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Sourdough Fire
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Rockport WA 98283 Washington
Rockport WA 98283 Washington
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Sourdough Fire Update - August 20, 2023
Updated On: 08/21/2023
Resources: 404 Total Personnel | 4 Hand Crews | 16 Engines | 5 Water Tenders | 7 Helicopters
Sourdough Fire Update - August 18, 2023
Updated On: 08/19/2023
Resources: 379 Total Personnel | 6 Hand Crews | 20 Engines | 5 Water Tenders | 7 Helicopters
(Newhalem, Wash.) -- The Sourdough Fire started with a lightning strike on July 29 near Diablo in the rugged terrain of Ross Lake National Recreation Area, 7 miles northeast of Newhalem. Firefighting teams have made significant progress in ensuring the protection of communities, highways, and infrastructure.
Sourdough Fire Update - August 17, 2023
Updated On: 08/18/2023
Resources: 387 Total Personnel | 6 Hand Crews | 20 Engines | 5 Water Tenders | 7 Helicopters
Sourdough Fire Update - August 16, 2023
Updated On: 08/17/2023
Resources: 383 Total Personnel | 5 Hand Crews | 20 Engines | 5 Water Tenders | 7 Helicopters
Sourdough Fire Update - August 15, 2023
Updated On: 08/16/2023
Resources: 444 Total Personnel | 7 Hand Crews | 20 Engines | 5 Water Tenders | 7 Helicopters
(Newhalem, Wash.) -- The Sourdough Fire started with a lightning strike on July 29 near Diablo in the steep and rugged terrain of Ross Lake National Recreation Area, 7 miles northeast of Newhalem. The Sourdough Fire is estimated at 2,953 acres and is 11% contained. Fire resources are making progress to suppress the Sourdough Fire, despite navigating challenging weather conditions and rugged terrain.
Sourdough Fire Update - August 14, 2023
Updated On: 08/15/2023
Resources: 402 Total Personnel | 5 Hand Crews | 20 Engines | 5 Water Tenders | 8 Helicopters
(Newhalem, Wash.) -- The Sourdough Fire started with a lightning strike on July 29 near Diablo in the steep and rugged terrain of Ross Lake National Recreation Area, 7 miles northeast of Newhalem. The Sourdough Fire is estimated at 2,953 acres and is 11% contained. State Route 20 remains closed between milepost 120 (Newhalem) and milepost 146 (just east of the East Creek Trailhead).
Sourdough Fire Update - August 13, 2023
Updated On: 08/14/2023
Resources: 419 Total Personnel | 9 Hand Crews | 20 Engines | 5 Water Tenders | 7 Helicopters
(Newhalem, Wash.) -- The Sourdough Fire started with a lightning strike on July 29 near Diablo in the steep and rugged terrain of Ross Lake National Recreation Area, 7 miles northeast of Newhalem. The Sourdough Fire is estimated at 1,938 acres and is 5% contained. State Route 20 remains closed between milepost 120 (Newhalem) and milepost 146 (just east of the East Creek Trailhead). Large rocks and debris fell on portions of the closed road.
Sourdough Fire Update - August 12, 2023
Updated On: 08/13/2023
Resources: 417 Total Personnel | 9 Hand Crews | 20 Engines | 5 Water Tenders | 7 Helicopters
Sourdough Fire Update - August 11, 2023
Updated On: 08/12/2023
Resources: 411 Total Personnel | 9 Hand Crews | 20 Engines | 5 Water Tenders | 6 Helicopters
Sourdough Fire Update - August 10, 2023
Updated On: 08/11/2023
Resources: 418 Total Personnel | 9 Hand Crews | 27 Engines | 5 Water Tenders | 6 Helicopters