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Smoke Outlook for North Columbia BasinFire and weatherA ridge of high pressure continues to dominate the weather pattern this week, resulting in warming temperatures and drying conditions. Winds are expected to be light and generally terrain driven through Wednesday. These conditions will lead to active to very active fire behavior today.SmokeThe airshed in the forecast area is becoming saturated with smoke particulates generated from local wildfires and from wildfires burning in British Columbia. Very poor air quality expected through today and tomorrow. This poor air quality condition will continue until there is a significant change inweather

Smoke Outlook for the North Columbia BasinFire and weatherA ridge of high pressure continues to dominate the weather pattern this week, resulting in warming temperatures and drying conditions. Winds are expected to be light and generally terrain driven through Wednesday. These conditions will lead to active to very active fire behavior today.SmokeThe airshed in the forecast area is becoming saturated with smoke particulates generated from local wildfires and from wildfires burning in British Columbia. Very poor air quality expected through today and tomorrow. This poor air quality condition will continue until there is a significant change in weather

Similar pattern to previous day. Light northeast winds expected for most of the day and smoke will build in drainage areas. Smoke is expected to have more dispersion on August 15. Coastal areas are expected to have smoke impacts this morning as northeast winds transport smoke from southern OR fires. Building smoke in the afternoon will cause unhealthy levels in Hornbrook, Yreka, and Fort Jones.

Crescent Mountain Fire August 14, 2018 @ 8:00 a.m. Crescent Mountain Fire: approximately 17,075 acres; 37% containedPersonnel: 680 (personnel for all assigned fires)Point of Origin: Approximately 21 miles west of the town of TwispStart Date: July 29, 2018 Cause: Lightning McLeod Fire: 1,801 acres; 0% containedPoint of Origin: Approximately 8 miles north of MazamaStart Date: August 11, 2018Cause: Lightning Current Activity: Crescent Mountain Fire: Yesterday, crews had a successful day constructing and improving containment lines in the Slate Lake and Scaffold Ridge areas. In the War Creek drainage, crews continue to catch and hold small spots across the line. Sprinkler systems were installed and are running continuously to minimize fire spread and spotting in the War Creek drainage. The structure protection group completed their work in the Twisp River drainage to the town of Twisp. Today, crews will be extinguishing hot spots and cutting hazard trees along Buttermilk and Twisp...

Crescent Mountain Fire August 14, 2018 @ 8:00 a.m. Crescent Mountain Fire: approximately 17,075 acres; 37% containedPersonnel: 680 (personnel for all assigned fires)Point of Origin: Approximately 21 miles west of the town of TwispStart Date: July 29, 2018 Cause: Lightning McLeod Fire: 1,801 acres; 0% containedPoint of Origin: Approximately 8 miles north of MazamaStart Date: August 11, 2018Cause: Lightning Current Activity: Crescent Mountain Fire: Yesterday, crews had a successful day constructing and improving containment lines in the Slate Lake and Scaffold Ridge areas. In the War Creek drainage, crews continue to catch and hold small spots across the line. Sprinkler systems were installed and are running continuously to minimize fire spread and spotting in the War Creek drainage. The structure protection group completed their work in the Twisp River drainage to the town of Twisp. Today, crews will be extinguishing hot spots and cutting hazard trees along Buttermilk and Twisp...

Kelly Mountain Fire UPDATE August 14, 2018 0800 AM Northeast Washington Interagency IMT Type 3, Team #1 Ed Lewis Incident Commander For Immediate Release Republic, WA – Crews will continue to establish preliminary lines around the fire, focusing on the southeast and southwest flanks of the fire. Dozers and special logging equipment (feller bunchers) will be used to establish preliminary lines as well as remove snags and blown down trees (wind throw). Hand crews will be engaging the fire directly where terrain and safety allows. Fire managers will utilize aircraft when available. Due to more accurate mapping, the fire is now listed at 23 acres. The Kelly Mountain Fire was reported 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...

EVACUATION UPDATE from Jackson County Sheriff's Office for August 14, 2018 For full press release visit: https://bit.ly/2vfKu9U Based on recommendations from fire officials managing the Miles Fire, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is reducing some evacuation levels on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. The affected addresses are in the area of Elk Creek Road, Highway 62, and the dam at Lost Creek Lake. A Citizen Alert notification will be sent today to advise residents affected b...y the reduced evacuation status. The following is a complete and updated list of evacuation zones associated with the Miles Fire: Level 3 "Go": Trail: Elk Creek Road, 5700-block and above; West Branch Elk Creek Road, upper section (uninhabited); Sugar Pine Road, all addresses; Dodes Creek Road, all addresses; north side of Lost Creek Lake (uninhabited, accessed by Takelma Drive). Level 2 "Be Set": Trail: Elk Creek Road, 1600-block; West Branch Elk Creek Road, 200-block; the uninhabited area west of West...

