Sisi Fire Grows, Threatens Communities

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  The Sisi Fire is burning in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest“The Sisi Fire is located in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, within a remote, steep, and rugged mountainous landscape.”
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  The Sisi Fire expanded significantly after critical fire weather triggered growth“Critical fire weather triggered significant growth on August 20.”
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  The expansion of the Sisi Fire occurred on August 20“Following four days of active suppression efforts, critical fire weather triggered significant growth on August 20.”
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  Fire behavior remains active“Fire behavior remains active, including backing, flanking, uphill and up-drainage runs, group tree torching, and spotting.”
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  Backing, flanking, uphill runs, and spotting are reported for the Sisi Fire“Fire behavior remains active, including backing, flanking, uphill and up-drainage runs, group tree torching, and spotting.”
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  The Sisi Fire is located near Lucerne“The surrounding area consists of forested slopes, drainages, and variable terrain near the communities of Lucerne, Holden Village, and Stehekin.”
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  The Sisi Fire is located near Holden Village“The surrounding area consists of forested slopes, drainages, and variable terrain near the communities of Lucerne, Holden Village, and Stehekin.”
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  The Sisi Fire is located near Stehekin“The surrounding area consists of forested slopes, drainages, and variable terrain near the communities of Lucerne, Holden Village, and Stehekin.”
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  The Pacific Crest Trail remains closed between North Cascades National Park and High Bridge“The Pacific Crest Trail remains closed between the North Cascades National Park/Glacier Peak Wilderness boundary and High Bridge along the Agnes Creek portion of the trail.”
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  The closure of the Pacific Crest Trail is along Agnes Creek“null”
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  A full-suppression strategy is in place for the Sisi Fire“A full-suppression strategy is being utilized, with tactics focused on keeping the fire within the smallest practicable footprint while providing the highest probability of success and minimizing risk to firefighters and aviators.”
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  Efforts are focused on minimizing fire footprint for the Sisi Fire“A full-suppression strategy is being utilized, with tactics focused on keeping the fire within the smallest practicable footprint while providing the highest probability of success and minimizing risk to firefighters and aviators.”
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  Efforts are focused on protecting communities for the Sisi Fire“Values at risk include Lucerne, Holden Village, Stehekin, recreation resources, infrastructure, and other natural and cultural resources.”
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  Efforts are focused on protecting resources for the Sisi Fire“A full-suppression strategy is being utilized, with tactics focused on keeping the fire within the smallest practicable footprint while providing the highest probability of success and minimizing risk to firefighters and aviators. Values at risk include Lucerne, Holden Village, Stehekin, recreation resources, infrastructure, and other natural and cultural resources.”