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Contact Fire Information: 775-455-5316 Hours: 7a.m. – 8 p.m. http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/ Date of Detection: August 11, 2017, 4:50 pm Current Size: 130 (size may increase or decrease with more accurate mapping) Location: Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest, 30 miles northwest of North Bend, WA Legal Description: 47.65771N/121.583E Completed: 30% Incident Cost: $562,000.00 Incident Cause: Human Resources on Fire: There are approximately 130 personnel on this incident: Hot Shot CREWS Type 2 IA CREWS TYPE 1 HELICOPTERS (HEAVY) TYPE 2 HELICOPTERS (MED.) TYPE 3 HELICOPTERS (LIGHTS) ENGINES WATER TENDERS Excavators DOZERS 0 3 0 0 0 7 1 0 1 Remarks: Fire fighter and public safety is the most important objective. The terrain is steep and presents a challenge for the fire fighters. We are...

Crews work to halt southern fire spread; dry weather continuesCompletion: 0%Acres: 900 Start Date: August 30, 2017 Cause: Unknown Location: 15 miles NW of Manson, WA Total Personnel: 100 Fuels/Topography: Timber, grass, rugged terrain Yesterday: The fire actively grew in the Safety Harbor drainage due to critical fire weather. Firefighters continued to strengthen fire control lines in the Coyote Ridge area ahead of potential fire spread to the southeast. Additionally a second fire, the Ferry Peak Fire, was reported approximately two miles to the northwest of the Uno Peak Fire and was estimated to be 75 acres in size. “Our number one priority is firefighter and public safety,” said Al Lawson, Incident Commander. “We will continue to actively engage these fires where it is safe to do so as we work to halt spread toward communities.” Today: Fire managers are planning to hold the fire west of Coyote Ridge utilizing and improving existing firebreaks and dozer lines in the...

Diamond Creek Fire UpdateSaturday, September 2Information: (503)765-5724 - 8 am – 6 pm Email: diamondcreekfire@gmail.com Websites: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5409/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diamondcreekfire2017 Smoke Conditions: http://wasmoke.blogspot.com Location: Methow Valley Ranger District on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest; 12 miles north of Mazama, WA Summary: Fire growth was limited on Friday. It continued moving southeast into the Ashnola drainage, as well as moving farther north and east into British Columbia. The fire also became active on the west side in Ptarmigan Creek, where helicopter water drops were used to cool the fire and prevent it from moving farther up the drainage. Helicopters will work this area again today.Persistent heat on the ridge above Pat Creek cooled noticeably on Friday. Helicopter water drops will be used again today to hold the fire in Drake Creek and keep it from moving into Pat Creek. Application of fire wrap to the...

Norse Peak Fires Update Saturday, September 2, 2017 – Morning Update Fire Fast Facts Date Started: Aug. 11, 2017 Cause: Lightning Total acres: 16,950 Containment: 8% Structures Destroyed: 0 Injuries to date: 0 Total Personnel: 326 Fire Resources: 9 crews, 26 engines, 2 helicopters, 2 bulldozers, 7 water tenders FIRE SUMMARY Much of the fire area saw a blanket of smoke Friday as an inversion set in on the area for most of the day. This helped limit fire growth by keeping winds low and reducing the lift that typically helps drive the fire’s progression. Fire management personnel are cautioning for the potential of large growth and active fire behavior as warm dry air persists in the area. Temperatures are forecast in the upper 80s with humidity in the upper teens for the next several days. These factors, combined with unstable air in the upper atmosphere, have firefighters and management on high alert through the holiday weekend. NORSE PEAK FIRE (16,175 acres): The Norse...

[Full Size]Evacuation Map for Jolly Mountain Fire Jolly Mountain Fire UpdateSunday, September 03, 2017Start Date 8/11Cause LightningSize 18,085 acresPercent Containment 0%Crews 10Helicopters 5Engines 67Total Personnel 600Location: Cle Elum Ranger District, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, 11 miles northwest of Cle Elum, WASummary: A heavy smoke inversion subdued the Jolly Mountain Fire until around 2:30 yesterday afternoon but also prevented aircraft from flying. As soon as the inversion lifted, fire activity increased, spreading quickly in the West Fork of the Teanaway River drainage. The southern and eastern flanks were the most active. Air operations were successful in moderating fire growth. Large airtankers were used and dropped a total of 36,000 gallons of retardant. Over 84,000 gallons of water was dropped on the fire by helicopters (22,000 gallons) and four scooper planes (62,000 gallons). Extreme fire behavior was observed on the south flank where spot fires were located...