Summary: The Northern Rockies Incident Management Team and the Oregon Department of Forestry Incident Management Team are in unified command of the Miles, Columbus, Snow Shoe, and Round Top Fires. The daily update will report only on the current active fires. The fire behavior on area fires will continue to be moderated by lingering smoke conditions until the inversion lifts mid-day. When this happens, there will be a noticeable change in fire behavior beginning around 3:00 p.m. Fuels remain receptive to burning and live fuels are drying ahead of seasonal norms. Miles Fire (31,544 acres, 12% contained): Firefighters have continued to make good progress on the entire southern perimeter of the fire, including the areas south of Elk Creek Road where the fire had spotted within the past week. Water will continue to be pumped to strengthen those fire control lines. Crews continue to monitor islands of unburned fuel, and will mitigate any spotting that occurs as a result of interior...

Use the following link to view a recording of the August 13 Happy Camp fire information

EVACUATION ORDERS AND WARNING FOR THE HAPPY CAMP AREA For public health and safety due to wildfire, an Evacuation Order has been issued for the area south of the Natchez Fire, near the terminus of the South Fork Road (National Forest System Road (FSR) 17N32) and to include an additional residence in the South Fork of Indian Creek.On August 1, 2018, the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office issued an Evacuation Warning for all residences accessed by the South Fork Road (FSR 17N32...) and the Grayback Road north of the junction of the South Fork Road. The warning was issued as a precautionary measure and is still in effect. The Warning Area has been expanded to include all residences on or accessed from the Indian Creek/Grayback road from the intersection with Dolittle Creek, north to West Branch Campground.Residents in the Warning Area are reminded to be vigilant in the possible event that the Evacuation Warning is upgraded to an Evacuation

Kelly Mountain Fire UPDATE August 13, 2018 2100 PM Northeast Washington Interagency IMT Type 3, Team #1 Eddie Lewis Incident Commander For Immediate Release Republic, WA – Crews utilized dozers to establish preliminary lines around the fire, working primarily north of the fire perimeter. Historic blown down trees (wind throw) and snags on the southern edge of the fire created inoperable conditions for dozers. Special logging equipment (a feller buncher) aided fire crews in removal of snags and blown down trees. Two helicopters provided air support for fire line crews. Additionally, air support located two hotspots and along with crews on the ground successfully suppressed them. The Kelly Mountain Fire was reported 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...

Evacuation levels around the Rimrock Lake area have been adjusted, as of noon 8-13-18.All Evacuation Level 2 "Be Set" around Rimrock Lake have been dropped to Level 1 "Be Ready."Indian Creek Campground and Indian Creek cabins have been reduced from Evacuation Level 3 "GO!" to Level 1 "Be Ready."Indian Creek dispersed camping remains at Evacuation Level 3 and is closed.White Pass Ski Area remains under Evacuation Level 1 "Be Ready."Tieton Road remains CLOSED from Forest Road 1000 to US Hwy 12. Bear Creek and Bear Cove residents can return to their cabins, but will still need to check in at the security checkpoint on Tieton

Acreage: 55,248 Containment: 15%Expect increased fire activity today. The change in wind direction from the northeast to the northwest has the potential to increase fire growth due to the alignment of the drainages. The Klondike Fire has pushed south, and is now established on the south side of the Illinois River. Crews are focused on protecting residences and recreation sites south of the river, and communities southeast of the fire. Crews burned out areas around structures late yesterday afternoon, and these flames were quite visible from areas along Highway 199 (Redwood Highway). Today’s primary objective is to reduce the spread of Klondike Fire southward and to work on additional contingency lines to the south. Mop up and repair continues along the controlled perimeters. Increased temperatures and wind direction shift. Critical fire weather conditions remain today. Temperatures will climb to the high 80’s with winds gradually shifting from the northeast to the northwest. This...

