Largest Fire In National Forest So Far In Season - Just 6 Acres
There've been about 70 fires so far, but the largest has only been 6 acres.
white river fire
White River Fires Receive Rain While Minnow Ridge Fire Grows
The White River and Irving Peak Fires have officially combined and are now known as the White River Fire.
White River and Irving Peak Fire Response Team Address Residential Frustration on Smoke
This fire will keep burning until an influx of rain or snow finally extinguishes it.
White River and Irving Peak Fires Produce Smoke Due to Higher Temperatures
The smoke is projected to blow towards the northwest, however there will be some residual smoke that will carry into the Wenatchee Valley and other low lying areas.
White River, Irving Peak Fires Now Merged
The White River and Irving Peak fires near Lake Wenatchee are now connected, having merged while they've slowly burned downhill.
They've burned close to each other since being sparked by lightning on Aug. 11 about 15 miles northwest of Plain.
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Increased Fire Activity from Plain Fires Smoke Out Leavenworth and Cashmere
Crews are hoping to see less fire activity when the cold sets in and there is higher humidity.
New Fire Burning Near White River/Irving Peak Fires
the new 100+ acre Minnow Ridge Fire is burning in steep, inaccessible terrain north of Plain, and was very active over the weekend.
White River/Irving Peak Fires Downgraded, No Longer With Daily Updates
The U.S. Forest Service announced Tuesday that fire behavior is becoming less intense, and updates will now be provided every other day.
Type 3 Incident Management Team Assigned for White River and Irving Peak Fires
Due to an increase in forest visitors this Labor Day Weekend, recreationalists are asked to watch for fire crews and firefighting vehicles, along with minimizing any possible sparks created by tow chains.
Smoke Near Leavenworth Reach Unhealthy Air Quality Levels
Residents in those areas are advised to stay inside or reduce their exposure outside.