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Weather:  Weather conditions today will be within the norms of a seasonal weather pattern.  Relative humidity recovery overnight will be robust.  Cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity levels will prevail throughout the week.  Fire personnel are continuously monitoring the weather and anticipating its effect on fire behavior.     Overview:  Heavy equipment operators have nearly completed brushing the roadsides of Suiattle River Road (Forest Road 26) previously snagged by firefighters.  They are moving large pieces of debris and felled trees farther away from the roadway.  These measures are being used to reduce roadside hazards and deepen the fire confinement lines.  The Suiattle River Fire is active but remains well within the confinement lines.  Firefighters are closely monitoring fire behavior even as the weather moderates.  The fire will continue to burn until the area receives significant, long duration moisture.  Updated mapping of the fire...

Tuesday, September 13, 2022  Boulder Mountain Fire Information 509-508-3389 (8am-8pm) | 2022.bouldermountain@firenet.gov  Quick Facts Fire Location: 9 miles NW of Cusick, WA in Tacoma Creek and Boulder Mtn. Size: 2,175 acres Containment: 34% Start Date: 8/31/22 Cause: Under Investigation Incident Commander: Mike Johnston, Great Basin Type 2 Incident Management Team #7 Personnel: 542 Online Links InciWeb: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8382/  Facebook: @NeWFireInfo  Washington State Department of Natural Resources: www.dnr.wa.gov/wildfires  Colville National Forest: www.fs.usda.gov/colville  Air Quality Informational: https://www.airnow.gov/  Summary: The Boulder Mountain Fire was detected on Wednesday August 31st, 2022, at approximately 6:00 pm. The fire is located in the Tacoma Creek and Boulder Mountain area, 9 miles Northwest of Cusick, Washington. A mix of State, Federal and Private land is impacted. The terrain is difficult, and the fire is burning in heavy...

Goat Rocks FireSeptember 12, 2022 5:30pm Update  Overview: Northwest Incident Management Team 10 (NWT10), under the leadership of Incident Commander Alan Lawson, assumed command of the Goat Rocks Fire at 6 a.m. this morning. The fire is burning 1.5 miles northeast of the town of Packwood, Washington. Suppression efforts continue to be challenged by steep rugged terrain in dense stands of timber in the Goat Rocks Wilderness. Incident objectives will remain the same with the priority on protecting the life and safety of the public and firefighters. Fire Activity: Yesterday, firefighters worked throughout the day conducting structure protection in the areas of Timberline, Goat Rocks, and High Valley in the event the fire continues to approach those neighborhoods. Crews also cleared several Forest Service Roads and US-12 to create a fuel break along the road systems. The fire did advance down the Coal Creek, Dam Creek, and Lava Creek drainages. Due to poor visibility from smoke...

   Suiattle River Fire Update, September 12, 2022Weather:  The Red Flag Warning has ended.  Weather conditions are expected to moderate today with a return to a seasonal weather pattern.   Cooler temperatures and increased relative humidity levels will prevail throughout the week.   Fire personnel are continuously monitoring the weather and anticipating its effect on fire behavior.     Overview:  Heavy equipment operations are deepening the confinement line by brush clearing along Suiattle River Road.  A second masticator arrived, and brush work is approximately 50% complete while mowing is approximately 75% complete; both operations are expected to finish mid-week or sooner.  Firefighters completed snagging operations along Suiattle River Road and Forest Road 2640.  Crews will continue assessing and strengthening confinement lines.  As the weather moderates and crews make progress on the confinement lines, fire behavior will continue to be monitored and the need...

Bolt Creek Fire Information Update, September 12, 2022Incident Commander: Kent Stafford, Bob GearPhone: 360-370-4170Email: 2022.boltcreek@firenet.orgFacebook: facebook.com/skyvalleyfire9 AM, September 12, 2022Estimated size: 7,660 acresContainment: 2%Start Date/Time: 9/10/2022 at 5:15 amArea of Origin: King Co. North of SkykomishCause: Under InvestigationStructures Damaged: one out buildingResources: Over 317 personnelUpdate: The Bolt Creek Fire started on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at 5:15 am near Beckler Creek Road. The cause of the fire is undetermined. Southeast Washington Incident Management Team 3 will transfer command of the fire to the larger Type 2 team, Northwest Incident Management Team 8, on Tuesday morning.The fire remained north of Hwy. 2 and exhibited minor growth over night.  Crews worked through the night, primarily along Highway 2, doing structure protection.  Crews are experiencing fallen trees and rocks coming onto Hwy. 2 creating driving hazards.  Crews are...

