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Evacuation level lowered on Galice Creek Road. Due to the progress made along the northern edge of the Taylor Creek Fire, the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office has downgraded the evacuation level on Galice Creek Rd from a Level 2 to a Level 1. The Level 1 evacuation is expected to remain in place for the rest of the 2018 fire season. A Level 1 evacuation means “BE READY,” remain vigilant and stay informed on current events. You can find current evacuation information at http://bit.ly/joco-evac. Surge resources arrive to help with containment. Three hotshot crews on short-term assignment have been inserted on the southeast side of the Klondike Fire for high priority missions. Containment levels increase on the Taylor Creek Fire. Due to progress on the northern and eastern perimeters, containment increased to 52%. Crews continue to mop up and rehabilitate firelines. Firefighters continue to provide protection to structures along the Illinois River where the fire...

Evacuation level lowered on Galice Creek Road. Due to the progress made along the northern edge of the Taylor Creek Fire, the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office has downgraded the evacuation level on Galice Creek Rd from a Level 2 to a Level 1. The Level 1 evacuation is expected to remain in place for the rest of the 2018 fire season. A Level 1 evacuation means “BE READY,” remain vigilant and stay informed on current events. You can find current evacuation information at http://bit.ly/joco-evac. Surge resources arrive to help with containment. Three hotshot crews on short-term assignment have been inserted on the southeast side of the Klondike Fire for high priority missions. Containment levels increase on the Taylor Creek Fire. Due to progress on the northern and eastern perimeters, containment increased to 52%. Crews continue to mop up and rehabilitate firelines. Firefighters continue to provide protection to structures along the Illinois River where...

Hamma Hamma, WA – Team 10 will transition fire management responsibilities to Western Washington Incident Management Type 3 Team under the leadership of Jim Shank at 6:00 am Friday. The incoming team will continue the long­term strategy of keeping the fire between Forest Road 25 to the north and Forest Road 2401 to the south. Team 10 would like to thank the local communities, businesses, and cooperating agencies along the Hood Canal for their patience and support during this fire suppression effort. The wildfire actively backed down the north side of Jefferson Ridge, primarily consuming ground fuels in a low­intensity understory burn. A small portion of the fire made it to the Hamma Hamma River where crews monitored fire activity and were available to respond if needed. The river is a natural barrier and FR 25 is a man­made barrier that has been brushed by crews and equipment, giving firefighters a primary containment line and a contingency line. To the east, FR 2480 along the...

Smoke Outlook North Columbia Basin for August 16, 2018...Fire: High pressure ridging will continue over the area resulting in continued warm and dry conditions. Slightly cooler temperatures for the weekend. Moderate to extreme fire behavior is expected on local wildfires. Smoke Light winds this afternoon but likely not enough to push smoke out of the valleys. Expect very poor air quality through today and tomorrow due to smoke from both Canada and local wildfires. Poor air quality will continue through tomorrow. Safety The National Weather Service has issued an Air Quality Alert for all of Central and Eastern Washington. Under these air quality conditions, people should limit outdoor activities. Sensitive groups should continue to consult their medical providers about ways to mitigate smoke exposure. Overnight, roadway visibility will continue to be reduced by pooling smoke on highways 97 and 20, and on roads near active

2018-08-16 Smoke Outlook North Columbia Basin for August 16, 2018...Fire: High pressure ridging will continue over the area resulting in continued warm and dry conditions. Slightly cooler temperatures for the weekend. Moderate to extreme fire behavior is expected on local wildfires. Smoke Light winds this afternoon but likely not enough to push smoke out of the valleys. Expect very poor air quality through today and tomorrow due to smoke from both Canada and local wildfires. Poor air quality will continue through tomorrow. Safety The National Weather Service has issued an Air Quality Alert for all of Central and Eastern Washington. Under these air quality conditions, people should limit outdoor activities. Sensitive groups should continue to consult their medical providers about ways to mitigate smoke exposure. Overnight, roadway visibility will continue to be reduced by pooling smoke on highways 97 and 20, and on roads near active

Evacuation Level Updates as of 08/15/2018:The roads listed below with homes have been lowered to a level 2 evacuation.·Nancy Creek·Kifer Rd·Lake Side Mobile Home Park·Columbia DR/Arrow CTWith this evacuation level change does not mean that the fire is out and that these areas are out of danger. Fire crews are still in the area and will still be working on the fire. Please be respectful and stay out of the fire crew’s way so they can successfully fight the fire. Levels can change at a moment’s notice, please be prepared to evacuate if the situation changes.Highway 20 from Barney's Junction to Inchelium Highway is still closed. Crews will still be working in that area to create a good fire line, fix power lines and allow a safe passage for residence and travelers.If you do not need to be in the area of the fire, please stay out. This will allow fire crews to safely fight the

Kettle River Fire Update - Thursday evening, August 15, 2018. Click on link

EVACUATION UPDATE from Jackson County Sheriff's Office Full press release: https://flashalert.net/id/JCSO/116576 Due to progress made by crews fighting the Miles Fire, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is further reducing evacuation levels in the Trail and Prospect area on August 15, 2018. The affected area includes only a few homes, plus uninhabited areas. The latest reduction means all homes in the Prospect area previously notified of evacuations are now reduced to a Level 1 “Be Ready” notification. A Citizen Alert notification will be sent today to advise residents affected by 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, 8800-block and above; Sugar Pine Road, all addresses; Dodes Creek Road, all addresses. Level 2 "Be Set": Trail: Elk Creek Road, 5700-block; West Branch Elk Creek Road, upper section (uninhabited). Level 1 “Be Ready”: ...

