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 Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp - Fire UpdateAugust 19, 2022 Fire Information Phone: 541-625-0687 (8am - 7pm)                             Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govPotter Fire InciWeb:    https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Windigo Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/Big Swamp InciWeb:    https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook:                    https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/ Today:  Yesterday’s lighting storms resulted in a few isolated new fires near the Windigo, Potter, and Big Swamp fires. Air resources (helicopters) were shared with the Douglas Forest Protective Association to assist with initial attack, which resulted in extinguishing or limiting spread of these fires. Incident Commander Alan Lawson said the teamwork among several agencies for initial attack on new starts will continue today. Weather: Temperatures in the mid 70s with relative humidity 30-35%. For smoke...

Aspectos destacados: Los incendios de White River e Irving Peak fueron iniciados por un rayo el 11 de agosto y están ardiendo en el Bosque Nacional Okanagan-Wenatchee, aproximadamente 15 millas al noroeste de Plain, WA. Estrategia de supresión: Ambos incendios están siendo suprimidos con una combinación de estrategias y tácticas que proporcionan la mayor probabilidad de éxito mientras mitigar los riesgos para los bomberos. Los valores en riesgo incluyen la seguridad humana, la privacidad propiedad, recursos recreativos y hábitat crítico para especies amenazadas y especie en peligro. Los terrenos extremadamente empinados e inaccesibles requieren que los bomberos construyen una línea de fuego indirecta utilizando caminos existentes, en algunos casos un distancia considerable del borde ardiente del fuego. No hay oportunidad para bomberos para trabajar con seguridad y eficacia directamente en el borde del fuego en este terreno y combustible. Reunión comunitaria de información...

 Información al día de los Incendios Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp18 de agosto, 2022 Línea Informativa: 541-625-0687 (8am - 7pm)                             Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govPotter Fire InciWeb:    https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Windigo Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/Big Swamp InciWeb:    https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook:                    https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/ El día de hoy:  De acuerdo al comandante del Incidente, Alan Lawson, “Esta tarde, tendremos el Ultimo Llamado de Respeto por el sacrificio y la memoria de nuestro bombero fallecido en este Incidente, Collin Hagan”. Nuestros pensamientos están dirigidos a su familia, amigos, y compañeros de lucha en estos momentos difíciles.Condiciones Climáticas.El día de hoy, permanece en pie la Advertencia de Bandera Roja advirtiendo ráfagas de vientos y posibilidades de relámpagos. La...

 Información al día de los Incendios Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp18 de agosto, 2022 Línea Informativa: 541-625-0687 (8am - 7pm)                             Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govPotter Fire InciWeb:    https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Windigo Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/Big Swamp InciWeb:    https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook:                    https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/ El día de hoy:  De acuerdo al comandante del Incidente, Alan Lawson, “Esta tarde, tendremos el Ultimo Llamado de Respeto por el sacrificio y la memoria de nuestro bombero fallecido en este Incidente, Collin Hagan”. Nuestros pensamientos están dirigidos a su familia, amigos, y compañeros de lucha en estos momentos difíciles.Condiciones Climáticas.El día de hoy, permanece en pie la Advertencia de Bandera Roja advirtiendo ráfagas de vientos y posibilidades de relámpagos. La...

 Información al día de los Incendios Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp18 de agosto, 2022 Línea Informativa: 541-625-0687 (8am - 7pm)                             Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govPotter Fire InciWeb:    https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Windigo Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/Big Swamp InciWeb:    https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook:                    https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/ El día de hoy:  De acuerdo al comandante del Incidente, Alan Lawson, “Esta tarde, tendremos el Ultimo Llamado de Respeto por el sacrificio y la memoria de nuestro bombero fallecido en este Incidente, Collin Hagan”. Nuestros pensamientos están dirigidos a su familia, amigos, y compañeros de lucha en estos momentos difíciles.Condiciones Climáticas.El día de hoy, permanece en pie la Advertencia de Bandera Roja advirtiendo ráfagas de vientos y posibilidades de relámpagos. La...

