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Yesterday’s Activities: As the smoke inversion lifted, the North Star Fire became more active and smoke plumes from within the perimeter were visible. The fire pushed toward the ridgetops along Highway 21 and was backing downhill. Winds were favorable for successful burnout operations along the northeast perimeter and crews continued bringing fire southward overnight. Engines patrolled the burnout in the Moses Meadows and Lyman Lake area. Firefighters worked to reinforce the line connecting to Cache Creek Road. The burnout and direct dozer line in the Owhi Lake area is holding. Crews were successful in responding to the small spot fires on the Northwest corner of the North Star Fire. Engine crews provided structure protection in the Disautel area yesterday as firefighters responded to a 100 acre spot fire east of Tunk Block Fire. Today’s Operations: Command of the North Star Fire transitioned to Pacific Northwest Team 3 this morning, other resources assigned to the fire...

Community Meeting: A community meeting will be held tonight, August 29, at 7:00pm at the Performing Arts Center, Chelan High School, 215 W. Webster Way. A second community meeting will be held en Espanol Sunday, August 30, at 5:00pm at the Spanish Assembly of God, 55 S. Quetilquasoon Rd., Manson. Overview: A significant wind event is forecast for much of the day, which will test containment lines on all fires. Crews will be focused on structure protection and holding lines, with the primary priority being on firefighter and public safety. Plans are underway for relocation of the Incident Command Post at Chelan Falls Park to Confluence State Park in Wenatchee to allow for the most efficient use of limited resources. Timing of relocation is dependent on changing weather conditions. Chelan Complex: On Thursday, the fire crossed the line at South Fork Gold Creek on the north side. Crews are scouting opportunities to construct a dozer line in the McFarland and Gold Creek areas and...

The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for the region today. Currently a strong front is passing across the Western Olympic Peninsula bringing with it high, destructive winds. Wind gusts as high as 62 mph have been recorded in the Olympic National Park. This is unusual for late August. This could create more problems due to trees being under stress from the dry conditions and deciduous trees still having their leaves. These factors will increase the risk of downed trees and branches. All Park roads are closed to inbound traffic as rangers assess the damage from falling tress. All Park campgrounds are closed and many campers are unable to exit campgrounds due to downed trees. The Park Service is advising everyone to take shelter until the high winds subside. Multiple power outages have been reported and some communication lines are down. The public is advised to exercise extreme caution around downed power lines. For information on power outages visit these...

Información para el día sábado, 29 de agosto, 2015 Reunión pública de la comunidad: sábado 29 de agosto a las 7:00pm en el Performing Arts Center, Chelan High School, 215 W. Webster Way. El domingo 30 de agosto a las 5:00pm en el Spanish Assembly of God, 55 S. Quetilquasoon Rd., Manson. En general: Un evento significante de vientos está previsto para hoy que al mejor causará problemas en los fuegos. Los equipos se concentraran en la protección de las estructuras con la seguridad de los bomberos y el público siendo la prioridad principal. El Chelan Complex se trasladará a Confluence State Park en Wenatchee. Chelan Complex: El jueves, el fuego cruzó la línea en South Fork Gold Creek en el lado norte. Los equipos siguen trabajando en las áreas de McFarland y Gold Creek y las protecciones de estructuras siguen. Goat Mountain sigue siendo supervisado y el camino hacia el sitio de comunicaciones está siendo asegurado. Hoy equipos continuará patrullando el fuego en las...

Información para el día sábado, 29 de agosto, 2015 Reunión pública de la comunidad: sábado 29 de agosto a las 7:00pm en el Performing Arts Center, Chelan High School, 215 W. Webster Way. El domingo 30 de agosto a las 5:00pm en el Spanish Assembly of God, 55 S. Quetilquasoon Rd., Manson. En general: Un evento significante de vientos está previsto para hoy que al mejor causará problemas en los fuegos. Los equipos se concentraran en la protección de las estructuras con la seguridad de los bomberos y el público siendo la prioridad principal. El Chelan Complex se trasladará a Confluence State Park en Wenatchee. Chelan Complex: El jueves, el fuego cruzó la línea en South Fork Gold Creek en el lado norte. Los equipos siguen trabajando en las áreas de McFarland y Gold Creek y las protecciones de estructuras siguen. Goat Mountain sigue siendo supervisado y el camino hacia el sitio de comunicaciones está siendo asegurado. Hoy equipos continuará patrullando el fuego en...

Forest Service Fire Closure Area ExpandedRelease Date: Aug 27, 2015 Severe fire hazard has prompted the Forest Service to close all National Forest lands north of Highway 2 on the Wenatchee River Ranger District to public entry. “This is not a decision that has been taken lightly,” said District Ranger Jeff Rivera. “Our primary concern is for public and fire fighter safety.” The closure will be lifted as soon as the unusual wildfire threat is abated, but rainfall predicted for this weekend probably will not be enough to end that threat, he said.The decision notice signed by Okanogan-Wenatchee Forest Supervisor Mike Williams is effective immediately. The forest closure includes all National Forest System lands on the Wenatchee River Ranger District north of Highway 2 except the higher elevation Pacific Crest Trail.The closure is prompted by the expansion of the Wolverine wildfire on the Entiat Ranger District just north of the Wenatchee River district, Rivera said. “That fire...

