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Republic, WA – Mop up operations will continue as fire crews will focus on remaining hotspots, primarily at the head of the fire. Chipping of branches and small woody debris is expected to be completed by the end of the day. Tenders will be driving up and down N. Fork Trout Creek Road and Rose Valley Road to supply water for mop up operations. Yield to tenders on the road, use caution while driving in the area and respect the closed road sign at the Empire Sno-Park. The Kelly Mountain Fire started at approximately 11:00am on August 11th and was a part of eleven lightning and storm related fires reported in the Republic/Curlew/Toroda area. Local resources from US Forest Service, Washington State Department of Natural Resources along with private contractors responded to the Kelly Mountain fire that grew rapidly due to strong winds and extremely dry conditions. The fire is located south of Kelly Mountain, approximately 12 miles north of Republic. There are no structures or...

Community Meetings Tonight: There will be Fire Information meetings in the communities of Cave Junction and Agness at 6:00 pm, Monday, August 20. The meeting in Cave Junction is at Illinois Valley High School, 625 E. River Street. The meeting in Agness is at the Angess Community Library, 3905 Cougar Lane. Fire personnel from the Klondike East and Klondike West fires will give an update on the fires and answer questions from the

Please join us for a fire information briefing at the Plain Community Church on Monday, August 20 at 6:00 p.m.The address for the Plain Community Church is 12565 Chapel Dr. Leavenworth,

Blue River, OR, August 19, 2018 – Firefighting resources, including engines and aircraft, from the Forest Service and Oregon Department of Forestry are responding to a new fire recently reported on the McKenzie River Ranger District, Willamette National Forest. The fire is estimated to be around 110 acres, approximately 4 miles south of Highway 126 on Aufderheide Scenic Highway, Forest Service Road 19, in the area of Terwilliger Hot Springs. Visitors are advised to avoid the area. Conditions are exceptionally dry causing the fire to grow quickly. “Forest conditions are very receptive to fire starts and growth right now,” said Darren Cross, District Ranger. “As a reminder, all campfires outside designated campgrounds within the Willamette National Forest are banned. Please remain vigilant with fire prevention efforts.” Smoke from this fire may be visible from the communities of McKenzie Bridge, Rainbow and portions of Highway 126. More information will be available soon. For...

Pursuant to 16 USC§ 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50 (a) and/or (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Entiat Ranger District of the Okanogan - Wenatchee National Forest. This Order supersedes Order # 06-17-05-18-18, signed August 8, 2018 signed by Erick J Walker, effective until November 15, 2018, unless rescinded. PROHIBITIONS: 1. Going into or being upon National Forest System lands as described below and depicted in Exhibit A. [36 CFR § 261.53(e)]. 2.Being on any National Forest System road as described below and depicted in Exhibit A. [36 CFR § 261.54(e)]. 3.Being on any National Forest System trail as described below and depicted in Exhibit A. [36 CFR § 261.55(a)]. CLOSURE AREA DESCRIPTION: Area Closure The Fire Closure Area boundary begins at the intersection of FS Road 5605 and Entiat River Road County 51, going south then continues to the west of County Road 51 to FS Road 5700 going west to to FS Road 5800 to FS Road 5200, going...

Important message from Lake County Sheriff's Office - Level 3 Evacuations for Lakeview Estates, located just north of Campbell and Deadhorse Lakes in the Fremont-Winema National Forest. . Evacuations at this time are nearly complete! The fire is currently burning 1-2 miles north of the area. The Lake County Sheriff's Office appreciates everyone's cooperation for an orderly evacuation, and for staying out of the fire area for emergency personnel

Level 1 Fire Advisory Notification from Chelan County Emergency ManagementAs of 2:30pm on Sunday, 8/19/18, a Level 1 (BE READY) Fire Advisory Notification will be in place for the following areas:• Chumstick Road north of Merry Canyon (both sides of the road) • Merry Canyon; Second Creek and Moon Canyon • Community of Plain, including Ponderosa Estates, Plain River Rd and other subdivisions • Chiwawa Loop Road to include Chiwawa River Pines • All of the Fish Lake and Lake Wenatchee areas to Coles CornerThis is only a fire advisory for residents in the affected areas. The fire management team is working concurrently on both the Entiat drainage and the west flank of the fire. Due to prevailing winds changing from the SW to the N/NW, the fire is currently pushing to the SW. Cooperating agencies and the Incident Management Team have made the decision to initiate this Level 1 Fire Advisory for the above areas.Call the Fire Information number for more information at

The Josephine County Sheriff's Office has announced that the Bear Camp Road is open for access to the coast via Peavine Road.The section of Galice Creek Road between Peavine and Bear Camp will remain closed for firefighting operations.Be on the lookout for firefighters, equipment and debris on the roads when traveling through the