Evacuation Map for Jolly Mountain Fire StartDateCauseSizePercent ContainmentCrewsHelicoptersEnginesTotalPersonnel8/11Lightning14,563 acres0%9422439Location: Cle Elum Ranger District, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, 11 miles northwest of Cle Elum, WASummary: The Jolly Mountain Fire has presented numerous challenges since it started. Among those is providing for firefighter safety while protecting the affected communities and citizens. Yesterday, the fire burned activity throughout the day. The most significant fire behavior occurred late in the day when evening winds began to push the fire quickly down the drainages, including down the west side of Sasse Ridge and into the West Fork of the Teanaway River. This activity continued late into the evening, prompting Kittitas County Sheriff to issue Level 3 “Go” evacuations from Double O Ranch Road north to Boulder Creek. Additional Level 2 “Set” evacuation notices were issued south of Double O Ranch Road, including the...

Press ReleaseSheriffFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEEVACUATION NOTICES UPDATED FOR JOLLY MOUNTAIN FIRE (9-2-17)Kittitas County, WA - 09/02/2017 - The Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office has updated the following evacuation notices for the Jolly Mountain Fire:Level 3 – all residences north of Double O Ranch Road all the way north to the Boulder Creek areaLevel 2 – all residences between Double O Ranch Road and Ronald; the entire town of Ronald; the entire City of Roslyn to the Bullfrog Road roundabout; Cle Elum Ridge (including Summit View Road, Ridge View Drive, Big Sky Vista Drive, Horizon Ridge Drive, Deer Creek Road, Meadow Ridge Drive, Big Tail Road, Forest Ridge Road, Jack Pine Drive, Game Trail Road, Owl Ridge Drive, Timber Tiger Drive, Lum Road, the north part of White Road, Lannigan Springs Road, Winch Road, Buena View Road, Adobe Road) Level 1 – Suncadia Resort; all residences/homes south of SR 903 and north of I-90 from Bullfrog Road to Cle Elum city limits; the City of Elum north...

Because of increased fire activity and the interest of public and firefighter safety, State Route 410 will remain closed from Chinook Pass to the to the entrance of Bumping River Road through Labor Day (Sept. 4). Fire and Department of Transportation officials will reevaluate the situation at that time. Travelers should seek an alternative route. Bumping River Road remains open.Forest Service Road 1900 also is closed at the intersection of 1900 and 1902 roads. Kaner Flat and Little Naches campgrounds and the summer homes on the Idle Hour Tract are

The Bridge Creek Fire is located 13 miles north of Keller, Washington on the Colville Indian Reservation. The fire is 58 percent contained and burning in tall grass, timber, dead and downed debris. Yesterday, firefighters continued to secure the fire line as warm weather heats up for the Labor Day Weekend. Crews along the northwest portion of the fire area secured lines, worked on gridding and mopping up within the fire perimeter. Within the interior, a combination of heavy equipment using dozers, feller bunchers and hand crews were able to complete line and tie into the Upper Bridge Creek Road. In addition, a cache of hose is ready to install in the event that there are more spot fires that occur in the area. Along the northeastern portion of the fire, crews continue to clean up between the control line and the fire edge. This work can be very time consuming, slow, and methodical, ensuring the fire remains within the containment lines. Concurrently, masticators are working to...

Pursuant to 16 USC § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50 (a) and/or (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Chelan Ranger District of the Okanogan - Wenatchee National Forest. This Order is effective until November 15, 2017, unless rescinded. 1. Going into or being upon National Forest System lands within the Uno Fire Closure Area. The Fire Closure Area boundary begins at the intersection of FS Road 8200 and FS Road 8020, then continues south along Grade Creek to the north shore of Lake Chelan east of Limekiln Point, then continues northwest along the north shore of Lake Chelan to Prince Creek Campground (excluding Prince Creek Campground), then continues northwest along Prince Creek to the East Fork of Prince Creek, then continues east along the East Fork of Prince Creek to the intersection of FS Trail 1259 (Summit Trail) and FS Trail 1259.21 (Angels Staircase Trail), then follows (but excludes) FS Trail 1259.21 to the boundary between Chelan and...

