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The Sourdough Fire was reported on Saturday, July 29, 2023. The fire is located in Ross Lake National Recreation Area within North Cascades National Park Service Complex and is burning in very steep terrain.
| Current as of | Thu, 09/28/2023 - 18:48 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning/Natural |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | North of Diablo and Gorge Lakes, West of Ross Lake in Ross Lake NRA and NCNP |
| Incident Commander | Incident Commander: Sophia Ecker North Cascades National Park Service Complex |
| Incident Description | The Sourdough Fire was first reported on July 29, 2023 and is burning in very steep terrain. |
| Coordinates |
48° 43' 18'' Latitude
-121° 8' 8
'' Longitude
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| Size | 6,369 Acres |
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| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 25% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 10/01/2023 |
| Fuels Involved | Primary Fuel Model, Materials, or Hazards Involved (hazardous chemicals, fuel types, infectious agents, radiation, etc): Timber (Litter and Understory) Brush (2 feet) Closed Timber Litter Narrative: Fuels in the fire area are primarily composed of Shrubs, Timber Litter, and Timber Understory. The timber is mixed age mixed conifer. Some shrub species are vine maple, ocean spray & birch. Snags and heavy surface fuel concentrations are common throughout. |