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Crescent Mountain Fire August 13, 2018 @ 8:00 a.m. Crescent Mountain Fire: approximately 16923 acres; 21% containedPersonnel: 624 (incudes personnel for all assigned fires)Point of Origin: Approximately 21 miles west of the town of TwispStart Date: July 29, 2018 Cause: Lightning McLeod Fire: 893 acres; 0% containedPoint of Origin: Approximately 8 miles north of MazamaStart Date: August 11, 2018Cause: Lightning Current Activity: Crescent Mountain Fire: Yesterday crews had a successful day mopping up and improving containment lines as work continued on structure protection efforts to within ½ mile of Twisp. In the War Creek drainage, there were three slopovers across the containment line and across War Creek. Four crews (80 firefighters) were successful in stopping the fire progression and will continue mop up today. A direct dozer line was established near Poplar Flat, and today hand crews will extend a handline from there to Slate Lake. McLeod Fire: Includes the initial fire...

Crescent Mountain Fire August 13, 2018 @ 8:00 a.m. Crescent Mountain Fire: approximately 16923 acres; 21% containedPersonnel: 624 (incudes personnel for all assigned fires)Point of Origin: Approximately 21 miles west of the town of TwispStart Date: July 29, 2018 Cause: Lightning McLeod Fire: 893 acres; 0% containedPoint of Origin: Approximately 8 miles north of MazamaStart Date: August 11, 2018Cause: Lightning Current Activity: Crescent Mountain Fire: Yesterday crews had a successful day mopping up and improving containment lines as work continued on structure protection efforts to within ½ mile of Twisp. In the War Creek drainage, there were three slopovers across the containment line and across War Creek. Four crews (80 firefighters) were successful in stopping the fire progression and will continue mop up today. A direct dozer line was established near Poplar Flat, and today hand crews will extend a handline from there to Slate Lake. McLeod Fire: Includes the initial fire...

Final Update YESTERDAY: The fire was kept within the containment lines while being tested by significant winds. While the fire was held in check, the wind contributed to snags falling throughout the fire area. Firefighters worked on intense mop up around the fire perimeter. Repair work continued on dozer lines and fences damaged during fire suppression. Friday night’s dry thunderstorms with lightning, contributed to numerous new fires across Washington. The Department of Natural Resources reported 68 new wildfires. With the increased initial attack activity, fire managers identified resources that could be released and reassigned to assist where needed. TODAY: Firefighters will be finishing mop up on the fire. Engines will be directed to persistent areas of heat by Palm Infrared Teams. These teams use handheld infrared equipment to identify areas of hidden and deep seated pockets of heat that may not be readily seen by crews. Their focus will be around...

Incendio de Crescent Mountain 12 de agosto de 2018 @ 8:00 a.m. Incendio de Crescent Mountain: 15.975 acres. Contención: 12% Incendio McLeod: Aproximadamente más de 1.000 acres. Contención: 0% Personal: 594 Punto de origen: aproximadamente 21 millas al oeste del pueblo Twisp Fecha de inicio: 29 de julio de 2018 Causa del incendio: rayo Actualización de actividad: A pesar de los vientos, el incendio de Crescent Mountain no se propagó de manera significativa el sábado. No se realizaron vuelos fotogramétricos anoche, así que, por los momentos, el tamaño de la superficie del incendio no ha cambiado. El extremo sur del incendio se mantiene a unas 1,7 millas de la estructura más cercana de la cuenca de Twisp River y a 13 millas del pueblo de Twisp. Ayer, los equipos construyeron un cortafuego con excavadoras en el extremo del incendio en Poplar Flat, y lo conectarán a Slate Creek Trail con una línea de mano. Hoy se realizarán actividades de limpieza de árboles muertos...

