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August 30, 2018 Crescent Mountain Fire: 43,716 acres; 35 percent contained•Personnel: 617•Point of Origin: Approximately 21 miles west of Twisp•Start Date: July 29, 2018•Cause: Lightning McLeod Fire: 22,511 acres; 35 percent contained•Personnel: 422•Point of Origin: Approximately eight miles north of Mazama•Start Date: August 11, 2018•Cause: LightningHolman Fire: 297 acres, no containment•Point of Origin: Holman Peak•Start Date: August 17, 2018•Cause: UnknownCrescent Mountain Fire: Crews continued to hold and establish direct dozer line and hand line from Buttermilk Creek to Poplar Flat. Air support made water drops near Slate Lake to maintain control lines, while monitoring the perimeter on the southwest portion of the fire along the National Park boundary. Along the Twisp River corridor, mop-up and holding efforts continue with the use of aircraft, hand crews, and engine crews. The focus today will be holding the fire at current control lines, including the...

Fires Strong winds yesterday evening affected all large fires in the forecast area and active burning was observed. The Cougar Creek fire between Plain and Entiat grew about 159 acres during the wind event producing a plume that dropped down into Chelan and caused a period of unhealthy air in the evening. In the Methow Valley area, the Crescent Mt. fire grew about 232 acres and McLeod grew about 596 acres. Smoke Extra fire activity caused by yesterdays winds will result in some increases in the amount of smoke today although winds remain brisk enough to prevent much smoke pooling. Overall winds will be from the North/Northwest moving smoke to the South/Southeast. Long-Range Air quality is expected to degrade somewhat tomorrow as winds decrease and smoke accumulates in areas near fires. Smoke will remain a factor in areas near fires but will continue to slowly decrease as fires are brought under

August 30, 2018Crescent Mountain Fire: 43,716 acres; 35 percent contained● Personnel: 617● Point of Origin: Approximately 21 miles west of Twisp● Start Date: July 29, 2018● Cause: LightningMcLeod Fire: 22,511 acres; 35 percent contained● Personnel: 422● Point of Origin: Approximately eight miles north of Mazama● Start Date: August 11, 2018● Cause: LightningHolman Fire: 297 acres, no containment● Point of Origin: Holman Peak● Start Date: August 17, 2018● Cause: UnknownCrescent Mountain Fire: Crews continued to hold and establish direct dozer line and hand line from Buttermilk Creek to Poplar Flat. Air support made water drops near Slate Lake to maintain control lines, while monitoring the perimeter on the southwest portion of the fire along the National Park boundary. Along the Twisp River corridor, mop-up and holding efforts continue with the use of aircraft, hand crews, and engine crews. The focus today will be holding the fire at current control lines,...

Fires Strong winds yesterday evening affected all large fires in the forecast area and active burning was observed. The Cougar Creek fire between Plain and Entiat grew about 159 acres during the wind event producing a plume that dropped down into Chelan and caused a period of unhealthy air in the evening. In the Methow Valley area, the Crescent Mt. fire grew about 232 acres and McLeod grew about 596 acres. Smoke Extra fire activity caused by yesterdays winds will result in some increases in the amount of smoke today although winds remain brisk enough to prevent much smoke pooling. Overall winds will be from the North/Northwest moving smoke to the South/Southeast. Long-Range Air quality is expected to degrade somewhat tomorrow as winds decrease and smoke accumulates in areas near fires. Smoke will remain a factor in areas near fires but will continue to slowly decrease as fires are brought under

August 30, 2018Crescent Mountain Fire: 43,716 acres; 35 percent contained● Personnel: 617● Point of Origin: Approximately 21 miles west of Twisp● Start Date: July 29, 2018● Cause: LightningMcLeod Fire: 22,511 acres; 35 percent contained● Personnel: 422● Point of Origin: Approximately eight miles north of Mazama● Start Date: August 11, 2018● Cause: LightningHolman Fire: 297 acres, no containment● Point of Origin: Holman Peak● Start Date: August 17, 2018● Cause: Unknown Crescent Mountain Fire: Crews continued to hold and establish direct dozer line and hand line from Buttermilk Creek to Poplar Flat. Air support made water drops near Slate Lake to maintain control lines, while monitoring the perimeter on the southwest portion of the fire along the National Park boundary. Along the Twisp River corridor, mop-up and holding efforts continue with the use of aircraft, hand crews, and engine crews. The focus today will be holding the fire at current control lines,...

