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Wolverine: Tres cuadrillas, sesenta bomberos en total, van a completar el trabajo en las líneas del fuego que habían empezado antes. Estas líneas son las más cercanas al área de la mayor actividad del fuego, arriba del drenaje Three Creek. Ayer, helicópteros dejaron caer agua en el drenaje de Three Creek para enfriar el borde del incendio. Helicópteros están disponibles también hoy para las áreas que no están accesibles. First Creek: Las cuadrillas seguirán patrullando las áreas del incendio. Trabajando con recursos locales, el personal está comenzando el proceso de reparación de impactos de la supresión del fuego. Líneas de contención alrededor del fuego se mantienen intactas, pero las líneas dentro del perímetro pueden ser reparadas para una mejor prevención de la erosión. Ya que los residentes vuelven al área de First Creek, se les pide que sean conscientes de la posibilidad de deslizamientos después de cualquier lluvia. Visite:...

Sizes: 210,115 acresEstimated Cost to Date: $21.1 millionContainment: 40 percentInjuries: 0Total Personnel: 1,317Residences Damaged or Destroyed: 1Committed Resources: 33 crews, 73 engines, 5 helicopters, 16 dozers, 23 water tenders, 1 skidder The Ferry County Sheriff, in collaboration with DOT and the Colville Tribal Police, announced the full opening of Highway 21 between Republic and Keller within Ferry County. Fire equipment will remain in the area, so please use caution and watch for equipment on or near the highway. There may be smoke from the fire. Additionally, the last remaining level 3 evacuation zone North of the reservation line has been released to level 2 (no longer mandatory evacuation). Continued strategic firing operations to remove fuel between the main fire and containment lines to better protect nearby communities, especially Republic, are the priority. About 1,000 acres were burned last night in the vicinity of Cornell Butte Crews will take advantage of drying...

September 10, 2015, 9:00 AM Fire Information: 877-568-0458 or 877-574-5148, 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM Okanogan Complex Fire Update Size: 132,634 acres Estimated Cost to Date: 34.9 million Containment: 85 percent Injuries: 7 Total Personnel: 982 Residences Damaged or Destroyed: 123 Committed Resources: 19 crews, 41 engines, 5 helicopters, 7 dozers, 19 water tenders, 2 skidgines, 13 masticators Washington Interagency Incident Management Team 5 assumed command of the Okanogan Complex this morning at 6:00. Communication and firefighter safety are Washington Team 5’s priorities during this transition day. The incident command post (ICP) for the Okanogan Complex is at the Omak Stampede grounds, which is also the ICP for the Tunk Block and North Star Fires. The Nine Mile and Twisp River Fires are no longer part of the Okanogan Complex and are being managed by local DNR and Forest Service units. Today will be slightly warmer and drier than yesterday, which was the first day of a warming and...

Sizes: 210,115 acresEstimated Cost to Date: $21.1 millionContainment: 40 percentInjuries: 0Total Personnel: 1,317Residences Damaged or Destroyed: 1Committed Resources: 33 crews, 73 engines, 5 helicopters, 16 dozers, 23 water tenders, 1 skidder The Ferry County Sheriff, in collaboration with DOT and the Colville Tribal Police, announced the full opening of Highway 21 between Republic and Keller within Ferry County. Fire equipment will remain in the area, so please use caution and watch for equipment on or near the highway. There may be smoke from the fire. Additionally, the last remaining level 3 evacuation zone North of the reservation line has been released to level 2 (no longer mandatory evacuation). Continued strategic firing operations to remove fuel between the main fire and containment lines to better protect nearby communities, especially Republic, are the priority. About 1,000 acres were burned last night in the vicinity of Cornell Butte Crews will take advantage of drying...

FIRE STATUSStickpin 54,278 acres; 55% containedGraves Mtn. 8,587 acres; 65% containedRenner 13,524 acres; 70% containedTotal 76,389 acres; 60% containedEvacuations: Level 1Structures Destroyed: 2 RESOURCESTotal Personnel: 968Committed Resources: 28 Crews, 34 Engines, 4 Helicopters, 8 Dozers, 16 Water TendersIncident Summary: The Kettle Complex includes three fires – the Stickpin, Renner, and Graves Mountain fires – all burning in an area south of the Canadian border, west of Highway 395, north of State Route 20, and east of Highway 21. The fires have remained at approximately 76,400 acres for the last week thanks to recent precipitation.Current Situation: Cooler and wetter weather has allowed crews to make progress securing the fire perimeters. However, active and unsecured fire edge remains on the east flank of the Stickpin Fire, the northwest flank of the Renner Fire, and the north flank of the Graves Mountain Fire. Planned Actions Today: Firefighters are working to secure...

