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Yesterday: Fire activity was moderate as the temperatures warmed up and the fire backed into drainages with pockets of heavier fuels.  A heavy helicopter was used for water drops to cool a few mid-day flare ups near the perimeter.  Firefighters made progress in further securing the perimeter constructing line using both dozers and handcrew on the north and east sides of the fire. Mop-up and cold trailing operations continued requiring crews to feel for areas of heat and extinguish smoldering materials.   Operations for Today: Another 20-person handcrew arrived on the incident.  This is integral for getting firefighters on the ground to check the entire perimeter for smoke and heat.  Their objective will be to seek out and extinguish smoldering debris that pose a threat to containment.  Dozer and handline improvements will be made in the northwest corner of the fire for reinforcement.  Anticipated fire activity is low to moderate and smoke may be visible as interior pockets of...

Smoke Outlook for 7/24 - 7/25 North Central Washington Cedar Ck, Delancy, Cub Creek 2   Smoke West winds over the fire areas will shift to upslope/upvalley in the late morning. As upslope/upvalley winds set up, smoke in communities further from the fires may start to lift. But, with the upvalley flow expect more smoke to persist in the upper Methow Valley through much of the day. Smoke from Canada will impact communities in the Okanogan Valley in the morning as downvalley winds prevail primarily in Oroville and Tonasket. Air quality improvements from Pateros north through the Okanogan Valley should start mid morning. Upper Methow Valley smoke impacts could decrease Sunday with W/SW winds. Health Utilize N95 masks in heavy smoke if you need to be outside. Avoid vigorous outdoor activities when air quality is unhealthy. Consider setting up a clean room in your house, or even better - taking that vacation you’ve been planning to a part of the country with clean

CHUWEAH CREEK FIRE UPDATE NORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12 Incident Commander: Bobby Shindelar July 24, 2021 8:00 AM Operations Today: Hot shots hit the fire hard today, focusing on the northern end and the mid-section of the east side, where unburned fuels posed a potential barrier to completing containment lines. They were able to burn some of the green islands, pulling the line down toward Keller Butte Road. Helicopters flew for 14 hours, dropping 69,600 gallons of water on hot spots. The fire continues to creep and smolder, but containment lines are secure on the south, west and north edges. Crews continue to mop up, monitor and patrol the fire perimeter.  Northwest Team 12 is implementing additional COVID 19 mitigation measures in order to ensure the health and safety of our firefighters and the communities we serve. To that end, all future briefings will be broadcast virtually via Zoom, in addition to being conducted in-person. The Incident Command Post will be...

Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires Evening UpdateJuly 23, 2021 Okanogan-Wenatchee National ForestFire Information Line - Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires: 509-557-0740 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm)Winthrop, WA — Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires are burning on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in very steep and rocky terrain in heavy down fuels.Cedar Creek Fire The fire has extended east of Lucky Jim Bluff and continues to move to the southeast along Virginian Ridge. The fire was active along State Route 20 today. Firefighters will continue preparations of dozer line along the base of the foothills to the west of State Route 20 working south of Wolf Creek towards Thompson Ridge area to the north and west. Contingency lines are being prepared along the valley bottom to the south. An additional strike team of engines (5 engines) arrived today to assist   with structure protection along State Route 20.In the northeast corner, crews patrolled the burnout operation conducted the day before and tied...

 Wallowa, OR – The Elbow Creek fire is estimated around 20,810 acres and remains 20 percent contained. As the fire moves away from structures, Oregon State Fire Marshall (OSFM) task forces and overhead have begun being demobilized. Approximately 900 personnel remain assigned to the fire.Firefighting efforts in the northwest section (Elbow and Bear Creek area) continue to be prioritized. The Bear Creek being referred to is NOT the main Bear Creek drainage out of Wallowa. Today aerial resources deployed bucket drops to assist the Rogue-River Interagency Hotshot crew as they constructed hand lines to pinch off the head of the fire. A dozer line is being constructed on the ridgeline above the fire in this section, as well. A large smoke column, visible from the fire area, is occurring due to unburned pockets within the fire perimeter.The fire has not crossed Sickfoot Creek as crews work diligently to tie in and secure containment lines. Dozer and handlines continue to strengthen....

