From staff reports
The USDA Forest Service announced Thursday that the Sugar Bay Wildfire in Allegheny National Forest reached 100% containment.
The wildfire was located in the Bradford Ranger District on the eastern side of Allegheny Reservoir, just north of Sugar Bay and west of Polly’s Run.
A Forest Service news release said suppression efforts by Allegheny National Forest staff on Wednesday were “highly effective.” Glade Volunteer Fire Department and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provided transportation to the fire by boat, “greatly enhancing” efficiency of the operation.
The safety of the public and firefighters is the highest priority. Fire-weakened trees are a potential safety hazard in the burned area. For their safety, the public should avoid the burned area.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources — Bureau of Forestry is leading the investigation.
