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More Evacuation Advisories Reduced for Jolly Mountain Fire (9-13-17) Effective today (Wednesday 9/13), the Kittitas County Emergency Operations Center officially reduced the Evacuation Advisories in several areas affected by the Jolly Mountain Fire. All residences south of Bear Creek (and north of Lake Cle Elum Dam Road and SR 903) to Double O Ranch Road are now at a Level 2 advisory. Residents and property owners returning home are reminded to use extra caution on the roads, as fire personnel and equipment are still actively working and moving through the area. The Kittitas County Fire Marshal also advises that all propane tanks were shut off by the fire team’s structure protection group. The technicians placed a “lock out-tag out” lock on each tank. Residents will be responsible for contacting their propane provider for removal of these locks. All residences north of Bear Creek remain at a Level 3 notice and the road closure is now at the intersection of White Fir...

Smoke: Winds associated with the storm front have done a good job of clearing smoke out of the communities. Expect improving air quality conditions as winds will continue through the day. There is a possibility in river drainages that smoke will accumulate during the night time

Fire footprint expands in the Eightmile and Stuart Lake drainages Based on a recon flight yesterday, new fire acreage is estimated at 3,724. Observed fire activity on Tuesday consisted of smoldering, creeping and isolated single tree torching; with most of the new activity occurring Monday afternoon, when the smoke column was the most visible. The majority of the perimeter growth occurred in the Eightmile, and Stuart Lake basins, increasing the perimeter by approximately 700 acres near Eightmile Lake, and 200 acres near Stuart Lake. Monday’s fire activity burned heavy pockets of timber within Eightmile, and Stuart Lake basins. Portions of the new perimeter growth can be characterized as high intensity. The fire is expected to continue to grow in all directions however; predictive services forecast cooler seasonal weather trends, which should temper new perimeter growth. Yesterday firefighters implemented additional point protection measures on recreational features around Colchuck...

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: 94 Acres: 95,959 U.S; 23,610 (9,555 hectares) Canada Cause: Believed to be Human Containment: 30% Start Date: July 23, 2017 Mazama Area Moved to Level 2 Evacuation Status “Get Ready” Community Meeting – Wednesday 9/13, 6:00 pm at the Mazama Community Club, 512 Goat Creek Rd. Update: Fire managers recommended and Okanogan County Emergency Management and Okanogan...

Sawmill Creek Fire Update for September 13, 2017 Enumclaw Washington, September 13, 2017 - The Sawmill Creek Fire is currently 915 acres with 0% containment and has increased by over 64 acres in the last three days. Overnight, the fire activity decreased at about 3:00 a.m. due to cooler temperatures and higher humidity. The fire grows slightly as it backs down slopes and creeps around in ground fuels; it remains within the Sawmill Ridge area northeast of the town of Greenwater. Firefighters continue their efforts to improve roads, remove fuel around the fire and build indirect containment 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 by building control lines which continue to hold. Crews continue to reduce fuels around homes in preparation for structure defense...

Smoke: Winds associated with the storm front have donea good job of clearing smoke out of the communities.Expect improving air quality conditions as winds willcontinue through the day. There is a possibility in riverdrainages that smoke will accumulate during the night timehours.Fire: The Jolly Mountain fire is currently burning north ofCle Elum, WA. The current fire size is 32,509 acres anincrease of 1,789 acres. Active fire behavior with heavyconcentrations of dead and down fuels and thickunderstory brush. The Uno Peak fire is currently burningnorth of Lake Chelan with a current size of 7,879 acres anincrease of 543 acres. Active fire behavior. The Norse Peakfire is burning northwest of Yakima. The current size is52,502 acres an increase of 340 acres. Active fire behavior.Heavy fuel loading is contributing to fire growth.Other: Transitioning to cooler temperatures and breezyconditions over the next few days should improve thequality of the air due to smoke from wildfires. Longer...

NORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM #10 Al Lawson-Incident Commander Increased fire activity on west flank with warm, breezy weather Wednesday, September 13, 2017 Fire: Uno Peak Completion: 10% Acres: 7,879 Start Date: August 30, 2017 Cause: Under Investigation Location: 15 miles NW of Manson, WA Total Personnel: 323 Fuels/Topography: Timber, grass, rugged terrain Yesterday: Hot, dry conditions contributed to active fire behavior. Most of the activity was on the west side of the fire at the top of Lone Fir Creek and in upper Safety Harbor drainage, away from town.The containment line along Nelson Butte down to Lake Chelan has been completed. Crews strengthened and improved the dozer and hand lines down the ridge to the lake. Crews also worked to secure the line on the upper northeast side of the fire near South Navarre campground. The structure protection group tested and finalized their work and assessed other preparation needs. The Canoe Creek area to the west and the Llama Ranch...

Due to on-going fire activity on the Jack Creek Fire, the existing Colchuck, 8mile and Stuart zone closure cancellation and refund for permit holders has been extended through September 22, 2017. While permit holders will be contacted individually, please feel free to contact the Wenatchee River Ranger District at 509-548-2550 to inquire about the refund

Residents Allowed to Return to Homes in Teanaway Kittitas County, WA - 09/12/2017 - Effective at 9:00am this morning (Tuesday 9/12), the Kittitas County Emergency Operations Center officially reduced the Evacuation Advisory in certain parts of the Teanaway area, allowing residents affected by the Jolly Mountain Fire to return home. The EOC reduced the Level 3 notice to Level 2 in Teanaway Meadows, the West Fork to include Dingbat, the Middle Fork, the Wagon Wheel area, and the residences in the lower North Fork Teanaway area. Residents returning home are reminded to use extra caution on the roads, as fire personnel and equipment are still actively working and moving through the area. The Kittitas County Fire Marshal also advises that all propane tanks were shut off by the fire team’s structure protection group. The technicians placed a “lock out-tag out” lock on each tank. Residents will be responsible for contacting their propane provider for removal of these locks. West...

EQUIPO #10 DE DIRECCIÓN DE INCIDENTES DEL NOROESTE Al Lawson- Comandante de incidente El clima templado sigue ayudando con el incendio Martes, 12 de septiembre de 2017 Incendio: Uno Peak Completado: 1% Acres: 7,336 Fecha de inicio: 30 de Agosto de 2017 Causa: Bajo investigación Ubicación: 15 millas al noroeste de Manson, WA Personal total: 278 Carburante/topografía: Madera, Pasto, terreno escarpado Ayer: A pesar de haber tenido otro día caliente y seco, el comportamiento del incendio fue mínimo y mantuvo el incendio dentro de las líneas de contención. Se ha completado la línea de contención a lo largo de Nelson Butte hasta Lake Chelan. El grupo de estructuras ha completado el trabajo dentro de la zona de Canoe Creek. La zona de Canoe Creek al oeste y la zona de Llama Ranch al sureste permanecen bajo una evacuación de nivel 1 (estén preparados). Hoy: A lo largo de Nelson Butte Ridge, equipos continuarán fortaleciendo y mejorando la línea de buldócer y línea...

NORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM #10 Al Lawson-Incident Commander Mild weather continues to moderate fire Tuesday, September 12, 2017 Fire: Uno Peak Completion: 1% Acres: 7,336 Start Date: August 30, 2017 Cause: Under Investigation Location: 15 miles NW of Manson, WA Total Personnel: 278 Fuels/Topography: Timber, grass, rugged terrain Yesterday: Despite another warm and dry day, fire behavior was minimal and maintained the fire within the containment lines. The containment line along Nelson Butte down to Lake Chelan has been completed. The structure group has completed work within the Canoe Creek area. The Canoe Creek area to the west and the Llama Ranch area to the southeast remain under a Level 1 evacuation (get ready). Today: Along Nelson Butte Ridge, crews will continue to strengthen and improve the dozer line and hand line down the ridge to the lake. On the upper northeast side of the fire near South Navarre campground, crews will secure the fire’s edge...

