Sinlahekin Fire burns over 152K acres in Okanogan County; containment grows slightly to 44%

The Sinklahekin Fire in Okanogan County has now burned 152,682 acres and is 44% contained, according to an update from fire officials on Sunday, August 16.

Here’s the update, in part, from Sunday morning’s release:

“Situation: Light, lingering heat remains in select areas of the incident where heavy dead and down fuels continue to burn. The fire will steadily creep and back toward North Fork Salmon Road and into Salmon Meadows. Fire remains hung up on the ridge just east of Lone Frank Pass, where heavy fuels will continue to consume. Fire activity is expected to stay on the ridgetop and smolder in pockets of unburned fuel. Resources will continue monitoring the backing and creeping near Cecile Road and Chickadee Road, burning out remaining interior islands, with tree torching possible as humidities continue to drop. We will also see lingering heat, with heavy fuels consuming. The fire smoldering and creeping throughout the day, and occasional tree torching possible. No fire growth is anticipated in the Lemanasky area, and any heat is anticipated well within control lines.”