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  Smoke Outlook for 8/1/21 Fire   Brisk winds from the NW yesterday led to growth on the Cedar Creek fire in the area of Thompson Ridge to Gobblers knob, current size is estimated at 45,719. The Cub Creek 2 fire is 54,858 acres and 24% contained. Intermittent rain, cooler temperatures, and higher humidity give the firefighters some good opportunities for progress fighting these fires although poor visibility may make for limited ability for aerial water drops. Smoke Air quality remains very impaired throughout the Methow Valley and smoke has now traveled south to affect Chelan, Wenatchee, and beyond. The Okanogan Valley is not getting a break from the smoke either as fires in Canada and on the Colville reservation mean smoke comes their way no matter which way the wind blows. Smoke accumulated throughout the Columbia Basin overnight and most monitors east of the Cascades are showing impaired air quality. Areas that have avoided smoke...

Fire Information Public Phone Line: (406) 426-9595 Email: 2021.cubcreek2@firenet.gov InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7675/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CubCreek2Fire2021 Acres: 55,602, Percent Containment: 24% Date/Time Detected: July 16th. 1:27 PM Structures burned: 3 Number of Resources: 682 Cause: Under investigation Origin/Location: 5 miles North of Winthrop,

   Okanogan County Evacuation Notice:   July 31, 2021 7:44pm   Cedar Creek / Delancy Fire (okanogancounty.org) Level 3 Immediate Evacuation has been issued for the Twisp river Valley from Poorman Creek Road to the Buttermilk area. The Cedar Creek Fire is near the South side of Gobblers Knob and into Graff Creek and on Thompson Ridge and advancing east and south. Persons should be aware of their surroundings and take action NOW. This may be the only notice you receive. DO NOT wait for door to door notification, take action NOW. Level 3 Immediate Evacuation (GO NOW) is being issued due to the increased fire activity on the Cedar Creek Fire, near Gobblers Knob, Graff Creek, and Thompson Ridge Evacuate towards Twisp, DO NOT go towards Winthrop. Level 3 for the Twisp River Valley, from Poorman Creek Road to Buttermilk. Level 3 for Twisp River Road and all roads off of Twisp River Road from Poorman Creek to the Buttermilk area. ...

North Twin Lake and the channel connecting it to South Twin Lake are closed to boating.  This includes all boats and jet skis.  Aircraft are using the lake to scoop water to use on the Summit Trail Fire. South Twin Lake remains open. View map of exclusion zone.

LEVEL 3 (GO NOW) Evacuation Notice: All homes, campgrounds and dispersed recreation along Forest Service Road 18 (Big Fall Creek Road) east of the intersection with Forest Service Road 1821, including Puma Campground and Bedrock Campground, are at LEVEL 3 (GO

Winthorp, WA – Level 3 Immediate Evacuation (GO NOW) is being issued due to the increased fire activity on the Cedar Creek Fire near Gobbler's Knob and Graff Creek. A updated evacuation map is available on the Okanogan County Emergency Management website. Persons should be aware of their surroundings and take action now. Residents should not wait for door-to-door notification. Residents impacted by this notification are advised to evacuate towards Twisp. Roads impacted by this notification are: Wolf Creek Rd Pleasant View Drive Lynx Lane Bryan Road Patterson Lake Rd Bear Orchard Rd Twin Lakes Road from Wolf Creek Road to Patterson Lake Rd. Earlier today, Okanogan County re-issued Level 3 Immediate Evacuation (GO NOW) due to the increased fire activity in the same vicinity. Residents of the Pine Forest Development were advised to evacuate towards Winthrop. Roads impacted by this notification were: Bitterroot Ln Daisy Place Elbow Coulee Road Lodgepole Drive Long Leaf...

  Sherwood Fire Daily Update – July 31, 2021   Fire Information Phone Line: 425-324-1267 (7am - 7pm) Email: 2021.Sherwood@firenet.gov InciWeb (Incident Website): https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7713/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Rawhide-Press-129267947115446   Acres: 1,257                                                                          Number of Personnel: 267 Percent Containment: 75%                                               Cause: Under Investigation Date/Time Detected: July 21, 2021, 2:15 p.m.              Origin/Location: Wellpinit, Washington   Wellpinit, WA –  Today, crews will continue mopping up and further strengthening lines for greater containment.  Some interior smoke will be visible around the Wellpinit area. A handheld infrared (IR) device will be used  to locate remaining hot spots...

