Lightning strikes have sparked a series of new wildfires in Mount Rainier National Park and Gifford Pinchot National Forest, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Officials say most of the fires are relatively small and were started by lightning strikes Friday morning.At Gifford Pinchot forest, there have been 45 fires started by lightning strikes over the weekend as the Complex Incident Management Team works to manage the fires.
The most serious fires are the South Fork and Grassy Mountain fires burning in the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District and Snagtooth Mountain Fire near Mount St. Helens. South Fork Fire is now 15+ acres in size, and the Grassy Mountain Fire is estimated to be at least six acres. Several other unnamed fires have also grown to 15- 20 acres in size. The Snagtooth Mountain Fire is now estimated to be over 200 acres in size.
Overnight Sunday, an infrared flight mapped the fire perimeters and hot spots across the forest, providing fire managers with valuable information. Following a significant lightning event that occurred Aug. 24 & 25, more than 40 new fires have been reported across the forest. A quick response by firefighters is under way. Additional resources have been ordered. Learn more at www.
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