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  Cedar Creek Fire September 25, 2022 Daily Update at 8:30 AM Cedar Creek Fire Quick Facts Size: 114,104 acres Contained: 20% Start Date: August 1, 2022   Origin: 15 miles east of Oakridge, Oregon Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 1,817 Resources: 44 engines, 28 crews, 68 heavy equipment, 9 helicopters West Zone Operations: Overnight, the ridgelines and higher elevations areas (above 4,000 ft) experienced lower humidity and vegetation is drying out after the recent rain. In these areas, fire behavior is picking up and additional smoke is visible. However, the firelines on the west zone are primarily in lower elevation drainages where the moisture levels are remaining higher and limiting fire spread. The fire is smoldering in places and there is scattered isolated burning in areas like Fisher Creek drainage.  Within the fire perimeter there are pockets smoke where downed logs that retained heat following the rain are being consumed. To the south and...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 25, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AM Highlights: Forest Service Road 39 is open to the public, as are most other roads outside of the fire closure areas. Four roads of note that remain closed are the Upper and Lower Imnaha roads and Hat Point road and Dug Bar road. All roads and trails within the fire closure areas are closed. FOREST ORDER NO. 06-16-04-22-13 details all of the road, area and trail closures related to the Double Creek, Sturgill and Nebo fires.Double Creek Fire: 157,717 acres | 81% contained | 518 personnel assignedThe fire grew six acres in the last twenty-four hours. With today’s higher temperature and lower humidity, smoke increased on the north edge of the fire. Contingency suppression plans are in place should the fire begin to move. Control lines are in place around the southern end of the fire. Repair of fire suppression impacts throughout the fire is ongoing.  Eagle Cap Wilderness FiresThe Nebo,...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 25, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AM Highlights: Forest Service Road 39 is open to the public, as are most other roads outside of the fire closure areas. Four roads of note that remain closed are the Upper and Lower Imnaha roads and Hat Point road and Dug Bar road. All roads and trails within the fire closure areas are closed. FOREST ORDER NO. 06-16-04-22-13 details all of the road, area and trail closures related to the Double Creek, Sturgill and Nebo fires.Double Creek Fire: 157,717 acres | 81% contained | 518 personnel assignedThe fire grew six acres in the last twenty-four hours. With today’s higher temperature and lower humidity, smoke increased on the north edge of the fire. Contingency suppression plans are in place should the fire begin to move. Control lines are in place around the southern end of the fire. Repair of fire suppression impacts throughout the fire is ongoing.  Eagle Cap Wilderness FiresThe Nebo,...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 25, 2022 Daily Update – 8:00 AM Highlights: Forest Service Road 39 is open to the public, as are most other roads outside of the fire closure areas. Four roads of note that remain closed are the Upper and Lower Imnaha roads and Hat Point road and Dug Bar road. All roads and trails within the fire closure areas are closed. FOREST ORDER NO. 06-16-04-22-13 details all of the road, area and trail closures related to the Double Creek, Sturgill and Nebo fires.Double Creek Fire: 157,717 acres | 81% contained | 518 personnel assignedThe fire grew six acres in the last twenty-four hours. With today’s higher temperature and lower humidity, smoke increased on the north edge of the fire. Contingency suppression plans are in place should the fire begin to move. Control lines are in place around the southern end of the fire. Repair of fire suppression impacts throughout the fire is ongoing.  Eagle Cap Wilderness FiresThe Nebo,...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 25, 2022 Daily Update – 8:00 AM Highlights: Forest Service Road 39 is open to the public, as are most other roads outside of the fire closure areas. Four roads of note that remain closed are the Upper and Lower Imnaha roads and Hat Point road and Dug Bar road. All roads and trails within the fire closure areas are closed. FOREST ORDER NO. 06-16-04-22-13 details all of the road, area and trail closures related to the Double Creek, Sturgill and Nebo fires. Double Creek Fire: 157,717 acres | 81% contained | 518 personnel assigned The fire grew six acres in the last twenty-four hours. With today’s higher temperature and lower humidity, smoke increased on the north edge of the fire. Contingency suppression plans are in place should the fire begin to move. Control lines are in place around the southern end of the fire. Repair of fire suppression impacts throughout the fire is ongoing.   Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires The...

