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 Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 27, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AM Highlights: Today will be hot, dry, and breezy with conditions similar to mid-August. Lower fuel moistures are anticipated to result in increased fire behavior where pockets of heat remain. Close monitoring of areas of concern will be conducted and resources are pre-positioned to respond quickly as conditions change. Post-fire suppression repair will continue in portions of all fire areas as safety and conditions allow. Double Creek Fire: 159,813 acres, 2047 acre adjustment | 89% contained | 451 personnel assigned Acreage adjusted for more accurate measurement. The northern and southern edges of the fire remain the most active. Temperatures will reach the 90s in lower elevations and increased fire activity is expected in the Cow Creek drainage. Crews and aircraft will continue monitoring the fire and are prepared to respond as needed. Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires Sturgill Fire: 20,912...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires September 27, 2022 Daily Update – 8:00 AM Highlights: Today will be hot, dry, and breezy with conditions similar to mid-August. Lower fuel moistures are anticipated to result in increased fire behavior where pockets of heat remain. Close monitoring of areas of concern will be conducted and resources are pre-positioned to respond quickly as conditions change. Post-fire suppression repair will continue in portions of all fire areas as safety and conditions allow. Double Creek Fire: 159,813 acres, 2047 acre adjustment | 89% contained | 451 personnel assigned Acreage adjusted for more accurate measurement. The northern and southern edges of the fire remain the most active. Temperatures will reach the 90s in lower elevations and increased fire activity is expected in the Cow Creek drainage. Crews and aircraft will continue monitoring the fire and are prepared to respond as needed. Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires Sturgill Fire: 20,912...

  Kalama Fire Update – Sept. 27, 2022Overview: The Kalama Fire, located southeast of Kalama Horse Camp on the south side of Mount St. Helens, is at approximately 365 acres in size and is currently five percent contained. Acres increased only slightly with burn out operations to assist in securing the perimeter of the fire. Cooler weather expected over the next few days will assist in the firefighting efforts.   Fire Behavior: The fire was located on a cliff and is now burning on extremely steep ground. Fire fighters are preparing indirect lines in more favorable terrain where they can be successful. Fire behavior has been smoldering and creeping with some torching observed. The potential for fire growth remains and containment lines are being put in place. Weather: Weather today is predicted to be sunny with haze through the day. Moisture ahead of an approaching low pressure system will increase Tuesday night. Rain is likely to arrive by early Wednesday morning. Closures: View...

The Goat Rocks Fire burned actively Monday but stayed within established containment lines. Most growth and firefighting activities were concentrated near the southwest portion of the fire, between Purcell Creek and the Coal Creek drainages. Areas around Lava Creek and Dam Creek were under smoke all day which helped to reduce fire activity in those drainages.Yesterday fire activity increased as temperatures rose, relative humidity dropped, and winds from the south fanned the fire. The fire burned through larger fuels and slowed where it moved into stands of young trees with less fuel on the ground. Fire that crossed to the south side of Coal Creek on Sunday made a push up slope to the southeast toward Three Peaks. The increased fire activity began Monday morning when heavy smoke still covered the area. Heavy smoke reduces visibility hindering aerial resource’s ability to drop water on a fire safely. After the smoke lifted later in the day, helicopters were able to drop water in the...

NW Pasayten Wilderness Fires ClosureClosure Order: 06-17-04-22-17 Pursuant to 16 USC § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Methow Valley Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. This Order supersedes Order # 06-17-04-22-15 dated September 9,2022, signed by Kristin Bail. This Order is effective September 23, 2022, through November 30,2022, unless rescinded sooner.PROHIBITIONS: 1. Entering into or being upon National Forest System lands, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.53(e)].2. Being on a National Forest System trail, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.55(a)]. CLOSURE AREA DESCRIPTION:The Fire Emergency Area Closure is defined as follows: The fire closure area boundary begins at the junction of the U.S. – Canada border and the administrative boundary with Ross Lake National Recreation Area (NRA)...