Protect Yourself from Wildfire Smoke Wildfire smoke can be unhealthy to breathe, especially for vulnerable people such as those with existing heart or lung disease, children, older adults, and pregnant women. Always pay attention to how the smoke is making you feel and check with your doctor right away for help managing symptoms or any specific concerns. For more information, please see related document

Morning Update July 31, 2021 Okanogan-Wenatchee National ForestWinthrop, WA — The Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires are burning on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in steep and rocky terrain with heavy dead and down fuel loading. These fires are being managed by Great Basin Incident Management Team 1. Fire Information Line - Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires: 509-557-0740 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm) Public Meetings: Two public meetings will be hosted by Southern Area IMT 2 and Great Basin IMT 1.  Representatives from Southern Area and Great Basin IMTs will provide detailed updates on the Cub Creek 2, Cedar Creek, and Delancy Fires. Okanogan County Emergency Manager Maurice Goodall will discuss evacuation status. Spokespersons from the US Forest Service and other community representatives will be available to answer your questions. On Monday, August 2, 2021, at 6 pm a meeting will be held in Mack Lloyd Park next to the Red Barn at 51 State Route 20, Winthrop. On Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at...

Actualizacion del Incendio de Bootleg Julio 31, 2021 Localización: 28 millas noreste de Klamath Falls, OR                                          Tamaño: 413,562 acres Personal: 1,918                                                                                                          Contención:  56%  (Klamath Falls, OR) – - "En este punto del incendio, tenemos que pensar en dos cosas", dice el Analista de Comportamiento del Fuego Chris Moore, "el incendio que conocemos y el incendio que no conocemos". El incendio de Bootleg que conocemos son las partes que queman activamente y quemaron recientemente. Gran parte de la actividad reciente del incendio ha consistido en fuegos de antorcha y la quema de bolsillos de combustibles forestales aun no quemados dentro del área de...

Fire Information: As of Saturday, July 31, the Jack Fire has burned 23,004 acres and is 63 percent contained. The fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain that is difficult to access, and it continues to be a challenge for firefighting operations.     Fire behavior on the Jack Fire is most active south of Hwy 138 in the east, southeast, and south flank of the fire. Crews there are conducting firefighting operations as conditions allow, including at the 4770 road, on the 28 road, along the 530 road to Twin Lakes, and near Calf Creek. As burn operations occur, please be aware smoke may be visible to the public. North of Hwy 138, firefighters are successfully holding control lines and continuing mop-up, patrol, and monitoring activities on the northeast, north, and west perimeters of the fire.     Due to the multiple small fire starts over the last two days, which ignited in a remote location along the Upper Steamboat Creek Drainage, fire officials have established a complex. Newly...

 Sweet Home, Oregon – Today, the South Cascade Interagency Type 3 Team will work on mitigating hazards in and around the fire perimeter. Additionally, they will continue to run sprinklers, mop-up, and strengthen contingency lines. Some of this work will be completed in about three days. Fire activity is expected to be moderate again given current weather conditions. Containment is at 53%. We would like to thank everyone who has supported and cooperated with us on this fire.   The Willamette National Forest will maintain its large closure area to continue to prioritize safety of the public and firefighters. We would like to ask the public to respect this order. By following this order, you are helping to alleviate some of the stress placed on our firefighters.   The BLM closure order for the Quartzville Backcountry Byway (up to MP 25) was lifted yesterday. The closure may be reactivated at any time as needs warrant. Campfires are currently prohibited on Willamette National...

Wallowa, OR – The Elbow Creek Fire showed no growth over the last 24 hours and now stands at 22,960 acres. Containment has reached 64 percent.The fire did flare up within containment lines yesterday as extreme heat, single-digit humidity and light winds increased fire behavior in unburned fuels. Because the fire activity was well within containment lines, firefighters had little concern. Just to be sure, however, two helicopters worked in unison to keep the fire in place. As mop-up operations continue, so too does the contingency work on the north side of the fire, with crews improving roads and removing roadside vegetation in the event a backup fire break be needed. A Red Flag Warning has been issued for this afternoon through Sunday.  Thunderstorms are expected to develop over the area with erratic winds and chances for abundant lightning. There is also a high probability of heavy rainfall that could bring between ¼ and ¾ of an inch of rain. Evacuation levels within Wallowa...

Active fire behavior is expected again today. No new infrared updates overnight so fire size is the same as yesterday. Cedar Ck is estimated at 41,142 acres with active fire in the Wolf Ck drainage, along Thompson Ridge, in the upper reaches of Little Bridge Creek, and in the Silver Star Creek drainage. Cedar Ck fire is 17 % contained with crews continuing structure protection. Cub Ck 2 is estimated at 54,852 acres and is 24% contained. Aircraft assisted with firefighting efforts on both fires yesterday.Smoke impacts to communities near the fires remains unhealthy to hazardous. A wind change plus a little precipitation in the area of Cedar Creek and Cub Creek 2 fires should quiet the fires and decrease smoke somewhat overnight although the amount of precipitation will not be enough to put the fires out. Smoke accumulations throughout the Columbia Basin will result in decreased air quality in Chelan today, although conditions should improve tomorrow. Watch for periods...

