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Cle Elum Ranger District Fire Danger & Restrictions
ClosureSafety brief
Updated
Moderate fire danger today.
The THREE QUEENS fire is 9,575 acres and 82% contained, while the KING fire is 3,427 acres and 72% contained; both are growing but becoming more contained. An area closure is in effect for the Three Queens Fire, prohibiting entry to trails, roads, and developed sites like Owhi Campground. Fire danger is moderate. Check current conditions and specific campground status before your visit, as restrictions can change.
Restrictions
Campfires and Stoves
Equipment and Work
Shooting and Closures
Forest closures and access limitsProhibited
Area closure prohibits entry, trails, roads, and vehicle use within defined Three Queens Fire area. Owhi Campground, Rachel Lake, Pete Lake, and other developed sites closed.
Conditions
- Closure applies to USFS lands, roads, and trails within defined area
- Specific trails, roads, and developed sites listed in order
Exceptions
- Federal, State, or local officers in official duty
- Persons with FS-7700-48 permit
Restrictions last checked
Near-surface wildfire smoke forecast
Estimated AQI*
3max avg 0.5 µg/m³ around 2 PM
Good wildfire smoke
Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:00 PM
* Estimated AQI is an equivalent interpretation of forecast wildfire-smoke PM2.5 only; it is not an observed or official AQI reading.
| Local time | District average | p10 | p90 | Estimated AQI* | Smoke category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2:00 PM | 0.5 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.8 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈3 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 25, 3:00 PM | 0.5 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | 0.8 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈3 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 25, 4:00 PM | 0.4 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | 0.6 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈2 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 25, 5:00 PM | 0.4 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.5 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈2 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 25, 6:00 PM | 0.3 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.4 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈2 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 25, 7:00 PM | 0.3 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | 0.4 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈2 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 25, 8:00 PM | 0.3 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | 0.4 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈2 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 25, 9:00 PM | 0.3 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.4 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈2 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 25, 10:00 PM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 25, 11:00 PM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 12:00 AM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 1:00 AM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 2:00 AM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 3:00 AM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.4 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 4:00 AM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 5:00 AM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 6:00 AM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 7:00 AM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 8:00 AM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 9:00 AM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 10:00 AM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.5 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 11:00 AM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.5 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 12:00 PM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.4 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 1:00 PM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
* Estimated AQI is an equivalent interpretation of forecast wildfire-smoke PM2.5 only; it is not an observed or official AQI reading. HRRR forecasts near-ground smoke; district values are area-weighted, conditions vary by location, and other pollution sources are not included.
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