Electric Fire Grows to 15 Acres in Okanogan–Omak Area

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  The Electric Fire was reported on August 22 at 7:30 p.m.“During one of these events, the Electric Fire was reported on Aug. 22 at 7:30 p.m.”
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  The Electric Fire has grown to 15 acres“It was originally estimated at 15 acres; the fire was burning in heavy fuels, including dead and down timber, in steep, rugged terrain that significantly limited safe access for firefighters.”
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  The Electric Fire is in the Bacon Creek drainage“The fire is located seven miles north of Marblemount, Washington, burning within the Bacon Creek drainage on the Mount Baker Ranger District.”
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  The Electric Fire is on the Mount Baker Ranger District“The fire is located seven miles north of Marblemount, Washington, burning within the Bacon Creek drainage on the Mount Baker Ranger District.”
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  Firefighters faced challenges due to steep terrain“the fire was burning in heavy fuels, including dead and down timber, in steep, rugged terrain that significantly limited safe access for firefighters.”
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  Firefighters faced challenges due to rugged terrain“the fire was burning in heavy fuels, including dead and down timber, in steep, rugged terrain that significantly limited safe access for firefighters.”
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  Firefighters faced challenges due to heavy fuels“the fire was burning in heavy fuels, including dead and down timber, in steep, rugged terrain that significantly limited safe access for firefighters.”
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  Firefighters faced challenges due to dead timber“the fire was burning in heavy fuels, including dead and down timber, in steep, rugged terrain that significantly limited safe access for firefighters.”
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  Firefighters faced challenges due to down timber“the fire was burning in heavy fuels, including dead and down timber, in steep, rugged terrain that significantly limited safe access for firefighters.”
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  Winds from August 24–26 contributed to the fire's expansion“Following these storms, easterly winds on Aug. 24–5 further dried out the landscape. On Aug. 26, westerly winds arrived, and the fire grew into its current footprint. These winds pushed the fire through the heavier fuels and difficult terrain, contributing to the expansion.”
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  Westerly winds on August 26 pushed the fire through dense fuels“On Aug. 26, westerly winds arrived, and the fire grew into its current footprint. These winds pushed the fire through the heavier fuels and difficult terrain, contributing to the expansion.”
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  Initial attack was conducted by Prineville Hotshots“The Prineville Hotshots supported by aviation resources were dispatched for the initial attack.”
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  Initial attack was conducted by aviation resources“null”
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  Limited access has hindered further response efforts“null”