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Yesterday: Favorable weather conditions helped firefighters increase containment to 30% on the Jolly Mountain Fire. Hotshot crews utilized strategic firing operations to reduce unburned fuels between the containment lines and the fire south of Salmon la Sac. North of Morgan Creek on the western perimeter, firefighters patrolled to ensure the fire remained within containment lines. Mop-up operations continued on the southern perimeter and east to Teanaway River. Crews and helicopters conducted holding operations from Jungle Creek north to Beverly Campground. Today’s Activities: Aerial resources will continue to assist crews with firing operations from Salmon la Sac south to Howson Creek. Along the western perimeter north of Morgan Creek, firefighters are patrolling to ensure the fire stays within control lines. Mop up and patrol operations will continue from Morgan Creek east along the southern perimeter to the Teanaway River. Along the North Fork Teanaway Road, firing ...

Smoke: Smoke is settling in the valley floors in the overnight hours. Communities closest to the fires and in the same or adjacent drainages are being effected the most. Areas of smoke early in the day will turn to hazy conditions in the afternoon and evening. Expect smoke to settle in the valleys again

EQUIPO DE DIRECCIÓN DE INCIDENTES DEL NOROESTE Al Lawson – Comandante de incidente El clima permite que se fortalezcan las líneas con operaciones de quemar Jueves, 14 de septiembre de 2017 Incendio: Uno Peak Completado: 10% Acres: 8.060 Fecha de inicio: 30 de agosto de 2017 Causa: Bajo investigación Ubicación: a 15 millas NO de Manson, WA Personal total: 317 Carburante/topografía: madera, pasto, terreno escarpado Ayer: Carburantes secos continuos en Lone Fir Creek contribuyeron a que el fuego siguiera ardiendo con un crecimiento adicional de menos de 200 acres. También hubo una columna de humo visible en el área de Big Goat Mountain. Otras partes del fuego tuvieron una actividad de fuego moderado. A medida que equipos terminaban de apagar por completo partes ardiente cerca del campamento South Navarre, se iniciaron operaciones de quema para mejorar la línea al sur del campamento hacia Nelson Butte....

EQUIPO DE DIRECCIÓN DE INCIDENTES DEL NOROESTE Al Lawson – Comandante de incidente Aumento en la actividad de incendio por el lado oeste con clima caliente y ventoso Miércoles, 13 de septiembre de 2017 Incendio: Uno Peak Completado: 10% Acres: 7,879 Fecha de inicio: 30 de agosto de 2017 Causa: Bajo investigación Ubicación: a 15 millas NO de Manson, WA Personal total: 323 Carburante/topografía: madera, pasto, terreno escarpado Ayer: condiciones calientes y secas contribuyeron a comportamiento de fuego activo. La mayoría de actividad fue en el lado oeste del fuego en la parte superior de Lone Fir Creek y el drenaje Safety Harbor, fuera de la ciudad.Se ha completado la línea de contención a lo largo de Nelson Butte hasta Lake Chelan. Equipos fortalecieron y mejoraron las líneas de buldócer y de mano por la cresta hasta el lago. Los equipos también trabajaron para asegurar la línea en el lado noreste superior del fuego cerca del...

FIRE UPDATE: Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 10:00 am EAST CRATER FIRE INFORMATION: 509 395-3360 East Crater Fire (Indian Heaven Wilderness), Mount Adams Ranger District, Gifford Pinchot National Forest EAST CRATER FIRE: Low humidity and east winds on Wednesday helped fuel an increase in the size of the fire by approximately 20 acres, moving the fire towards the eastern edge of the wilderness boundary. Late afternoon helicopter water bucket drops helped checked the spread of the fire. Resources from the East Crater Fire also responded yesterday to a .2 acre fire near Eckhart Point, approximately nine miles northwest of Trout Lake off of Forest Road 23. That fire was controlled by early evening. Late Wednesday a six person engine crew and two fallers arrived to support the East Crater fire suppression efforts. Gusty winds this afternoon may push the fire towards indirect lines on Forest Road 6035, east of the wilderness. Fire managers have planned for this...

Fire Info: 509-996-4040 (NEW) Facebook: diamondcreekfire2017 Website: https://inciweb/nwcg.gov/incident/5409/ Email: diamondcreekfire@gmail.com Automated updates: diamondcreekfire.blogpost.com Fire Info: 509-996-4040 Facebook: diamondcreekfire2017 Website: https://inciweb/nwcg.gov/incident/5409/ Email: diamondcreekfire@gmail.com Automated updates: diamondcreekfire.blogpost.com Canada: http://bcfireinfo.for.gov.bc.ca/hprScripts/WildfireNews/OneFire.asp?ID=673 Location: 11 miles NNW of Mazama, WA Total Personnel: 154 Acres: 95,390 U.S; 23,610 (9,555 hectares) Canada Cause: Believed to be Human Containment: 30% Start Date: July 23, 2017 Harts Pass Road Closed to Public Traffic Update: The Diamond Creek Fire continued to experience growth in the Monument and Pat Creek drainages. The strong north winds did not move the fire significantly south in either drainage. In Pat Creek, the...

