Downey Creek Fire

Unit Information

Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
Washington
Everett, WA 98201

Incident Contact

Darrington Ranger Distric
Email: SM.2020DowneyCR@usda.gov
Phone: 360-436-1155
Hours: M-F 8-4:30

The Downey Creek Fire started on August 16, 2020 at 12:25 pm in the Glacier Peak Wilderness. The suspected cause of the fire is lightning. The fire is located approximately 17 miles from Darrington, Washington. Several trails and two campgrounds are closed as a result of the fire. The Downey Creek Fire Closure is in effect from September 11, 2020 until October 31, 2020, unless rescinded sooner.

Basic Information

Current as of
Incident Type	Wildfire
Cause	Lightning
Date of Origin	Sunday August 16th, 2020 approx. 12:30 PM
Location	Downey Creek
Incident Commander	Jason Montieth, Type 4 IC
Incident Description	The Downey Creek Fire Started On August 16, 2020 At 12:25 Pm In The Glacier Peak Wilderness. The Suspected Cause Of The Fire Is Lightning. The Fire Is Located Approximately 17 Miles From Darrington, Washington. Several Trails And Two Campgrounds Are Closed As A Result Of The Fire. The Downey Creek Fire Closure Is In Effect From September 11, 2020 Until October 31, 2020, Unless Rescinded Sooner.
Coordinates	48.264 latitude, -121.21 longitude

Current Situation

Total Personnel	10
Size	2,570 Acres
Estimated Containment Date	Saturday October 31st, 2020 approx. 08:00 AM
Fuels Involved	Timber, brush
Significant Events	Precipitation occurred over the fire area this weekend and more is anticipated throughout the week. Minimal growth has occurred since September 13th. The fires Southern boundary is Forest Road 26 and the Suiattle River. It remains established West to East from Downey Creek to 1 mile beyond the Suiattle Trail Head along the Suiattle Trail. The majority of the fire resides in the Glacier Peak Wilderness.

Outlook

Planned Actions	Planned Action: Transition to a Type 4 Incident Commander took place Saturday Sept. 19th. Resources will continue to assess and monitor the fire this week. The Suiattle River Road (Forest Service Road 26) continues to be impacted by falling trees.
Projected Incident Activity	Minimal fire growth is expected. Primarily creeping and smoldering.
Remarks	Please note: Updates will be made weekly starting Sept. 20th unless significant change occurs over the fire area.

Current Weather

Weather Concerns	Weather forecast for week of September 20th: Chance of showers Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday with highs of 61-71 degrees. Strong front arriving Wednesday with additional systems Thursday and Friday. Significant rain expected Wednesday through Friday.

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Downey Creek Closure September 11, 2020 Closure - 9/13/2020