September 10, 2015, 9:00 AM Fire Information: 877-568-0458 or 877-574-5148, 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM Okanogan Complex Fire Update Size: 132,634 acres Estimated Cost to Date: 34.9 million Containment: 85 percent Injuries: 7 Total Personnel: 982 Residences Damaged or Destroyed: 123 Committed Resources: 19 crews, 41 engines, 5 helicopters, 7 dozers, 19 water tenders, 2 skidgines, 13 masticators Washington Interagency Incident Management Team 5 assumed command of the Okanogan Complex this morning at 6:00. Communication and firefighter safety are Washington Team 5’s priorities during this transition day. The incident command post (ICP) for the Okanogan Complex is at the Omak Stampede grounds, which is also the ICP for the Tunk Block and North Star Fires. The Nine Mile and Twisp River Fires are no longer part of the Okanogan Complex and are being managed by local DNR and Forest Service units. Today will be slightly warmer and drier than yesterday, which was the first day of a warming and...

A Community Meeting is scheduled for tonight, September 10th, 6:00 PM in Valley at the Valley School. A current update on the Carpenter Road Fire will be given and an opportunity to ask questions will be provided. Please come join us. Current Situation: The Carpenter Road Fire remains approximately 65,068 acres and is 90% contained. Firefighters have a large amount of repair work to complete to meet agency standards on the Carpenter Road Fire. The public is asked to refrain from going near the fire area on secondary roads for public and firefighter safety. Although no formal closure has been issued, the repair process around the perimeter includes snag falling operations and heavy equipment moving along roads throughout the day. Crews are taking all precautions to alert public nearing work areas, please be courteous and avoid the area. The weather forecast of temperatures in the upper 70’s to low 80’s, light winds and sunny skies into the weekend will give fuels a chance to dry...

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A Community Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 10th, 6:00 PM in Valley at the Valley School. A current update on the Carpenter Road Fire will be given and an opportunity to ask questions will be provided. Please come join us. Current Situation: The Carpenter Road Fire remains estimated at 65,068 acres and is 90% contained. Work to repair alternate containment line is ongoing. Alternate dozer lines and hand lines are repaired by pulling berms (edges) and installing water bars. Water bars are being installed to divert run off water along fire lines on steep slopes, and off of roads that were opened for fire suppression. Crews are systematically patrolling in lined patterns (gridding) to search for and suppress hot spots. Hand held infrared cameras are being used to detect heat along the perimeter of the fire and near structures. As temperatures increase and relative humidity drops, additional smokes are expected to become visible. Firefighters will remain vigilant to locate...

Alder Lake Fire Update Date: September 8, 2015 Phone: 360-496-5429 The Alder Lake Fire was ignited by lightning and first reported on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 in very steep inaccessible terrain with heavy dead and down fuel loading. 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. Road closures are in effect for the 74 and 7409 roads and the area of fire containment and need to be followed. See attached map and closure order for specifics. Columbia Cascade Type 3 Incident Management Team is currently assigned to the fire, and will be transitioning to a Type 4 Incident Management Team on Wednesday. The fire is 280 acres, 17% contained, with 111 personnel working on the incident. There has been an immense amount of work done by crews to create containment lines consisting of 12.7 miles of roads,...

Alder Lake Fire Update Date: September 9, 2015 Phone: 360-496-5429 The Alder Lake Fire was ignited by lightning and first reported on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 in very steep inaccessible terrain with heavy dead and down fuel loading. 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.. Fire activity has been minimal, and numerous resources, including personnel and equipment have been demobilized. Columbia Cascade Type 3 Incident Management Team is currently assigned to the fire, and has transitioned to a Type 4 Incident Management Team today. The fire is 280 acres, 19% contained, with 77 personnel working on the incident. There has been an immense amount of work done by crews to create containment lines consisting of 12.7 miles of roads, dozer, and hand line. Despite recent moisture, interior areas...

