Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Grasshopper Fire spreads steadily toward Mount Hood, the Brewer/Box Springs Fires resist indirect attack, two fires that have been smouldering for weeks are cranking, now, and the well-established fires in North-Central Washington are mainly contained or not spreading much, with exception of Sinlahekin and Little Giant.
We forgot to cover the emerging Wright's Spring Fire, east of Klamath Lake, which is growing steadily with no containment in sight...
Broadcast date: 8/7/2026
00:01:23 - Grasshopper Fire: Comparing perimeters and recent growth.
00:02:00 - Details on the monster run to the northwest near Mount Hood.
00:02:40 - Analysis of firing operations along Highway 35.
00:03:30 - Risks to Mount Hood Meadows and Timberline Lodge.
00:04:30 - Brewer and Box Springs Fire: Reviewing failed indirect attack strategies.
00:05:40 - Discussion on the "Dixie Fire" effect: Fires burning until they run out of fuel.
00:07:20 - Idaho/Oregon border update: Big grass fire and Tartar Fire progress.
00:09:45 - The "awakening" of lightning fires: High Lava and Three Queens updates.
00:10:45 - Triage explanation: Why small fires grow while resources are at Spokane.
00:11:35 - Simle Heekin Fire: Tracking backcountry runs and containment challenges.
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The Grasshopper Fire spreads steadily toward Mount Hood, the Brewer/Box Springs Fires resist indirect attack, two fires that have been smouldering for weeks are cranking, now, and the well-established fires in North-Central Washington are mainly contained or not spreading much, with exception of Sinlahekin and Little Giant.
We forgot to cover the emerging Wright's Spring Fire, east of Klamath Lake, which is growing steadily with no containment in sight...
Broadcast date: 8/7/2026
00:01:23 - Grasshopper Fire: Comparing perimeters and recent growth.
00:02:00 - Details on the monster run to the northwest near Mount Hood.
00:02:40 - Analysis of firing operations along Highway 35.
00:03:30 - Risks to Mount Hood Meadows and Timberline Lodge.
00:04:30 - Brewer and Box Springs Fire: Reviewing failed indirect attack strategies.
00:05:40 - Discussion on the "Dixie Fire" effect: Fires burning until they run out of fuel.
00:07:20 - Idaho/Oregon border update: Big grass fire and Tartar Fire progress.
00:09:45 - The "awakening" of lightning fires: High Lava and Three Queens updates.
00:10:45 - Triage explanation: Why small fires grow while resources are at Spokane.
00:11:35 - Simle Heekin Fire: Tracking backcountry runs and containment challenges.
Thanks to our sponsors:
Deer Creek Resources - deercreekgis.com
WATERAX - waterax.com
FYREBX - fyrebx.com
Wildfire Safety Systems - wildfiresafetysystems.com
QTAC--qtacfire.com - Use checkout code 'The Lookout' for a free draft hose kit with any UTV or Pickup skid order!
To learn more about your local Prescribed Burn Association, check out calpba.org.
Join our Patreon for extra content!
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For Lookout Merch: ko-fi.com/thelookout/shop
We are viewer-supported. You can become a monthly Patreon or PayPal subscriber or make a one-time donation on our website: the-lookout.org