Actualización sobre los incendios en Norse Peak Viernes, 1 de septiembre de 2017 – 9:00 a.m. El Equipo Rojo de Florida (Florida Red Team) tomó el mando de la dirección de incendios esta mañana. Agradecieron al Equipo Nro. 13 de Dirección de Incidentes del Noroeste por el trabajo que realizaron en cuanto a la protección de vidas y bienes al mismo tiempo que controlaban estos incendios. El incendio de Norse Peak (15.528 acres) sigue creciendo hoy hacia el norte, noroeste y hacia el sur, desde donde se desplazó en dirección a la Carretera 410 en Gold Hill, al oeste y en Fifes Peak al este. Los helicópteros vertieron agua para disminuir la propagación del incendio. Los bomberos usaron quema prescrita en el corredor de la Carretera 410 para retirar los carburantes existentes entre el camino y el incendio, lo que motivó anoche el cierre de la Carretera 410 para la seguridad del público y de los bomberos que se encuentran trabajando en la vía. Los directores del incendio se...

Contact Fire Information: 775-455-5316 Hours: 7a.m. – 8 p.m. http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/ Date of Detection: August 11, 2017, 4:50 pm Current Size: 130 (size may increase or decrease with more accurate mapping) Location: Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest, 30 miles northwest of North Bend, WA Legal Description: 47.65771N/121.583E Completed: 30% Incident Cost: $328,000.00 Incident Cause: Human Resources on Fire: There are approximately 126 personnel on this incident: Hot Shot CREWS Type 2 IA CREWS TYPE 1 HELICOPTERS (HEAVY) TYPE 2 HELICOPTERS (MED.) TYPE 3 HELICOPTERS (LIGHTS) ENGINES WATER TENDERS Excavators DOZERS 0 3 0 0 0 7 1 1 1 Remarks: Fire fighter and public safety is the most important objective. The terrain is steep and presents a challenge for the fire fighters. The fire is...

The Florida Red Team took command of management of the fire this morning. They thanked the Northwest Incident Management Team 13 for the work they have done in protecting lives and property while managing these fires. The Norse Peak Fire (15,528 acres) continues growing today to the north, northwest, and to the south where it moved down towards Highway 410 along Gold Hill to the west and Fifes Peak to the east. Helicopter bucket drops of water were used to slow the progression of the fire. Firefighters used strategic firing along the Highway 410 corridor to remove the fuels between the road and the fire, which prompted the closure of Highway 410 last night for the safety of the public and the firefighters working along the road. As the Norse Peak Fire continues to grow to the north and east into the Crow Creek drainage, fire managers are determining containment lines. For the protection of the public they have closed Forest Road 1900 (aka: “Road 19” and “Little Naches”)....

Fire activity increased north of Highway 410 yesterday afternoon. Due to helicopters dropping water and crews working along the roadway, the highway remains closed. This change in fire activity has delayed the planned pilot car opening that was set for 7am this morning. Anyone who had planned to travel over Highway 410 should have alternate travel routes, and keep informed through Washington Department of Transportation travel

Uno Peak Fire grows to 400 acres; dozer work begins Containment: 0% Acres: 400 Start Date: August 30, 2017 Cause: Unknown Location: 15 miles NW of Manson, WA Personnel: 30 Fuels/Topography: Timber, grass, rugged terrain Yesterday: Fire managers utilized helicopters and air tankers to slow fire spread to the south. Both retardant and water drops were used. Today: Fire crews will continue preparing forest roads to stop potential new fire growth to the south. Additionally, dozers are working to construct fire line on adjacent ridges of the fire. With continued hot, dry conditions the fire may continue to actively spread in steep and rugged terrain. A Type 2 Incident Management Team has been ordered and will arrive today. Closures: Due to public safety concerns the area around the fire is closed to entry including the Summer Blossom and Safety Harbor Trailheads and the South Navarre, Safety Harbor and Deer Point Campgrounds. Smoke: Smoke is anticipated to drift down Lake...