 CUSICK, Wash. – Although the Boulder Mountain Fire is approaching full containment, it will not be extinguished until sufficient precipitation falls to saturate fuels. A contained fire is fully enclosed by control lines and not likely to spread based on conditions. The Boulder Mountain Fire will continue to creep and smolder within its boundaries until it receives adequate moisture. “A tenth of an inch isn’t going to do it,” said Dean Warner, fire behavior analyst for Northwest 13. “Half an inch would probably do it. A quarter of an inch might be enough, depending on the location.” Typically, a few consecutive days of wetting rains are needed for fire danger to subside in eastern Washington. Warmer, drier conditions are forecasted to continue through midweek, and the current forecast shows no potential for rain until early October. Today, firefighters will put the finishing touches on containment lines securing unburned horseshoes at the northwest and southwest edges of...

Cedar Creek Fire septiembre 24, 2022 Datos rápidos del Incendio Cedar CreekSuperficie: 114,025 acresContenido: 18%Fecha de inicio: 1 agosto 2022 Origen: 15 millas al este de Oakridge, OregónCausa: RelámpagoPersonal total: 1,913Recursos: 50 camiones de bomberos, 32 tripulaciones, 71 equipamientos pesados, 8 helicópteros Operaciones de la Zona Oeste: Se espera que la actividad de incendios dentro del perímetro del incendio de Cedar Creek aumente con el clima cálido y seco. Se espera que las cumbres de las montañas dentro del área del incendio se sequen más rápido y, por lo tanto, tengan fuego activo antes que las elevaciones más bajas. Las cuadrillas y el equipamiento mecanizado continúan trabajando en el lado norte del incendio para preparar carretera forestal 19 como línea de contención. Los bomberos están buscando activamente áreas de calor y cualquier peligro restante, como arboles débiles a lo largo del borde occidental del incendio. La línea de control...

   Kalama Fire Update – Sept. 24, 2022 Overview: The Kalama Fire, located southeast of Kalama Horse Camp on the south side of Mount St. Helens, is at approximately 350 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 face and is now 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. The potential for fire growth remains, but containment lines are being put in place and contain percentage information will be updated when the lines are complete and holding. Weather: Weather today is predicted to be sunny with warming temperatures expected in the afternoon. A warmer and drier pattern is expected to persist until next week. ...

Cedar Creek Fire September 24, 2022 Daily Update at 8:30 AM Cedar Creek Fire Quick Facts Size: 114,025 acres Contained: 18% Start Date: August 1, 2022   Origin: 15 miles east of Oakridge, Oregon Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 1,913 Resources: 50 engines, 32 crews, 71 heavy equipment, 8 helicopters West Zone Operations: Fire activity within the perimeter of the Cedar Creek Fire is expected to increase with the warming and drying weather. Ridgetops within the fire area are expected to dry out quicker and, therefore have active fire sooner than lower elevations. Crews and mechanized equipment continue work on the north side of the fire to prepare Forest Service Road 19 as a containment line. Firefighters are actively searching for areas of heat and any remaining hazards such as snags along the western edge of the fire. The control line to the south and southwest of the fire is prepared with cleared vegetation and is ready for future burning operations. ...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 24, 2022Daily Update – 8:00

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 24, 2022Daily Update – 8:00

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 24, 2022Daily Update – 8:00

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 24, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AM Highlights: Forest Service Road 39 is open to the public, as are most other roads outside of the fire closure areas. Four roads of note that remain closed are the Upper and Lower Imnaha roads and Hat Point road and Dug Bar road. All roads and trails within the fire closure areas are closed. FOREST ORDER NO. 06-16-04-22-13 details all of the road, area and trail closures related to the Double Creek, Sturgill and Nebo fires. Double Creek Fire: 157,704 acres | 81% contained | 575 personnel assigned The fire grew six acres in the last twenty-four hours. The northern and southern edges of the fire are the main area of interest in that they are still producing heat and smoke. Daily reconnaissance flights are utilized to monitor both edges for increased fire activity and contingency plans are in place to deal with any flare ups. An uptick in smoke was identified yesterday in the Freezeout...