9-12-17 Daily UpdateDate Started: Aug. 11, 2017 Cause: Lightning Total acres: 52,162 Containment: 12% Structures Damaged/Destroyed: None Injuries to date: 1 (minor) Total Personnel: 730 Fire Resources: 19 crews, 40 engines, 10 helicopters, 3 bulldozers, 10 water tendersFire Summary During the past four days the fire area has experienced a warming and drying trend resulting in a slight increase in fire activity. Smoke is expected to linger in areas due to an inversion layer, and fire activity is expected to pick up as the inversion lifts. Cooler temperatures and higher humidity is forecasted for Wednesday and Thursday bringing small amounts of precipitation, and extended forecast predicts seasonal cooling trend. NORSE PEAK FIRE (52,162 acres): The Norse Peak Fire has been divided into two zones, the north zone and the south zone to provide for more effective management, safety and close coordination of fires using two management teams. The division is the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)...

Fire Information: 509-596-2423 Email: JollyMountainFireInfo@gmail.comFire Update – Tuesday, September 12, 2017 – 9:00 a.m. Evacuations: Kittitas County, at the recommendation of the Incident Management Team, has lowered evacuation levels today in certain parts of the Teanaway area. Details at http://bit.ly/evac_updateCommunity Briefing: TONIGHT, 6:30 p.m. at the Walter Strom Middle School to discuss evacuation levels and progress on the fire. Yesterday: Firefighters saw continued success in their efforts yesterday to hold the fire along the southern and eastern perimeters. To the northwest, crews assembled sprinkler systems and continued building line on Salmon La Sac Ridge. To the northeast, helicopters aerial firing operations were used to eliminate fuel between the fire and North Fork Teanaway Rd, while crews worked to strengthen the line. Those lines were tested as a spot fire ignited but was quickly contained by nearby crews. Today’s Activities: Firefighters will build on...

FIRE UPDATE: Tuesday morning, September 12, 2017 at 11:00 am East Crater Fire (Indian Heaven Wilderness) and Bear Creek Fire (Bear Creek Watershed), Mount Adams Ranger District, Gifford Pinchot National Forest FIRE CLOSURES: An area closure remains in effect for the East Crater Fire prohibiting entry to the Indian Heaven Wilderness and adjacent area. Hikers are advised that a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail within the Indian Heaven Wilderness remains closed. Nearby campgrounds are also closed. For East Crater Fire Area Closure details see: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd557741.pdf Fire and Smoking Restrictions (Burn Ban): All open fires and smoking outside of enclosed vehicles or buildings are banned on all National Forest System Lands within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Pressurized gas stoves and pressurized gas fire rings are permitted. For details on the Forest Closure and Fire Restrictions please visit:...

Fire activity increases with warmer weatherLocation: 11 miles NNW of Mazama, WA Total Personnel: 94Acres: 95,000 U.S; 20,593 (8,334 hectares) Canada Cause: Believed to be HumanContainment: 30% Start Date: July 23, 2017Update: The Diamond Creek Fire became more active on Monday responding to warmer temperatures and drier conditions. The fire developed five small columns; two in Canada, one in the middle of the fire within an unburned island in the Wolf Creek drainage, one on the northeast edge near Remmel Creek and one on the southern perimeter in the Monument Creek drainage. Fire behavior in the Monument Creek drainage consisted mainly of slow runs up the canyon walls without a significant push to the south. Fire managers continued to assess the threat to values at risk in the Mazama area and will change the Evacuation Level if conditions justify. Increased group and individual tree torching was also observed in the upper portions of the Pat Creek drainage where three helicopters...

