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Sourdough Fire

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Ross Lake National Recreation Area 
Rockport WA 98283 Washington 
Washington 
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Ross Lake National Recreation Area 
Rockport WA 98283 Washington 
Washington 
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Sourdough Lookout on Sept 11
Shiny, aluminum wrapped structure on a mountaintop with three firefighters approaching
Shiny, aluminum wrapped structure on a mountaintop with three firefighters approaching
Sourdough Lookout on Sept 11
Sourdough Fire from Diablo Lake Overlook Sept 1 2023
Turquoise green lake with mountains in background
Turquoise green lake with mountains in background
Sourdough Fire from Diablo Lake Overlook Sept 1 2023
Sourdough Fire from SR20 over Diablo Lake Sept 1 2023
Turquoise green lake with mountains in background and dam to the left side
Turquoise green lake with mountains in background and dam to the left side
Sourdough Fire from SR20 over Diablo Lake Sept 1 2023

Sourdough Mountain with Diablo Dam and Diablo Lake on September 1, 2023

Sourdough Fire from SR20 over Gorge Lake Sept 1 2023
Lake in foreground with burned area mountain in background
Lake in foreground with burned area mountain in background
Sourdough Fire from SR20 over Gorge Lake Sept 1 2023

Sourdough Mountain and Gorge Lake on September 1, 2023 

Stettatle Creek drainage Sept 11
Wisps of smoke in a forested mountain drainage
Wisps of smoke in a forested mountain drainage
Stettatle Creek drainage Sept 11

Stettatle Creek drainage looking north

Sourdough Fire Helibase KMAX with Bucket Attached
A helicopter sits on the ground with a large bucket for water drops attached and laid out in front of it.
A helicopter sits on the ground with a large bucket for water drops attached and laid out in front of it.
Sourdough Fire Helibase KMAX with Bucket Attached

A KMAX helicopter, assisting with firefighting operations on the Sourdough Fire, prepares for a day of water-dropping bucket work. 

Fire Info board NPS east entrance Sept 1 2023
A wooden board with paper in front of trees and sign in the background.
A wooden board with paper in front of trees and sign in the background.
Fire Info board NPS east entrance Sept 1 2023

Fire information board at the NPS east boundary entrance. 

A Hose Lay placed at Diablo Lake Trail
A trail sign that reads, "Diablo Lake Trail" can be seen with a thin hose around it and lining the rest of the trail in the background
A trail sign that reads, "Diablo Lake Trail" can be seen with a thin hose around it and lining the rest of the trail in the background
A Hose Lay placed at Diablo Lake Trail

A hose lay placed along the Diablo Lake Trail on the Sourdough Fire

Firefighter Thank You Sign -- Community support Marblemount
A sign posted by a local business that reads "Thank You Firefighters" to showcase support for firefighting personnel.
A sign posted by a local business that reads "Thank You Firefighters" to showcase support for firefighting personnel.
Firefighter Thank You Sign -- Community support Marblemount
Sourdough Fire Crews On Road
A photo of a large road-side sign with the words "Fire Crews on Road" flashing across while a car drives down the road past the sign.
A photo of a large road-side sign with the words "Fire Crews on Road" flashing across while a car drives down the road past the sign.
Sourdough Fire Crews On Road

As State Route 20 is open for through traffic, fire crews are still working along the roadway. Please drive with caution and follow all posted signage. 

Sourdough Fire Boat Operations NPS
A photo of a boat with the words "National Park Service" on the side is idling in a large body of water with a smoke filled background.
A photo of a boat with the words "National Park Service" on the side is idling in a large body of water with a smoke filled background.
Sourdough Fire Boat Operations NPS

Sourdough Fire Boat Operations National Park Service, photo taken by Rene Lamoreaux 

Sourdough Fire Smoldering After Cooler Weather on August 23 2023
A photo of a lake and trees in the foreground, with smoke rising from the hillside across the water.
A photo of a lake and trees in the foreground, with smoke rising from the hillside across the water.
Sourdough Fire Smoldering After Cooler Weather on August 23 2023
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