Pioneer (WASES)
38,735 acre wildfire (23% contained)
Manson, Washington, United States
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1,098 acre wildfire (0% contained)
Darrington, Washington, United States
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Ruby Fire
Wildfire Status:
The Pioneer Fire, which started on June 8, 2024, is currently burning approximately 38,735 acres of land, with a containment level reported at 23%. The fire ignited on private land 31 miles northwest of Chelan, Washington, and has since spread to US Forest Service land, including wilderness areas. A full-suppression strategy has been implemented by fire managers to protect nearby private properties, public infrastructure, and natural resources. The suspected cause of the fire is human activity, prompting a strong response from fire agencies.
Firefighting efforts have been significantly challenged by the steep and remote terrain surrounding the fire, particularly on the east side of Lake Chelan, which is accessible only by boat or air. Initial direct tactics were employed but have since evolved into a combination of direct, indirect, and point protection strategies, focusing on high-probability success areas. Firefighters are actively establishing firelines and hose lays while utilizing aerial support, including water-dropping aircraft, to combat the flames. Assessments and protective measures are ongoing for structures around Lake Chelan and the Stehekin area, with particular attention to increasing defensibility against the advancing fire.
Current weather conditions are influencing fire behavior, with recent rainfall helping to decrease the flammability of large vegetation. However, as temperatures rise, there is potential for increased visibility of smoke due to smoldering logs and stumps within the fire perimeter. Firefighters are on alert to monitor and patrol the fire activity, prepared to adjust strategies as needed. Evacuation levels in Chelan County are being updated in response to changing fire activity, and several closure orders are in effect for the surrounding national forest and park areas. Visitors to Chelan and Manson are still welcome, with local businesses operating normally despite the ongoing situation.
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Containment History:
Date | Percent Contained |
---|---|
2024-06-11 | 0% contained |
2024-06-27 | 0% contained |
2024-07-02 | 7% contained |
2024-07-27 | 14% contained |
2024-07-28 | 10% contained |
2024-07-31 | 15% contained |
2024-08-07 | 12% contained |
2024-08-14 | 13% contained |
2024-08-15 | 18% contained |
2024-10-07 | 23% contained |
Fire Growth History:
Date | Fire Size (Acres) | Fire Size (Square Miles) | Fire Size (Square Kilometers) |
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2024-06-10 | 300 acres | 0.5 sq mi | 1.2 sq km |
2024-06-11 | 600 acres | 0.9 sq mi | 2.4 sq km |
2024-06-12 | 1172 acres | 1.8 sq mi | 4.7 sq km |
2024-06-13 | 1468 acres | 2.3 sq mi | 5.9 sq km |
2024-06-14 | 1756 acres | 2.7 sq mi | 7.0 sq km |
2024-06-15 | 1998 acres | 3.1 sq mi | 8.0 sq km |
2024-06-16 | 3474 acres | 5.4 sq mi | 13.9 sq km |
2024-06-19 | 3811 acres | 6.0 sq mi | 15.2 sq km |
2024-06-20 | 4094 acres | 6.4 sq mi | 16.4 sq km |
2024-06-21 | 4157 acres | 6.5 sq mi | 16.6 sq km |
2024-06-22 | 4339 acres | 6.8 sq mi | 17.4 sq km |
2024-06-23 | 4497 acres | 7.0 sq mi | 18.0 sq km |
2024-06-24 | 4530 acres | 7.1 sq mi | 18.1 sq km |
2024-06-25 | 4558 acres | 7.1 sq mi | 18.2 sq km |
2024-06-27 | 4634 acres | 7.2 sq mi | 18.5 sq km |
2024-06-29 | 4711 acres | 7.4 sq mi | 18.8 sq km |
2024-06-30 | 4743 acres | 7.4 sq mi | 19.0 sq km |
2024-07-01 | 4757 acres | 7.4 sq mi | 19.0 sq km |
2024-07-02 | 4758 acres | 7.4 sq mi | 19.0 sq km |
2024-07-03 | 4776 acres | 7.5 sq mi | 19.1 sq km |
2024-07-04 | 4820 acres | 7.5 sq mi | 19.3 sq km |
2024-07-05 | 4823 acres | 7.5 sq mi | 19.3 sq km |
2024-07-06 | 7180 acres | 11.2 sq mi | 28.7 sq km |
2024-07-08 | 9055 acres | 14.1 sq mi | 36.2 sq km |
2024-07-09 | 10266 acres | 16.0 sq mi | 41.1 sq km |
2024-07-11 | 12265 acres | 19.2 sq mi | 49.1 sq km |
2024-07-13 | 13492 acres | 21.1 sq mi | 54.0 sq km |
2024-07-14 | 15757 acres | 24.6 sq mi | 63.0 sq km |
2024-07-15 | 18731 acres | 29.3 sq mi | 74.9 sq km |
2024-07-16 | 20348 acres | 31.8 sq mi | 81.4 sq km |
2024-07-17 | 23529 acres | 36.8 sq mi | 94.1 sq km |
2024-07-18 | 25688 acres | 40.1 sq mi | 102.8 sq km |
2024-07-19 | 26137 acres | 40.8 sq mi | 104.5 sq km |
2024-07-20 | 26407 acres | 41.3 sq mi | 105.6 sq km |
2024-07-21 | 29995 acres | 46.9 sq mi | 120.0 sq km |
2024-07-22 | 30352 acres | 47.4 sq mi | 121.4 sq km |
2024-07-24 | 30667 acres | 47.9 sq mi | 122.7 sq km |
2024-07-25 | 31584 acres | 49.4 sq mi | 126.3 sq km |
2024-07-26 | 31906 acres | 49.9 sq mi | 127.6 sq km |
2024-07-27 | 32048 acres | 50.1 sq mi | 128.2 sq km |
2024-07-28 | 33277 acres | 52.0 sq mi | 133.1 sq km |
2024-07-31 | 33276 acres | 52.0 sq mi | 133.1 sq km |
2024-08-03 | 33761 acres | 52.8 sq mi | 135.0 sq km |
2024-08-04 | 35477 acres | 55.4 sq mi | 141.9 sq km |
2024-08-05 | 35607 acres | 55.6 sq mi | 142.4 sq km |
2024-08-07 | 36763 acres | 57.4 sq mi | 147.1 sq km |
2024-08-10 | 36970 acres | 57.8 sq mi | 147.9 sq km |
2024-08-11 | 37852 acres | 59.1 sq mi | 151.4 sq km |
2024-08-12 | 38299 acres | 59.8 sq mi | 153.2 sq km |
2024-08-14 | 38420 acres | 60.0 sq mi | 153.7 sq km |
2024-08-15 | 38708 acres | 60.5 sq mi | 154.8 sq km |
2024-08-17 | 38721 acres | 60.5 sq mi | 154.9 sq km |
2024-08-20 | 38727 acres | 60.5 sq mi | 154.9 sq km |
2024-08-23 | 38730 acres | 60.5 sq mi | 154.9 sq km |
2024-10-07 | 38735 acres | 60.5 sq mi | 154.9 sq km |