Two weeks after the Lower Sugarloaf Fire was sparked by a lightning strike in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, its flames are still spreading without any official containment.

The fire is centered about 12 miles east of Leavenworth on the Wenatchee River Ranger District and is now listed at 15,952 acres and 0% contained.

Despite the inability of firefighters to achieve any control of the blaze just yet, crews have been successful at preventing any structures from being impacted by the fire, which has slowed significantly over the past several days.

Over the weekend, the blaze was most active on its eastern flanks, where it was fueled by warm temperatures, dry conditions, and gusty winds.

Burnout operations and fire line construction continued in the Gold Ridge area, while helico

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