Actualización de los incendios White River e Irving Peak 12 de septiembre de 2022 – 9:00 AM Plain, WA – Los incendios de White River e Irving Peak fueron iniciados por rayos el 11 de agosto. Estos arden en el Bosque Nacional Okanagan-Wenatchee, al noroeste de Plain, WA. Estrategia de extinción: Debido al terreno escabroso y escarpado, los directores de los incendios siguen implementando una estrategia a largo plazo para controlar estos incendios, incluido el uso de líneas perimetrales primarias y de contingencia para la contención. Las tácticas incluyen la finalización y el refuerzo de los cortafuegos al aprovechar caminos forestales y líneas de mano que se han construído. Situación actual: Un equipo local de gestión de incidentes de tipo 3 asumió el mando de los incendios el 7 de septiembre y está administrando los incendios White River, Irving Peak, Meander y ahora el de Minnow Ridge. El incendio Meander tiene un tamaño de 6 acres con una mínima actividad de...

White River and Irving Peak Fires Update September 12, 2022 Plain, WA – Lightning started the White River and Irving Peak Fires on August 11th. The Minnow Ridge Fire cause is currently undetermined. These fires are burning on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Suppression Strategy – Due to rugged and steep terrain, fire managers continue to implement a long-term strategy to manage these fires, including the use of primary and contingency perimeter lines for containment. Tactics include completion and reinforcement of fire lines utilizing forest roads and constructed hand line. Current Situation – A local Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed command of the fires on September 7th and is currently managing the White River, Irving Peak, Meander, and now Minnow Ridge fires. The Meander Fire is 6 acres with very minimal fire activity. Smoke may be visible over the next several weeks as interior fuels continue to smolder and burn out, and multiple fires burn region-wide. White...

Monday, September 12, 2022  Boulder Mountain Fire Information 509-508-3389 (8am-8pm) | 2022.bouldermountain@firenet.gov  Quick Facts Fire Location: 9 miles NW of Cusick, WA in Tacoma Creek and Boulder Mtn. Size: 2,175 acres Containment: 21% Start Date: 8/31/22 Cause: Under Investigation Incident Commander: Mike Johnston, Great Basin Type 2 Incident Management Team #7 Personnel: 505 Online Links InciWeb: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8382/  Facebook: @NeWFireInfo  Washington State Department of Natural Resources: www.dnr.wa.gov/wildfires  Colville National Forest www.fs.usda.gov/colville  Air Quality Informational https://www.airnow.gov/  Summary: The Boulder Mountain Fire was detected on Wednesday August 31st, 2022, at approximately 8:30 pm. The fire is located in the Tacoma Creek and Boulder Mountain area, 9 miles Northwest of Cusick, Washington. A mix of State, Federal and Private land is impacted. The terrain is difficult, and the fire is burning in...

 Final News Release September 12, 2022  Davenport, WA – This is the final update for the Seven Bays Fire.  The Seven Bays Fire is located approximately 15 miles northwest of Davenport, WA. This fire started on Sunday, September 4th and has burned approximately 1,232 acres of rangeland, stubble and scattered forest lands. The fire is 100% contained.    Evacuations: No Evacuation levels.  Road Closure:  No Road Closures.  Sunday,   Fire fighters continued mop up along the fire perimeter extending more than 100 feet from the fire edge.  Repair work was completed on interior and perimeter dozer line.  Division A is in patrol Status.  This work increased fire containment to 100%.  Monday,  The fire will be returned to the local fire unit on 9/12/22 at 0900.    The fire is now in patrol status.   Team Three thanks the community of Davenport and the Lincoln County Fairgrounds for their assistance in the successful management of the Seven Bays fire.  When residents of...

