Kachess Complex has burned 23 acres, burning 18 miles northwest of Cle Elum.
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The Kachess Complex, a group of three lightning-sparked fires, started in the Cle Elum Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest between August 9 and 10, 2024.The Stave Creek and Thomas fires are between Kachess and Cle Elum Lake. The Waptus fire is further north in the wilderness near Waptus Lake.
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At 6:00 PM August 17, 2024, the Albuquerque Zone Type 3 Incident Management Team transitioned fire management responsibilities back to the Cle Elum Ranger District. Recent days have seen significant progress towards containment of the complex, and this will be the final report unless notable developments arise. For further information, please direct inquiries to the local district.