Easy Fire in WA Update

Current Situation:

Wet weather and cooler temperatures have reduced the fire's intensity. Firefighters are managing to keep the fire within its current footprint with the help of helicopters and ground crews. Difficult terrain and hazards limit access in some areas. The fire will continue until weather conditions change significantly.

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Closures:

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest: Closures are in place for trails within the fire area. Campfires are prohibited.
Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR): In place over the fire. Unauthorized drone activity is prohibited. For details, visit the FAA TFR site.
Bonfires are prohibited.

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SR 20

SR 20 North Cascades Highway reopened today (Aug. 22) between Granite Creek and Easy Pass trailhead after being closed since Aug. 4 due to a fire and mudslide.

Key points:

A 35 mph speed limit is in effect between mileposts 150 and 154 due to ongoing fire and maintenance work.
Avoid stopping or passing through the area and be alert for fire and maintenance vehicles.
Starting Aug. 26, flaggers and a pilot car will control traffic between mileposts 150 and 154 for continued maintenance, but the road will be open without a pilot car outside work hours.

Thank you to the crews who cleared ~7,000 tons of debris from the road.

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Easy Fire crew

Evacuations: No evacuations are currently in place. However, given the increase in fire activity, anyone recreating in the area should remain vigilant and stay out of closed areas.