Incendio de Cougar Creek Acres: 26.695 (aumento de 7.318 acres) Contención: 5% Personal: 1.190 Incendio de Cougar Creek: El incendio continuó propagándose durante el día y la noche de ayer debido a que la vegetación, los vientos y las características topográficas de la zona favorecieron la expansión del fuego. Como resultado, el incendio se expandió hacia el este de Entiat Road. La prioridad de hoy son estos focos del lado este de Entiat Road, y para ello se emplearán recursos tanto terrestres como aéreos. Hoy se comenzarán trabajos con excavadoras cerca de la carretera de Potato Creek para vincular la red de carreteras en esa zona. Los vientos de ayer obligaron a los equipos aéreos a permanecer en tierra, pero hoy podrán reactivar sus actividades. Otra de las prioridades de hoy será cerrar la esquina sureste del incendio. Los bomberos se preparan para realizar una quema controlada y asegurar esta área para evitar que el fuego se siga propagando al sureste y así...

Acreage: 26,695 (7,318-acre increase)Containment: 5 percentPersonnel: 1,190Cougar Creek Fire:Fire growth continued yesterday and into the evening as vegetation, winds and topographic features came intoalignment. The result was expansion of the fire to the east of Entiat Road. Today these spot fires on the east side ofEntiat Road are prioritized and will be addressed by fire resources on the ground as well as the air. Dozer work willbe initiated today near Potato Creek road to tie in with the road systems in that area. Windy conditions yesterdaygrounded aircraft but today they will be able to be utilized. Another priority today will be closing the southeastcorner of the fire as firefighters prepare to burn out and secure this area, preventing further spread to the southeastand protecting Ardenvoir. One additional priority will be to come down from the area of Grandma Creek to addressthe upper eastern portion of the fire. Two hand crews in the area of Grandma Creek have been spiked out...

Crescent Mountain Fire August 12, 2018 @ 8:00 a.m.Crescent Mountain Fire: 15,975 acres; 12% contained McLeod Fire: Approximately 1,000+ acres; 0% contained Personnel: 594 Point of Origin: Approximately 21 miles west of the town of Twisp Start Date: July 29, 2018 Cause: Lightning Current Activity: Despite windy conditions, the Crescent Mountain Fire did not grow significantly on Saturday. No infrared flight occurred last night, so the documented acreage remains the same. The southern fire edge remains approximately 1.7 miles from the closest structure in the Twisp River drainage and 13 miles from the town of Twisp. Yesterday, crews constructed direct dozer line along the fire edge in Poplar Flat and will connect to Slate Creek Trail with handline. Snagging, the removal of dead/hazard trees, will occur today along Buttermilk Road and in other locations along the fire perimeter. Line construction along Scaffold Ridge will also continue. Weather conditions have moderated, with...

New fire information phone number - please call (360) 427-9670 x820.Hamma Hamma, WA – Thanks to diligent firefighting efforts, cool conditions, and intermittent rain, the Maple Fire experienced no significant growth yesterday. About 13,500 feet of fire hose, sprinklers, and pumps have been installed along the east and south fire perimeter and will be tested today to provide water for fire suppression. Two helicopters are available to assist, as needed. Fire crews have also cleared about two miles of roadside brush along Forest Road 25 and now are focusing on clearing efforts on the south side of the fire along Forest Road.Crews Saturday are asked to be on the lookout for falling trees and rocks and to watch for hot spots not dampened by Saturday’s showers. About a half dozen Australian firefighters joined the effort Sunday to supplement local forces with out-of-region available resources. Multiple local contractors from Mason and nearby counties are also making a big impact,...

Miriam Fire Update Fire Information Line: 360-481-0031 or 541-786-0489 August 12, 2018 – 9 a.m. Acres: Miriam Fire – 2,236 acres: Clear Fork Fire - 10 acres Percent Containment: 9% Start Date: 07/30/18 Personnel/Resources: Seven 20-person crews, 4 helicopters (others available, as needed), 16 engines, 2 dozer, 354 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 Rain on the Miriam and Clear Fork Fires Benefits Firefighters Current Activity: It was cool and moist yesterday and rained overnight on the entire fire area. The rain will reduce active fire behavior and allow firefighters time to complete much needed work on containment lines. On the Miriam Fire crews completed the handline from Ginnette Lake to Twin Peaks and continued structure protection work on ski area...

