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Contact: Katy Hooper
With the recent warm and dry weather conditions there is increased fire behavior on the Sourdough Fire, primarily on the north and east flanks. The Sourdough Fire is at 6,369 acres and 25% containment. There will be no change in containment percentage until significant rain or snow, known as a season ending event. Containment areas of the fire are in place around State Route 20, structures, and other values at risk.
The fire is currently active in rough, steep terrain. Firefighters continue to patrol and monitor areas around the fire and engage in suppression efforts using aerial delivered water resources in the Sourdough Creek area which has successfully kept fire west of the drainage. Structure wrap on the Sourdough Lookout remains in place which firefighters assess and improve as needed.
Fire activity and progression is active in the Stettatle Creek drainage, moving updrainage and along the ridge. There is single tree and group tree torching along with smoldering as the fire consumes heavy, downed fuels.
Unseasonably hot and dry weather continues through the weekend with the possible return of cooler seasonal temperatures next week. Smoke is present with the hot and dry weather and increased fire behavior. Take caution when recreating outdoors when smoke is present. Learn more at Real-Time Air Quality Map | PurpleAir, airnow.gov or visit https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/.
Area, trail, and camp closure remain in effect. Closure information can be found on the park’s Fire Closures page.
Visitors should be aware of fire restrictions in all areas of the park complex. Campfires or the ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans, and barbeque grills, are banned in in all portions of North Cascades National Park Service Complex – North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area. This includes all National Park Service lands and campgrounds along State Route 20 as well as Hozomeen and the entire Stehekin Valley. If you see smoke or flames dial 911 or report to a park visitor or information center. Contact the Wilderness Information Center for trail information at noca_wilderness@nps.gov.
Last updated: September 21, 2023