Acreage: 48,257 Containment: 45%Expect increased fire activity today. The change in wind direction from the northeast to the northwest has the potential to increase fire growth due to the alignment of the drainages. The Klondike Fire has pushed south, and is now established on the south side of the Illinois River. Crews are focused on protecting residences and recreation sites south of the river, and communities southeast of the fire. Crews burned out areas around structures late yesterday afternoon, and these flames were quite visible from areas along Highway 199 (Redwood Highway). Today’s primary objective is to reduce the spread of Klondike Fire southward and to work on additional contingency lines to the south. Mop up and repair continues along the controlled perimeters. Increased temperatures and wind direction shift. Critical fire weather conditions remain today. Temperatures will climb to the high 80’s with winds gradually shifting from the northeast to the northwest. This...

Incendio de Crescent Mountain 13 de agosto de 2018 @ 8:00 a.m. Incendio de Crescent Mountain approximately 16923 acres; 21% contained Personal: 624 (incluye personal para todos los incendios asignados) Punto de origen: Aproximadamente a 21 millas al oeste del pueblo de Twisp Fecha de incio: 29 de julio de 2018 Causa: Rayo Indio de McLeod: 893 acres; 0% de contención Punto de origen: Aproximadamente 8 millas al norte de Mazama Fecha de inicio: 11 de agosto de 2018 Causa: Rayo Actividad actual: Incendio de Crescent Mountain: ayer las tripulaciones tuvieron éxito al apagar puntos calientes y mejorando las líneas de contención mientras que el trabajo continuó en los esfuerzos de protección de estructuras dentro de ½ milla de Twisp. En la cuenca de War Creek, hubo tres desbordes a través de la línea de contención y a través de War Creek. Cuatro tripulaciones (80 bomberos) tuvieron éxito en detener la...

McLeod Fire Closure Order: 06-17-04-18-xx 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 is effective until October 31, 2018, unless rescinded earlier. PROHIBITIONS: Entering into or being upon National Forest System lands within the Fire Closure Area as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.53(e)]. Being on any National Forest System closed trail, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exibit A [36 CFR § 261.55(a)]. Being on any National Forest System Road as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exibit A [36 CFR § 261.54(e)]. FIRE CLOSURE AREA DESCRIPTION: The fire closure area boundary begins at the Eightmile Sno-Park and follows and excludes Forest Service Road (FSR) 5100000 south until it exits the Proclaimed Okanogan...

Incendio de Crescent Mountain 13 de agosto de 2018 @ 8:00 a.m. Incendio de Crescent Mountain approximately 16923 acres; 21% contained Personal: 624 (incluye personal para todos los incendios asignados) Punto de origen: Aproximadamente a 21 millas al oeste del pueblo de Twisp Fecha de incio: 29 de julio de 2018 Causa: Rayo Indio de McLeod: 893 acres; 0% de contención Punto de origen: Aproximadamente 8 millas al norte de Mazama Fecha de inicio: 11 de agosto de 2018 Causa: Rayo Actividad actual: Incendio de Crescent Mountain: ayer las tripulaciones tuvieron éxito al apagar puntos calientes y mejorando las líneas de contención mientras que el trabajo continuó en los esfuerzos de protección de estructuras dentro de ½ milla de Twisp. En la cuenca de War Creek, hubo tres desbordes a través de la línea de contención y a través de War Creek. Cuatro tripulaciones (80 bomberos) tuvieron éxito en detener la...

Kelly Mountain Fire UPDATE August 13, 2018 0930 AM Northeast Washington Interagency IMT Type 3, Team #1 Edward Lewis Incident Commander For Immediate Release Republic, WA – The Kelly Mountain Fire was reported 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. Today, Firefighters will be continuing to assess and establish fire lines. The fire is located south of Kelly Mountain, approximately 12 miles north of Republic. There are no structures or residences threatened at this time. Local road closures on North Fork Trout Creek Road are in place to ensure firefighter and citizen safety. Citizen and...

Acres: 1245 Containment: 35% Total Personnel: 348 Cause: Human-caused but under investigation New fire information phone number - please call (360) 427-9670 x 820. Hamma Hamma, WA – On Sunday crews continued clearing and chipping roadside brush on the south side of the fire along Forest Road 2401. Fire hose, sprinklers, and pumps have also been installed along Forest Road 2401. On the northeast side along Forest Road 2480 fire crews continued to secure the fireline by extinguishing or removing burning material near control lines and cutting trees. Falling debris (rolling logs and rocks) and snags continue to be a concern to the safety of fire crews. Excavators with a masticator attachment continued working west on the north side along Forest Road 25 clearing roadside brush. The fire has held along Jefferson Creek for 3 days thereby limiting fire growth. Heavy fuels such as logs and stumps continue to burn and smolder putting up smoke. On Monday fire crews will fall snags along...