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FIRE AREA EMERGENCY CLOSURE FREMONT-WINEMA NATIONAL FOREST Order Number 06-02-03-18-02 Pursuant to Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations §261.50 (a) and (b), the following act is prohibited on National Forest System lands and roads within the following described area on the Paisley, Silver Lake and Bly Ranger Districts, Fremont-Winema National Forest, as described in attached Exhibit A. See full closure order here.

A level 3 Evacuation has been issued for persons living on West Buttermilk Creek Road and Twisp River Road all west of the Buttermilk Creek intersection. Persons should evacuate NOW, do not wait. Evacuate east towards Twisp. The Crescent Mountain Fire is currently on Snowshoe Ridge advancing down drainage towards Eagle Creek. The Red Cross will be setting up a shelter at the Methow Valley Community Center, for persons needing a place to stay. LEVEL 3 EVACUATION West Buttermilk Creek Road and Twisp River Road all west of the Buttermilk Creek Intersection with Twisp River Road. For more information on the Crescent Mtn Fire, persons may call the Incident management team at (480)744-9318 or call Okanogan County Emergency Management at 509-422-7206.

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Incendio de Crescent Mountain 17 de agosto de 2018 @ 8:00 a.m. Incendio de Crescent Mountain: approx. 19,500 acres; no se sabe la contención Personal: 413 Punto de origen: Aproximadamente 21 millas al oeste del pueblo de Twisp Fecha de inicio: 29 de julio de 2018 Causa: Rayo Incendio de McLeod: 10,000 acres; 0% de contención Personnel: 352 Punto de origen: Aproximadamente 8 millas al norte de Mazama Fecha de inicio: 11 de agosto de 2018 Causa: Rayo Actividad actual: El incendio de Crescent Mountain: ayer un fuego causado por brasas se estableció al sur de War Creek y el fuego continuó quemando activamente en Reynolds Creek, extendiéndose hacia el oeste a tierras no cultivadas Los bomberos pudieron controlar el fuego en el área al norte de Poplar Flat usando los helicópteros de carga. Hoy, los bomberos continuarán extinguiendo y removiendo material combustible y asegurando el cortafuego a lo largo de Buttermilk Road,...

Incendio de Crescent Mountain 17 de agosto de 2018 @ 8:00 a.m. Incendio de Crescent Mountain: approx. 19,500 acres; no se sabe la contención Personal: 413 Punto de origen: Aproximadamente 21 millas al oeste del pueblo de Twisp Fecha de inicio: 29 de julio de 2018 Causa: Rayo Incendio de McLeod: 10,000 acres; 0% de contención Personnel: 352 Punto de origen: Aproximadamente 8 millas al norte de Mazama Fecha de inicio: 11 de agosto de 2018 Causa: Rayo Actividad actual: El incendio de Crescent Mountain: ayer un fuego causado por brasas se estableció al sur de War Creek y el fuego continuó quemando activamente en Reynolds Creek, extendiéndose hacia el oeste a tierras no cultivadas Los bomberos pudieron controlar el fuego en el área al norte de Poplar Flat usando los helicópteros de carga. Hoy, los bomberos continuarán extinguiendo y removiendo material combustible y asegurando el cortafuego a lo largo de Buttermilk Road,...

There will be a community fire information meeting today at 6:00 p.m. at the Grange on 2nd Street in Happy Camp. Weather: Continued hot, dry, and sunny due to high pressure over the fire area. This high pressure will create a stronger inversion leading to increased smoke in the valleys and ridges through the daylight hours. Morning calm winds will shift to 3 to 6 mph out of the southwest to northwest later in the day, with stronger 10 mph upslope winds due to afternoon heating. Poor humidity recovery on the ridges last night will lead to daytime relative humidity in the twenties to teens. Max temperatures: 90-100 in the valleys and upper 80s on the ridges. Yesterday’s Activities: Patrol, mop up, and backhaul of equipment continued on the north half of the fire. This area of the fire contains most of the established containment lines. On the northwest side, fire managers are constructing a contingency line strategy using a masticator and hand crews to remove fuel along a road...