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As of August 29, 2018, the Washington Department of Natural Resources' Sheep Creek Campground and Road to the campground is

As of today, August 29, 2018 - The Washington Department of Natural Resources' Sheep Creek Campground, and Sheep Creek Road up to the campground, are

Orient, WA – The Horns Mountain Fire was started by lightning on August 11, 2018 and is now 5,583 acres. The NE Washington Interagency IMT Team 3 is managing the fire from Rock Cut Campground near the Laurier Canadian border crossing. The fire is 90% contained.Yesterday’s activities: Mop up and repair work continued yesterday on all divisions of the fire. Repair work includes, among other tasks, covering the burms made during the fire fight and cleaning up downed trees. The recent rain and cooler temperatures have helped quiet down the fire. Today’s planned activities: The mop up operations continue today, with the added job of beginning to pick up hose and equipment on the fire line. In areas that are adequately mopped up, patrol and repair work will begin in preparation of turning the fire area management back to the Forest Service Three Rangers District. Weather: Today’s weather will be warmer with dry and breezy conditions ahead of an approaching cold front. The cold...

29 de agosto de 2018 Incendio Crescent Mountain: 43,484 acres; contención 35% Personal: 593 Punto de origen: Aproximadamente 21 millas al oeste del pueblo Twisp Fecha de inicio: 29 de julio de 2018 Causa del incendio: rayo Incendio McLeod: 21,915 acres; contención35% Personal: 417 Punto de origen: Aproximadamente ocho millas al norte de Mazama Fecha de inicio: 11 de agosto de 2018 Causa del incendio: rayo Incendio Holman: 289 acres, no hay contención Punto de origen: Holman Peak Fecha de inicio: 17 de agosto de 2018 Causa del incendio: desconocida Incendio Crescent Mountain: las cuadrillas continuaron manteniendo y estableciendo una línea directa de buldócer y una línea de mano de Buttermilk Creek hasta Poplar Flat. El apoyo aéreo mantuvo las líneas de control desde Poplar Flat hasta Slate Lake y vertió agua en la porción oeste del incendio a lo largo de la frontera del parque nacional. Continuó la extinción y remoción de...

29 de agosto de 2018 Incendio Crescent Mountain: 43,484 acres; contención 35% Personal: 593 Punto de origen: Aproximadamente 21 millas al oeste del pueblo Twisp Fecha de inicio: 29 de julio de 2018 Causa del incendio: rayo Incendio McLeod: 21,915 acres; contención35% Personal: 417 Punto de origen: Aproximadamente ocho millas al norte de Mazama Fecha de inicio: 11 de agosto de 2018 Causa del incendio: rayo Incendio Holman: 289 acres, no hay contención Punto de origen: Holman Peak Fecha de inicio: 17 de agosto de 2018 Causa del incendio: desconocida Incendio Crescent Mountain: las cuadrillas continuaron manteniendo y estableciendo una línea directa de buldócer y una línea de mano de Buttermilk Creek hasta Poplar Flat. El apoyo aéreo mantuvo las líneas de control desde Poplar Flat hasta Slate Lake y vertió agua en la porción oeste del incendio a lo largo de la frontera del parque nacional. Continuó la extinción y remoción de...

Fire Information Line: 360-481-0031 Email: miriamfireinfo@gmail.com August 29, 2018 – 9:00 a.m. Acres: Miriam Fire 4,339 ac. | Clear Fork Fire 65 ac. Percent Containment: 58% Start Date: July 30, 2018 On the Miriam and Clear Fork Fires today, firefighters continue to secure and mop up fire line, monitor areas by ground and air, and prepare for gusty winds associated with a dry cold front expected to pass through the area midday. Crews – including members of the Washington Army National Guard – will also continue building a contingency line to the east of the Miriam Fire by brushing and chipping along Forest Road 1204. For the protection and safety of the public and firefighters, all closures and evacuation levels remain in effect until further notice. Personnel/Resources: 7 hand crews, 4 helicopters, 7 engines, 1 dozer, 4 water tenders (255 total personnel) Location: Two miles east of White Pass Ski Area, within the Goat Rocks Wilderness on the Naches Ranger...

Fires Strong West/Northwest winds resulting from the passage of a cold front will affect fires this afternoon and are predicted to result in fire growth. Humidities will rise in the evening and overnight to dampen and reduce fire activity again. The Crescent Mtn. fire grew 542 acres in the last 24 hours, McLeod grew 256 acres, and Cougar Creek grew 52 acres. Smoke Smoke in the morning will concentrate near active fires. Strong winds developing this afternoon will move smoke to the east which should clean up air quality near fires but smoke will spread over the Northern parts of the Columbia Basin. Long-Range Stable weather conditions return tomorrow after the wind event passes today. Areas near fires will continue to be impacted by smoke at times especially Winthrop, Twisp, and Plain although as fires are increasingly contained and controlled, smoke impacts should continue to slowly decrease.

Fires Strong West/Northwest winds resulting from the passage of a cold front will affect fires this afternoon and are predicted to result in fire growth. Humidities will rise in the evening and overnight to dampen and reduce fire activity again. The Crescent Mtn. fire grew 542 acres in the last 24 hours, McLeod grew 256 acres, and Cougar Creek grew 52 acres. Smoke Smoke in the morning will concentrate near active fires. Strong winds developing this afternoon will move smoke to the east which should clean up air quality near fires but smoke will spread over the Northern parts of the Columbia Basin. Long-Range Stable weather conditions return tomorrow after the wind event passes today. Areas near fires will continue to be impacted by smoke at times especially Winthrop, Twisp, and Plain although as fires are increasingly contained and controlled, smoke impacts should continue to slowly decrease.

