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Kettle Falls, WA – Yesterday’s rain continued to keep both fires from spreading and made access for firefighters difficult. Saturated soils make fire-weakened trees more likely to fall, creating additional safety concerns. Fire behavior is expected to be minimal for both the Bulldog Mountain and the Mack Mountain fires for the next several days because of continued cool temperatures and high humidity. Increased winds are forecast for today. By the end of the week, warmer, dryer weather will return, creating a potential for increased fire behavior. Crews will continue to work on and enforce indirect fire line and contingency lines around the fires today. Hose lays, used to bring water closer to the fire’s edge, will be added to the north and east flanks of the Bulldog Mountain Fire. Firefighters will also scout out additional areas where they can build direct line. On the Mack Mountain Fire, dozers will be creating fireline ahead of the southeast flank, with fallers removing...

Kettle Falls, WA – Yesterday’s rain continued to keep both fires from spreading and made access for firefighters difficult. Saturated soils make fire-weakened trees more likely to fall, creating additional safety concerns. Fire behavior is expected to be minimal for both the Bulldog Mountain and the Mack Mountain fires for the next several days because of continued cool temperatures and high humidity. Increased winds are forecast for today. By the end of the week, warmer, dryer weather will return, creating a potential for increased fire behavior. Crews will continue to work on and enforce indirect fire line and contingency lines around the fires today. Hose lays, used to bring water closer to the fire’s edge, will be added to the north and east flanks of the Bulldog Mountain Fire. Firefighters will also scout out additional areas where they can build direct line. On the Mack Mountain Fire, dozers will be creating fireline ahead of the southeast flank, with fallers removing...

Location: 15 miles west of Tonasket, WAFire Size: 4,861 acresContainment: 11 percentFire start date: August 4, 2021Cause: Under InvestigationResources: 207 personnel, including 6 crews, 9 engines, 22 heavy equipment, 2 Type 1 helicopters, 1 Type 2 helicopter, 1 Type 3 helicopter, Air Attack Current Situation:Rain has given the opportunity for firefighters to aggressively work directly along the fire's edge. For the next couple of days, fire behavior is expected to be moderate as a result of the recent precipitation. Operational Plan for Today:Containment is located on the western side of the fire.Crews will put direct line along the Katasa River area south toward Mountain Park Road.Operations along the Cecil Creek area will remain indirect due to the terrain.Air resources will be used to assist firefighters on the ground and to complete reconnaissance missions.As lines are completed around the fire perimeter, they will be held for several days before being considered...

Schneider Springs Fire Update August 22, 2021Contact: Schneider Springs Information at (509) 653-1468, 8AM-7PMFollow us on Facebook @schneiderspringsfireSTART DATE: August 3, 2021Cause: LightningSIZE: 67,527 acresPercent Contained: 3%Resources Assigned: 517 resources - Crews (13); Engines (41); Dozers (6); Water Tenders (11); Other heavy equipment (6)Yesterday: Working along Bumping River Road, crews constructed preliminary containment lines by connecting existing roads and removing fuels to prevent fire spread. On the northern portion of the fire, dozers were also constructing fireline from Forest Road (FR) 1706 west towards Bumping River, following roads and natural topographic features. A successful firing operation was completed behind private property near the Nile community to strengthen protection measures and mop up continued between Bethel Ridge and Clover Springs Roads.Today: Pacific Northwest Team 2, a Type 1 Incident Management Team under the command of Rob Allen, assumed...

For today, cooler temperatures and higher humidity is expected. As a result, fire growth and smoke production should continue to be low-to-moderate supporting cleaner air for a good portion of the forecast area, especially west of the Cascades. Overall, Good air quality is expected for communities surrounding Eugene, Springfield, Cottage Grove, Lowell and McKenzie Bridge. Haze will continue to be present but will not affect air quality for extended periods today. Communities near valley bottoms may see observe periods of higher smoke concentrations in the early mornings and late evenings. Oakridge can expect Moderate to USG this morning and will return to Good by the afternoon. East of the Cascades around Bend down to La Pine Unhealthy air quality is present this morning but will gradually improve this afternoon. Residents can expect to see periods of heavier smoke for the next several days as smoke emissions continue to track in a southeast direction from the Middle Fork Complex.

