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A Red Flag Warning is in effect until 8 p.m. YESTERDAY: Interior areas of the fire continued to show some pockets of heat and produce smoke. Fire managers ensured these areas within containment lines were patrolled and monitored. Firefighters continued to mop up along the fire perimeter. This process is time consuming and thorough, as embers and heat can be hidden for days. Additionally, suppression repair worked on dozer lines and fences outside of containment lines that were damaged during suppression activities. The structure protection assessments were completed in areas around and ahead of the fire. Night operations have ceased, with the exception of the National Guard providing presence and patrol. Resources have started to be released from the incident due to the increase in containment. An objective of incident management is to fit the size of the organization to the need of the fire. Personnel expand and contract in concert with the complexity of the fire. ...

Crescent Mountain Fire August 11, 2018 @ 8:00 a.m. ● Crescent Mountain Acres: 15,975 0% contained ● Personnel: 586 ● Point of Origin: Approximately 21 miles west of the town of Twisp ● Start Date: July 29, 2018 ● Cause: Lightning NOTICE: This will be the only update today unless fire activity significantly increases Red Flag Warning today, until 8:00 p.m., for dry thunderstorms followed by gusty winds Current Activity: Fire growth continued to be minimal yesterday and overnight. Most of the growth was limited to the west side of the fire into the Lake Chelan - Sawtooth Wilderness, with minor growth near Gilbert Mountain and the area north of Poplar Flat Campground. Despite a cold front moving through the area, causing winds to shift and increase, firefighters were able to hold the fire within established lines and roads. Spot fires occurred in the War Creek and Buttermilk Road areas last night and firefighters were able to quickly control them. Firefighters...

Incendio de Crescent Mountain 10 de agosto, 2018 @ 6:00 p.m. Acres del incendio de Crescent Mountain: 15,091 0% de contención Personal: 547 Punto de origen: Aproximadamente 21 millas al oeste de la ciudad de Twisp Fecha de inicio: 29 de julio, 2018 Causa: Relámpagos La alerta de bandera roja se ha extendido hasta el sábado a las 8:00pm debido a las condiciones secas y los vientos fuertes Actividad actual: El incendio no creció mucho durante el día, pero un frente frío que viene a la zona esta noche elevará el riesgo de fuego hasta el fin del sábado. Los bomberos continuarán reduciendo los combustibles a lo largo de carreteras clave usando equipo pesado y líneas de mano extendidas en ubicaciones estratégicas. Continúa el trabajo de evaluar viviendas y otras estructuras en el valle del río Twisp. El equipo de manejo de incidentes ha estado trabajando con personal del departamento local de bomberos para coordinar estrategias de...

August 10, 2018 @ 6:00 p.m. Crescent Mountain Acres: 15,091 0% containedPersonnel: 547Point of Origin: Approximately 21 miles west of the town of TwispStart Date: July 29, 2018 Cause: Lightning Red Flag Warning extended through 8:00 p.m. Saturday due to dry conditions and high winds This will be the last evening update, unless fire activity increases significantly Current Activity: Fire growth was low during the day today, however a cold front moving into the area this evening will elevate fire risk through Saturday. Firefighters continued reducing fuels along key roads using heavy equipment and extended hand lines in strategic locations. Work continues in assessing homes and other structures in the Twisp River drainage. The team has been working with local fire departments to coordinate structure protection strategies. Protection efforts also continued at Poplar Flats Campground and other recreation facilities. Water lines were extended today in the War Creek area, along...

Maple Closure Order II, #06-09-18-10. August 10, 2018.The Olympic National Forest has issued an additional fire closure because of the Maple Fire. See

Una alerta de bandera roja pronostica cambios de vientos con ráfagas de hasta 40 millas por hora el viernes por la noche hasta el sábado. Las condiciones de viento podrían causar que los incendios crezcan y se propaguen rápidamente a pesar de la construcción de la línea de fuego ya terminada. El pronóstico predice un cambio por la tarde de fuertes vientos del noroeste, que podrían alinearse con las crestas para empujar los fuegos hacia el sureste. Los bomberos han utilizado tácticas de quemar carburantes para ayudar a controlar el avance de las llamas en esa dirección. Sin embargo, la vegetación seca, las altas temperaturas y la baja humedad significan que las brasas en el aire podrían encender fuegos salpicados a una distancia de hasta una milla por delante del fuego principal. El pronóstico también señala una posibilidad de tormentas sin lluvia que podrían provocar nuevos incendios en los bosques demasiado secos. El incendio de Cougar Creek: Las...