Highlights: The White River and Irving Peak Fires were started by lightning on August 11 and are burning on the Okanagan-Wenatchee National Forest, approximately 15 miles northwest of Plain, WA.Suppression Strategy: Both fires are being suppressed with a combination of strategies and tactics that provide the highest likelihood of success while mitigating risks to firefighters. Values at risk include human safety, private property, recreational resources and critical habitat for threatened and endangered species. Extremely steep and inaccessible terrain require that firefighters construct indirect fire line using existing roads, in some cases a considerable distance from the fire’s burning edge. There is no opportunity for firefighters to work safely and effectively directly at the fire’s edge in this terrain and fuel. Fire Information Community Meeting: A public meeting to provide information on the fires will be held Today, August 18, at 7:00 p.m., at the Plain Community Church,...

 Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp - Fire UpdateAugust 18, 2022 Fire Information Phone: 541-625-0687 (8am - 7pm)                             Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govPotter Fire InciWeb:    https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Windigo Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/Big Swamp InciWeb:    https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook:                    https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/ Today: “We will have a Last Call for fallen firefighter Collin Hagan this afternoon to honor his memory and sacrifice,” Incident Commander Alan Lawson shared with fire personnel at this morning’s briefing.  Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and crew mates during this time of grieving.Weather: The Red Flag Warning for gusty outflow winds and possible lightning remains in effect today. Expect brief heavy rainfall.  Temperatures in the mid 80s with relative humidity 20-25%. For smoke...

 Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp - Fire UpdateAugust 18, 2022 Fire Information Phone: 541-625-0687 (8am - 7pm)                             Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govPotter Fire InciWeb:    https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Windigo Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/Big Swamp InciWeb:    https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook:                    https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/ Today: “We will have a Last Call for fallen firefighter Collin Hagan this afternoon to honor his memory and sacrifice,” Incident Commander Alan Lawson shared with fire personnel at this morning’s briefing.  Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and crew mates during this time of grieving.Weather: The Red Flag Warning for gusty outflow winds and possible lightning remains in effect today. Expect brief heavy rainfall.  Temperatures in the mid 80s with relative humidity 20-25%. For smoke...

 Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp - Fire UpdateAugust 18, 2022 Fire Information Phone: 541-625-0687 (8am - 7pm)                             Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govPotter Fire InciWeb:    https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Windigo Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/Big Swamp InciWeb:    https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook:                    https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/ Today: “We will have a Last Call for fallen firefighter Collin Hagan this afternoon to honor his memory and sacrifice,” Incident Commander Alan Lawson shared with fire personnel at this morning’s briefing.  Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and crew mates during this time of grieving.Weather: The Red Flag Warning for gusty outflow winds and possible lightning remains in effect today. Expect brief heavy rainfall.  Temperatures in the mid 80s with relative humidity 20-25%. For smoke...

Cedar Creek Fire Update, August 18, 8:00 a.m.Acres:

 Información al día de los Incendios Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp17 de agosto, 2022 Línea Informativa: 541-625-0687 (8am - 7pm)                             Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govPotter Fire InciWeb:    https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Windigo Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/Big Swamp InciWeb:    https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook:                    https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/ El día de hoy:  Basados en la advertencia de Bandera Roja la cual predice ráfagas de vientos y posibilidades de relámpagos en la zona, el comandante del Incidente Alan Lawson, recomienda a los bomberos que “el tema de hoy es estar alerta de la situación que se presente. Todos los bomberos necesitan estar preparados por cambios en la zona afectada tales como escombros rodando desde las partes más elevadas del terreno, así como también focos de fuego en el mismo.”Condiciones...

 Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp - Fire UpdateAugust 17, 2022  Fire Information Phone: 541-625-0687 (8am - 7pm)                             Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govPotter Fire InciWeb:    https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Windigo Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/Big Swamp InciWeb:    https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook:                    https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/ Today: Based on today’s Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and possible lighting, Incident Commander Alan Lawson reminded firefighters “The theme for today is situational awareness. Every firefighter needs to be prepared for changing conditions like rolling debris on steep slopes and possible spot fires.”Weather: Red Flag Warning for gusty outflow winds and possible lightning from passing thunderstorm activity Wednesday afternoon and evening.  Expect brief heavy rainfall with storm cells. ...