Cub Creek 2 FireEvening Update July 23, 2021  Fire Information Line – (509)-593-0574 (8:00 am to 9:00 pm) The fire is burning on Okanogan County Fire District 6 and Washington Department of Natural Resources protected lands and the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Winthrop, WA — Cub Creek 2 – The Cub Creek 2 Fire is estimated at 40,877 acres with 10% containment.  Today’s clear air and higher temperatures brought an increase in activity to some areas of the fire but also allowed firefighters to get a better look at the fire from above and utilize aircraft to aid in suppression efforts.   The fire is split into east and west flanks, both of which are moving in the northern section toward previously burned areas from the Mcleod and Tripod fires and away from homes and structures. There are also additional areas of heat on both the southeastern and southwestern flanks. West winds and low humidity will persist as well as clear skies, leading...

 Summary: At about 5:00 p.m. yesterday, fire resources responded to a call for a brush fire along Highway 155, near milepost 18 and Northrup Canyon Road. Firefighters and resources from Grand Coulee, Electric City, Coulee Dam, Coulee City, Grant County, Lincoln County, and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) responded, along with five helicopters, four air bosses, two air tankers, and air attack. The fire pushed to the north and east. Firefighters worked through the night, conducting a burnout operation and making significant progress on establishing and defending containment lines. Southeast Washington Type 3 Interagency Incident Management Team 2 assumed command of the fire at 8:00 p.m. this evening, collaborating with the Washington State Patrol-Fire Marshal’s office for a state mobilization response. Tomorrow: Assigned resources will continue to construct containment lines and improve existing ones. Unburned islands of fuel within the perimeter of the fire are expected to...

Operations for Today: Dozers will continue to construct line from Field Road west toward the Snake River on the north perimeter. Handcrews and dozers will also construct line eastward from Field Road toward Steptoe Canyon Road.  Aircraft will continue to keep the south perimeter in check while handrews make progress in constructing hand line and cold trailing feeling for heat along the perimeter.    Incident priorities remain public and firefighter safety, as well as protection of residences, livestock, and haystacks.Weather:  Warm and dry with temperatures reaching 92 degrees.  Winds will be breezy, with gusts up to 18 mph out of the NW.  Humidity will be low with poor overnight recovery.Closures:  Steptoe Caynon Road from Rimrock Road to Snake River.Evacuations: 

    News Release  July 23rd, 2021 Wellpinit, WA - The Sherwood Fire is located about 2 miles Northeast of Wellpinit, WA. It started on Wednesday, July 21st and has burned approximately 441 acres of forested land. Fire crews worked to continue to get a containment line around the fire.   Dozer line was completed around the south side of the fire.  The north and east side of the fire is where the fire grew reaching Sheep Creek.  Fire spread is expected to continue to the NE toward Wilkinson road.  The fire is currently approximately 2 miles west of Wilkinson road.  Air resource including 5 fixed wing aircraft and 3 helicopters where on the fire all afternoon into the evening.  Air resources were focused on the north and east side of the fire. Challenges for fire fighters have been several steep canyons in the area.     Today: Crews will continue to extend containment line on the north side of the fire.     Social Media:...

Wallowa, OR – The Elbow Creek fire is now 20,810 acres and remains 20 percent contained. Close to 900 personnel are currently assigned to the fire with resources from Washington, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Michigan, California, Oregon, South Carolina, and Idaho. The most challenging area remains the confluence of drainages merging with the Grande Ronde River. Firefighters are being supported by several helicopters in the Elbow and Bear Creek areas as they work to pinch the fire off with the construction of hand line. Crews continue to tie in and secure containment lines in the Sickfoot Creek area. Dozer and handlines get stronger daily and firefighters are hopeful to secure the area today and transition to full mop-up operations. The east side of the fire has had little to no activity within the past four days as firefighters continue to patrol the area for flare ups. The Oregon National Guard is arriving today with a fire suppression helicopter that will bring the total number of...