Date Started: Aug. 11, 2017 Cause: Lightning Total acres: 55,448· Containment: 12% Structures Damaged/Destroyed: None; Injuries to date: 3 (minor); Total Personnel: 660; Fire Resources: 20 crews, 19 engines, 4 helicopters, 2 bulldozers, 10 water tenders, 1 masticator, 4 skidgeons.·combined acreage of Norse Peak and American FiresFire Summary: Overnight, fire activity was minimal along State Route (SR) 410, exhibiting a slow creeping that continues to consume dead understory and ground fuels. High cloud cover this morning will dissipate this afternoon. Shifting north-northeasterly winds will occur in the morning and westerly winds will kick-up this afternoon.The low pressure system that moved into the region will linger but push east on Friday, maintaining current cool, dry conditions. A storm system is expected to move into the area Sunday night and Monday and will bring a chance of precipitation to the region for the first time in over 90 days. SR 410 remains closed...

Yesterday: Firefighters finished preparing and plumbing a pump and sprinkler system on the dozer-constructed line south of Salmon la Sac Creek. Crews patrolling the fire’s western and southern containment lines continued mop-up operations. To the east, firefighters were successful in ensuring protection of cabins on the North Fork Teanaway River as the fire backed down to containment lines. Aerial firing operations continued in the Jungle Creek drainage to reduce unburned interior fuels. Two SEATs (single engine air tankers), in combination with a Type 1 helicopter, delivered water drops to cool active fire behavior on the northern perimeter near Johnson Creek. Today’s Activities: Aerial resources will assist crews with firing operations initiated last night from Salmon la Sac south to Howson Creek. To further reduce fire intensity and limit spread, aerial ignition operations will continue in the Little Salmon la Sac drainage. Along the western perimeter near Morgan Creek,...

The Hart’s Pass Road is now closed at the Forest Boundary beyond the Lost River Airport. The PCT is still open, but the access is now Rainy Pass trailhead or Canyon Creek trailhead. The trailheads of Robinson Creek and Rattlesnake are also closed. The Ballard and River Bend campgrounds are now also

NORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM #10 Al Lawson-Incident Commander Weather allows line to be strengthened with burning operations Thursday, September 14, 2017 Fire: Uno Peak Completion: 10% Acres: 8060 Start Date: August 30, 2017 Cause: Under Investigation Location: 15 miles NW of Manson, WA Total Personnel: 317 Fuels/Topography: Timber, grass, rugged terrain Yesterday: Continuous dry fuels in Lone Fir Creek drainage kept the fire burning actively with an added growth of less than 200 acres. The Big Goat Mountain area also put up a large column of smoke that was visible. Other portions of the fire had moderate fire behavior. As crews completed cold trailing near South Navarre campground, burning operations were initiated to improve the line south of the campground towards Nelson Butte. Crews were staffed last night to patrol and monitor the fire. The structure protection group remains ready to protect structures if needed. The...

Smoke: Winds have decreased overnight and areas of patchy smoke have developed. Areas Closest to the fire will continue to see pockets of smoke and haze throughout the period. The inversion should lift around 1200 and air quality should improve to good or moderate levels. Fire: The Jolly Mountain fire is currently burning north of Cle Elum, WA. The current fire size is 33,950 acres an increase of 1,441 acres. Active fire behavior with backing, group torching and spotting. The Uno Peak fire is currently burning north of Lake Chelan with a current size of 8,060 acres an increase of 181 acres. Active fire behavior with group torching, uphill runs and flanking. The Norse Peak fire is burning northwest of Yakima. The current size is 52,502 acres an increase of 0 acres. Moderate fire behavior, group torching, backing and creeping. Other: Transitioning to cooler temperatures and breezy conditions over the next few days should improve the quality of the air due to smoke from wildfires. Longer...

Smoke: Winds have decreased overnight and areas of patchy smoke have developed. Areas Closest to the fire will continue to see pockets of smoke and haze throughout the period. The inversion should lift around 1200 and air quality should improve to good or moderate

Enumclaw Washington, September 14, 2017 - The Sawmill Creek Fire is currently 915 acres with 0% containment and has increased 64 acres over the last few days. On the North Zone of the Norse Peak Fire, firefighters continue their efforts to improve roads, remove fuel around the fire and build indirect line. Crews continue to work their way into the fire to build direct containment lines. Firefighters working in Division’s “G” and “E” near The Dalles, Crystal Mountain Communities and Alta Vista Resort area continue working on structure protection building control lines and adding sprinkler systems. Crews continue to reduce fuels around homes in preparation for structure defense. The fire continues to threaten the watershed for the City of Tacoma, industrial timberland, DNR protected lands, and the United States Forest Service lands. On the Sawmill Creek Fire, the fire continues to slowly burn down to Highway 410, representatives from Incident Command, Pierce County...

