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With the recent warm and dry weather conditions there is increased fire behavior on the Sourdough Fire, primarily on the north and east flanks. The Sourdough Fire is at 6,369 acres and 25% containment. There will be no change in containment percentage until significant rain or snow, known as a season ending event. Containment areas of the fire are in place around State Route 20, structures, and other values at risk. 

Resources: 349 Total Personnel | 4 Hand Crews | 17 Engines | 5 Water Tenders | 7 Helicopters

Resources: 143 Total Personnel | 1 Hand Crews | 8 Engines | 3 Water Tenders | 3 Helicopters 

Resources: 349 Total Personnel | 4 Hand Crews | 17 Engines | 5 Water Tenders | 7 Helicopters

Resources: 205 Total Personnel | 2 Hand Crews | 3 Engines | 3 Water Tenders | 3 Helicopters

Resources: 265 Total Personnel | 3 Hand Crews | 10 Engines | 4 Water Tenders | 5 Helicopters

Resources: 276 Total Personnel | 4 Hand Crews | 10 Engines | 4 Water Tenders | 6 Helicopters

**State Route 20 (SR 20) is now open to through-travel only (no stopping or pulling over) as of today, Wednesday, August 23 at around 8 AM. Area, trail, and camp closures remain in effect between mile 120 (Newhalem) and 139 (east NPS boundary), as well as other areas along SR 20 due to the Blue Lake Fire.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthCascadesNationalPark Operational Update: https://youtu.be/MUFSynbOc1I Resources: 264 Total Personnel | 3 Hand Crews | 14 Engines | 5 Water Tenders | 6 Helicopters

Resources: 306 Total Personnel | 4 Hand Crews | 15 Engines | 5 Water Tenders | 7 Helicopters