Acres: 34,482 Contención: 35 por ciento Personal: 1,119 Incendio de Cougar Creek: Incendios de Cougar Creek, Lost, Bannock Lakes, y Whitepine Jueves 15 de agosto de 2018 Los vientos más fuertes del jueves sacaron el humo de Leavenworth y de partes del valle del río de Entiat. Los vientos también ayudaron a los bomberos que llevaron a cabo operaciones de quema de combustibles de baja intensidad a lo largo del perímetro sur desde el mirador de Sugarloaf hasta Gold Ridge. Los vientos aumentarán el viernes con una alerta de bandera roja por toda el área del incendio. La humedad sigue siendo críticamente baja. El enfoque del viernes será de mantener las líneas de contención en su lugar en el valle del río Entiat y reforzar la protección en el perímetro sur. Si el clima lo permite, los helicópteros ayudarán a los bomberos en el suelo en el área del mirador de Sugarloaf, donde trabajarán para profundizar la línea de contención; y por encima de...

Republic, WA – Firefighters will be continuing to remove the remaining snags and hazard trees around the fire perimeter today. Crews will work to improve the hose lay around the main fire as they transition into mop-up operations. The three spot fires to the southeast of the main fire have been lined and are no longer a threat to spread. 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 residences threatened at this time. Local road closures on North Fork Trout Creek Road are in place to ensure firefighter and citizen...

Smoke Outlook North Columbia Basin for August 17, 2018...Fire: Red Flag Warning late this afternoon and evening. A strengthening pressure gradient will bring breezy winds at ridge tops, down to the valley in the afternoon. Warm and dry conditions continue today. Moderate to extreme fire behavior is expected on local wildfires. Smoke Light winds should bring relief today around Yakima, Ellensburg, Moses Lake, Cle Elum, and Leavenworth. All other areas may see slight improvement this morning, with generally declining air quality in the afternoon to evening hours. Expect air quality conditions to decline over the weekend. Other Expect a well deserved break from British Columbia wildfire smoke that has blanketed the forecast area since Monday. This smoke will return to our area early next week with the onset of north winds. A new descriptive term used by an audience member during last nights public meeting for very unhealthy air quality

Smoke Outlook North Columbia Basin for August 17, 2018...Fire: Red Flag Warning late this afternoon and evening. A strengthening pressure gradient will bring breezy winds at ridge tops, down to the valley in the afternoon. Warm and dry conditions continue today. Moderate to extreme fire behavior is expected on local wildfires. Smoke Light winds should bring relief today around Yakima, Ellensburg, Moses Lake, Cle Elum, and Leavenworth. All other areas may see slight improvement this morning, with generally declining air quality in the afternoon to evening hours. Expect air quality conditions to decline over the weekend. Other Expect a well deserved break from British Columbia wildfire smoke that has blanketed the forecast area since Monday. This smoke will return to our area early next week with the onset of north winds. A new descriptive term used by an audience member during last nights public meeting for very unhealthy air quality

Acreage: 34,482 Containment: 35 percent Personnel: 1,119 Cougar Creek Fire: Increased winds Thursday pushed fire smoke out of Leavenworth and parts of the Entiat River Valley. The winds also aided firefighters who conducted low intensity burnout operations along the southern perimeter from Sugarloaf Lookout to Gold Ridge. Winds will increase Friday with a Red Flag Warning across the fire area. Humidity continues to be critically low. Friday’s focus is to hold the containment lines in the Entiat River Valley and reinforce protection on the southern perimeter. Weather permitting, helicopters will assist firefighters on the ground in the Sugarloaf Lookout area where they will work to gain more depth of the containment line; and above Grandma Creek, crews will work to hold fire in the steep and rocky terrain. Lost Fire: The Rogue River Hotshots began working the Lost Fire Thursday, and they remained overnight to monitor it. They will be pulled out today to support the Cougar Creek...

Critical fire weather to test Taylor Creek and Klondike firelines. A wind event is forecast to begin today bringing winds from the northeast and is expected continue through the weekend. Gusts up to 20mph in aligned valleys are forecasted for this afternoon. In the southeast part of the Klondike fire, winds will push fire away from people and homes east of Route 199 and toward Babyfoot Road. Firefighters are in place to protect and hold the fireline and continue to protect structures in the area. Fire will become more active with increased flame lengths, rates of spread and potential for spotting. Smoke from the Klondike fire will be blown to the southwest, but winds may bring smoke from other fires in the state to the Grants Pass and Selma areas. Crews hold southeastern Klondike Fire amid increased fire activity. The fire was active along the Illinois River Rd where crews continue to defend homes. Rosenblatt House, McCaleb Ranch, Chittim House and all other structures remain secure....