Maple Fire Update August 10, 2018 - 8:30 AM Northwest 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: 995 Containment: 12% Total Personnel: 258 Location: 23 miles north of Shelton, WA on the Olympic NF and Washington DNR land Cause: human-caused, under investigation A public meeting is scheduled for 7:00 pm Friday at the Hamma Hamma Fire Station located at 34571 N US Hwy 101, Lilliwaup, WA 98555. Officials will address the current Maple Fire situation. Hamma Hamma, WA – Firefighters made good progress building containment lines in their effort to stop the Maple Fire from spreading. Heavy equipment and crews brushed Hamma Hamma Road/Forest Road 25 (FR 25) and Forest Road 2441 to use as fuel breaks. Firing operations, or burnouts, were implemented to remove vegetation between FR...

Incendio de Crescent Mountain 10 de agosto, 2018 @ 8:00 a.m. Acres de Crescent Mountain: 15,091 0% de contención Personal: 466 Punto de origen: Aproximadamente 21 millas al oeste de la ciudad de Twisp Fecha de inicio: 29 de julio, 2018 Causa: Rayos Una Advertencia de Bandera Roja está en efecto hasta el viernes por la noche por las condiciones calientes, secas e inestables Actividad actual: El incendio de Crescent Mountain creció unos 500 acres desde el día de ayer, parcialmente debido a operaciones tácticas de fuego en el valle del río Twisp durante la noche. Ayer los bomberos continuaron reduciendo los combustibles a lo largo de las carreteras usando equipo pesado, evaluando las rutas de ingreso y egreso, y creando espacio defendible alrededor de los hogares y otras estructuras en las áreas del camino Buttermilk, el camino Little Bridge Creek, el camino Thompson Ridge, el camino Myers, y el camino Wood Canyon. El trabajo de...

A Red Flag Warning forecasts shifting winds with gusts to 40 miles per hour Friday evening into Saturday. Windy conditions could cause fires to grow and spread rapidly despite fireline construction already completed. The forecast predicts an afternoon shift to strong northwest winds, which could align with ridges to push the fires to the southeast. Firefighters have used burnout tactics to help check the advance of flames in that direction. However dry vegetation, high temperatures, and low humidity mean airborne embers could ignite spot fires as much as a mile ahead of the main fire. The forecast also notes a possibility of thunderstorms without rain that could spark new fires in tinder-dry forests. Cougar Creek Fire: Very high temperatures and low humidity Thursday led to moderate fire activity on all but the north side of the fire. The fire remained active overnight, as temperatures stayed above 80 degrees with humidity levels around 30 percent. Firefighters conducted more burnout...

For printable version with more information, see the link below.Outlook for North Columbia BasinFire Red flag warning continues today for hot, dry and unstable conditions followed by breezy winds and a chance for thunderstorms late this afternoon and evening. Large fire growth can be expected today on exposed perimeters with the onset of breezy conditions at ridgetop. Expect rapid rates of fire spread, group tree torching and long distance spotting. Winds will initially blow from the southeast and then switch to the west following frontal passage. Expect moderating conditions with the onset of cooler temperatures and an increased chance of precipitation tomorrow. Smoke Air quality inversions will lift mid-morning promoting mixing and cleaner air. As the cold front passes through the area, westerly winds will blow smoke to the east and into communities in the low valleys. Overall air quality forecast is for Moderate to unhealthy for all areas. Safety and other Anticipate reduced...

Miriam Fire Update Fire Information Line: 541-786-0489 August 10, 2018 – 9 a.m. Acres: Miriam Fire - 2135 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, 32 miles southwest of Naches, WA. Cause: Lightning Estimated Incident Containment or completion: 9/1/2018 New Detour Identified for the Pacific Crest Trail Hikers Current Activity: To provide for public safety the Gifford Pinchot NF has identified a new detour for the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) from White Pass south to Elk Pass. The new detour uses Trails 79, #78, & #76. Until the middle of the day yesterday fire behavior on the Miriam Fire was moderated by an inversion that held smoke over the fire which shaded the forest fuels and...

A Red Flag Warning is in effect until 11 p.m. YESTERDAY: Firefighters made good progress cooling areas of heat around the perimeter and interior portions of the fire, which increased the containment line. With a red flag warning and an approaching dry cold front, fire managers directed resources to mop up in preparation for the critical fire weather. Structure protection firefighters worked on assessing structures to the northeast of the fire area. Night operations patrolled the fire perimeter to ensure fire was held within containment lines. TODAY: Critical fire weather is forecasted for the area today, with a red flag warning. A dry cold front will move over the fire area tonight into Saturday morning. Winds will be breezy and gusty ahead of the front. The warming and drying trend over the fire area will reach its peak today with an excessive heat warning through 8 p.m. today. Firefighters will continue to mop up along the fire perimeter, ensuring...

