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Suiattle River Fire Update for September 11, 2022Weather: The Red Flag Warning has been extended through Sunday evening for dry and unstable conditions that have the potential to increase fire activity.  Weather conditions are expected to moderate after Sunday.  Overview:  Firefighters observed concentrated heat in the northeastern area of the Suiattle River Fire.  Updated infrared (IR) mapping is not available, but fire personnel don’t anticipate the fire to have grown significantly, and it has remained within the identified confinement lines.  Crews finished snagging Forest Road 2640 and will focus their efforts snagging Suiattle River Road (Forest Road 26) near the Huckleberry Trailhead and Buck Creek Campground today.  Heavy equipment operators are deepening the confinement line by brush clearing along Suiattle River Road.Minimum impact suppression tactics (MIST) are firefighting tactics with a high standard of care for the land. Crews have carefully prepared structures...

9/11 Final Thor & Slate Creek Fire updateFinal UpdateThor & Slate Creek Fire Quick FactsApproximate Size Thor Fire 1300 acresSlate 620 acresSalmo 320 acresGypsy Ridge 17 acres Containment 0%Total Personnel 50Fire Danger Very HighStructures Lost Primary – 0 Secondary - 0For Immediate Release - September 11, 2022A Type 3 Incident Management Team is managing four fires in the same general area. Each fire is burning in remote and rugged terrain with poor access. The fires are not threatening critical infrastructure, wildlife habitat, nor watershed integrity. Over the next few days, the fires are at a point to turn back to local resources. These resources will continue to patrol for any unexpected fire growth. Road and trail closures are still in place. Firefighter and public safety are the highest priority. Please check up to date road closure information on the forest website below. For any additional information after 9/14 contact the Sullivan Lake Ranger Station @ (509) 446-2139The...

 News Release September 11, 2022  Davenport, WA - 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 86% contained.  Evacuations: No Evacuation levels.  Road Closure:  No Road Closures.   Saturday,   Fire fighters continued mop up along the fire perimeter extending more than 100 feet from the fire edge.  Repair work continued on interior and perimeter dozer line.  Division A is in patrol Status.  This work increased fire containment to 86%.  Sunday, Firefighter’s will continue mop up around the fire perimeter and continue repairing interior and perimeter dozer lines.  This is expected to be the last shift for fire fighters.  At the completion of the shift the fire is expected to be in patrol status.  Excess resources will be released to return to home units or are being sent to other fires....

Sunday, September 11, 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: 2,076 acres Containment: 10% Start Date: 8/31/22 Cause: Under Investigation Incident Commander: Mike Johnston, Great Basin Type 2 Incident Management Team #7 Personnel: 517Online 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 heavy...

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

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREForest Service Okanogan-Wenatchee National ForestMethow Valley Ranger District Winthrop, WA NW Pasayten Wilderness Fires Closure Closure Order: 06-17-04-22-15Pursuant 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 supersedes Order # 06-17-04-22-14 dated September 6, 2022, signed by Kristin Bail. This Order is effective September 09, 2022, through November 30, 2022, unless rescinded sooner.PROHIBITIONS: 1. Entering into or being upon National Forest System lands, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.53(e)]. 2. Being on a National Forest System trail, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.55(a)].   CLOSURE AREA DESCRIPTION:The Fire Emergency Area Closure is defined as follows: The fire closure...

Goat Rocks FireSeptember 10, 2022 11:00am Update Overview: Located 2 miles NE of Packwood, WA in the Goat Rocks Wilderness on the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District. The Goat Rocks Fire is estimated to be 1500 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 1500 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 of the...

North Cascades National Park Service Complex News Release Contact: Public Information, 2022.chilliwackcomplex@firenet.gov  Chilliwack Complex UpdateSedro Woolley, WA – Weather conditions along with dry fuels continue to increase fire activity on the lightning-caused Chilliwack Complex. Increased easterly winds, high temperatures, and low humidity throughout the area have prompted a Red Flag Warning from the National Weather Service through Sunday evening. On Friday, the Copper Lake and Copper Ridge fires merged, and the North Fork and Little Chill fires merged. The two fires are now known as Copper Lake and Little Chill fires, respectively. The Silesia Fire had significant growth and is approximately one mile from the forest boundary with the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. This fire activity has prompted the closure of the Silesia Creek Trail. The Chilliwack Complex is made up of several active fires (Little Chill, Copper Lake, Brush Creek, Silesia, and Little Beaver...

West 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 TrailheadSelesia Creek Trail  PNT Closed from Mile 717-776Hannegan Pass TrailHannegan Peak Trail (Spur Trail #674.1)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 trailsCamp Closures: All camps between Little Beaver and Boundary CampsAll 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: Deer Lick CampNightmare Camp  East Side/NW Pasayten Fires Closures/Pasayten Wilderness/Oke-WenPasayten Wilderness Area Trail Closures:The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) (#2000) is...