Location: 13 miles N/NE of Tonasket, WA, surrounding Lake BonaparteFire Size: 23,331 acresContainment: 9 percentFire Start Date: August 3, 2021Cause: Under InvestigationResources: 661 personnel, including 10 crews, 41 engines, 46 heavy equipment, 3 Type 1 helicopters, 1 Type 2 helicopter, 1 Type 3 helicopter, Air AttackCurrent Situation:Rain has given the opportunity for firefighters to aggressively work directly along the fire's edge. For the next couple of days, fire behavior is expected to be moderate as a result of the recent precipitation.Operational plan for today: Containment increased to 6% along the Summer Road and up into the Lake Bonaparte area.As lines are completed around the fire perimeter, they will be held for several days before being considered contained. Along the Lost Lake Road and into the Havillah area, crews will put in indirect line using existing trails and roads.In the Lake Bonaparte area, firefighters will mop-up and remove heat and debris from...

Twenty-Five Mile Fire UpdateAugust 22, 2021Size: 9,641 acresTotal Personnel: 463                                                                 Containment: 7%Cause: Under investigationStructures Threatened: 772Structures Lost: 1 Yesterday weather conditions moderated fire behavior allowing firefighters to continued to go direct along the fire line east of Twenty-Five Mile creek reducing the threat of the fire continuing to back down the slope towards the private property and homes along South Lakeshore Road. Equipment and crews continued to prepare lines to the south near Slide Ridge in anticipation for strategic firing operations when weather and fuel conditions align. Crews again maintained an overnight shift, reinforcing structure protection operations in and around properties and homes. Today, fire behavior is expected to increase as the warmer weather dries fuels back out following the rain. Heavy...

Current Situation: ·         Rain has given the opportunity for firefighters to aggressively work directly along the fires edge. For the next couple of days, fire behavior is expected to be moderate as a result of the recent participation.

Black Butte Fire Daily Update – August 22, 2021 Northwest Incident Management Team 6 Shawn Sheldon, Incident Commander   Email:  2021.blackbutte@firenet.gov Phone: 425-324-1267 (8am - 6pm) InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7770 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2021-Black-Butte-Fire-112941407659373 Twitter: https://twitter.com/MalheurNF   Acres: 22,244                                                                        Number of Personnel: 339 Percent Containment: 76%                                               Cause: Lightning Date/Time Detected: August 3, 2021, 10:00 a.m.         Origin/Location: South of Unity, OR   John Day, OR – The Black Butte Fire continues to increase in containment.  On the western side of the fire, crews will keep mopping up 100 feet in from the edge.  This labor-intensive process...

 Structure Assessments Continue, Dry  Winds May Increase Fire Activity  Ford Corkscrew Fire Daily Update August 22, 2021      Acres:  15,720 acres  Personnel: 366  Cause: Under investigation  Containment: 44%    Start Date: Sunday, August 15, 2021  Location: Ford, WA  Fuels:  Timber (grass and understory); brush (2 feet)      Announcement:  For structure status information, please email your name, contact information, and address of the property you are inquiring about to 2021.fordcorkscrew@firenet.gov or call 509-508-3311 between the hours of 8am and 8pm PDT. An agency representative from the Stevens County Fire District 1 will contact you as soon as possible. Additionally, Steven’s County Sherriff’s Office has updated the evacuation status map. If you have any questions about evacuation status, have your address ready, and please contact the Southwest Area Incident Management Team 5 Public...

