High Lava Fire Active Near Stabler

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  The High Lava Fire is located approximately 10 miles northwest of Stabler, Washington“The High Lava Fire located approximately 10 miles northwest of Stabler, Washington, continues to remain active.”
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  The High Lava Fire remains active as of August 23, 2026“The High Lava Fire located approximately 10 miles northwest of Stabler, Washington, continues to remain active.”
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  Multiple resources including hand crews, engines, and heavy equipment are engaged“Multiple resources, including hand crews, engines, and heavy equipment, are aggressively engaging the fire under a full suppression strategy.”
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  A full suppression strategy is being implemented“Multiple resources, including hand crews, engines, and heavy equipment, are aggressively engaging the fire under a full suppression strategy.”
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  Firefighters are improving roads“Crews are improving roads, constructing dozer lines, and attacking the fire directly where it is safe to do so.”
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  Firefighters are constructing dozer lines“Crews are improving roads, constructing dozer lines, and attacking the fire directly where it is safe to do so.”
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  Firefighters are attacking the fire directly where safe“Crews are improving roads, constructing dozer lines, and attacking the fire directly where it is safe to do so.”
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  The fire is burning in extremely challenging terrain“The High Lava Fire is burning in extremely challenging country, where near-vertical slopes and cliff bands make access difficult for firefighters.”
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  The fire is burning in near-vertical slopes“The High Lava Fire is burning in extremely challenging country, where near-vertical slopes and cliff bands make access difficult for firefighters.”
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  The fire is burning in cliff bands“The High Lava Fire is burning in extremely challenging country, where near-vertical slopes and cliff bands make access difficult for firefighters.”
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  Smoke will be visible near Stabler“Smoke will be visible near Stabler, WA, and surrounding communities.”
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  Smoke will be visible near surrounding communities“Smoke will be visible near Stabler, WA, and surrounding communities.”
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  The public is advised to avoid the area“The public is reminded to avoid the area and follow all instructions from local officials.”
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  The public is advised to follow instructions from local officials“The public is reminded to avoid the area and follow all instructions from local officials.”