Packwood Evacuation Update, September 11, 2022 7:00pm Update. As of 7:00 PM today (September 11, 2022), Hwy 12 and SR 123 are open in both directions. The following Forest Service Roads remain CLOSED: FSR46, FSR4610, FSR4612, FSR1266, FSR1260 and all associated spurs. La Wis Wis Campground is still closed until further notice. Also at 7:00 PM evacuation levels will change as follows: Timberline community to the SOUTH of Hwy 12 (noted in PINK in map below) is reduced to a Level 2: Be Set. All other areas including, Timberline community to the NORTH of HWY 12, Goat Rocks, High Valley and Packwood proper are reduced to a Level 1: Be Ready.   The Goat Rocks Fire is still a threat to the community with fire suppression activity still going on. Sprinklers and hose lines are in place. DO NOT remove these! Fire personnel will remove these items when appropriate. Be cautious of this as you return to your homes. Unless necessary DO NOT come to the area. The fire is still active, and...

Goat Rocks Fire September 11, 2022 7:00 pmAs of 7:00 PM today (September 11, 2022), Hwy 12 and SR 123 are Open in both directions. The following Forest Service Roads remain CLOSED: FSR46, FSR4610, FSR4612, FSR1266, FSR1260 and all associated spurs.  The fire is still active, and associated smoke may affect driving visibility. For all current updates visit: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8415/Questions? Please email: 2022.goatrocks@firenet.gov or call

September 11, 2022 Chilliwack Complex and Pasayten Fires Combined Closure ListWest Side/Chilliwack Complex Closures/Stephen Mather Wilderness/NOCA Park/Mt. Baker-SnoHannegan Pass AreaTrail Closures:Copper Loop (Copper Ridge and Chilliwack trails)Little Beaver TrailBig Beaver Trail beyond Pumpkin Mountain and Big Beaver campsBrush Creek TrailHannegan Pass TrailheadHannegan Pass TrailHannegan Peak Trail (Spur Trail #674.1)Silesia Creek Trail (#672)Lone Jack Trail (#675)PNT Closed from Mile 717-776Ruth Arm Trail (Spur Trail #674.2) from Ruth Creek Road (Forest Road #32) to the forest boundaryArea/Zone Closure:All cross-country zones access from closed trailsCamp Closures:All camps between Little Beaver and Boundary CampsAll Camps between 39 Mile and Beaver Pass CampsLightning Creek Area of Ross LakeTrail Closures:Lightning Creek Trail between Lightning Creek and Nightmare campsCamp Closures:Deer Lick CampNightmare CampEast Side/NW Pasayten Fires Closures/Pasayten...

Evacuations:  Evacuations remain in place but will be reviewed for possible reductions as contained percentages are established.  View an evacuation map: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1059256.pdf  Level 3, GO! Evacuation Level:North to South: From the Headwaters of the South Fork of the Toutle River, South to Forest Road 7550.East to West: From the Skamania County/Cowlitz County border west 5 miles into Cowlitz County.  Level 2, Set Evacuation Level:North to South: South from the 7550 Road to south of Merrill Lake.East to West: Skamania County/Cowlitz County border west 5 miles into Cowlitz County.Level 1, Ready Evacuation Level:North to South: From the Level 2, Set Evacuation zone south of Merrill Lake, south to SR 503, including the Cities of Cougar and Yale.East to West: From the Skamania County/Cowlitz County border following SR 503 5 miles into Cowlitz

Closures: View a Closure Map: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1059380.pdf  Trails: Cinnamon Trail #204, Kalama Ski Trail #231, Toutle Trail #238, Fossil Trail #242, Kalama Falls Trail #242A Roads: Forest Road (NFS) Road No.81, from the junction with State Route 503 Spur to the junction with NFS Road No. 8100-830 and all associated NFS spur roads off NFS Road No. 81NFS Road No. 8117 and all associated NFS spur roads off of NFS Road No. 8117NFS Road No. 8122 and all associated NFS spur roads off of NFS Road No.