 There are two closure orders for the White River/Irving Fires and the Minnow Ridge Fire. Please view the links below for the respective closure

 CUSICK, Wash. – Firefighters are completing containment lines in key areas of the fire, while mopping up and rehabilitating lines in areas that are fully secured. Saw lines have been completed in the northwest corner of the fire where vegetation was too dense to effectively build handline or dozer lines. Instead, firefighters used chain saws to cut down or thin out heavy brush, tree limbs, and trees to disrupt fuel continuity. On the northeast part of the incident some dozer lines still need to be cleaned up and repaired. Mop-up, gridding for heat, suppression repair and rehabilitation are simultaneously taking place around the fire perimeter. This work includes removing brush/slash from road shoulders and grading where necessary.  The incident has begun the removal process of dispersed equipment across the incident this process is known as backhaul.  This back-haul process includes the gathering up of supplies and equipment no longer needed for suppressing the fire. Another...

National Public Lands Day 2022

If you are looking to get outdoors, a great opportunity to hit the trails is National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 24. Each year the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) organizes this event to inspire people to learn about and volunteer on public lands. National Public Lands Day, the largest volunteer day of the year, encourages people to connect with the outdoors in the spirit of volunteerism.

Giving Back Together

For many people, the COVID-19 pandemic strengthened their connection with the outdoors. At a time when many were confined to their homes, the outdoors acted as a safe haven and outlet for curiosity and relaxation. That is why this year’s theme is “Giving Back Together,” so we can return the favor and appreciate the important role the outdoors play in our lives. By volunteering, we are not only creating a positive effect on our planet now, but also for future generations to come.

Fee-Free Day

National Public Lands Day is one of 12 fee-free days, meaning a Discover Pass is not needed on lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR), State Parks, or the Department of Fish & Wildlife. Entrance fees are also waived at National Parks and other federal public lands in Washington, including sites managed by the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Department of Defense.

How Volunteers Give Back to DNR

Hundreds of volunteers roll up their sleeves and contribute their time and energy year-round to help preserve, restore and improve DNR-managed lands.

In the first eight months of 2022, more than 1,000 volunteers logged an estimated 12,000 hours. Work parties across the state worked on numerous projects like building fences, cleaning up trash and clearing overgrown areas. If you want to get involved and make an impact on our lands, visit our website to find a volunteer party near you.

DNR Volunteer Projects

Striped Peak Trail Expansion

Striped Peak is a 7.5-mile trail on the Olympic Peninsula. Dozens of volunteers, along with six Washington Trails Association staff, logged more than 11,000 hours from 2018 to spring of 2022. The finished product was a 4.5-mile extension to the existing trail that created a loop and provided access to Striped Peak itself.

Backcountry Hunters and Anglers

The Backcountry Hunters and Anglers hosted a clean-up event in July at a recreation site popular for target shooting in Snohomish County. Fourteen volunteers logged a combined 80 hours picking up trash and speaking with target shooters about responsible practices. In one day, they collected two tons of garbage.

BBQ Flats Volunteer Project

In May and June of 2015, volunteers contributed 762 hours of their time to help with access and maintenance of BBQ Flats, a popular spot for camping and horseback riding in Yakima County. The majority of the volunteers were from Back Country Horsemen of Washington.

Volunteers built elk fence and field fence along a new road to help funnel the public accessing BBQ Flats through private land onto state land. They also helped place and install three vault toilets and improve the water trough for equestrian use. This project provides long-term public access to BBQ Flats.

Green Dot Roads

A majority of our Green Dot Road sign maintenance and litter control is done by volunteers. Before COVID-19, they would donate over 1,000 volunteer hours annually in Yakima and Kittitas counties.

BCHW Skagit Chapter

The Back Country Horsemen of Washington (BCHW) in the Skagit Chapter offer 10 to 20 volunteers each month for various projects, mostly focusing on rerouting trails out of the drainage and side hill for easier riding and more efficient drainage.

