The Sourdough Fire burning near Diablo, Washington has scorched more than 1,800 acres, and has forced evacuations in the small community and its nearby hydroelectric dam. FOX13
, and has forced evacuations in the small community and its nearby hydroelectric dam.
Fire officials say the wildfire is 5% contained, and has forced evacuations in the nearby town of Diablo. Additionally, a 36-mile stretch of SR-20, Diablo Dam Access Road and the road into Diablo are closed to the public. The fire began Saturday, July 29, and was originally pegged at more than 2,000 acres, but was adjusted down to 1,397 after infrared mapping conducted Aug. 6, before it rose back to 1,890 as of Saturday morning.
Officials have 417 personnel and 20 engines on the fire, working against steep terrain in North Cascades National Park. Firefighters needed to be transported by boat to Ross Lake Resort to start digging a perimeter. Helicopter water drops have been crucial in slowing the progress of the fire.
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