Sweet Home, Ore. – Firefighters have made progress in completing the alternate and contingency lines around the Bruler Fire perimeter. Sprinklers are effective and are reducing fire activity along the fire perimeter. Containment is now listed at 20%. Today, firefighters will continue to add to established contingency line and will conduct additional mop up activities. Heavy equipment will strengthen control lines around the fire perimeter. “Please do your part…don’t be a spark,” said Agency Administrator Nikki Swanson. On average, human-caused wildfires make up 87 percent of all wildfire occurrences annually. Chainsaws, dragging trailer chains, cigarette butts, fireworks, unattended campfires, hot mufflers in tall grass and discharging firearms can create sparks and cause wildfires. Individuals found responsible may have to pay thousands of dollars in fines. Many of these wildfires ignite in proximity to roadways, communities and recreational areas, posing considerable...

Fire Information: The fire is currently at 19,949 acres with 56 percent containment. The fire is burning in timber, primarily the understory, with leaf litter and brush. North of Hwy 138, firefighters will resume operations of patrolling and mop up. Crews may be falling any existing hazard trees (snags) along the control line for safety measures. South of Hwy 138, along the east flank, crews will continue to use mechanical equipment and handline crews to construct and improve control lines in the Twin Lakes area. On the southeast flank, burn operations will begin. In addition, fire crews will scout for alternate locations for line construction. Patrolling of the west side of the fire will continue to ensure fire stays within the fire containment lines. During burnout operations, smoke may be visible to the public. As requested by the Umpqua National Forest, resources from the Jack fire organization have been identified and will be made available to assist with any new potential fire...

  Cedar Creek and Delancy FiresMorning UpdateJuly 23, 2021Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Northwest Incident Management Team 8 will continue to manage the Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires. California Incident Management Team 1 has assumed management of the Cub Creek 2 Fire this morning. Fire Information Line - Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires: 509-557-0740 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm) Winthrop, WA — Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires are burning on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in very steep and rocky terrain in heavy down fuels. Cedar Creek Fire is estimated at 20,806 acres and 11% contained. Yesterday, the fire had backed down for approximately two miles to the prepared dozer line along the base of the mountain. Burnout operations were conducted in locations where fuels remained to bring the fire from Lucky Jim Bluff to the dozer line. Firefighters will focus on mopping up hot spots to secure the eastern line.  Once the inversion lifts, aerial resources will drop water to decrease...

CHUWEAH CREEK FIRE UPDATE  NORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12 Incident Commander: Bobby Shindelar July 23, 2021 8:00 AM Operations Today:  Firefighters worked along the eastern flank of the Chuweah Creek fire yesterday, securing the line along Keller Butte Road. Crews were successful in minimizing fire growth even with gusty, unpredictable winds and extremely dry conditions across the fire area. The fire crept over the line in a few hard-to-reach areas but these “slop-overs” were successfully caught using dozers, water and retardant drops. Crews quickly established new containment lines, which held through the night.  Additional crews have arrived and will contribute to the completion of line on Keller Butte Ridge and in rough terrain on the northeast and southeast corners. If conditions permit, crews may attempt to burn out a pocket of fuel mid-way down the eastern flank in order to tie up that edge. Some smoke is expected as a result. Air resources will continue...

Localización: 28 millas noreste de Klamath Falls, OR                                          Tamaño: 400,389 acres Personal: 2,389                                                                                                          Contención:  40%  (Klamath Falls, OR) – El Oregon State Fire Marshall Incident Management Team ha traslado hacia la Zona 2 en las secciones norte y noreste del incendio. Ayer, se mejoró la línea de fuego en Long Creek con un tendido de mangueras y durante la noche los bomberos pudieron comenzar a construir una línea directa entre Long Creek y Coyote Creek. Los equipos continúan trabajando en las líneas de contingencia en la parte norte del incendio sobre Sycan Marsh. La actividad del incendio incrementó en la parte este del incendio y se produjeron focos...

