Information Updated Saturday, August 3
photo gallery courtesy of Jenifer Byquist, unless otherwise indicated
Those who have chosen to remain in Stehekin to protect their property spent an unsettling Friday night as the flames of the Pioneer Fire were visible after the fire progressed close-by behind the landing.
The photos in our gallery include pictures taken late Thursday and Friday night as well as Saturday daytime shots showing activities around the area including the landing and Stehekin Ranch. You can view the gallery of photos by Jenifer Byquist at the bottom of this story. Click on each photo to enlarge.
We have also included the most recent Saturday update on the fire which progressed to upper Purple Creek yesterday. A new incident team from California has assumed command of the fire as of early Saturday morning.
Quick Facts for August 3, 2024:
• 34,017 acres
• 12% contained
• Cause: Under investigation
• 8 crews, 4 helicopters, 28 engines, 29 water tenders, 18 heavy equipment
After a full shadow day yesterday, California Incident Management Team 15 assumes command of the Pioneer and Easy Fires this morning at 6 AM.
The Pioneer Fire picked up in activity yesterday and the fire progressed to upper Purple Creek. Crews remained engaged and community protection measures are in place in and around Stehekin.
Fire crews pass the historic Golden West Lodge as they head to the firelines. Photo courtesy of inciweb.
Photo gallery below by Jenifer Byquist. Pictures were taken Friday night and Saturday morning.