Bolt Creek Fire Information Update, September 11, 2022Incident Commander: Kent StanfordFacebook: facebook.com/skyvalleyfire 2 PM, September 11, 2022Estimated size: 7,600 acresContainment: 0%Start Date/Time: 9/10/2022 at 5:15 amArea of Origin: King Co. North of SkykomishCause: Under InvestigationStructures Damaged: one out buildingResources on fire: Over 240 personnelUpdate: The Bolt Creek Fire started on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at 5:15 am near Beckler Creek Road. Overnight, the fire spread toward the town of Index and is estimated to be 7,600 acres. The cause of the fire is undetermined. Crews worked through the night, primarily along Highway 2, doing structure protection. Crews will continue to protect buildings by building firelines to push the fire away from those communities.SEWA Incident Management Team 3 will transfer command of the fire to the larger Type 2 team Northwest Incident Management Team 8, over the next few days.Evacuation and Road Closures: US Highway 2 will...

September 10, 2022 Chilliwack Complex and Pasayten Fires Combined Closure List West Side/Chilliwack Complex Closures/Stephen Mather Wilderness/NOCA Park/Mt. Baker-Sno Hannegan Pass Area Trail Closures: Copper Loop (Copper Ridge and Chilliwack trails) Little Beaver Trail Big Beaver Trail beyond Pumpkin Mountain and Big Beaver camps Brush Creek Trail Hannegan Pass Trailhead Hannegan Pass Trail Hannegan Peak Trail (Spur Trail #674.1) Silesia Creek Trail (#672) Lone Jack Trail (#675) PNT Closed from Mile 717-776 Ruth Arm Trail (Spur Trail #674.2) from Ruth Creek Road (Forest Road #32) to the forest boundary Area/Zone Closure: All cross-country zones access from closed trails Camp Closures: All camps between Little Beaver and Boundary Camps All Camps between 39 Mile and Beaver Pass Camps Lightning Creek Area of Ross Lake Trail Closures: Lightning Creek Trail between Lightning Creek and Nightmare camps Camp Closures: ...

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE MT. BAKER-SNOQUALMIE NATIONAL FOREST ORDER #06-05-22-13 CHILLIWACK COMPLEX CLOSURE  Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(b), and to provide for public safety, the following act is prohibited within the Darrington Ranger District of the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest as described below and shown in Exhibit A. This Order is effective September 9, 2022, through December 31, 2023, unless rescinded sooner. PROHIBITION: 1. Being on a National Forest System Trail. [36 CFR § 261.55(a)]CLOSURE AREA: The entirety of Forest Service Trail #675 (Lone Jack Trail), at its inception at Twin Lakes Trailhead to its terminus, located within T40N, R9E, Sections 15, 16, & 22; and the entirety of Forest Service Trail #672 (Silesia Creek Trail), from its inception at Forest Service Trail #675 (Lone Jack Trail) to its terminus within T40N, R9E, Sections 2, 10, 11, & 15, as shown in Exhibit A.  EXEMPTIONS: Pursuant to 36...

Bolt Creek Fire Evacuations and LevelsLevel 3 evacuations – Leave Now -  are in place from Skykomish to Index.Level 2 evacuations – Be Prepared to Evacuate at short notice - between Zeke’s Drive-In (east end of Index on Hwy. 2) and Index.Level 1 evacuations – Prepare to Possibly Evacuate - for Gold Bar city

Bolt Creek Fire Evacuations -Go-Level 3: Index.  LEAVE NOW! -Set-Level 2: Between Zeke’s Drive In (east end of Gold Bar on Hwy. 2).  Be prepared to evacuate at short notice. -Ready-Level 1: Gold Bar city limits. Prepare to possibly

Goat Rocks FireSeptember 11, 2022 10:00am Update  Overview: Located 1.5 miles NE of Packwood, WA in the Goat Rocks Wilderness on the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District. The Goat Rocks Fire is estimated to be 2228 acres in size. The incident was discovered on Aug. 9, 2022 and was partly suppressed by a rappel attack crew. Crews suppressed what they safely could, and the fire was monitored. On September 9, 2022 the fire began to increase in size during a high wind event.  Size: Approximately 2842 acres  Forest closures: US Hwy-12 is closed from Skate Creek and White Pass. Highway 123 is closed from US Hwy 12 to Ohanapecosh Visitor center in Mount Rainier National Park. Forest Rd. Additionally, 4600, 4610, 4612 and all connected spurs, and Trail #65 to Bluff Lake. Evacuations: Currently Timberline, Goat Rocks, and High Valley neighborhoods east of Packwood are under a level 3 evacuation, or Go status, and are required to evacuate. The remainder...