Cedar Creek FireSeptember 27, 2022 Daily | Update 8:30 AM | Size: 114,999 acres | Contained: 20% | Start Date: August 1, 2022 | Origin: 15 miles east of Oakridge, Oregon | Cause: Lightning | Total personnel: 1,818 | Resources: 42 engines | 34 crews | 68 heavy equipment | 10 helicoptersWest Zone Operations: Crews saw progress with firing operations as warmer temperatures allowed for the use of low intensity fire to create depth toward control lines. Aerial and ground-based ignitions were utilized on the south and southeast areas and will likely continue today with persistent weather conditions. Smoke from the fire area will be visible again in the local communities. Heavy equipment is working along the northern edge of the fire to remove heavy fuel loads along potential containment lines. All other areas of the fire continue to be held within control features. Hazards to crews and fire personnel remain with fire-weakened trees, driving, and other environmental and human factors. Fire...

Public safety closures are in place.Closure OrderMap·Note: Closure description is correct but map needs

Effective September 26, 2022 an area closure order is in effect for areas near the Siouxon Fire on the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Administrative District within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The full area closure order and an area closure map is available on the forest website.For more information on the fires and closures on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, please visit the forest's Alerts and

 Smoke from the White River, Irving Peak, and Minnow Ridge fires will continue to impact local communities. Smoke dispersal is heavily influenced by weather and winds. The next few days will continue to be smoky, with some clearing Wednesday afternoon (9/28) through Friday due to a cold front moving into the area. Smoky conditions will return Saturday through the weekend and may linger for several days. Smoke from the Minnow Ridge fire is likely to impact the local vicinity until a season ending event (multiple days of significant rain or snow). Individuals who are sensitive to smoke may want to take precautions such as reducing outdoor activities. Fire updates will be infrequent unless significant changes in activity

A Red Flag Warning is in effect today from noon to 7 p.m. for the Goat Rocks Fire and vicinity. Gusty winds from the east are expected to bring dry air into the area, with relative humidity falling into the upper teens and low 20% range. The weather is expected to stay dry Tuesday before a shift to more typical on-shore flow brings in cooler, more humid air and possibly light showers later this week.The warm, dry weather today and tomorrow will lead to an increase in fire activity and smoke production. Some fire spread is expected as burning trees and logs fall or roll down the slopes and fire makes short runs up slopes. Some torching of individual trees or small groups of trees is likely, but fire is mostly consuming ground fuels. These fuels, including the duff layer of rotting wood, leaves and needles, fallen branches and logs, and green brush, burn more readily when dry. The fire is not expected to make large runs or gain much acreage despite the adverse weather conditions. Many...

Cedar Creek Fire  September 26, 2022 | Update 8:30 AM | Extensión: 114,104 acres | Contenido: 20% | Fecha de Inicio: August 1, 2022 | Origen: 15 millas Este de Oakridge, Oregon | Causa: Relámpagos | Personal: 1,732 Recursos: 43 camiones de bomberos, 27 equipos de bomberos, 65 maquinaria pesada, 9 helicópteros  Operaciones en la Zona Oeste: A las 6:00 de la mañana, del día de hoy, el Grupo 9 del Noroeste, para el Manejo de Incidentes, oficialmente tomo el comando del Incendio Cedar Creek en la zona Oeste. El comandante del Incidente, Tyson Albrecht, continuara con los objetivos y acciones del incidente que fueron establecidos anteriormente por el Grupo 3. De esta manera, se garantizará la seguridad de los bomberos y del público en general, así como la protección de la infraestructura y la preservación de los recursos naturales en el área afectada. El día de ayer, las condiciones moderadas del clima permitieron a los bomberos a cargo de las maquinarias y...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 26, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AM Highlights: Today will be hot and dry with conditions similar to mid-August as opposed to late September. High fuel moisture and lack of wind will prevent any large fire growth. Instead, any active fire will be “skunking around”. This low intensity fire acts similar to a prescribed burn, cleaning up unburned pockets of fuel resulting in a more fire-resistant landscape and a healthier

