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October 24, Loch Katrine Fire Update
Loch Katrine Fire
Publication Type: News 10/25/2022
Loch Katrine Fire
Daily Update, October 24, 2022, 10:00 AM
Fire activity on the Loch Katrine Fire has been limited to smoldering by the recent rain showers, cooler temperatures, and high-elevation snowfall. The last IR flight was on October 19, so acres have not changed, remaining at 1,918 acres.
The main activities on the fire now are repair, monitoring, and mop up. Crews are cleaning up dozer lines in the Phillippa Creek area, installing water bars, and backhauling equipment. Mop up activities include opening up stump holes and other areas of remaining heat to expose them to rain; smoldering will likely continue within the fire area until significant snowfall. Suppression repair needs are being assessed and are beginning as conditions allow.
Evacuation: No evacuation orders are in place.
Weather: Late last night and into this morning, a new cold front is rolling in with ridgetop winds and rain beginning early today (Monday). This evening may see a break in the rain, but showers will continue through Tuesday with the potential to see as much as three inches over the two days. Rain is forecast through the week. Caution: Rain may increase the risk of burn scar debris flows and flash floods.