Great Basin Incident Management Team 2Tony DeMasters, Incident Commander - Kim Martin, Deputy Incident CommanderDevil’s Knob ComplexFire Update for Sunday, August 22, 2021 Fire Information: 541-900-6133Complex Total Acreage: 21,929 Complex Total Containment: 25%The Devil's Knob Complex is a group of lightning-caused fires with the majority burning on the Tiller Ranger District and on private lands protected by Douglas Forest Protective Association. The Complex is situated beneath the Rough Patch Complex and Jack Fire to the north, all of which are being managed by Great Basin Team 2 in cooperation with local agencies and stakeholders. Evacuations and Closures:  The Douglas County Sheriff elevated the Ash Creek - South Umpqua Road to Level 2, Yellow, Be Set (prepare to leave at a moment’s notice). The Smith Fire has moved to the east and fire is burning 2.5 miles to the west of the 28 road near Ash Valley. The 29 road is open for access out of Ash Valley, as well as the 28 road...

 Muckamuck Fire Update  August 22, 2021  Fire Information: (509) 202-4184  Email: 2021.muckamuck@firenet.gov Start Date: August 4, 2021    Cause: Lightning    Size: 13,004 acres    Containment: 30% Location: Approximately three miles northeast of Conconully Resources Assigned:  244 personnel; approximately 400 other personnel shared by Cub Creek 2 Fire   Current Situation: The weekend rainfall contributed to the fire slowing with minimal growth Saturday, but activity is expected to increase as warm, dry weather returns. Crews took advantage of the cooler temperatures Saturday and higher humidity to perform initiatives like building line to the most active part of the fire on the north side. Night operations have resumed, and the crews should have line constructed to Road 38 by Sunday. Bucket drops are planned Sunday to cool hot areas, supporting firefighters for safer line construction. As the rain-slick roads dry out, crews plan to clear snags and...

 Cedar Creek, Cub Creek 2 and Delancy Fires Daily Update August 22, 2021   Winthrop, WA — The Cedar Creek, Cub Creek 2, and Delancy Fires are burning on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and public and private lands within Okanogan County.   Fire Information Line: 509-557-0740 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm daily)   Cedar Creek Fire: The fire is 55,137 acres and is now 70% contained.  The firefighters took advantage of the weather to improve containment from 55% to 70%.  Crews are continuing to mop up, secure and hold lines, which includes removing burning material from near control lines.  Another focus will be Backhauling, which involves removing equipment such as hose off the fireline back to the incident command post to be repaired and used on the next fire.  Suppression repair efforts continue which will address any impact done to the landscape done by suppression activities.  These efforts will increase healthy habitat, reduce runoff and debris flows, and...

 Cedar Creek, Cub Creek 2 and Delancy Fires Daily Update August 22, 2021   Winthrop, WA — The Cedar Creek, Cub Creek 2, and Delancy Fires are burning on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and public and private lands within Okanogan County.   Fire Information Line: 509-557-0740 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm daily)   Cedar Creek Fire: The fire is 55,137 acres and is now 70% contained.  The firefighters took advantage of the weather to improve containment from 55% to 70%.  Crews are continuing to mop up, secure and hold lines, which includes removing burning material from near control lines.  Another focus will be Backhauling, which involves removing equipment such as hose off the fireline back to the incident command post to be repaired and used on the next fire.  Suppression repair efforts continue which will address any impact done to the landscape done by suppression activities.  These efforts will increase healthy habitat, reduce runoff and debris flows, and...

   Smoke Smoke forecasts for the Chelan and Wenatchee areas can be found on the Central Washington Twentyfive Mile Smoke Outlook. Sunny, windy, and dry conditions return to the forecast area today. Although fires in the area received rain Friday night, many areas are still smoldering. With the warmer temperatures, lower relative humidities and windy conditions more active fire behavior may occur on the Muckamuck Fire. Westerly winds this afternoon should bring clean air into the upper Methow Valley. Smoke from Canada, the Muckamuck fire, and the Chickadee fire may pool in the Okanogan Valley. Monday brings a return of diurnal winds with the possibility of additional smoke impacts throughout the forecast area. Health and Safety Breathing smoke is a health concern. Certain individuals are especially sensitive to smoke including: older adults, children, people with heart or lung disease (including asthma), pregnant women and the unborn child. These...