Bootleg Update July 31, 2021   Location: 28 miles northeast of Klamath Falls, OR    Size: 413,562 acres Personnel: 1,918   Containment: 56%  (Klamath Falls, OR) – “At this point in the fire, we have to think about two things,” says Fire Behavior Analyst Chris Moore, “the fire we know about and the fire we don’t know.” The fire we know is the actively and recently burned portions of the Bootleg Fire. Much of the recent fire activity has been torching and burning pockets of fuel within the burn area. While the fire is not yet contained, a fire line has been constructed around the entire perimeter. Now crews are working to ensure that perimeter holds (is secured) to contain the fire. In some places, fire line is 100 to 150 feet wide from the unburned into the burned area. But some places may require as much as 300 feet to confidently expect the fire to remain contained.  Along the south, west, and east perimeters, crews...

Inchelium, WA – As of this morning, Northwest IMT 7 has taken command of the Summit Trail Fire burning on the Colville Indian Reservation, approximately 8 miles west of Inchelium, Washington and will build upon the good work already done.NW IMT 7 is also in command of the Chuwea Creek Fire. Firefighters are ensuring the fire’s perimeter is cold and are working to complete containment and repair efforts. It is 85% contained. There are no road closures in effect.Status: Yesterday, crews made headway with constructing direct hand line in the Beaver Dam Creek drainage along the southeastern permitter of the fire. They are providing support by ensuring there is good defensible space amongst structures along Bridge Creek Road.Firefighters are looking for direct and indirect opportunities along the north and northeastern flanks of the fire and will adjust tactics based on current and expected fire behavior. Crews on the southeastern permitter continue their progress with directly hand...

Lick Creek and Green Ridge Fire Updates – July 31, 2021 – 8:00 a.m. There is a Red Flag Weather Warning in effect this afternoon and evening for thunderstorms. Heavy rain and gusty/erratic winds possible with thunderstorms. Lick Creek Fire: A Burn Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team will continue working on the Lick Creek Fire. This assessment will be used for long-range forecasting and preparation of the areas at greatest risk for runoff and flooding. This fire remains at 90% contained. Continued smoke will be visible as unburned    pockets of vegetation inside the fire area are consumed. Crews will continue to mop up pockets of heat interior and patrol the perimeter until full containment is achieved. Green Ridge Fire Current Situation: The local region experienced unstable weather conditions yesterday, but only isolated areas of fire experienced growth. Portions of the fire where most of the activity occurred are northeast of the Meadow Creek Trailhead and north of West...

Lick Creek and Green Ridge Fire Updates – July 31, 2021 – 8:00 a.m.   There is a Red Flag Weather Warning in effect this afternoon and evening for thunderstorms. Heavy rain and gusty/erratic winds possible with thunderstorms.   Lick Creek Fire: A Burn Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team will continue working on the Lick Creek Fire. This assessment will be used for long-range forecasting and preparation of the areas at greatest risk for runoff and flooding. This fire remains at 90% contained. Continued smoke will be visible as unburned    pockets of vegetation inside the fire area are consumed. Crews will continue to mop up pockets of heat interior and patrol the perimeter until full containment is achieved.   Green Ridge Fire Current Situation: The local region experienced unstable weather conditions yesterday, but only isolated areas of fire experienced growth. Portions of the fire where most of the activity occurred are northeast of the Meadow Creek Trailhead and north of...

Colville, WA: Yesterday: Alpha Division (north of Highway 20) continued their mop up operations which includes gridding the fire to look for hot spots and making sure everything is out and cooled off. Palm infrared tools are being used to point out any additional hot spots firefighters can’t see with the naked eye. Firefighters on Division Zulu (south side of Highway 20) continued strengthening containment lines, working to clear brush and trees, mopping up hot spots and spot fires. The work on the south side of Zulu is challenging due to thick brush. This work is a slow tedious task and will take some time to complete and is critical for containment. Today marked the second day without the need for air support since the incident began. Containment was achieved for 55% of the 130 acres fire. At 8 p.m. the evacuation notices were lifted for both the areas in Level 1&2. Today: Firefighters will continue the mop up on Division Alpha and sign off the repair work on that side of the...

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