Current Fires
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There are many fuels and fire-related projects that occur in the national parks. Current fires is a source for up-to-date information on prescribed fires, wildfires, and hazard fuels reduction projects.
- Ash Mountain Prescribed Burn
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, CA
Fire/Project Started: 05/23/2013
Last Report Posted: 05/22/2013 - Shipwreck Cove Fire
Katmai National Park & Preserve, AK
Fire/Project Started: 05/19/2013
Last Report Posted: 05/20/2013 - Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve Debris Pile Burn
Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve, AK
Fire/Project Started: 04/23/2013
Last Report Posted: 05/03/2013 - Jarman Gap Prescribed Burn
Shenandoah National Park, VA
Fire/Project Started: 04/10/2013
Last Report Posted: 04/22/2013 - Cedar Grove Prescribed Fires
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, CA
Fire/Project Started: 04/10/2013
Last Report Posted: 04/18/2013 - Bow Creek Pile Burn
Missouri National Recreational River, SD
Fire/Project Started: 02/25/2013
Last Report Posted: 03/01/2013 - Red Cedar Reduction
Chickasaw National Recreation Area, OK
Fire/Project Started: 02/01/2013
Last Report Posted: 02/25/2013 - Fern Lake Fire
Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
Fire/Project Started: 10/09/2012
Last Report Posted: 12/14/2012 - Cascade Fire
Yosemite National Park, CA
Fire/Project Started: 06/15/2012
Last Report Posted: 11/08/2012 - Three Lakes Fire
Mount Rainier National Park, WA
Fire/Project Started: 09/08/2012
Last Report Posted: 09/18/2012
Three Lakes Fire
Mount Rainier National Park, WA
Wildfire Started on or about 09/08/2012 (Evening)
Status as of 09/18/2012
Status
Cause Natural
Location One mile west of Three Lakes at the 5,000' level (WA)
Acreage Treated
7.5 acres
Percent Contained 100%
Resources Committed A park crew of seven park wildland firefighters; a North Cascades Smokejumper crew of 8, a helicopter and crew from Denali National park; and support staff.
Estimated Containment Date 9/18/2012
Park Status
Open with fire closure limited to the Laughingwater Creek Trail from SR123 to the crest.
Updates on Fire
The Three Lakes Fire is now 100% contained at 7.5 acres. The park will monitor the site. The Laughingwater Creek Trail remains closed. All other park trails are open.
Overview
This is a 4-5 acre lightning caused fire located one mile west of Three Lakes at the 5,000' level. The park is actively suppressing the fire. The Laughingwater Creek Trail is closed from SR123 to the crest. SR123 and all other park trails remain open.
Last 24-hour Activity
Smoldering and creeping.
Strategy
Provide for public and firefighter safety, continue constructing containment lines around the perimeter using Minimum Impact Suppression Tactics, use bucket drops where it can be done safelty, and keep the fire north of Laughingwater Creek Trail and west of the Pacific Crest Trail.
Vegetation Affected Short needle closed canopy conifer (hemlock, fir)
Air / Smoke Issues
Smoke in the air is mostly from fires burning outside of the park.
Benefits of the Burn
Reduced fuel loading. Natural fire break for future fires.
Values to be Protected
Three Lakes backcountry cabin - less than a mile. The park is working to prevent the fire from crossing into the Wenatchee National Forest; the boundary is within a mile of the fire.
Partners Involved
Denali National Park, North Cascades Smokejumpers & Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest IC3
Contact Information
Patti Wold
360-569-6701
patti_wold@nps.gov
Three Lakes Fire Updates
September 8, 2012 initial report
September 16, 2012
September 17, 2012
September 18, 2012