Overview The Olympic National Park (NPS) and Olympic National Forest (USFS) are managing the information dissemination for all federally managed fires on the Olympic Peninsula through one channel. A Type 3 Incident Management Team (IMT) is managing fires under NPS and USFS jurisdiction. A Type 4 organization is managing the Cabin, Mildred Lake, and Nicklund Creek fires under USFS jurisdiction.Weather Forecast The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for the region today. Southerly winds of 20 to 35 mph with gusts over 50 are possible. This is unusual for late August. This could create more problems because of trees being under stress due to dry conditions and deciduous trees still having their leaves. These factors will increase the risk of downed trees and branches. Weather stations near the Paradise Fire have recorded 1.12 inches of precipitation since Friday but heavier rain is expected today.Paradise Fire - NPS - 2796 acres All fire personnel assigned to...

Okanogan Complex Fire Update August 29, 2015, 8:00 AM Fire Information: 509-850-0083, 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/ Date Started: August 14, 2015, 10:25 PM Size: 302,225 Containment: 23 percent Cause: lightning Estimated Cost to Date: $18.47 million Injuries: 5 Total Personnel: 1,918 Residences Burned: assessment in progress Committed Resources: 34 crews, 184 engines, 37 dozers, 41 water tenders, 8 helicopters CURRENT FIRE SITUATION A red flag warning is in effect for high winds. An unusually strong front with southerly winds will move through the region, with sustained winds of 35 miles per hour and gusts up to 60 miles per hour possible. The Pacific Northwest Wildfire Coordinating Group took the unusual step of issuing a safety alert warning firefighters and the public for potential risks: rapid fire spread and abrupt changes in the direction of the fire’s movement. Fire behavior analysts expect significant fire growth today on...

Alder Lake Fire Update The Alder Lake Fire was ignited by lightning and first reported on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. The Gifford Pinchot National Forest, in coordination with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, is currently managing the fire that is approximately 4 miles East of Elbe, Washington on the south side of Alder Lake. A Type 3 Incident Management Team is assigned to the fire. Current as of 8‎/‎ 29 /‎2015‎ Current Situation Total Personnel 157 Other Assigned Resources 4 Dozers, 3 Engines, 6 Type 2 IA Hand Crews, 5 Misc. Heavy Equipment, Overhead Size 275 acres (10% Contained) Fuels Involved Closed canopy timber, with heavy dead and down Fire Behavior Moderate fire behavior, creeping, rolling, and occasional torching. In steep rugged terrain that is inaccessible with 60% slope. Fire is progressing to the Southeast. Outlook Planned Actions Burnout as opportunities present themselves in Div A and C....

Carpenter Road Fire Update A High Wind Warning is in effect from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM with expected wind gusts up to 60 MPH. A Red Flag Warning will also be in effect from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM today. Last night crews worked diligently to prepare and re-enforce existing fire line around the entire incident in anticipation of todays increased wind over the fire. Firefighters received extensive information at this morning’s briefing about the hazards associated with today’s weather forecast. Crews in the north section of the fire will continue with line construction along the northeastern portion and will continue to look for safe opportunities to construct fire line around the north front. Firefighters along the northwestern edge will be doing the same thing, and has safety allows will work to construct new fire line to the north. Crews assigned to the southern portion of the fire are tasked with holding and improving existing fire lines. While the western edge of the fire...

Colville Complex Update Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, 9:00 a.m. Fire Information: 509-279-6795 goldhillmarblevalleyfires@gmail.com http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4562/# Yesterday’s Operations: Fire behavior moderated on the Graves Mountain Fire yesterday as all established control lines held and the uncontrolled fire edge on the north flank continued to back down into the Deadman Creek drainage. Fire line was completed on the east and west flanks to the ridgeline running east and west of Graves Mt. and mop-up operations to secure those lines continued. Mop-up on the control line on the south flank protecting Hwy 20 and the powerline corridor was completed. Due to the potential threat to structures and private property, the firefighters assigned to the north flank of the fire worked in conjunction with crews from the Kettle Complex to remove fuels around those structures and construct contingency lines to the north and south of Deadman Creek. The Graves Mountain Fire grew...

08/29/2015 Incident Phone Numbers: 509 722-6040, 509 722-6165 Hours of operation: 8:00 am to 9:00 pm Email: carpenterroadfire@gmail.com Twitter: @BlueTeam_FireInfo Facebook: www.facebook.com/RMIMTBlue Website: www.rmblueteam.com Inciweb: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4549/ Statistics of the Carpenter Road Fire: • Red Flag Warning 11:00 to 7:00 PM, High Wind Warning from 9:00 to 8:00 PM • Size: 59,828 Acres • 20 % containment – Containment is being evaluated based on new growth Start Date: 8/14/2015 Location: Washington State, Stevens County off of State Highway 25 north of Carpenter Road and Mudget Lake Road and south of the Springdale-Hunters Road Cause: LightningLocal, Tribal, Federal, and State resources are assigned to the fireFire is burning on Tribal, Private, State and Federal lands590 personnel assigned to fireThe fire continues to receive resources to support ongoing firefighting efforts Springdale-Hunters Road remains closed. Evacuations: For Evacuation Information...

Community Meeting Tonight 8/29 7pm at the Chelan High School. 215 W. Webster Way,