50 miles of Pacific Crest Trail closed due to Three Queens Fire

The briefing

About 50 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail between Snoqualmie Pass and Deception Pass are closed because of the Three Queens Fire. The lightning-caused fire started July 15 six miles east of Snoqualmie Pass, has burned just over 3,530 acres with 403 personnel assigned, and is 0% contained with no structures lost. The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest closure affects 36 trails, 30 roads and 21 developed sites and remains in effect through Oct. 31.