   Smoke Smoke forecasts for the Chelan and Wenatchee areas can be found on the Central Washington Twentyfive Mile Smoke Outlook. Sunny, windy, and dry conditions return to the forecast area today. Although fires in the area received rain Friday night, many areas are still smoldering. With the warmer temperatures, lower relative humidities and windy conditions more active fire behavior may occur on the Muckamuck Fire. Westerly winds this afternoon should bring clean air into the upper Methow Valley. Smoke from Canada, the Muckamuck fire, and the Chickadee fire may pool in the Okanogan Valley. Monday brings a return of diurnal winds with the possibility of additional smoke impacts throughout the forecast area. Health and Safety Breathing smoke is a health concern. Certain individuals are especially sensitive to smoke including: older adults, children, people with heart or lung disease (including asthma), pregnant women and the unborn child. These...

   Smoke Smoke forecasts for the Chelan and Wenatchee areas can be found on the Central Washington Twentyfive Mile Smoke Outlook. Sunny, windy, and dry conditions return to the forecast area today. Although fires in the area received rain Friday night, many areas are still smoldering. With the warmer temperatures, lower relative humidities and windy conditions more active fire behavior may occur on the Muckamuck Fire. Westerly winds this afternoon should bring clean air into the upper Methow Valley. Smoke from Canada, the Muckamuck fire, and the Chickadee fire may pool in the Okanogan Valley. Monday brings a return of diurnal winds with the possibility of additional smoke impacts throughout the forecast area. Health and Safety Breathing smoke is a health concern. Certain individuals are especially sensitive to smoke including: older adults, children, people with heart or lung disease (including asthma), pregnant women and the unborn child. These...

Fire Update for Sunday, August 22, 2021                           Fire Information:  503-867-7924  Overall Objective:  The Rough Patch Complex and Jack Fire are being managed under a full suppression strategy using containment and confinement tactics to minimize fire spread to prevent loss of valuable resources.  Leaders’ intent is to not allow the fire to progress to the west and to protect private structures throughout the fire area by using the PACE model – Primary, Alternate, Contingency and Emergency control Lines and to keep the fires as small as possible while working toward full containment. Closures:  The Umpqua and Willamette National Forests have area closure orders to encompass the Rough Patch, Jack, Archie Creek, and Devil's Knob Fire Areas.  The closure includes Canton Creek Campground, Musick Guard Station, and Cover Campground.  Roseburg District Bureau of Land Management’s closure area includes the Scaredman Recreation...

Fire Update for Sunday, August 22, 2021                           Fire Information:  503-867-7924  Overall Objective:  The Rough Patch Complex and Jack Fire are being managed under a full suppression strategy using containment and confinement tactics to minimize fire spread to prevent loss of valuable resources.  Leaders’ intent is to not allow the fire to progress to the west and to protect private structures throughout the fire area by using the PACE model – Primary, Alternate, Contingency and Emergency control Lines and to keep the fires as small as possible while working toward full containment. Closures:  The Umpqua and Willamette National Forests have area closure orders to encompass the Rough Patch, Jack, Archie Creek, and Devil's Knob Fire Areas.  The closure includes Canton Creek Campground, Musick Guard Station, and Cover Campground.  Roseburg District Bureau of Land Management’s closure area includes the Scaredman Recreation...

The Douglas County Sheriff has elevated the Ash Creek - South Umpqua Road to Level 2 Yellow Be Set (prepare to leave at a moments notice).The Smith Fire has moved to the east and fire is burning 2.5 miles to the west of the 28 road near Ash Valley. The 29 road is open for access out of Ash Valley or use the 28 road to the north - the 28 road to the south is