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Northport, Washington Fire Update Sheep Creek Fire August 3, 2018 Fire Information Line:(505) 870-2853 or (509) 939-5216 Email:sheepcreekfire18@gmail.com www.facebook.com /newimt PUBLIC SAFETY AND FIRE FIGHTER SAFETY IS THE NUMBER ONE THING WE LOOK OUT FOR. The Albuquerque Type 3 Incident and the North West Incident Type 3 Management Team are suggesting that the public avoids the sheep creek road and the surrounding area. Sheep Creek campground is still closed and are voluntary evacuation are in place for residents in the Sheep Creek area. The entrance of Sheep Creek road has been blocked off by the local Sheriff’s Department, and roads closures are in place for areas surrounding the fire. Mandatory evacuations will be required if fire gets established north of sheep creek road. Sheep Creek Fire: 249 acres Location: Approximately 6 miles north of Northport Washington. Containment: 5% Time start of Fire: 1330 hours Cause: Under Investigation Total Personnel: 350 ...

Wishram, WA, - The Milepost 90 Fire started on July 31st, at approximately 4:30 p.m., near milepost 90 on Washington State Route 14 (Highway 14). The fire consisted of mainly grass with very little sage. it is located on private, the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area, and Bureau of Indian Affairs lands.The fire’s size is 14,500 acres and is 85% contained. There were 135-105 firefighters working the fire. There have been no injuries and no confirmed structures lost. The fire burned approximately 8 miles long by 2 miles wide.Highway 14 was closed between Highway 197 and Highway 97, from Wednesday, when the fire began, through Thursday at 3:00 pm hours. Safety of both the firefighters and the public was the prime reason. The southern boundary of the fire was the highway’s pavement.Thursday at 6:00 pm, the Klickitat County Sheriff’s office eliminated all evacuation levels. An estimated 75 residences were affected by the earlier evacuations levels.The Washington State Fire Marshals...

Miriam Fire Update New Fire Information Line: 541-786-0489 August 3, 2018 – 9 a.m. Firefighters succeed in limiting the spread of the Miriam Fire yesterday Acres: 700 acres Percent Containment: 0% Start Date: 07/30/18 Personnel/Resources: Three 20-person crews, 1 helicopter (others available as needed), 15 engines, 1 dozer, 170 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 Caution is advised as motorists drive through fire camp at the White Pass Ski Lodge. Fire traffic can create heavy congestion at times. Current Activity: Multiple air tankers applied over 24,000 gallons of retardant, and 5 helicopters dropped over 72,000 gallons of water on Thursday to limit the spread of the fire and allow firefighters to continue the work to prepare Forest Road (FR) 1207...

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Los incendios de Cougar Creek y Navarre Cougar Creek Fire and Navarre FireComunicado nuevoENTIAT (2 de agosto, 2018: 8:00 pm) ACTUALIZACIÓN CRÍTICA SOBRE COUGAR CREEK EVACUACIÓN DE NIVEL 3 (VÁYASE AHORA MISMO) La agencia del Manejo de Emergencias del Condado de Chelan aumentó el nivel de evacuación a un 3 a las 5:00PM. Esto significa "Váyase Ahora Mismo". Es para el área de Potato Creek hasta el fin de la carretera de Entiat River Road. El área de Mad River hasta Potato Creek permanece en un nivel 2 por el momento.Actividad actual: El incendio de Cougar Creek tuvo varios fuegos salpicados que se adelantaron al fuego. El ataque aéreo voló sobre el fuego para recaudar información. Debido al humo intenso, los equipos están teniendo dificultades en obtener un tamaño exacto y la ubicación del fuego. El Equipo del Manejo de Incidentes Interinstitucionales del Noroeste 11 (NWT11), el Distrito de Bomberos del Condado de Chelan y departamentos de ayuda mutua, junto con la...