Northwest Incident Management Team 11 has transitioned command of the Boyds Fire to NW IMT 1, Incident Commander Ed Lewis, this morning at 6:00 AM. Thanks to Team 11 for a job very well done!The fire is 4,712 acres 89% containment. Crews continue to patrol, mop up and repair lines around the fire perimeter. For more information call

August 29, 2018 Crescent Mountain Fire: 43,484 acres; 35 percent contained Personnel: 593 Point of Origin: Approximately 21 miles west of Twisp Start Date: July 29, 2018 Cause: Lightning McLeod Fire: 21,915 acres; 35 percent contained Personnel: 417 Point of Origin: Approximately eight miles north of Mazama Start Date: August 11, 2018 Cause: Lightning Holman Fire: 289 acres, no containment Point of Origin: Holman Peak Start Date: August 17, 2018 Cause: Unknown Crescent Mountain Fire: Crews continued to hold and establish direct dozer line and hand line from Buttermilk Creek to Poplar Flat. Air support maintained control lines from Poplar Flat to Slate Lake and made water drops on the southwest portion of the fire along the National Park boundary. Mop-up and holding efforts continued throughout the day with the use of aircraft, hand crews, and engine crews. The focus today will be holding the fire at current control lines. McLeod...

August 29, 2018 Crescent Mountain Fire: 43,484 acres; 35 percent contained Personnel: 593 Point of Origin: Approximately 21 miles west of Twisp Start Date: July 29, 2018 Cause: Lightning McLeod Fire: 21,915 acres; 35 percent contained Personnel: 417 Point of Origin: Approximately eight miles north of Mazama Start Date: August 11, 2018 Cause: Lightning Holman Fire: 289 acres, no containment Point of Origin: Holman Peak Start Date: August 17, 2018 Cause: Unknown Crescent Mountain Fire: Crews continued to hold and establish direct dozer line and hand line from Buttermilk Creek to Poplar Flat. Air support maintained control lines from Poplar Flat to Slate Lake and made water drops on the southwest portion of the fire along the National Park boundary. Mop-up and holding efforts continued throughout the day with the use of aircraft, hand crews, and engine crews. The focus today will be holding the fire at current control lines. McLeod...

Acreage: 41,430 Containment: 45 percent Personnel: 458 Red Flag Warning In Effect Pacific Northwest Team 3 Transfers Command to Northwest Team 10 Cougar Creek Fire: A Red Flag Warning will be in effect today across the fire area due to a combination of increasing temperatures and wind. This marks a change in the weather pattern for firefighters following several days of cool and moist conditions. Crews proceeded with mop up, working through the ash to locate and extinguish hot spots. Smoldering branches and logs were moved into the interior. On the eastern and southern flanks of the fire, firefighters cold-trailed the line. In this process, firefighters will search for concealed heat sources, sometimes removing one glove and holding their hand over the ash to feel for heat. If conditions allow, crews along the southwestern corner of the fire will continue burnout operations. This work is crucial to securing the line in that area. If...

Fires Strong West/Northwest winds resulting from the passage of a cold front will affect fires this afternoon and are predicted to result in fire growth. Humidities will rise in the evening and overnight to dampen and reduce fire activity again. The Crescent Mtn. fire grew 542 acres in the last 24 hours, McLeod grew 256 acres, and Cougar Creek grew 52 acres. Smoke Smoke in the morning will concentrate near active fires. Strong winds developing this afternoon will move smoke to the east which should clean up air quality near fires but smoke will spread over the Northern parts of the Columbia Basin. Long-Range Stable weather conditions return tomorrow after the wind event passes today. Areas near fires will continue to be impacted by smoke at times especially Winthrop, Twisp, and Plain although as fires are increasingly contained and controlled, smoke impacts should continue to slowly decrease.

Orient, WA – The Northeast Washington Interagency Incident Management type three Team #3 took command of the Horns Mountain Fire at 6am today, August 29. This type three team will take the incident through mop up and secure the fire to the point where the management of the fire can be turned back to the local agency. The Horns Mountain Fire is burning at the Canadian border to the east of the Laurier Port of Entry border crossing. To date, 5,583 acres have burned, and the fire is 90% contained. Yesterday’s activities: Some crews, engines and heavy equipment were demobilized, resulting in a smaller operation on the fire line. The remaining crews worked to secure lines on the United States portion of this fire. Today’s planned activities: Remaining firefighting crews went to the fire line to continue to patrol and improve fire lines, while the camp crew broke camp at Northport School to relocate to the Rock Cut Campground, north of Orient. This relocation will serve two...