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Ayer se presentó un incremento en la actividad del incendio en el área forestal de Norse Peak. Se preveían estas condiciones debido a las altas temperaturas, baja humedad relativa e inestabilidad atmosférica que se había previsto. Al norte de la Carretera 410, el incendio de Union Creek atravesó Union Creek, se desplazó hacia el este y se juntó con el incendio de Norse Peak. Estos incendios se están desplazando al sur, alrededor del lado oriental de Gold Hill, junto a Union Creek. También hubo calor intenso y una propagación considerable del lado nororiental del incendio de Norse Peak hacia Sheepherder Lake. El incendio parece no haber cruzado Survey Creek, pero se ha juntado con el Incendio 367 al norte. Estos tres incendios ahora se denominan en conjunto como el incendio de Norse Peak, con un tamaño estimado de 5.712 acres. Para esta noche se tiene planeado realizar un vuelo infrarrojo que aporte información actualizada. Al sur de la Carretera 410, el incendio American...

The Bridge Creek Fire, burning near Keller on the Colville Indian Reservation, started on August 9, and leadership on the NW IMT 11 have reminded firefighters to be aware of complacency and fatigue - remain aware of safety. Fire weakened trees have posed a hazard for firefighters and fellers have worked to mitigate that hazard, but safety officers on the fire reminded crews today in a morning briefing to “look up, look down, and look around.” Medical personnel have also asked crews to remain hydrated, as extreme heat conditions, difficult terrain, and poor access to the fire have proved physically and mentally challenging. Yesterday, crews completed development of a handline and installed a thorough hose lay that will reduce the footprint of the fire. A safety zone was developed and approved to enhance safety for crews. At this point, line has been completed around the entire perimeter of the fire and crews will now begin to secure and reinforce firelines, working toward...

There was an increase in fire activity yesterday in the Norse Peak Wilderness Area. These conditions were expected due to the high temperatures, low relative humidity, and atmospheric instability that had been forecast. North of Highway 410, the Union Creek Fire crossed Union Creek, moved east and joined the Norse Peak Fire. These fires are moving south around the eastern side of Gold Hill along Union Creek. There was also intense heating and significant fire spread on the northeast side of the Norse Peak Fire towards Sheepherder Lake. The fire does not appear to have crossed Survey Creek, but has joined Fire 367 to the north. These three fires are now referred to as the Norse Peak Fire with estimated size of 5712 acres. An infrared flight is planned for tonight to provide updated information. South of Highway 410 the American Fire continued to descend north towards the American River. It did not move south towards the Bumping Lake Recreation area. It is now at an estimated 285...

Jolly Mountain FireCommunity Briefing Thurs., Aug. 31, 6 p.m. Walter Strom Middle School2694 State Route 903, Cle Elum, WA 98922

Fire Information Phone: (509)596-2423 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm) Pre-recorded line: (505)585-5048 Email: JollyMountainFireInfo@gmail.com Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/news/5496/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jollymountainfireinfo/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jolly_mountain Start 8/11Cause LightningSize 4,682 acres Containment 0% Percent Crews 6Helicopters 4Engines 21Total Personnel 332Location: Cle Elum Ranger District, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, 11 miles northwest of Cle Elum, WA Summary: Fire activity did increase on the Jolly Mountain Fire yesterday, especially on the western perimeter, between Sasse Mountain and the northwestern corner of the fire. However, the smoke that inundated the valleys and caused ash to fall in and around Cle Elum was from the Norse Peak Fire. Smoke was thick enough to limit the use of aircraft in the midafternoon. Nevertheless, helicopters dropped nearly 100,000 gallons of water on the fire yesterday. Information on the...

Quarry Fire Update 08/29/2017Contact 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: 10% Incident Cost: $154,000.00 Incident Cause: Human Resources on Fire: There are approximately 71 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 2 1 1 Remarks: Fire fighter and public safety is the most important objective. The terrain is steep and presents a challenge for the fire...

Roads Closed - FS road 5130 (Eightmile Creek Road) and all of its spur roads FS road 5140 (Falls Creek Road) and all of its spur roads FS road 5220 (Cub Creek/Ortell Creek Road) east of Cub Pass and all of its spur roads east of Cub Pass FS road 5220100 (Sweetgrass Butte Road) and all of its spur roads Trails Closed - FS trail 511 - Goat Creek FS trail 518 - Falls Creek FS trail 519 - Copper Glance FS trail 523 - Eightmile Ridge FS trail 477 – Ptarmigan Creek beyond the Dot Creek crossing FS trail 500 – Lake Creek beyond Black Lake FS trail 502 – Sand Ridge FS trail 533 – Boundary Trail, between Spanish Camp (junction with Andrews Creek #504) and the Pasayten Airstrip (junction with trail #478) Area Closures: Fire area closures are in effect, and will continue until fall. Eightmile Creek 5130 Road is closed for its entire length, from West Chewuch 51 Road to Billy Goat Trailhead. This closure includes the Ruffed Grouse, Honeymoon, Nice, Flat, and Buck Lake...