Crescent Mountain Fire August 10, 2018 @ 8:00 a.m. Crescent Mountain Acres: 15,091 0% containedPersonnel: 466Point of Origin: Approximately 21 miles west of the town of TwispStart Date: July 29, 2018 Cause: Lightning Red Flag Warning in effect through Friday night for hot, dry, and unstable conditions Current Activity: The Crescent Mountain Fire grew about 500 acres since yesterday, partially because of tactical firing operations in the Twisp River Valley overnight. Yesterday firefighters continued reducing fuels along roads using heavy equipment, evaluating ingress and egress routes, and creating defensible space around homes and other structures in the Buttermilk Road, Little Bridge Creek Road, Thompson Ridge Road, Myers Road, and Wood Canyon Road areas. Protection efforts also continued at Poplar Flats Campground and other recreation facilities. Water lines are being installed in the War Creek area, along Scaffold Ridge, and other key locations. Aviation missions were limited...

A new small fire, the Clear Fork Fire, was discovered on August 8, 2018 in the Goat Rocks Wilderness on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. As a result, the PCT detour has been revised. Please see the detour map for route

Firefighting can be a dangerous business – fire is not the only hazard that the women and men face. In the woods there are snakes, bees and other wildlife that could cause injury. Snags, or unstable trees, can fall without warning. Steep terrain can easily lead to falls. Emergency Medical professionals know that there is a “golden hour” after an injury to get the patient to definitive care – a hospital. That is why incident management teams staff Emergency Medical Technicians to stand by at strategic locations around the fire perimeter – to reach the injured firefighter faster and get him/her off the line as quickly as possible. At the Sheep Creek Fire, there are three ambulances on the fire line, in different locations, staffed with EMT’s and Paramedics. In addition, there are two Paramedics in a 4-wheel drive truck available to respond to more remote locations on the fire to stabilize a patient if needed. The Washington National Guard comes equipped with two medics...

Incendio de Crescent Mountain 9 de agosto, 2018 @ 7:00 p.m. Acres de Crescent Mountain:14,593 0% de contención Personal: 466 Punto de origen: Aproximadamente 21 millas al oeste de la ciudad de Twisp Fecha de inicio: 29 de julio, 2018 Causa: Rayos Una Advertencia de Bandera Roja está en efecto hasta el viernes por la noche por las condiciones calientes, secas e inestables Actividad actual: El incendio de Crescent Mountain tuvo actividad mínima hoy. Una inversión causó que el humo permaneciera sobre el fuego lo que minimizó el calor solar y limitó el crecimiento del fuego. Bomberos continuaron trabajando en ampliar las carreteras existentes utilizando equipos pesados, evaluando las rutas de ingreso y egreso, y creando un espacio defendible alrededor de los hogares y otras estructuras en las áreas del camino Buttermilk, el camino Little Bridge Creek, y el camino Thompson Ridge. El borde sureño del fuego sigue aproximadamente a 1,7 millas de la estructura más cercana en el...

Crescent Mountain FireAugust 9, 2018 @ 7:00 p.m.Crescent Mountain Acres:14,593 0% contained Personnel: 466 Point of Origin: Approximately 21 miles west of the town of Twisp Start Date: July 29, 2018Cause: Lightning Red Flag Warning in effect through Friday night for hot, dry, and unstable conditions Current Activity: The Crescent Mountain Fire was minimally active today. An inversion caused smoke to remain over the fire minimizing solar heating and limiting fire growth. Firefighters continued working to widen existing roads utilizing heavy equipment, evaluating ingress and egress routes, and creating defensible space around homes and other structures in the Buttermilk Road, Little Bridge Creek Road, and Thompson Ridge Road areas. The southern fire edge remains approximately 1.7 miles from the closest structure in the Twisp River drainage. Evacuations: The Level 2 evacuation notice area has been extended to include the entire area of Twisp River Road up canyon from Little Bridge...

New Evacuation Levels Effective 8/9/18Entiat River Road from Mad River Road to the end of Entiat River Road (approximately mp 25) is now at a Level 3.Mad River Road, including Ardenvoir, is now a Level 2.Entiat River Road from Crum Canyon to Mad River Road intersection, on both sides of the road are now at a Level 1. Both sides of Crum Canyon Road are now at a Level 1.

Please see attached PCT detour route due to the Bannock Lakes Fire.

Los incendios de Cougar Creek, Lock, Bannock Lake, y Whitepine Jueves, 9 de agosto, 2018 Reunión comunitaria: Una reunión informativa en la iglesia Plain Community Church celebrada el miércoles por la noche fue atendida por casi 250 personas. Unas 300 personas más la vieron la transmisión en vivo por Facebook, y el vídeo está disponible para verlo en cualquier momento. Se celebrarán reuniones adicionales según sea necesario para informar al público y responder a las preguntas. El incendio de Cougar Creek: El incendio de Cougar Creek está a 20 millas al noroeste de Entiat y su tamaño es de 10.723 acres. Se están compartiendo un total de 895 personal, incluyendo 22 tripulaciones, 6 aeronaves, 28 camiones de bomberos y 12 buldóceres entre los incendios Cougar Creek y Lost. Las temperaturas muy altas y la humedad baja el miércoles resultaron en un aumento en la actividad del fuego en el lado suroeste. El fuego cruzó el río Mad al norte de Burgess Cabin entre...