9pm Tues eve update: Sugarloaf fire is estimated to have grown to 900 acres. Level 1 Evacuation orders have been issued for Merry Canyon, Dry Creek, 2nd Creek, Little Chumstick Rd, Fish Pond Lane.
Two fires were ignited by lightning near the. lake on Sunday even. The Sugarloaf fire is being reported as one fire but is actually two different fires burning below the Sugarloaf fire lookout East of Plain. This fire as of Tues morning was estimated at 25 acres and is contributing moderate amounts of smoke to the area. To check on smoke conditions, look at lake webcams and check Purple Air. The Cougar fire is on Tyee Ridge
To monitor fire status the Watch Duty website is best. There is light wind forecast for today, but considerable heat. Crews are on both fires.