Diamond Creek Fire InformationFriday, September 1Information: (503)765-5724 - 8 am – 6 pm Email: diamondcreekfire@gmail.com Websites: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5409/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diamondcreekfire2017 Smoke Conditions: http://wasmoke.blogspot.com Location: Methow Valley Ranger District on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest; 12 miles north of Mazama, WA Summary: On Thursday a dry cold front with gusty winds caused some lifting of smoke in the Methow Valley. The fire continued to burn actively, moving southeast down the Ashnola drainage in the Pasayten Wilderness and farther north into British Columbia. Coordination with the British Columbia Ministry of Forest Land and Natural Resource Operations is ongoing.Helicopter water drops are still being used to hold the fire in Drake Creek and keep it from moving into Pat Creek, with a large Type 1 helicopter in addition to a Type 2 and a Type 3. While water drops have been successful in cooling the fire and...

Start Date 8/11Cause LightningSize 11,496 acresPercent Containment 0%Crews 7Helicopters 4Engines 19Total Personnel 390 [Full Size map] [Progression Map]Location: Cle Elum Ranger District, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, 11 miles northwest of Cle Elum, WASummary: Fire behavior on the Jolly Mountain Fire yesterday was less significant than the previous day. While winds were rather gusty through the day, terrain sheltered the fire for much of the morning. Late in the afternoon, fire activity picked up. The growth that did occur on the fire perimeter was primarily to the east, towards the Wagon Wheel/Middle Fork Teanaway River area. The fire is also moving to the south, down the West Fork drainage, on the west side of the drainage. The fire also continues to back slowly down the west side of Sasse Ridge, towards the Cle Elum River. As the fire continues to move closer to the surrounding communities, it may be visible throughout the day and night. Additional resources are arriving...

Firefighters responding to new 50 acre fire in Lake Chelan area Fire: Uno Peak Fire Containment: 0% Acres: 50 Start Date: August 30, 2017 Cause: Unknown Location: 15 miles NW of Manson, WA Fuels/Topography: Timber, grass, rugged terrain Today: Firefighters are responding to a new wildfire in the Uno Peak area located 15 miles northwest of Manson, WA. The Uno Peak Fire is estimated at approximately 50 acres. At this time, fire managers are utilizing ground based firefighters as well as air tankers and helicopters to respond. Three small and one large airtankers and three helicopters are assisting with aerial water delivery. Closures: Due to public safety concerns the area around the fire is now closed to entry including the Summer Blossom and Safety Harbor Trailheads and the South Navarre Campground. Forest Service personnel are contacting hikers and other forest visitors in the area regarding this closure. Fire Information: Text Message: text “follow UnoPeakFire” to...

TRAIL CLOSURES EFFECTIVE AUGUST 31: All wilderness trails east of Robinson Creek Trail #478 to Andrews Creek Trail #504. Also closed are Andrews Creek Trail #504, Chewuch River Trail #510 beyond the junction with Fire Creek Trail #561, Topaz Mt. Trail #360, and Boundary Trail #533 between Teapot Dome and the junction with Middle Fork Pasayten Trail #478.ROAD CLOSURES: Eightmile Road #5130 one mile past Honeymoon Campground, Falls Creek Road #5140, Cub Creek/Ortell Creek Road #5220 east of Cub Pass, and all spur roads east of Cub Pass, Sweetgrass Butte Road 5220-100, and all of its spur roads.

Contact Fire Information: 775-455-5316 Hours: 7a.m. – 8 p.m. http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/ Date of Detection: August 11, 2017, 4:50 pm Current Size: 130 (size may increase or decrease with more accurate mapping) Location: Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest, 30 miles northwest of North Bend, WA Legal Description: 47.65771N/121.583W Completed: 20% Incident Cost: $328,000.00 Incident Cause: Human Resources on Fire: There are approximately 64 personnel on this incident: Hot Shot CREWS Type 2 IA CREWS TYPE 1 HELICOPTERS (HEAVY) TYPE 2 HELICOPTERS (MED.) TYPE 3 HELICOPTERS (LIGHTS) ENGINES WATER TENDERS Excavators DOZERS 0 1 0 0 0 7 1 1 1 Remarks: Fire fighter and public safety is the most important objective. The terrain is steep and presents a challenge for the fire fighters. The fire had...