Cougar Creek Fire and Navarre Fire New ReleaseENTIAT (August 2, 2018: 8:00 pm) CRITICAL COUGAR CREEK UPDATE LEVEL 3 EVACUATION (LEAVE NOW) Chelan County Emergency Management has raised the Evacuation Level to 3 as of 5:00pm. This means "Leave Now." The area is described as Potato Creek to the end of the Entiat River Road. Mad River to Potato Creek remains at a Level 2 for now.Current Activity: The Cougar Creek fire had several spotfires that advanced ahead of the fire. Air attack flew over the fire to gather information. Due to heavy smoke, crews are having a hard time getting an accurate size and location of the fire. Northwest Interagency Incident Management Team 11 (NWT11), Chelan County Fire Districts and mutual aid departments, and the Chelan County Sheriff's Office are working together to provide structure protection. Structure protection groups are in place along the Entiat River Road within the level 3 evacuation zone. Winds are expected to continue tomorrow with gusts up...

As of August 2, 2018 no campfires are allowed on the Okanogan/Wenatchee National Forest.

Northport, Washington Fire Update Sheep Creek Fire August 2, 2018 Fire Information Line:(505) 870-2853 or (509) 939-5216 Email:sheepcreekfire18@gmail.com PUBLIC SAFETY AND FIRE FIGHTER SAFETY IS THE NUMBER ONE THING WE LOOK OUT FOR. The Albuquerque Type 3 Incident Management Team are suggesting that the public avoids the sheep creek road and the surrounding area. Sheep Creek campground is still closed and are voluntary evacuation are in place for residents in the Sheep Creek area. The entrance of Sheep Creek road has been blocked off by the local Sheriff’s Department, and roads closures are in place for areas surrounding the fire. Mandatory evacuations will be required if fire gets established north of sheep creek road. Sheep Creek Fire: 249 acres Location: Approximately 6 miles north of Northport Washington. Containment: 5% Time start of Fire: 1330 hours Cause: Under Investigation Total Personnel: 350 Summary The fire is burning on private land through areas pf mixed...

Miriam Fire Area Closure - Aug 1, 2018 An area closure is in place due to the Miriam Fire, burning three miles east of White Pass Ski Area within the Goat Rocks Wilderness on the Naches Ranger District, 32 miles southwest of Naches, WA.

COUGAR CREEK FIRE:Important Update:Chelan County Emergency Management announced that the Evacuation Level is now 3. This means "Leave Now." The area is described as Potato Creek to the end of the Entiat River Road. Mad River to Potato Creek remains at a Level 2 for

Announcement - Evacuation Notice Expanded Around Rimrock Lake At 1 pm this afternoon the Yakima Valley Office of Emergency Management (OEM) posted that Level 3 evacuations have not changed but Level 2 Evacuations have expanded to the cabin groups at Andy Creek, Boot Jack, Russel Creek and Indian Creek Corral, Bear Creek and Bear Cove. The Tieton Road closure has now extended to NF-1203. Continue to follow Yakima OEM for Evacuation information at: https://www.facebook.com/YakimaCountyOEM/

Wishram, WA, - Steady progress continues to be made by the fire crews. The footprint has not changed appreciably since yesterday’s update. The entire fire perimeter is either a bulldozer dug line, existing roadways, and/or a combination of wet-line and hand-dug crew lines. Our mop up standard for the perimeter is 50 feet of black and around residences it is 100 feet.Last evening around 5:30, the fire crossed our control line and made an uphill run to the northeast. Helicopter water dumps helped crews to contain the breakout.Night crews were used the past two nights and will continue tonight. Last night hot spots were found and put out. The temperatures will be cooler, in the mid 80s, with higher relative humidities.The fire is still warm in the interior. These hot spots will be of concern today with the forecasted winds. This is the dirty part of the job. Today we will continue to check for these hot spots. Once detected, the heat source is brought to the surface, turned over,...

Los incendios de Cougar Creek y Navarre Comunicado nuevoENTIAT (2 de agosto, 2018: 8:00 am)Incendio de Cougar CreekAcres: 1559 Contención: 0% Ubicación: 20 millas al noroeste de EntiatFecha de inicio: 28 de julio, 2018 a las 7:21 pm Causa: Relámpagos Actividad actual: El incendio de Cougar Creek se encuentra a 20 millas al noroeste de Entiat. El fuego continúa ardiendo en maderas pesadas, ganchos y troncos caídos en terrenos empinados y inaccesibles. Las tripulaciones continúan construyendo líneas de contención. Se están reutilizando y mejorando las líneas históricas de contención que se construyeron por incendios anteriores en la zona cuando se ve apropiado. Se utilizan varios puntos de vista para monitorear y observar el comportamiento del fuego. Se espera que los vientos pronosticados empujen el fuego hasta unas dos millas hacia el sureste. También se espera que el incendio crezca menos de 1/2 milla en todos los lados. Un equipo de gestión de incidentes tipo 1 está...