9/10 Thor & Slate Creek Fire updateIncident Commander: Shane RobsonThor & Slate Creek Fire UpdateQuick FactsApproximate Size Thor Fire       1276 acresSlate              597 acresSalmo            320 acresGypsy Ridge    17 acresContainment 0%Total Personnel 50Fire Danger Very HighStructures Lost Primary – 0 Secondary - 0For Immediate Release - September 10, 2022A Type 3 Incident Management Team is managing four fires in the same general area. Each fire is burning in remote and rugged terrain with poor access. The fires are not threatening critical infrastructure, wildlife habitat, nor watershed integrity. Further trail closures, however, are planned as public safety remains the highest priority. The fires were all ignited by lightning as several thunderstorms have passed over the area the past month. The first ignition was discovered on August 13 and the last on September 3, 2022. Managers have taken a confine/contain approach to the suppression of these fires due...

 Davenport, WA - 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 (acre increase due to mapping adjustments). The fire is 65% contained. Evacuations: No Evacuation levels.  Road Closure:  No Road Closures.   Friday,   Fire fighters continued mop up along the fire perimeter extending more than 75 feet from the fire edge.  Division A is now in patrol status. Repair work began on interior dozer line.  This work increased fire containment to 65%.  Saturday, Firefighter’s will continue mop up around the fire perimeter and continue repairing interior and perimeter dozer lines.  Excess resources will be released.  Weather:   Saturday weather is predicted high of 84 degrees, with winds (20ft) out of the northeast 8 - 11 mph with gusts to 18 mph.  When residents of a fire-prone community clear brush, trees and...

Saturday, September 10, 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 1,900 acres Containment 8% Start Date 8/31/22 Cause Under Investigation Incident Commander Mike Johnston, Great Basin Type 2 Incident Management Team #7 Personnel 496 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 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 heavy timber, slash, and beetle infested trees. Cause of the...

Goat Rocks FireSeptember 9, 2022 10:00pm updateOverview: Located 2 miles NE of Packwood, WA in the Goat Rocks Wilderness on the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District. The Goat Rocks Fire is estimated to be 1200 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 1200 acres   Forest closures: US Hwy-12 is closed from Skate Creek and White Pass. Highway 123 is closed from US Hwy 12 to 410 for all southbound travel, travel to Mt Rainier National Park is still open. Forest Rd. 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 of the neighborhoods and...

 Currently the communities of Timberline, High Valley, Goat Rocks, and areas east of the main part of Packwood are currently under a level 3 evacuation order. These residents should leave the area immediately and take shelter at a different location. The community of Packwood is under a Level 2 Evacuation order, and are in the Set status. Residents should have items prepared and ready to leave, and if possible locate to a safe location away from Packwood ahead of time. An evacuation shelter has been set up at White Pass School located at 516 Silverbrook Road, Randle WA. This shelter will be open for any and all evacuees including people who need a location overnight. Small animals may also take shelter at the White Pass School as long as they are in a cage or kennel. If you evacuated with large animals reach out to Lewis County Emergency Management at 360-740-1151 for a location to take those

The Suiattle River Fire Closure has been extended to include the Grade Creek Road and some of the 25 Road. This order supercedes the previous Suiattle Fire Closure

 A Type 3 Incident Management Team is managing 4 fires in the same general area. Each fire is burning in remote steep rugged terrain with limited access. The fires are remote and are not threatening critical infrastructure, wildlife habitat, nor watershed integrity. Further trail closures, however, are planned as public safety remains the highest priority. The fires were all started from lightning as numerous thunderstorms have passed over the area the past three weeks. The first ignition was discovered on August 13 and the last on September 3, 2022. Managers have taken a confine/contain approach to the suppression of these fires due to the remoteness and rugged terrain. Air support is available. Thor Fire -The fire is located 5 miles east of Sullivan Lake and burning in a remote area. The fire is approximately 1276 acres. Crews will continue to shore up containment lines around the north, east, and south portions of the fire and watch for any slop overs in those areas. The fire...

West 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 TrailheadPNT Closed from Mile 717-776Hannegan Pass TrailHannegan Peak Trail (Spur Trail #674.1)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 trailsCamp Closures: All camps between Little Beaver and Boundary CampsAll 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: Deer Lick CampNightmare Camp  East Side/NW Pasayten Fires Closures/Pasayten Wilderness/Oke-WenPasayten Wilderness Area Trail Closures:The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) (#2000) is CLOSED from Windy Pass to...

West 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 TrailheadPNT Closed from Mile 717-776Hannegan Pass TrailHannegan Peak Trail (Spur Trail #674.1)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 trailsCamp Closures: All camps between Little Beaver and Boundary CampsAll 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: Deer Lick CampNightmare Camp  East Side/NW Pasayten Fires Closures/Pasayten Wilderness/Oke-WenPasayten Wilderness Area Trail Closures:The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) (#2000) is CLOSED from Windy Pass to...