okanogan-wenatchee national forest

Stage 2 Fire Restrictions go into effect on Friday, August 18, banning campfires across the forest

Additional fires may appear over the next few days.

The Campfire restrictions will be lifted once the fire danger has lessened and the weather brings some much needed soaking rain.

The fire was 49% contained on Tuesday. Today the fire is at 55% containment with more containment expected Today.

Firefighters are hoping for full containment by October 1 but the fight continues until that date.

The fire is now at 31% containment.