Huckleberry Ridge Fire (WAPCS)

Wildfire Status:

The Huckleberry Ridge Fire, which ignited on September 4, 2024, at 3:47 PM, has reached a state of 100% containment. Located approximately 20 miles southwest of Pe Ell, Washington, the fire affected a mix of recent harvest units, mature timber, and one-year-old replanted timber in steep terrain. As of the latest updates, the fire has burned an area of about 300 acres. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and it was reported to be eight miles from the nearest structure and eleven miles from the closest community, posing no immediate threat to infrastructure.

Fire response efforts have included a local Type 4 Incident Management Team, which has been engaged in mop-up operations and ongoing monitoring to ensure that the fire is fully extinguished. At the peak of the firefighting efforts, a total of 271 personnel were deployed, supported by 9 engines, 8 hand crews, and 11 tenders. However, these numbers have since decreased as containment was achieved and the situation stabilized, with approximately 223 personnel currently involved in the final stages of mop-up and monitoring.

Weather conditions over the past few days have been favorable for containment efforts, although specific current weather details were not provided. The fire's location in steep terrain may have complicated initial suppression efforts, but updated reports indicate a successful response from firefighting teams, significantly minimizing the fire's impact on the surrounding areas. The community has expressed gratitude for the efforts of the Incident Management Team as they conclude their work in the region.

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