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 Sisters, OR  –  The Grandview fire remains at 6,032 acres. Containment on the fire is now 84%. ODF IMT2 plans to transfer command of the fire to a local Central Oregon Fire Management Service Type 4 team at 6:00am Thursday morning. This will be ODF IMT2’s last update. Crews today will finish removing equipment and supplies from the fire line and continue mop up by carrying out a final grid search to extinguish heat 300’ or less inside the fire line. A regional Burned Area Emergency Response Team (BAER) will work with the local Type 4 team to assess the areas affected and develop a plan for suppression repair on federal lands while ODF will do suppression repair on ODF protected lands. We would like to thank the community for remaining vigilant and for obeying forest closures and fire restrictions put into place on the Deschutes National Forest and the Ochoco National Forest, Crooked River National Grassland. A red flag warning will be in effect until 10pm tonight for gusty...

Cub Creek 2 Fire Morning UpdateJuly 21, 2021Public meeting notice:  Today, starting at 6 PM.  The meeting will take place at the Mack Lloyd Park on the west side of Winthrop at 51 WA-20, the intersection of W. Chewuch Rd. and Highway 20.Fire Information Line – (541)-670-0812 (8:00 am to 8:00 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 fire is estimated at 35,134 acres with 5% containment. The fire is burning northward with lateral growth upslope to the west and east with low intensity backing downslope towards the Chewuch River.  Fire growth has been consistent for several operational periods.  Firefighting efforts have benefited in areas where the fire has merged into past burned areas and areas that have received previous fuel treatments.The fire remains split into east and west arms extending outward from...

Cedar Creek and Delancy FiresMorning UpdateJuly 21, 2021Okanogan-Wenatchee National ForestPUBLIC MEETING TONIGHT: Wednesday, July 21, starting at 6 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Mack Lloyd Park on the west side of Winthrop. Please bring your own chair and provide for physical distancing.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 The fire has reached Lucky Jim Bluff and continues to move to the southeast along ridgelines. The fire burned actively in the Silver Star, Huckleberry, and Cedar Creek drainages. Firefighters will continue preparations on dozer line along the base of the foothills to the west of State Route 20 working south towards Twisp River drainage. The active fire behavior has prompted the Okanogan County Emergency Management Office (OECM) to...

Fire Update: Tuesday, July 21, 2021Safety on Hwy 138: If you are traveling on Hwy 138 please be aware of potential speed limit changes and increased fire traffic. For safety of firefighters and yourself, please follow posted speed limits.Fire Information: As of 6:00am today, Northwest Incident Management Team 10 with Incident Commander Lawson will assume command of the Jack Fire. Northwest Incident Management Team 10 spent yesterday with Northwest Incident Management Team 9 to ensure a seamless transfer of command. The fire is currently at 19,352 acres with 55% containment. North of Hwy 138, firefighters will continue to hold control lines and mop up as needed. South of Hwy 138, crews along the west flank will be patrolling lines while mopping up where feasible. Along the south and east flanks, firefighters will be continue to protect control lines and secure Horseshoe Bend campground. Within the Calf Creek area, firefighters will be focusing on managing fire control lines to reduce...

CHUWEAH CREEK FIRE UPDATE NORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12 Incident Commander: Bobby Shindelar July 21, 2021 8:00 AM Operations Today:  Gusty winds throughout the day yesterday contributed to some fire growth on the northeast corner of the Chuweah Creek Fire. Crews worked to establish containment lines and caught several small spot fires just outside the fire perimeter caused by wind.  A Red Flag Warning is in effect for the fire area through the day today, as low relative humidity persists and wind gusts up to 30 MPH are expected. Line construction along the east edge of the fire on Keller Butte Ridge remains the priority as crews work to connect established containment lines. Engines will continue to patrol the south, west and north flanks of the fire.  NW Team 12 continues to coordinate and share resources with California Team 10 on the Summit Trail Fire, which is located northeast of the Chuweah Creek Fire. For information about the Summit Trail Fire, call...

Sweet Home, Ore. – Work on the Bruler Fire continued yesterday to keep the fire perimeter as small as possible. Firefighters continued to use hose and sprinklers to increase containment on the fire. The increase in acreage is due to continued backing of the fire on the west flank towards indirect line and more accurate mapping from an IR flight last night. The fire remains within the previously established direct and indirect lines. Containment is listed at 12%.Confidence builds daily as we continue to get tighter control lines and begin to mop up in high complexity topography and old growth trees. Dedicated mop up and continued tightening of line while establishing key alternate lines for the foreseeable future is critical. Due to the rugged terrain, deep duff layer and large old trees, this fire will be on the landscape until we receive significant rain. Taking the energy out of the fire area is critical to our success and remains our highest priority. Firefighters use one of two...

