The Mt Jupiter Fire (2620 fire) on the east end of the Mt. Jupiter Ridge has grown from 4 acres last night to 150 acres as of about 2pm on the 15th. Under a 8mph NE breeze, the smoke has settled far up the Duckabush watershed and into the national forest. The fire appears to have started at the east edge of that clear cut near the access road (or non-access, as you will) and has probably grown uphill and to the west. This afternoon there's a stage 2 (ready to go) warning for residents of Duckabush road, and a caution to everyone else to stay away. The view from Port Orchard is that the entire area is clouded w/ smoke, including the Dosewallips.
I've added a link to watchduty's coverage below.
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Prairiecomm on Duckabush River
320 acres at 3pm per watchduty. read an account of someone leaving dosewallips campground last night at midnight upon seeing the fire/smoke.
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Prairiecomm on Aug 15, 2024 03:15 PM
Mt Mike on Duckabush River
www.facebook.com/brinnonfire for updates
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Mt Mike on Aug 15, 2024 04:47 PM
Ups n Downs on Duckabush River
This is terrible news. I hope they're able to get it contained and that everyone is safe.
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Ups n Downs on Aug 15, 2024 04:57 PM