July 23, 2021 The Okanogan- Wenatchee National Forest has updated the fire emergency closure order around the Cedar Creek Fire area. Please see the pdf attachments below for a full copy of the closure and map.  UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE OKANOGAN-WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST WINTHROP, WA Cedar Creek, Varden, and Delancy Fires Closure Order: 06-17-04-21-11 Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 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 # 06-17-04-21-08, dated July 15, 2021, signed by Kristin Bail. This Order is effective July 23, 2021, through December 31, 2021, 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 any National Forest System...

Community fire information meeting tonight at Last Resort store and campground near Tucannon at 7 pm. Lick Creek Fire: Firefighters are focused on patrol and continue to mop up the southern portion of the fire perimeter. Pockets of vegetation burning further in from the perimeter may cause smoke, but this does not pose a threat to the containment lines. The acreage increase is due to interior burning. The footprint of the fire remains the same. Suppression repair will occur as resources are available.Weather and Smoke Information: A warm and dry trend will start today and is expected to continue through the weekend. Winds will start off light and terrain driven with afternoon gusts near 15 mph. Smoke Information is available on the Washington Smoke Blog at: https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/ Evacuations: Yesterday, Asotin County downgraded the Grouse Flats evacuation zone from a Level 2 to a Level 1. The Level 1 Evacuation for Groverland and Anetone Evacuation Zones have been dropped....

Cub Creek 2 FireMorning UpdateJuly 23, 2021 Fire Information Line – (509)-593-0574 (8:00 am to 9:00 pm) The fire is burning on Okanogan County Fire District 6 and Washington Department of Natural Resources protected lands and the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Winthrop, WA — Cub Creek 2 – California Incident Management Team 1 has assumed management of the Cub Creek 2 Fire as of 0600 this morning.  Northwest Incident Management Team 8 will continue to manage the Cedar Creek. The Cub Creek 2 Fire is estimated at 38,671 acres with 5% containment. Overnight the fire burned actively actively because of poor relative humidity recoveries in the upper elevations and low fuel moistures. The fire remains split into east and west arms and backing downslope towards the Chewuch River.  Firefighting efforts are focused on using terrain features and reinforcing existing containment lines. Conditions and fuels remain dry, with 25 – 30% recoveries, which will affect fire...

Community fire information meeting tonight at Last Resort store and campground near Tucannon at 7 pm. Lick Creek Fire: Firefighters are focused on patrol and continue to mop up the southern portion of the fire perimeter. Pockets of vegetation burning further in from the perimeter may cause smoke, but this does not pose a threat to the containment lines. The acreage increase is due to interior burning. The footprint of the fire remains the same. Suppression repair will occur as resources are available. Green Ridge Fire Current Situation: Firefighters within the Wilderness worked to extinguish spot fires and slow, or check, the growth of the fire toward the east. Helicopters dropped retardant to assist firefighters on the ground. Crews scouted road 300 towards the Slick Ear area and road 64 for possible containment lines. Firefighters on the 4317 road continued improvements to make it more effective as a containment line. Crews assessed the structures in the Tucannon area for protection...

The Green Ridge fire is 3,915 acres and is most active on the northern andeastern sides. The fire could become more active in theafternoon.Conditions should be similar to yesterday with good tomoderate air quality throughout the forecast area. Some areasmay see some elevated levels depending on location/proximityto fires. Please note that there are multiple fires in the regionthat may also contribute to smoke impacts in the this area.If you see smoke, you are breathing smoke! Please visit thesmoke blogs shown below for health advisories in your area,and the 'Smoke Ready' site for resources on how to protectyourself from wildfire smoke. For up-to-date air qualityinformation, please visit AirNow Fire and Smoke