Location: 28 miles northeast of Klamath Falls, OR     Size: 394,407 acres Personnel: 2,268                   Containment: 32%  (Klamath Falls, OR) – The weather moderated yesterday with reduced wind speeds, lower temperatures, and slightly higher humidity, which allowed firefighters to continue constructing and improving firelines. Weather conditions are favorable again today for the efforts to secure existing fireline.  On the northern edge of the fire, line was constructed to Long Creek and firefighters scouted a line to tie into the anchor point near the Sycan Marsh Nature Conservancy. The reduced fire activity yesterday allowed firefighters to construct dozer line directly against the fire edge along the north and east boundary of the Log Fire. There is expected northeast movement of the fire toward Winter Ridge and Summer Lake.  Crews and equipment are going direct while also working to improve...

FIRE INFORMATIONE-mail:  2021.summittrail@firenet.gov Phone:  385-999-1380   INCHELIUM, WASHINGTON – The Summit Trail Fire ignited on July 12th approximately 17 miles west of Inchelium.   The fire burned actively into the night. Crews on night shift monitored and patrolled to keep the fire inside existing control lines. As of 6 a.m. on July 21, the western edge of the fire has held well along Bridge Creek. The northern edge was active yesterday, and crews are working along the Lynx Creek road to stop the fire’s northern spread. On its eastern side, the fire continued to burn west of Beaver Dam Creek and has crossed the Oregon City Ridge Road. Crews will prioritize looking for and taking opportunities to stop that spread toward the community of Twin Lakes today. The southern edge of the fire was very active yesterday, with fire establishing deep in the Bridge Creek drainage east of Upper Bridge Creek Road and then burning northeast into wind-aligned drainages along the...

  There will be a community meeting in Lakeview at 7:00 p.m. on July 21, 2021. Incident management personnel will give an update on the fire, and to answer questions. The meeting will be at the Alger Community

 Smoke Outlook for 7/21 - 7/22 North Central Washington Cedar Creek, Delancy, Cub Creek 2SmokeExpect similar conditions today as were experienced yesterday.  Westerly transport winds will prevail  pushing higher level smoke out of the Methow Valley.  Improved air quality should occur earlier today in  Winthrop and Twisp.  Expect very unhealthy to hazardous conditions in the Upper Methow Valley east of Mazama from early morning to afternoon.  Mazama should be clear most of the day.  Communities further down valley may still experience unhealthy air but for shorter periods of time.   Smoke has slopped over into the Okanogan Valley.  Tonasket may experience unhealthy air throughout the day.  Conditions should improve overnight throughout the forecast area, but smoke will return Thursday morning.HealthContact cleanair@mvcitizens.org for assistance obtaining and setting up air purifiers.  Cleanairmethow.org has information regarding air quality and

Smoke Outlook for 7/21 - 7/22North Central Washington Cedar Creek, Delancy, Cub Creek 2Smoke Expect similar conditions today as were experienced yesterday.  Westerly transport winds will prevail  pushing higher level smoke out of the Methow Valley.  Improved air quality should occur earlier today in  Winthrop and Twisp.  Expect very unhealthy to hazardous conditions in the Upper Methow Valley east of Mazama from early morning to afternoon.  Mazama should be clear most of the day.  Communities further down valley may still experience unhealthy air but for shorter periods of time.   Smoke has slopped over into the Okanogan Valley.  Tonasket may experience unhealthy air throughout the day.  Conditions should improve overnight throughout the forecast area, but smoke will return Thursday morning. Health Contact cleanair@mvcitizens.org for assistance obtaining and setting up air purifiers.  Cleanairmethow.org has information regarding air quality and health. 

 Cub Creek 2 Fire Evening Update July 20, 2021Public meeting notice:  Wednesday, July 21, starting at 6 PM.  The meeting will take place at the Mack Lloyd Park on the west side of Winthrop at 51 WA-20, the intersection of W. Chewuch Rd. and Highway 20. Fire Information Line – (541)-670-0812 (8:00 am to 8:00 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 32,473 acres with 5% containment. The fire is burning northward with lateral growth east and west influenced by diurnal winds.  Fire growth has been consistent for several operational periods at ¼ mile per hour.  Firefighting efforts have benefited in areas where the fire has merged into past burned areas and areas that have received previous fuel treatments.  The fire remains split into east and west arms and backing downslope towards the...

Cedar Creek and Delancy FiresEvening UpdateJuly 20, 2021Okanogan-Wenatchee National ForestPublic Meeting Notice: Wednesday, July 21, starting at 6 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Mack Lloyd Park on the west side of Winthrop. Please bring your own chair and provide for physical distancing. 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 The inversion was slow to lift this morning limiting fire growth and use of aerial resources.  A full complement of air resources were available but use was very limited until after 5:00 PM due to visibility.  Once the inversion lifted, fire activity increased. As of this evening, the fire had moved south along Sandy Butte ridge down to near Lucky Jim Bluff. Three strike teams of engines (15 engines) arrived today to assist with...