Alder Lake Fire Update Date: September 10, 2015 Phone: 360-496-5429 The Alder Lake Fire was ignited by lightning and first reported on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 in very steep inaccessible terrain with heavy dead and down fuel loading. 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.. Fire activity has been minimal, and numerous resources, including personnel and equipment that continue to be demobilized. Columbia Cascade Type 3 Incident Management Team was assigned to the fire, and has transitioned to a Type 4 Incident Management Team yesterday. The fire is 280 acres, 19% contained, with 55 personnel working on the incident. There has been an immense amount of work done by crews to create containment lines consisting of 12.7 miles of roads, dozer, and hand line. Despite recent moisture, interior...

Smoke Summary: Wednesday and Thursday forecast is for high pressure to build over NE Washington, with westerly winds turning to the northwest in the afternoon. Nocturnal downslope drainage will pool smoke in low lying valley areas near fires, increasing surface concentration of smoke in the mornings. Expect smoke to improve as the temperatures rise and inversions lift. Extended Outlook: Preparation for future burnout operations will continue. Warmer temperatures and drier conditions are expected this weekend with winds west to southwest.

Smoke Summary: Wednesday and Thursday forecast is for high pressure to build over NE Washington, with westerly winds turning to the northwest in the afternoon. Nocturnal downslope drainage will pool smoke in low lying valley areas near fires, increasing surface concentration of smoke in the mornings. Expect smoke to improve as the temperatures rise and inversions lift. Extended Outlook: Preparation for future burnout operations will continue. Warmer temperatures and drier conditions are expected this weekend with winds west to southwest.

Reunión pública de la comunidad: No hay para hoy. First Creek: Hoy, recursos adicionales están siendo asignados al incendio del área de First Creek. Este personal continuará identificar y extinguir áreas calientes y rehabilitar líneas de fuego interior que fueron construidas anteriormente. Wolverine: El trabajo sigue en la Línea de Protección de la Comunidad al norte de áreas de Plain y Leavenworth. Este esfuerzo es una contingencia en caso de que aumenta la actividad del fuego de Wolverine y se mueve en la dirección de estas comunidades. Clima: Esperamos que vuelvan las condiciones de verano con altas temperaturas y baja humedad relativa. Esto puede causar un aumento en el comportamiento del fuego en los próximos días y los residentes pueden esperar ver humo dentro de las líneas de fuego. Cambio de Mando: WA Incident Management Team 2 asumió el mando de los incendios el martes a las 6pm. Supervisores del nuevo equipo del incendio se concentran en...

9 de septiembre, 2015 Línea de información: 877-568-0458 o 877-574-5148, 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Okanogan Complex Tamaño: 132,634 acres Costo estimado hasta ahora: 33.3 million Contención: 85 percent Heridas: 7 Personal Total: 982 Residencias Dañadas o Destruidas: 123 Recursos comprometidos: 19 crews, 41 engines, 5 helicopters, 7 dozers, 19 water tenders, 2 skidgines, 13 masticators En el lado oeste del fuego a lo largo de Forest Road 42 donde no está contenido, los bomberos están esperando favorables condiciones climáticas y combustible para llevar a cabo operaciones defensivas. Los bomberos continúan quitando árboles de peligro a lo largo de Forest Road 42. En los lados de noroeste y del norte, los equipos patrullan el perímetro del fuego. A lo largo de los perímetros del este y del sur, los bomberos continúan patrullando y ayudando el grupo de reparación de la supresión. El tiempo de hoy será más caliente y seco de lo que ha sido en los últimos días. El humo puede...

9 de septiembre, 2015 Línea de información: 877-568-0458 o 877-574-5148, 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Okanogan Complex Tamaño: 132,634 acres Costo estimado hasta ahora: 33.3 million Contención: 85 percent Heridas: 7 Personal Total: 982 Residencias Dañadas o Destruidas: 123 Recursos comprometidos: 19 crews, 41 engines, 5 helicopters, 7 dozers, 19 water tenders, 2 skidgines, 13 masticators En el lado oeste del fuego a lo largo de Forest Road 42 donde no está contenido, los bomberos están esperando favorables condiciones climáticas y combustible para llevar a cabo operaciones defensivas. Los bomberos continúan quitando árboles de peligro a lo largo de Forest Road 42. En los lados de noroeste y del norte, los equipos patrullan el perímetro del fuego. A lo largo de los perímetros del este y del sur, los bomberos continúan patrullando y ayudando el grupo de reparación de la supresión. El tiempo de hoy será más caliente y seco de lo que ha sido en los últimos días. El humo puede...

Thursday September 10, 2015 6pm Valley School Multi-Purpose