The Josephine County Sheriff's Office has announced that the Bear Camp Road is open for access to the coast via Peavine Road.The section of Galice Creek Road between Peavine and Bear Camp will remain closed for firefighting operations.Be on the lookout for firefighters, equipment and debris on the roads when traveling through the

WHITE PASS DRIVERS BEWARE ALL WHITE PASS, HIGHWAY 12, DRIVERS ARE REQUIRED TO SLOW DOWN TO 25 MPH AND BE PREPARE TO STOP AT THE SUMMIT DUE TO INCREASED FIRE VEHICLES AND PEDISTRIAN TRAFFIC. PLEASE GIVE FIREFIGHTERS A

Fire Northerly ridge level winds will continue to steer more smoke from Canada into the area which will keep temperatures cool. Smoke will continue to hamper air operations. Moderate to extreme fire behavior is expected on local wildfires where conditions align. Smoke Stable conditions in the morning and northerly ridge level winds will continue to bring smoke in from Canadian fires and keep local smoke trapped, especially in the valleys. There's a potential for isolated thunderstorms nearby which could produce outflow winds in the afternoon. This could reduce the smoke but not completely. Air quality is not expected to improve over the next couple of days. Other An "Air Quality Alert" has been posted for the forecast area. Unhealthy air will be common in all forecast areas. Under these air quality conditions, children, elderly, and those with respiratory issues will be at most risk. Please consult medical advice if you experience respiratory...

Fuego Los vientos del norte a nivel de cresta continuarán dirigiendo más humo de Canadá al área, lo que mantendrá las temperaturas frescas. El humo seguirá obstaculizando las operaciones aéreas. Se espera un comportamiento de fuego de moderado a extremo en los incendios forestales locales donde las condiciones sean apropiadas. Humo Las condiciones estables de la mañana y los vientos del norte a nivel de cresta continuarán trayendo humo de los incendios canadienses y mantendrán atrapado el humo local, especialmente en los valles. Posibles tormentas aisladas cerca del área podrían producir vientos en la tarde. Esto podría reducir el humo, pero no completamente. No se espera que la calidad del aire mejore en los próximos días. Otro Se ha emitido una "Alerta de calidad del aire" para el área de pronóstico. Aire insalubre será común en todas las áreas de pronóstico. Bajo estas condiciones de calidad del aire, los niños, ancianos y...

Fire Northerly ridge level winds will continue to steer more smoke from Canada into the area which will keep temperatures cool. Smoke will continue to hamper air operations. Moderate to extreme fire behavior is expected on local wildfires where conditions align. Smoke Stable conditions in the morning and northerly ridge level winds will continue to bring smoke in from Canadian fires and keep local smoke trapped, especially in the valleys. There's a potential for isolated thunderstorms nearby which could produce outflow winds in the afternoon. This could reduce the smoke but not completely. Air quality is not expected to improve over the next couple of days. Other An "Air Quality Alert" has been posted for the forecast area. Unhealthy air will be common in all forecast areas. Under these air quality conditions, children, elderly, and those with respiratory issues will be at most risk. Please consult medical advice if you experience respiratory...

Fire Northerly ridge level winds will continue to steer more smoke from Canada into the area which will keep temperatures cool. Smoke will continue to hamper air operations. Moderate to extreme fire behavior is expected on local wildfires where conditions align. Smoke Stable conditions in the morning and northerly ridge level winds will continue to bring smoke in from Canadian fires and keep local smoke trapped, especially in the valleys. There's a potential for isolated thunderstorms nearby which could produce outflow winds in the afternoon. This could reduce the smoke but not completely. Air quality is not expected to improve over the next couple of days. Other An "Air Quality Alert" has been posted for the forecast area. Unhealthy air will be common in all forecast areas. Under these air quality conditions, children, elderly, and those with respiratory issues will be at most risk. Please consult medical advice if you experience respiratory distress. All others should limit...

Fuego Los vientos del norte a nivel de cresta continuarán dirigiendo más humo de Canadá al área, lo que mantendrá las temperaturas frescas. El humo seguirá obstaculizando las operaciones aéreas. Se espera un comportamiento de fuego de moderado a extremo en los incendios forestales locales donde las condiciones sean apropiadas. Humo Las condiciones estables de la mañana y los vientos del norte a nivel de cresta continuarán trayendo humo de los incendios canadienses y mantendrán atrapado el humo local, especialmente en los valles. Posibles tormentas aisladas cerca del área podrían producir vientos en la tarde. Esto podría reducir el humo, pero no completamente. No se espera que la calidad del aire mejore en los próximos días. Otro Se ha emitido una "Alerta de calidad del aire" para el área de pronóstico. Aire insalubre será común en todas las áreas de pronóstico. Bajo estas condiciones de calidad del aire, los niños, ancianos y...

