Photo: US Forest Servcie
Tuesday 7/9 Shoofly Fire. Less smoke at the lake today, planes were dipping most of the day, Below is the Forest Service report.
The Shoofly Fire located on the Wenatchee River Ranger District, roughly 25 miles west of Lake Wenatchee, WA is burning on the southeast slope of Shoofly Mountain in steep terrain. The Shoofly Fire is estimated at 102 acres and is burning in sub-alpine fir and an older burn scar along the western flank of the fire.
Air and ground firefighting resources are implementing a full suppression strategy to control the fire as efficiently and safely as possible.
There are currently 69 firefighters assigned in addition to aerial resources. Today two scooper planes, a helicopter, and a retardant plane were able to help slow the spread of the fire.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The 6701 Road that accesses the Top Lake and Heather Lake Trails, is closed at the junction with the 6700 Rainy Creek Road. The 6700 Smithbrook/Rainy Creek Road will remain open.
The Top Lake Trail #1506, Heather Lake Trail #1526 and Minotaur Lake Trail #1517 are closed. Rainy Campground is closed. The Pacific Crest Trail is open and not threatened at this time but is located about 2 miles west of the fire.
Recreationists are asked to avoid this area to allow firefighters to work safely, and follow the updates campfire and personal use restrictions, which have been upgraded to Stage 1 (https://shorturl.at/nKPkv)
A heat advisory remains in place for hot, dry unstable conditions along the east slopes of the Cascades, with a red flag warming for wind and low humidity Wednesday.