August 15, 2018- The Gifford Pinchot National Forest has announced an area closure associated to the Clear Fork Fire. The order and map can be accessed at

The Josephine County Sheriff's Office is issuing a downgrade from a Level 2 "BE SET” to a Level 1 “Be Ready” for residents on Galice Creek Road from 287 Galice Creek Rd to 1750 Galice Creek. The change goes into effect 8/15 at 3:30 pm.Several evacuation advisories remain in effect for Josephine County. Click here to view the interactive evacuation map.

The Josephine County Sheriff's Office is issuing a downgrade from a Level 2 "BE SET” to a Level 1 “Be Ready” for residents on Galice Creek Road from 287 Galice Creek Rd to 1750 Galice Creek. The change goes into effect 8/15 at 3:30 pm. Several evacuation advisories remain in effect for Josephine County. Click here to view the interactive evacuation

Public Meeting to be Held in Winthrop A public meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 16, 2018, at the Winthrop Barn in Winthrop, Washington. Fire managers will discuss developments on the Crescent Mountain and McLeod Fires. Community members will be given a chance to ask questions and speak with incident management personnel, agency administrators, and public information officers. The Winthrop Barn (the Red Barn) is located at 51 N. WA-20, Winthrop, WA, 98862.

Public Meeting to be Held in Winthrop A public meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 16, 2018, at the Winthrop Barn in Winthrop, Washington. Fire managers will discuss developments on the Crescent Mountain and McLeod Fires. Community members will be given a chance to ask questions and speak with incident management personnel, agency administrators, and public information officers. The Winthrop Barn (the Red Barn) is located at 51 N. WA-20, Winthrop, WA, 98862.

Evacuation Levels: Currently, the Matsen Creek Rd. south to Kamloops Island is a Level 2. Matsen Creek Rd. to Boulder Creek Rd. remains at a Level 2. Highway 395 north is still one lane with a pilot car from Barney’s Junction to Kamloops. Highway 20 west remains closed and under a Level 3 evacuation. Many of the public have inquired about this portion of the highway. Although fire activity has diminished, much of the area remains at risk to the public due to danger trees and rolling debris from the fire. Public and firefighter safety is our highest priority. Fire officials will continue to assess the situation and as more information becomes available the public will be notified. A Red Cross Shelter has been set up at the Kettle Falls High School for any evacuees.Road Closures: SR 20 both directions from Milepost 337 Inchelium Road to Milepost 342. Hwy. 395 is one lane from Barney’s Junction to Kamloops

Community MeetingBoyds Fire WHAT: Boyds Fire Community Meeting WHEN: Wednesday, August 15, 2018 @ 7:00 P.M.WHERE: Kettle Falls Public Library 605 Myer’s St Kettle Falls, WA 99141WHY: Northwest Team 11 will be holding a community meeting to update the public on the current fire situation. Representatives from the Washington Department of Natural Resources, USFS Colville National Forest, Joint Fire Districts Stevens County 8 / Ferry County 3 and Colville Bureau of Indian Affairs will be in attendance. Updated fire information, evacuations and road closure information will be provided.

Kettle Falls, WA - The Boyd’s fire is located 3 miles west northwest of Kettle Falls, Washington. The fire has burned 2,950 with no containment at this time. The fire continues to burn in timber, brush and grass. Approximately 430 structures remain threatened. Three residences were lost in the fire in addition to several

Acres: 31,062Contención: 28 por cientoPersonal: 1,225Incendio de Cougar Creek:El martes los bomberos aumentaron la contención del incendio de Cougar Creek. Las operaciones de fuego en el valle del río Entiat se expandieron el martes alrededor de los hogares y edificios comerciales. "Fue un día muy bueno. Estas estructuras están ahora rodeadas de color negro, eliminando cualquier amenaza a los hogares", dice Steve Burns, jefe de sección de operaciones. Hubo más éxito en el borde sureño del fuego. “Realizamos un fuego controlado y tenemos una línea de contención desde el Mirador Sugarloaf hasta Gold Ridge, al norte de Ardenvoir." El martes por la noche, las cuadrillas patrullaron y reforzaron la línea a lo largo del borde del fuego. Todos los esfuerzos del miércoles se centran en extender y reforzar las líneas de contención antes de los vientos previstos para el miércoles, con ráfagas de hasta 20 mph. Dependiendo del clima, se podrían usar helicópteros para verter...

Incendio de Crescent Mountain 15 de agosto de 2018 @ 8:00 a.m. El jueves, 16 de agosto a las 6:30pm se celebrará una reunión pública en el Winthrop Barn (el granero rojo). La dirección es 51 N. Highway 20 en Winthrop. Incendio de Crescent Mountain: aproximadamente 17,075 acres; 37% de contención Personal: 539 Punto de origen: Aproximadamente a 21 millas al oeste del pueblo de Twisp Fecha de inicio: 29 de julio de 2018 Causa: Rayo Incendio de McLeod: 2,800 acres; 0% de contención Personal: 232 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, los equipos trabajaron para enfriar las áreas de calor cerca de las líneas de fuego en el lado este utilizando helicópteros que vertieron agua cerca de Poplar Flat. El turno de noche siguió comprobando las líneas de fuego, extinguiendo y removiendo...