Easy Fire 2024
Easy Fire has burned 2,130 acres, burning 44 miles northeast of Darrington.
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The Easy Fire, burning in dense timber in the Methow Valley Ranger District, 17 air miles west of the Mazama community, was sparked by dry lightning storms on the evening of July 17, 2024. Crews responded and immediately reported explosive fire growth and running crown fire into the evening. Crews stayed on the fire overnight but weeks of extreme temperatures, record dry conditions, and dangerous terrain with no road access hampered initial response efforts.
Natural features on the north and south are being used to limit fire spread on the Easy Fire. Fire managers are using a combination of ground crews to put in containment lines where possible and air resources to cool off hotspots with water. Steep drainages and ridgelines limit the ability of ground crews to access the fire directly and air tanker pilots to safely fly the fire area. Recent weather has elevated fuel moisture content and reduced the intensity of what active fire remains. Incident management will continue to monitor the fire to ensure that any heat stays within the current fire footprint.