Sometime between Juneuary and Pumpkin Spice Latte time, a new annual tradition has emerged: fire season. “It’s not just people’s perception,” says state climatologist and University of Washington research scientist Nick Bond. “Since the turn of the century or so the number of acres burned has definitely gone up.” What’s the status of fires right now? We’ve got you covered.
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Current Fires
Easy Fire on North Cascades Highway
Started mid-July 2024
The North Cascades Highway (State Route 20) closed on July 17 from milepost 148 to 158 for a fire near Easy Pass, reopening the next day
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