Cougar Creek Fire and Navarre FireNew ReleaseENTIAT (August 2, 2018: 8:00 am)Cougar Creek FireAcres: 1559Containment: 0%Location: 20 miles northwest of EntiatStart Date: July 28, 2018 at 7:21 pm Cause: Lightening Current Activity: The Cougar Creek fire is located 20 miles northwest of Entiat. The fire continues to burn in heavy timber, snags, and downed logs in steep inaccessible terrain. Crews continue to build containment lines. Historic containment lines from previous fires in the area are being reused and improved where appropriate. Several viewpoints are utilized to monitor and track fire behavior. Forecasted winds are expected to push the fire to the southeast up to a couple miles. The fire is also expected to grow on all sides less than 1/2 mile. A Type 1 Incident Management Team is en-route and expected to arrive today to begin transition. The Type 1 Team will assume management of the incident in the next day or two.Community Meeting: A Community Meeting was held last night...

Miriam Fire Update Fire Information Line: 541-601-2030 August 2, 2018 – 11 a.m. Indian Creek Camp Evacuated – Silver Beach Resort Under Level 2 Evacuation Acres: 650 acres Percent Containment: 0% Start Date: 07/30/18 Personnel/Resources: 1 20-person crew, 3 helicopters, 15 engines, 1 dozer, 145 Total Personnel Location: Three 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 which passed through the area on July 28 is the suspected cause of the fire. Estimated Incident Containment or completion: 9/1/2018 NW 7 Incident Command Team 7 (Eric Knerr Incident Commander) took over management of the Miriam Fire on August 2. Additional hand crews, engines and other miscellaneous resources have been ordered. Regional and national preparedness level is at 5, fire resources are limited due to the number of large fire incidents across the western U.S. Due...

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE OKANOGAN WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST WINTHROP, WASHINGTON ORDER NO. 06-17-04-18-13 GILBERT FIRE CLOSURE Pursuant to 16 USC § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50 (a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Methow Valley Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. This Order is effective until October 15, 2018, unless rescinded earlier. PROHIBITIONS: 1. Entering into or being upon National Forest System lands within the Fire Closure Area as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.53(e)]. 2. Being on any National Forest System closed trail, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exibit A [36 CFR § 261.55(a)]. 3. Being on any National Forest System Road as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exibit A [36 CFR § 261.54(e)]. FIRE CLOSURE AREA DESCRIPTION: The fire closure area boundary begins on Forest...

August 1, 15:00, a Level 2 Fire Advisory was issued for both sides of the Entiat River Road from Mad River Road to the end of the Entiat River Road, to include Mud Creek Road. Ardenvoir is not affected at this time. A Level 2 Evacuation means “GET READY” for potential evacuation. Residents should be prepared to leave and they should monitor emergency services websites and local media outlets for

Arizona Type 3 Incident Management Team Gilbert/Crescent Fires Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Thursday 3 August 2018 7:00 am Acres: Approximate 4500 Start Date: Saturday 28 July 2018 Cause: Lightning Location: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Containment: 0% Fuels: Timber Total personnel: 75 Evacuations: There is currently a Level 2 evacuation notice for residents above the road closure at the intersection of Buttermilk Road and Twisp River Road. Level 2 means prepare now to go immediately in the event that the evacuation level is elevated to a Level 3. With predicted weather, the fire is expected to continue to move eastward and could result in an elevation to a Level 3 for upper Twisp River residents could occur in the near future. A Type 1 team has been ordered and inbriefing for that team is expected to occur on Friday morning. Community Meeting: A public meeting regarding the Gilbert Fire will be held at the Twisp...

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Highway 14 is closed between Highway 197 and Highway