Smoke Forecast Outlook issued September 12, 2017 Smoke: The day will start with smoke settling in the valleys due to lack of air movement in the atmosphere. Air quality should improve later this evening as a storm front moves into the area. Through the remainder of the week a continual improvement in air quality is expected. Fire: The Jolly Mountain fire is at 30,720 acres an increase of 1,288 acres. Active backing fire behavior with torching and short uphill runs. The Norse Peak fire is at 52,162 acres an increase of 2,165 acres. Fire behavior was moderate with single tree torching, backing and creeping.The Uno Peak fire is at 7,336 an increase of 100 acres.Moderate fire behavior with single tree torching backing and creeping was observed. Other: One more day of inverted temperatures and smoke trapped below the inversion. With approaching frontal system, smoke should be begin to dissipate.

Click here to watch exclusive highlights of this morning's 6:00 AM operational briefing:Type 1 Deputy Incident Commander Rob Allen opens with noting that Level 2 recommendations are being made today for Driftwood South to the Kittitas County Sheriff's Office, with a projected repopulation for Driftwood by the end of shift tomorrow.Fire Behavior Analyst Todd Gregory reminds fire personnel of the spotting potential in the northwest and northeast areas of the fire, though winds will be more favorable for the firefighters in the Salmon la Sac and Morgan Creek areas.Over 784 fire personnel are working the 32,509 acre fire with containment remaining at 15%.

Enumclaw Washington, September 12, 2017 - The Sawmill Creek Fire is currently 915 acres with 0% percent containment and has increased by over 64 acres in the last three days. Overnight, the fire activity decreased at about 1:30 a.m. due to cooler temperatures and higher humidity. The fire grows slightly as it backs down slopes and creeps around in ground fuels; it remains within the Sawmill Ridge area northeast of the town of Greenwater. An upper level low will gradually settle over the region Wednesday through Friday with cooler temperatures below normal with a possible chance of showers at times. Fire is burning in areas of old growth and activity is creeping, smoldering, and backing. This area has a history of east wind events and strong cold front passages in the fall. Firefighters continue their efforts to improve roads, remove fuel around the fire and build indirect containment line. Crews continue to work their way into the fire to build direct containment lines....

Hart's Pass Pacific Crest Trail Pickup Point Affected by Diamond CreekThe Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and Hart's Pass Road, which provides the northernmost motorized access point on the PCT, are currently open. Should fire activity increase, the PCT and/or Hart's Pass Road could be affected and may be closed to the public. The alternate pickup point for PCT hikers, if the Hart's Pass Road is closed, would be Rainy Pass on Highway 20. Please be prepared for the potential need to reroute your egress from the Pasayten Wilderness. Any trail or road closures will be updated daily by the US Forest Service and posted on their fire website. For more information, contact the Diamond Creek Fire at: Diamond Creek Fire Information: 509-996-4040Website: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5409/Automated Updates: diamondcreekfire.blogspot.comFacebook: diamondcreekfire2017

EQUIPO #10 DE DIRECCIÓN DE INCIDENTES DEL NOROESTE Al Lawson- Comandante de incidentes El equipo de operaciones aéreas aprovecha el cielo despejado Lunes, 11 de septiembre de 2017 Incendio: Uno Peak Completado: 1% Acres: 7.336 Fecha de inicio: 30 de agosto de 2017 Causa: a ser determinada Ubicación: 15 millas al NO de Manson, WA Personal total: 273 Carburantes/topografía: madera, pasto, terreño escarpado Ayer: la humedad relativa baja en las zonas altas provocó que el incendio ganara en actividad y quemara bolsas internas de carburantes. El incendio permanece dentro de las líneas de contención. 2 helicópteros Black Hawk de la Guardia Aérea Nacional de Washington y un helicóptero tipo 3 ofrecieron apoyo aéreo durante el día. Los helicópteros vertieron agua sobre el extremo oriental y sobre las bolsas internas del incendio. Continuaron las labores en la línea de buldóceres, en la Cresta de Nelson Butte, y se completaron los trabajos...