National Trails Day
For National Trails Day, one-day projects like trail maintenance are created to accomplish a task and bring the sense of ownership and success to the day. Volunteers from WTA and other volunteer groups were able to contribute to inclusive projects that impact our trails. Trail maintenance is important to keep hikers safe while exploring public lands.

Article by Britnie Monaghan, communications intern.

National Public Lands Day 2022

If you are looking to get outdoors, a great opportunity to hit the trails is National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 24. Each year the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) organizes this event to inspire people to learn about and volunteer on public lands. National Public Lands Day, the largest volunteer day of the year, encourages people to connect with the outdoors in the spirit of volunteerism.

Giving Back Together

For many people, the COVID-19 pandemic strengthened their connection with the outdoors. At a time when many were confined to their homes, the outdoors acted as a safe haven and outlet for curiosity and relaxation. That is why this year’s theme is “Giving Back Together,” so we can return the favor and appreciate the important role the outdoors play in our lives. By volunteering, we are not only creating a positive effect on our planet now, but also for future generations to come.

Fee-Free Day

National Public Lands Day is one of 12 fee-free days, meaning a Discover Pass is not needed on lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR), State Parks, or the Department of Fish & Wildlife. Entrance fees are also waived at National Parks and other federal public lands in Washington, including sites managed by the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Department of Defense.

How Volunteers Give Back to DNR

Hundreds of volunteers roll up their sleeves and contribute their time and energy year-round to help preserve, restore and improve DNR-managed lands.

In the first eight months of 2022, more than 1,000 volunteers logged an estimated 12,000 hours. Work parties across the state worked on numerous projects like building fences, cleaning up trash and clearing overgrown areas. If you want to get involved and make an impact on our lands, visit our website to find a volunteer party near you.

DNR Volunteer Projects

Striped Peak Trail Expansion

Striped Peak is a 7.5-mile trail on the Olympic Peninsula. Dozens of volunteers, along with six Washington Trails Association staff, logged more than 11,000 hours from 2018 to spring of 2022. The finished product was a 4.5-mile extension to the existing trail that created a loop and provided access to Striped Peak itself.

Backcountry Hunters and Anglers

The Backcountry Hunters and Anglers hosted a clean-up event in July at a recreation site popular for target shooting in Snohomish County. Fourteen volunteers logged a combined 80 hours picking up trash and speaking with target shooters about responsible practices. In one day, they collected two tons of garbage.

BBQ Flats Volunteer Project

In May and June of 2015, volunteers contributed 762 hours of their time to help with access and maintenance of BBQ Flats, a popular spot for camping and horseback riding in Yakima County. The majority of the volunteers were from Back Country Horsemen of Washington.

Volunteers built elk fence and field fence along a new road to help funnel the public accessing BBQ Flats through private land onto state land. They also helped place and install three vault toilets and improve the water trough for equestrian use. This project provides long-term public access to BBQ Flats.

Green Dot Roads

A majority of our Green Dot Road sign maintenance and litter control is done by volunteers. Before COVID-19, they would donate over 1,000 volunteer hours annually in Yakima and Kittitas counties.

BCHW Skagit Chapter

The Back Country Horsemen of Washington (BCHW) in the Skagit Chapter offer 10 to 20 volunteers each month for various projects, mostly focusing on rerouting trails out of the drainage and side hill for easier riding and more efficient drainage.

National Trails Day
For National Trails Day, one-day projects like trail maintenance are created to accomplish a task and bring the sense of ownership and success to the day. Volunteers from WTA and other volunteer groups were able to contribute to inclusive projects that impact our trails. Trail maintenance is important to keep hikers safe while exploring public lands.

Article by Britnie Monaghan, communications intern.

 Washington Department of Transportation announced that US Highway 2 between Index and Skykomish will re-open tomorrow, at Saturday Sept 24 at 10:00am. There maybe smoke in the area, do not stop, but please slow down and turn on your headlights. Firefighters may also be working in the area.   Please check Wash DOT website for the most current road