The Kettle River Fire did not grow significantly on Thursday. Fire managers are optimistic Friday as specialized crews arrived overnight to help with the difficult work ahead. Friday's complete update can be seen at the link

Critical fire weather to test Taylor Creek and Klondike firelines. A wind event is forecast to begin today bringing winds from the northeast and is expected continue through the weekend. Gusts up to 20mph in aligned valleys are forecasted for this afternoon. In the southeast part of the Klondike fire, winds will push fire away from people and homes east of Route 199 and toward Babyfoot Road. Firefighters are in place to protect and hold the fireline and continue to protect structures in the area. Fire will become more active with increased flame lengths, rates of spread and potential for spotting. Smoke from the Klondike fire will be blown to the southwest, but winds may bring smoke from other fires in the state to the Grants Pass and Selma areas. Crews hold southeastern Klondike Fire amid increased fire activity. The fire was active along the Illinois River Rd where crews continue to defend homes. Rosenblatt House, McCaleb Ranch, Chittim House and all other structures remain secure....

Miriam Fire Update Fire Information Line: 360-481-0031 August 17, 2018 – 9 a.m. Acres: Miriam Fire – 2,680 acres: Clear Fork Fire - 10 acres Percent Containment: 10% Start Date: 07/30/18 Personnel/Resources: 2-Type 2 IA hand crews, 3-Type 2 hand crews, 1-camp crew, 1-heavy lift helicopter, 1-medium lift helicopter, 1-light lift helicopter, 12-engines, 1-dozer, 8-water tenders, 2-masticator and 1-forwarder processor for 332 total personnel. Location: Two miles east of White Pass Ski Area, within the Goat Rocks Wilderness on the Naches Ranger District, 13 miles east of Packwood, WA. Cause: Lightning Estimated Incident Containment or completion: 9/1/2018 Smoke Information: Smokey conditions are expected to persist and impact the local area. Those sensitive to the smoke should take proper precautions. For further smoke information visit http://wasmoke.blogspot.com/p/state.html or https://www.airnow.gov/ Current Situation on the Miriam Fire: Yesterday, smoke and clouds shaded...

Crescent Mountain Fire August 17, 2018 @ 8:00 a.m. Crescent Mountain Fire: approx. 19,500 acres; containment unknownPersonnel: 413Point of Origin: Approximately 21 miles west of TwispStart Date: July 29, 2018 Cause: LightningMcLeod Fire: 10,000 acres; 0% containedPersonnel: 352Point of Origin: Approximately 8 miles north of MazamaStart Date: August 11, 2018 Cause: Lightning Current Activity: Crescent Mountain Fire: Yesterday a spot fire became established south of War Creek and the fire continued to burn actively in Reynolds Creek, spreading west into the Wilderness. Firefighters were able to hold the fire in the area north of Poplar Flat using heavy helicopters. Today, firefighters will continue to mop up and secure fireline along Buttermilk Road, reinforce the contingency line along Slate Creek and Scaffold Ridge, and use aerial resources to slow the fire progress south of War Creek.McLeod Fire: The fire burned actively and grew significantly on all edges of the fire yesterday....

Crescent Mountain Fire August 17, 2018 @ 8:00 a.m. Crescent Mountain Fire: approx. 19,500 acres; containment unknown Personnel: 413Point of Origin: Approximately 21 miles west of TwispStart Date: July 29, 2018 Cause: LightningMcLeod Fire: 10,000 acres; 0% containedPersonnel: 352Point of Origin: Approximately 8 miles north of MazamaStart Date: August 11, 2018 Cause: Lightning Current Activity: Crescent Mountain Fire: Yesterday a spot fire became established south of War Creek and the fire continued to burn actively in Reynolds Creek, spreading west into the Wilderness. Firefighters were able to hold the fire in the area north of Poplar Flat using heavy helicopters. Today, firefighters will continue to mop up and secure fireline along Buttermilk Road, reinforce the contingency line along Slate Creek and Scaffold Ridge, and use aerial resources to slow the fire progress south of War Creek. McLeod Fire: The fire burned actively and grew significantly on all edges of the fire...

The number of fires under the direction of the Northern Rockies and Oregon Department of Forestry incident management teams is beginning to dwindle. With the Snow Shoe Fire declared fully contained yesterday, suppression resources will narrow their focus to the remaining two fires, Miles and Columbus. The final acreage for the Snow Shoe Fire stands at 3,816 acres. Fire suppression repair work and salvage logging operations will continue on Snow Shoe. Firefighters continue to increase containment on both of the remaining fires. The northwest flank of the Miles Fire was the most active yesterday in the Elkhorn Peak area with increased burning taking place well within control lines. With that portion of the fire burning in steep, rugged terrain, fire operations personnel continue to let the fire slowly work its way toward established control lines. They will continue to look for opportunities, under the right conditions, to conduct burnout operations when necessary. Fire behavior in...