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Washington 
Everett, 
98201 
Washington 
Everett, 
98201 

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Oct 19 Update Loch Katrine Fire, Suiattle River Fire, and Boulder Lake Fire

Loch Katrine Fire
Publication Type: News 10/20/2022

Loch Katrine Fire, Suiattle River Fire, and Boulder Lake Fire

Daily Update, October 19, 2022, 10:30 AM  

The Loch Katrine Fire is estimated at 1,777 acres. Yesterday, crews were working in the areas of Sunday Creek and Big Creek to construct control lines along the edge of the fire. Tactical firing operations were successful in helping to establish containment lines that held through the night. Aircraft was unable to provide support to ground efforts due to an inversion holding smoke and fog over the fire area. Today, hose lines and pumps will be put in place along the Sunday Creek and Big Creek areas to bolster the containment lines and prepare for any potential of wind that may test the perimeter.
 
 

Suiattle River fire is 3,704 acres as of October 17, 2022 (no IR flight on October 18, 2022). The fire has 0% containment, but is being held in check by fire crews and natural barriers. The primary objectives on the Suiattle River Fire are to minimize impact to private structures and property, Bureau of Land Management land, high-value timber land, and Forest Service infrastructure (Suiattle Guard Station, Buck Creek Campground, and the Darrington Seed Orchard). Firefighters have been successful at keeping the fire in check along Forest Service Road 26 and the Suiattle River. A total of 50 fire personnel are suppressing the fire. Aviation assets will continue to be deployed for support to on-the-ground firefighters as needed in areas where water drops can be effective.   

 

Boulder Lake fire is 2,016 acres as of October 17, 2022 (no IR flight on October 18, 2022) and is most active on the west flank above Big Creek. Fire managers are assessing tactics that will minimize potential impacts to values including private land and those managed by the Washington Department of Natural Resources. 


Evacuation:
Level 3(GO) evacuations are in place for the Suiattle River Fire in the Lower Suiattle River Valley. No other evacuations are currently in place for the other fires.
 

Weather: Today will see a mix of sun and clouds. Areas of smoke are likely to reduce visibility at times. Temperatures will be in the mid-70s throughout the day; winds will continue to be light and variable. Thursday’s forecast calls for light rain that may impact the fire area.

 

Smoke: Smoke and haze from the nearby fires will reduce visibility and air quality for most of the day. Smoke column may be visible from both the I-90 and I-405 highway corridors. 

Closures: For public safety, the Suiattle River Road is closed at the junction with Highway 530. Due to their proximity to the Suiattle River Fire, the Darrington Ranger District has closed the Suiattle River Road (Forest Road 26) Recreation facilities and trails: Buck Creek Campground, Boulder Lake Trail, Huckleberry Mountain Trail, Buck Creek Trail, Green Mountain Trail, Downey Creek Trail, Suiattle Trail, Sulphur Creek Trail, and Sulphur Mountain Trail. 

 Online: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8447/ facebook.com/MtBakerSnoqualmieNFfs.usda.gov/alerts/mbs/alerts-notices

Fire Information Line: 425-386-1354, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Email: 2022.lochkatrine@firenet.gov