Goddard Road Fire - Evacuation Notice! 7/20/2021 - 7:20pm#goddardroadfireNew Evacuation Notices for the Goddard Fire as of 7:20pm.Level 3 Evacuations Along Goddard Road.  Orin-Rice/Goddard Road Intersection to Pleasant Valley Road (3004 Pleasant Valley Road).  Intersection of Goddard Road/Pleasant Valley to 2690 Pleasant Valley RoadLevel 3 - Leave Now!  Fire is in the area and has the potential to grow and expand into this area.  Further Updates to

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE OKANOGAN-WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST WINTHROP, WA Cub Creek 2 Fire Closure Order: 06-17-04-21-10 Please see the pdf attachments below for a full copy of the closure and map. 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 OkanoganWenatchee National Forest. This Order is effective July 20th, 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 a National Forest System trail, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.55(a)]. 3. Being on a National Forest System Road as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.54(e)]. CLOSURE AREA DESCRIPTION: The closure area...

 Green Ridge Fire Current Situation: The Green Ridge fire continues to spread primarily into the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness in steep, remote and rugged terrain where creating a direct containment line becomes more complex. For these reasons an indirect fire suppression strategy is being used, with control line being located some considerable distance away from the fire's active edge. This strategy will continually be assessed and adjusted based on changing conditions. Starting at the southern tip of the fire, handline and hose lays have been established heading to the northeast utilizing roads and switchbacks to protect the Little Turkey recreation residents and Godman Guard Station. From the southern tip of the fire starting in the Godman area heading north, northwest along the 46 road, prep work has been done along the road continuing north of the fire perimeter to Midway Campground. From the Midway Campground area, hand line is being constructed northeast towards the Tucannon...

 Lick Creek Fire Current Situation: A red flag warning remains in place with the possibility of scattered thunderstorms and dry lightning. The current fire activity has been slow creeping and smoldering with minimal torching of trees on the interior of the established fireline. The fire perimeter to the north and east, along the South Fork of the Asotin Creek and Peola road is contained and remains in patrol status. To the south, southwest, and west sides of the fire, crews continue to improve fireline; allowing the fire near the perimeter to naturally back off the containment line. Mop up operations are ongoing to secure the fire line even more. Mop up is the extinguishing or removing of burning material near control lines, felling snags, and trenching logs to prevent rolling after an area has burned, to make a fire safe to limit potential for escape, and to reduce residual smoke. Today’s Activities for Lick Creek Fire: Crews will work on securing and strengthening containment...

 Actualización del incendio de Red Apple 20 de julio de 2021 Fecha de inicio del incidente: 13 de julio de 2021; Causa: No determinada; Superficie en acres: 12,228; Contención: 90 %; Cuadrillas con intervención manual: 4; Coches de bomberos: 11; Helicópteros: 0; Excavadoras: 3; Camiones cisterna: 2; Personal total: 208 Bomberos lesionados: 1; Estructuras amenazadas: 0; Estructuras dañadas: 5; Estructuras Destruido: 1 (dependencia) Clima: Anoche, la región continuó experimentando recuperaciones marginales de humedad, con vientos del oeste al noroeste de 20 a 30 MPH. Se ha emitido una alerta roja para hoy, a partir del mediodía hasta mañana por la noche. Las temperaturas rondarán los 80, con vientos que aumentarán desde el noroeste esta tarde, con ráfagas que alcanzarán los 20 - 30 MPH al final de la tarde, y durarán hasta las horas de la noche. Hoy será otro día seco y cálido, con una humedad relativa que ronda el 20 %. Situación actual: Los bomberos...

 Goddard Road Fire  News Release  - July 20th, 2021 Rice, WA: Yesterday, crews began the process of bringing up pumps, hoses and port-a-tanks to begin mop-up operations.  Along Goddard Road, crews worked on mop-up operations, utilizing engines and a skidgine as primary water sources.  In heavier fuels (timber with understory), crews held the line and allowed fuels to continue to consume (burn out), which will allow crews to engage in mop-up safely and in an efficient manner.  Today, crews will continue to work on constructing hose lays and engage in reducing hot spots to 25-50 feet into the interior.  Crews will work for several days to ensure hot spots are out to 150 feet or where necessary to contain the fire line and 500 feet around structures.  A palm IR (infrared) unit arrived this morning and will work with crews to identify hidden heat along the fire line.  Partially and unburned fuels exist within the fire perimeter and these will continue to smolder and be...

SAFETY on Hwy 138: Firefighter safety and community safety are the Team’s number one priority. Please be aware of increased fire traffic and follow posted speed limits along Highway 138.  Fire information: The Jack Fire is currently estimated at 18,993 acres and is 55% contained. North of Hwy. 138, firefighters continue mop-up, securing and deepening primary line. Fallers are removing snags and at-risk trees to make roads safe to travel and crews continue to monitor fire behavior along North Umpqua River. South of Hwy 138, crews continue mop-up and brushing operations. Heavy equipment crews will prepare line, creating potential control lines along shaded fuel breaks. A shaded fuel break involves removal of shrubs and smaller ladder fuels from under larger trees. Firefighters plan to continue burning vegetation to achieve depth along control lines to secure line on the south and southwest flanks. On the southeast and east flank, crews will utilize heavy equipment and fallers to...