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 26, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AM Highlights: Today will be hot and dry with conditions similar to mid-August as opposed to late September. High fuel moisture and lack of wind will prevent any large fire growth. Instead, any active fire will be “skunking around”. This low intensity fire acts similar to a prescribed burn, cleaning up unburned pockets of fuel resulting in a more fire-resistant landscape and a healthier

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 26, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AM Highlights: Today will be hot and dry with conditions similar to mid-August as opposed to late September. High fuel moisture and lack of wind will prevent any large fire growth. Instead, any active fire will be “skunking around”. This low intensity fire acts similar to a prescribed burn, cleaning up unburned pockets of fuel resulting in a more fire-resistant landscape and a healthier

   Kalama Fire Update – Sept. 26, 2022 Overview: The Kalama Fire, located southeast of Kalama Horse Camp on the south side of Mount St. Helens, is at approximately 326 acres in size and is currently five percent contained. Acres increased only slightly with burn out operations to assist in securing the perimeter of the fire. Cooler weather over the fire yesterday assisted in the firefighting efforts. Fire Behavior: The fire was located on a cliff and is now burning on extremely steep ground. Fire fighters are preparing indirect lines in more favorable terrain where they can be successful. Fire behavior has been smoldering and creeping with some torching observed. The potential for fire growth remains and containment lines are being put in place. Weather: Weather today is predicted to be warm and dry with gusty winds later this morning. Lower relative humidity is expected in the afternoon. A warmer and drier pattern is expected to persist over the next few days. Closures: ...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 26, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AM Highlights: Today will be hot and dry with conditions similar to mid-August as opposed to late September. High fuel moisture and lack of wind will prevent any large fire growth. Instead, any active fire will be “skunking around”. This low intensity fire acts similar to a prescribed burn, cleaning up unburned pockets of fuel resulting in a more fire-resistant landscape and a healthier forest. Double Creek Fire: 157,766 acres | 81% contained | 513 personnel assigned The fire grew forty-nine acres in the last twenty-four hours. The northern and southern edges of the fire remain the most active. With temperatures expected to reach the mid-90s near Cow Creek, the fire will be more active, and smoke will be more evident. Crews and aircraft will continue to monitor the fire and are prepared to engage should the need arise. Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires The Nebo, Sturgill, and Goat Mountain 2...

Cedar Creek Fire September 26, 2022 | Update 8:30 AM |Size: 114,104 acres | Contained: 20% | Start Date: August 1, 2022 | Origin: 15 miles east of Oakridge, Oregon | Cause: Lightning  Total personnel: 1,732 | Resources: 43 engines, 27 crews, 65 heavy equipment, 9 helicopters West Zone Operations: Northwest Incident Management Team 9 has officially taken command of the West Zone Cedar Creek Fire as of 6:00 this morning. Incident Commander Tyson Albrecht will carry over the leader’s intent and incident objectives set forth from Team 3. This will provide continued safety of firefighters and public, protection of infrastructure, and preservation of natural resources. With moderated fire behavior, crews, equipment, and helicopters were able to make progress on all divisions of the fire yesterday. Firing operations were marginally successful, bringing fire closer to control lines in the north toward the Forest Service Road 19, and in the south and southwest toward established...

 CUSICK, Wash. – Northwest Incident Management Team 13 has achieved its objective of fully suppressing the Boulder Mountain Fire, keeping the fire footprint as small as possible and keeping the fire away from Tacoma Creek Road, east of Little Pend Oreille Wildlife Refuge, and north of Calispell Peak and North Fork Tacoma Creek.   “We want to thank the Kalispel Tribe and the communities of Cusick and Usk for their hospitality and support,” said Northwest 13 Incident Commander Brian Gales. “The Tribe graciously allowed us to use their homelands and Pow Wow Grounds for our incident command post throughout this incident. Local residents and businesses have also made us feel very welcome.”   Today is the final operational shift for Northwest IMT 13. Washington Department of Natural Resources and Colville National Forest will reassume control of the fire Tuesday morning. For future information about the Boulder Mountain Fire, go to https://www.fs.usda.gov/colville or...