Shoofly (WAOWF)

Wildfire Status:

The Shoofly Fire, located on the Wenatchee River Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest approximately 25 miles west of Lake Wenatchee, WA, currently spans about 104 acres and is 63% contained. The fire is situated on the southeast slope of Shoofly Mountain in steep terrain characterized by sub-alpine fir and remnants of an older burn scar. While the fire has shown minimal activity, it is smoldering in dead and down fuels, with limited movement beyond its established boundaries.

Firefighting agencies are implementing a full suppression strategy, utilizing both air and ground resources to control the blaze effectively and safely. The incident commander, Andrew Mendiguren, and his team are monitoring the situation with a focus on patrolling control lines and assessing fire behavior. Campground, road, and trail closures are currently in effect, and details can be found on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest website.

Weather conditions are expected to pose some challenges, with warm high pressure building, pushing temperatures into the 80s and leading to low humidity levels. There is a slight chance of wetting rain and lightning starting Wednesday morning, and winds are forecasted to remain steady at around 10 mph throughout the week. Fire agencies are closely monitoring these weather patterns to adjust their response strategies accordingly.

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