Mount Rainier National Park News Release For Immediate Release Patti Wold, 360-569-6563 Sunrise and White River Areas Reopen: Evacuation Drops to Level 1 September 13, 2017—After being closed due to fire activity outside of the park the Sunrise and White River areas reopened this morning at 8:00 am. Facilities in the area, including the White River Campground and area trails, are now also open to normal use. The evacuation level for the White River and Sunrise area has dropped from a Level 2 to a Level 1, which means to "Be Alert." Fire danger still exists in the greater area and all personnel and visitors should monitor the situation. The park will provide updates in the event of a change in the evacuation status to a voluntary or mandatory evacuation. Visitors are asked to use caution when traveling SR 410 in the park and to the north as fire equipment and personnel will be on and along the roadway. Smoke may also be heavy at times in the area. Please use caution and protect...

Included are some important safety tips for residents as they begin to move back into areas that had previously been under evacuation. HAZARDS ▪ Shallow root systems have burned and standing dead trees (snags) will fall easily, especially in high winds. ▪ Walking through blackened areas is not safe for anyone, including pets. White ash may indicate deep pockets of heat where roots and ground vegetation continues to burn below ground level. ▪ Fire equipment remains in the area. Use caution when driving and keep lights on at all times. ACTIVE FIRE ▪ The Jolly Mountain Fire continues to burn. Stay prepared to [re]evacuate if conditions change. You will be notified by law enforcement if this need arises. ▪ You will likely see flames in the interior of the fire, they will be more noticeable at night. ▪ Firefighters are continuing to locate and extinguish hot spots.

The Mount Rainer National Park has lifted some previous closures: Sunrise, White River, White River Campground, Ohanapecosh Visitor Center and Campground, Grove of the Patriarchs, Silver

ROADS BLOCKED The Forest Service has barricaded the following roads on the Methow Valley Ranger District, in anticipation of a closure order due to fire suppression activities associated with the Diamond Creek Fire: 1. Forest Road 52 from its intersection with Goat Creek Road to its intersection with Forest Road 5220 near Cub Creek. This includes Forest Road 5225 into Black Pine Basin; 2. Forest Road 100 North of the Yellowjacket Sno-Park. The Forest Service appreciates your compliance with these access

Date Started: Aug. 11, 2017 Cause: Lightning Total acres: 55,448· Containment: 12% Structures Damaged/Destroyed: None Injuries to date: 3 (minor) Total Personnel: 718 Fire Resources: 21 crews, 32 engines, 12 helicopters, 3 bulldozers, 10 water tenders, 1 masticator, 3 skidgeons ·combined acreage of Norse Peak and American Fires Fire Summary: During the night, fire activity was uneventful along State Highway (SH) 410 with the exception of a few hot spots. Helicopters have been providing water drops, coordinating with resources on the ground to aid with structure protection and are expected to continue similar operations today. Fuel reduction preparations will continue along FS 1900 Road toward the Pacific Crest Trail, as well as improving clearance completed earlier this week. Weather predictions indicate that unstable, windy conditions will be moving into the area. Crews will encounter gusty winds along the ridgetops and very dry air will move northwest into the canyons....

FIRE UPDATE: Wednesday morning, September 13, 2017 at 11:00 am East Crater Fire (Indian Heaven Wilderness), Mount Adams Ranger District, Gifford Pinchot National Forest East Crater Fire: Wednesday is the beginning of a cooling trend lasting through the weekend. Forecasted winds will be westerly and generally less than 15 mph, with the potential for rain over the weekend. Tuesday’s warm weather produced minimal fire grow with some interior single tree torching. To minimize fire spread outside of the Wilderness area a 20 person fire crew, along with heavy equipment, continue to prep FS Road 6035 and other roads along the east side of Indian Heaven Wilderness for use as the fire line. This work consists of removing brush and small trees along roadsides and installing hose lays and will be completed in the next several days. The fire has been burning in the Indian Heaven Wilderness since September 3rd and fire size is estimated at 470-acres. FIRE CLOSURES:...

Evacuations: Kittitas County, at the recommendation of the Incident Management Team, anticipates lowering the Driftwood Acres and Pineloch Sun areas to Evacuation Level II today. Current Kittitas Valley Updates: http://bit.ly/kittitas_updates Yesterday: Firefighters successfully held fire west of the Teanaway Road as strong winds tested containment lines. Assisted by helicopter water support, crews brought fire closer to the planned containment line at Teanaway Road. A few spot fires were detected and quickly contained. South of Salmon La Sac, dozers completed line construction, while an extensive system of pumps and sprinklers is nearing completion. Aerial firing operations created a buffer of burned fuel between the fire and State Route 903 along the eastern shore of Cle Elum Lake. Along the southern perimeter, crews continued strengthening containment lines through mop-up and patrol. Today’s Activities: Containment lines may be tested once again today if forecasted strong...