There is an emergency closure area surrounding the Clear Fork Fire in the Goat Rocks Wilderness on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The closure area is bounded by the Pacific Crest Trail (#2000) on the east; US Hwy 12 on the north to Trail #76; following Trail #76 to the junction of Trail #61 (Coyote Trail); south following Trail #61 to its junction with the Pacific Crest Trail. Please see

Incendios de Cougar Creek, Lost, Bannock Lakes, y Whitepine Sábado, 11 de agosto de 2018 Incendio de Cougar Creek Acres: 18.376 (aumento de 5.948 acres) Contención: 5% Personal: 933 El pronóstico de anoche fue que llegarían vientos del noroeste que empujarían el incendio al sureste, hacia Miner's Ridge, Hornet Creek y hacia la cuenca de Mad River. El incendio impulsado por el viento también se movió a través de la zona de McKenzie Saddle, incendiando árboles de manera independiente. Las líneas orientales en el incendio de Cougar fueron puestas a prueba, y en algunas áreas se detectaron focos de incendios que están siendo conteniendos hoy. Se adquirieron recursos adicionales por medio de la movilización estatal para el incendio de Cougar Creek que fueron activados anoche a las 6:15 P.M. para ayudar al grupo de protección de estructuras en el valle de Entiat River. Las estructuras se vieron amenazadas por los fuertes vientos, pero ninguna resultó dañada o...

Incendio de Crescent Mountain 11 de agosto de 2018 @ 8:00 a.m.Acres del incendio en Crescent Mountain: 15.975 Contención: 0% Personal total: 586 Punto de origen: aproximadamente 21 millas al oeste del pueblo Twisp Fecha de inicio: 29 de julio de 2018 Causa del incendio: rayo NOTIFICACIÓN: esta será la única actualización de hoy a menos que la actividad del incendio aumente de manera significativa Alerta de bandera roja hoy hasta las 8:00 p.m. debido a tormentas eléctricas secas seguidas de fuertes vientos Actividad actual: ayer y anoche, el crecimiento del incendio fue mínimo. La mayor parte de la expansión se limitó al lado oeste del incendio, hacia el Lago Chelan y la zona de Sawtooth, registrando un pequeño crecimiento cerca de Gilbert Mountain y el área al norte del campamento Poplar Flat. A pesar de que hay un frente frío moviéndose por la zona y provocando que el viento aumento de fuerza y cambie de dirección, los bomberos pudieron contener el incendio dentro...

Outlook for North Columbia Basin Daily AQI Forecast for Aug 11, 2018 Fire Red flag warning continues through 8 pm today due to the threat of dry thunderstorms combined with breezy north to northwest winds. This will result in the potential for very active to extreme fire growth on open perimeters of large fires and new ignitions. Stronger winds developing in the afternoon hours with higher gusts expected over west facing slopes and ridges, decreasing during the evening. Significantly cooler temperatures today. Smoke The air quality will improve today for Wenatchee and Leavenworth due to persistent west winds. Smoke generated by large fire growth will continue to impact all other communities in the forecast area throughout the daylight hours. Some relief can be anticipated this evening as persistent west winds scour smoke out of the heavier impacted areas, such as Twisp, Winthrop, and Entiat. Omak, Tonasket, and Nespelem will also experience improved air quality from evening breezy...

