Peak Fire are in place at this time. The PCT closure between Suiattle Pass at mile 2554.6 and High Bridge at mile 2574.5 is lifted. Detailed information on the PCT can be found at: Fires near the PCT in Glacier Peak Wilderness - Pacific Crest Trail Association (pcta.org). An Interactive map is available at: https://caltopo.com/m/9HHFD. The PCT remains closed between McAlester Trail at mile 2588.8 and Snowy Lakes Trail at mile 2603 on the Chelan District, due to the Blue Lake Fire:

https://www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/closures/washington/blue-lake-fire-near-rainy-pass/

Safety: Smoke will continue to affect air quality in northwest communities of the Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest due to wildfires on the North Cascades National Park, British Columbia, and the Mt. Baker Snoqualmie. For more detailed information on air quality, visit https://fire.airnow.gov/.