Kettle Falls, WA - The Boyds Fire is located 3 miles west of Kettle Falls, WA. The footprint of the fire remains 3065 acres and is currently 43 percent contained. The fire continues to burn in grass, brush and timber. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.Yesterday, crews worked on strengthening containment lines and are making good progress. Mop-up continued along the south side of Nancy Creek and around structures elsewhere on the fire. Burnout operations were initiated on the west side of the fire. Crews burned small areas to eliminate fuels and strengthen lines. Burn progression went well. Crews monitored for hotspots and helicopters dropped water to help cool the burnout areas. Night crews continue to monitor the fire, scouting for spots or flareups. The east and northeast side of the fire will transition to patrol status soon.Today, crews will continue working along the west flank doing burnout operations. Heavy equipment such as masticators, excavators and feller...

Incendio Crescent Mountain 19 de agosto de 2018 @ 8:00 a.m. Incendio Crescent Mountain: 23.764 acres. Contención: 34% ● Personal: 454 ● Punto de origen: Aproximadamente 21 millas al oeste del pueblo Twisp ● Fecha de inicio: 29 de julio de 2018 ● Causa del incendio: rayo Incendio McLeod: 10.040 acres; sin contención ● Personal: 408 ● Punto de origen: Aproximadamente ocho millas al norte de Mazama ● Fecha de inicio: 11 de agosto de 2018 ● Causa del incendio: rayo Actualización de actividad: Incendio Crescent Mountain: El incendio Crescent Mountain sigue desplazándose al sur del lado oeste de Twisp River, al norte de Eagle Creek. Se instaló una línea de control en Scaffold Ridge. Los equipos mantienen controlado el incendio al este de Eagle Creek y se encuentran trabajando en líneas de contención desde Twisp River hasta Buttermilk Butte. Asimismo, siguen monitoreando y controlando la línea al este de Twisp River y al norte de la...

Acreage: 36,664 Containment: 35 percent Personnel: 1,070 Cougar Creek Fire: Smoke continued to be heavy across the fire area on Saturday, decreasing the activity during the daytime and limiting aircraft availability. When aircraft were able to fly they continued to check fire spread in the Grandma Creek area on the Northern side of the fire. Firefighters continued to monitor and mop up south-eastern corner in the Entiat Valley. The western side of the fire was exposed to East and Northeasterly winds, increasing the activity. Overnight firefighters saw a significant increase in fire activity along Miners Ridge on the western side of the fire. Today, additional crews will work on the fire’s southern and western edges, working to contain westerly fire spread and continuing to prepare the area for low intensity burnout operations that will continue when conditions allow. Contingency lines are also being prepared from the fire’s western edge north toward the Lost Fire with...

Incendio Crescent Mountain 19 de agosto de 2018 @ 8:00 a.m. Incendio Crescent Mountain: 23.764 acres. Contención: 34% ● Personal: 454 ● Punto de origen: Aproximadamente 21 millas al oeste del pueblo Twisp ● Fecha de inicio: 29 de julio de 2018 ● Causa del incendio: rayo Incendio McLeod: 10.040 acres; sin contención ● Personal: 408 ● Punto de origen: Aproximadamente ocho millas al norte de Mazama ● Fecha de inicio: 11 de agosto de 2018 ● Causa del incendio: rayo Actualización de actividad: Incendio Crescent Mountain: El incendio Crescent Mountain sigue desplazándose al sur del lado oeste de Twisp River, al norte de Eagle Creek. Se instaló una línea de control en Scaffold Ridge. Los equipos mantienen controlado el incendio al este de Eagle Creek y se encuentran trabajando en líneas de contención desde Twisp River hasta Buttermilk Butte. Asimismo, siguen monitoreando y controlando la línea al este de Twisp River y al norte de la...

Firefighters worked to suppress the Watson Creek Fire on Saturday, addressing the flames at several points with strategic burnouts that met and slowed the fire’s progression toward established fire lines. Helicopters continued to assist with water drops and will be available again today. Last night’s infrared flight over the fire shows it has grown to 16,227 acres. A public meeting will be held tonight at 7:00 p.m. in Paisley at the Community Center. Fire managers will offer a briefing on the condition of the landscape in the fire area, show maps, and share details of the ongoing firefighting strategy. On Saturday, the fire continued to consume vegetation at various hot spots within the fire line, generating smoke plumes where burning activity was greatest. A 10-acre spot outside the fire line at the junction of Forest Roads 28 and 3380 near the Hanan/Sycan Campground was quickly lined with a bulldozer and monitored overnight. In the evening, another spot onto Green Diamond...