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White River, Irving Peak, and Minnow Ridge Fires

October 19, 2022 

Unseasonably warm and dry conditions, with temperatures about 5 degrees above average, have contributed to a slight increase in fire activity over the past week. As a result of the natural increase in fire activity and lack of wind, the concentration of smoke has also increased.  A strong fall weather pattern with rain and possible snow is looking very probable to pass through the fire areas starting 10/21-10/23.  This pattern should help disperse smoke and moderate fire behavior along with reducing rates of spread.

White River and Irving Peak Fires (11,120 acres): The fire continued to progress toward the FS 200 road on the southern perimeter. This week, a spot fire was located across this road and was successfully contained by fire crews. All burning operations have ceased with no further burns planned unless fire behavior dictates that those actions are necessary.

A Type 4 Incident Commander and numerous fire resources including one helicopter, multiple engines, and a type 2 Initial Attack handcrew, remain engaged in the full suppression effort.

Operations on the Minnow Ridge Fire (4,662 acres):  The Minnow Ridge fire has had moderate growth with the most activity on the south-southeast perimeter in the Marble Creek and Gate Creek area. The western edge has not crossed Chickamin Creek.