 Información al día de los Incendios Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp17 de agosto, 2022 Línea Informativa: 541-625-0687 (8am - 7pm)                             Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govPotter Fire InciWeb:    https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Windigo Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/Big Swamp InciWeb:    https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook:                    https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/ El día de hoy:  Basados en la advertencia de Bandera Roja la cual predice ráfagas de vientos y posibilidades de relámpagos en la zona, el comandante del Incidente Alan Lawson, recomienda a los bomberos que “el tema de hoy es estar alerta de la situación que se presente. Todos los bomberos necesitan estar preparados por cambios en la zona afectada tales como escombros rodando desde las partes más elevadas del terreno, así como también focos de fuego en el mismo.”Condiciones...

 Información al día de los Incendios Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp17 de agosto, 2022 Línea Informativa: 541-625-0687 (8am - 7pm)                             Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govPotter Fire InciWeb:    https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Windigo Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/Big Swamp InciWeb:    https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook:                    https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/ El día de hoy:  Basados en la advertencia de Bandera Roja la cual predice ráfagas de vientos y posibilidades de relámpagos en la zona, el comandante del Incidente Alan Lawson, recomienda a los bomberos que “el tema de hoy es estar alerta de la situación que se presente. Todos los bomberos necesitan estar preparados por cambios en la zona afectada tales como escombros rodando desde las partes más elevadas del terreno, así como también focos de fuego en el mismo.”Condiciones...

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  Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp - Fire UpdateAugust 17, 2022  Fire Information Phone: 541-625-0687 (8am - 7pm)                             Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govPotter Fire InciWeb:    https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Windigo Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/Big Swamp InciWeb:    https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook:                    https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/ Today: Based on today’s Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and possible lighting, Incident Commander Alan Lawson reminded firefighters “The theme for today is situational awareness. Every firefighter needs to be prepared for changing conditions like rolling debris on steep slopes and possible spot fires.”Weather: Red Flag Warning for gusty outflow winds and possible lightning from passing thunderstorm activity Wednesday afternoon and evening.  Expect brief heavy rainfall with storm cells. ...

 Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp - Fire UpdateAugust 17, 2022  Fire Information Phone: 541-625-0687 (8am - 7pm)                             Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govPotter Fire InciWeb:    https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Windigo Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/Big Swamp InciWeb:    https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook:                    https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/ Today: Based on today’s Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and possible lighting, Incident Commander Alan Lawson reminded firefighters “The theme for today is situational awareness. Every firefighter needs to be prepared for changing conditions like rolling debris on steep slopes and possible spot fires.”Weather: Red Flag Warning for gusty outflow winds and possible lightning from passing thunderstorm activity Wednesday afternoon and evening.  Expect brief heavy rainfall with storm cells. ...

Resumen: Los incendios de White River e Irving Peak fueron iniciados por un rayo el 11 de agosto y están ardiendo en el Bosque Nacional Okanagan-Wenatchee, aproximadamente 15 millas al noroeste de Plain, WA. Ambos fuegos han quemado aproximadamente 943 acres combinados con cero contención. Esto significa que el incendio ha crecido 148 acres en las ultimas 24 horas. Reunion de Informacion Publica: Una reunión publica se llevara a cabo el Jueves 18 de Agosto a las 7:00 pm en la Iglesia Plaine Community Church 12565 Chapel Drive, Leavenworth, WA. Ahí tendremos servicio de traducción de ingles y español. La reunión también será transmitida virtualmente en https://fb.me/e/2cpPULApB Operaciones: hoy, los equipos de Bomberos continuarán con los preparativos a lo largo de la Carretera Little Wenatchee para asegurar el área con agua y tendidos de mangueras. Las Aeronaves continúan lanzando para moderar el comportamiento del fuego y evitar que el fuego detección de rango. No se...

Highlights: The White River and Irving Peak Fires were started by lightning on August 12 and are burning on the Okanagan-Wenatchee National Forest, approximately 15 miles northwest of Plain, WA. Both fires have burned approximately 943 acres combined, growing approximately 148 acres in the past 24 hours. Growth was primarily uphill, while water-dropping aircraft helped to moderate spread downhill toward values at risk. Yesterday, firefighters worked to prepare Little Wenatchee Road and Sears Creek Road, securing threatened structures, and preparing roads to be used as containment lines when needed. Public Information Meeting: A public meeting to provide information on the fires will be held Thursday, August 18, at 7:00 p.m., at the Plain Community Church, 12565 Chapel Drive, Leavenworth, WA. The meeting will also be available live online at: https://fb.me/e/2cpPULApBOperations: Today, crews will continue preparations along Little Wenatchee Road to secure the area with water and hose...