CRITICAL COUGAR CREEK UPDATE INCREASED EVACUATION LEVELS AND ONE NEW EVACUATION AREA ADDED Chelan County Emergency Management has raised existing evacuation levels at 7:30 pm tonight, Friday, August 10, 2018. The Entiat River Road from Ardenvoir north to the end of the road (approximately to milepost 25) and Mad River Road are now Level 3, which means "leave immediately." The Entiat River Road from Crum Canyon (including Crum Canyon Road) up to the southern boundary of Ardenvoir is now elevated to Level 2, which means "prepare to leave at a moment's notice."A new Level 1 Evacuation Notice was issued for the Entiat River Road from US 97A to Crum Canyon, which means "time to prepare." The Cougar Creek Fire is being pushed by strong winds through heavy dead and down fuels toward the southeast, down Miners Ridge and the Mad River Drainage. Structure protection forces are in place in Ardenvoir and the Entiat River Valley. For specific questions regarding evacuations please call the Chelan...

Cougar Creek, Lost, Bannock Lakes, and Whitepine Fires Saturday, August 11, 2018 Cougar Creek Fire Acreage: 18,376 (5,948-acre increase) Containment: 5 percent Personnel: 933 Last evening forecasted winds out of the northwest arrived, pushing fire toward the southeast, down Miner's Ridge, Hornet Creek and into the Mad River drainage. Wind-driven fire also moved through McKenzie Saddle with single-tree torching visible. Eastern lines on the Cougar Fire were tested, and in some areas, spot fires occurred, which are being managed today. Additional resources were acquired through State Mobilization for the Cougar Creek fire and activated last evening at 6:15 P.M. to assist the structure protection group in the Entiat River Valley. Structures were threatened during this wind event, but none were damaged or destroyed. Established fireline was effective in keeping the fire out of the Entiat Valley. Today's priorities include securing the southeast portion of the fire in an effort to protect...

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Miriam Fire Update Fire Information Line: 541-786-0489 or 360-481-0031 August 11, 2018 – 9 a.m. Acres: Miriam Fire – 2,236 acres: Clear Fork Fire - 7 acres Percent Containment: 9% Start Date: 07/30/18 Personnel/Resources: Seven 20-person crews, 3 helicopters (others available, as needed), 24 engines, 2 dozer, 344 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 Firefighters Hold the Miriam Fire in Gusty Conditions Current Activity: Despite hot, dry, windy conditions yesterday firefighters kept the Miriam Fire within established containment lines. A hot shot crew hiked into the Clear Fork Fire to assess and evaluate options for containment while helicopter bucket drops minimized the fires spread. On the Miriam Fire crews continued to construct handline from Ginnette Lake east toward Twin...

Smoke Outlook for North Columbia Basin - 8-11-18Fire Red flag warning continues through 8 pm today due to the threat of dry thunderstorms combined with breezy north to northwest winds. This will result in the potential for very active to extreme fire growth on open perimeters of large fires and new ignitions. Stronger winds developing in the afternoon hours with higher gusts expected over west facing slopes and ridges, decreasing during the evening. Significantly cooler temperatures today. Smoke The air quality will improve today for Wenatchee and Leavenworth due to persistent west winds. Smoke generated by large fire growth will continue to impact all other communities in the forecast area throughout the daylight hours. Some relief can be anticipated this evening as persistent west winds scour smoke out of the heavier impacted areas, such as Twisp, Winthrop, and Entiat. Omak, Tonasket, and Nespelem will also experience improved air quality from ...

Maple Fire Daily Update 08-11-18Maple Fire WildfireNorthwest Interagency Incident Management Team 10 Incident Commander Alan Lawson Fire Information: 360-490-9090 Email: maplefire207@gmail.com Facebook: Maple Fire 2018Twitter: @olympicforest & @waDNR_fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6111/ Acres: 1245 Containment: 15% Total Personnel: 348 Location: 23 miles north of Shelton, WA on the Olympic NF and Washington DNR land Cause: human-caused, under investigationEntering the weekend, firefighters will continue to focus suppression efforts on boxing the Maple Fire in using existing barriers. Currently, containment boundaries are aimed at keeping the fire along Jefferson Ridge between Forest Road (FR) 25 to the north and FR 2401 to the south. Jefferson Creek serves as the eastern boundary. As a contingency, heavy equipment and hand crews have also cleared a fire break and installed water lines and sprinklers east of the creek to keep the fire from spreading further into State...