Throughout the afternoon today, smoke built up over the Norse Peak Fire area indicating increased fire activity and spread. These conditions were expected due to the weather that had been forecast for the area. North of Gold Hill, the Union Creek Fire crossed Union Creek, moved east and joined the Norse Peak Fire. These fires are moving south around the eastern side of Gold Hill along Union Creek. There was also intense heating and significant fire spread along the northeast side of the Norse Peak Fire deeper into the wilderness. Fire does not appear to have crossed Survey Creek, but may have joined Fire 367 to the north. The American Fire continued to descend north towards the American River. It did not move south towards the Bumping Lake Recreation area. Night Crews will be monitoring the fires and conditions along Highway 410 through the

The Norse Peak Fires were very active today, which may affect driving conditions on the roadway and require extra caution. Travelers should be aware that there could be smoke, firefighters working, flashing lights, and possibly fire activity in the area. The highway has been closed during the day from east of Chinook Pass (mile post 69) and west of Hell’s Crossing (mile post 84), and open nights from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Firefighters will be monitoring conditions throughout the night and if necessary, the road could be closed for the safety of the public and firefighters. Check the Department of Transportation travel alerts at http://www.wsdot.com/traffic/trafficalerts/.

Diamond Creek Fire UpdateMonday, August 28, 2017Information: (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 Sunday there was active burning in Drake Creek at the south end of the fire, and in the East Fork Pasayten Creek and Deception Pass at the north end. Fire growth was 458 acres at the north end. Smoke columns were seen in the Methow Valley. Helicopter water drops were used to hold the fire in Drake Creek and keep it from moving into Pat Creek, while firefighters flew in for a short mission to maintain sprinklers at Hidden Lakes cabins.Chippers are continuing to treat slash created as part of the preparation work on the indirect fire line along Ortell Creek Road. In addition, a road grader...

The Bridge Creek Fire, which is burning 13 miles north of Keller on the Colville Indian Reservation, has moderated behavior with backing and flanking fire and occasional single tree torching inside the perimeter. Conditions have allowed the Northwest Incident Management Team 11 (NW IMT 11) to utilize direct suppression strategies that have the potential to considerably reduce the footprint of the fire. The strategy utilizes a well- established anchor at the heel of the fire along Bridge Creek Road as well as previously developed contingency lines. In order to employ the direct attack strategy, fire crews have begun to open up roads on the interior of the fire, which provides additional escape routes and reduces hazards posed to firefighters as they employ the new, direct attack tactic. An additional safety zone, developed yesterday, will be utilized to mitigate concerns for firefighter safety. Crews will also continue to reduce hazard trees on the eastern fireline where they...

Firefighters have been consistently diligent in their preparations each day they have worked on the Norse Peak Fires, strengthening containment lines; putting in contingency lines, hoselays, sprinklers; and protecting structures. Today is a critical day on the fires and those preparations may be put to the test as extreme dry and hot weather have cured and heated fuels, making them ready to burn. Today’s temperatures are expected to be in the upper 80s and 90s, with extremely low relative humidity. Today is day 76 without rain. “We are in a good place because of all of your hard work,” Dean Warner, fire behavior analyst, told firefighters during the morning briefing. Sunday’s Accomplishments: The Norse Peak Fire (2,222 acres) progressed eastward toward Survey Creek, but helicopters dropping water on the fire kept it on the west side of the creek. The Union Creek Fire (355 acres) to the west of the Norse Peak Fire continues to push down against Union Creek but was kept north...

Los bomberos han sido sistemáticamente diligentes en sus preparaciones cada uno de los días que han trabajado en los incendios de Norse Peak, fortaleciendo las líneas de contención, instalando líneas de contingencia, mangueras, rociadores, y protegiendo estructuras. Hoy es un día crítico, y dichas preparaciones serán puestas a prueba debido a que el clima sumamente cálido y seco ha avivado y calentado los materiales combustibles, preparándolos para arder. Se espera que las temperaturas de hoy superen los 80º y 90º, con humedad relativa extremamente baja. Han pasado 76 días sin lluvia. “Estamos en un buen punto gracias a su arduo trabajo” dijo Dean Warner, analista de comportamiento de incendios, a los bomberos durante el informe matutino. Logros del domingo: El incendio de Norse Peak (2.222 acres) avanzó hacia el este, hacia Survey Creek. Sin embargo, los helicópteros que vierten agua sobre el incendio pudieron mantenerlo del lado oeste del arroyo. El incendio de...

Phone: (505)303-0057 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm) Pre-recorded line: (505)585-5048 Email: JollyMountainFireInfo@gmail.com Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/news/5496/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jollymountainfireinfo/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jolly_mountainStart Date: August 11Cause: LightningSize: 4,682Percent Containment: 0Crews: 6Helicopters: 5Engines: 18Total Personnel: 327 Location: Cle Elum Ranger District, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, 11 miles northwest of Cle Elum, WA Summary: Yesterday, helicopters dropped nearly 55,000 gallons of water on the Jolly Mountain Fire and the FireBoss scooper planes dropped an additional 30,000 gallons of water on the fire. Aerial firefighting resources drop water on the fire perimeter to minimize spread and slow the fire’s progression. Due to safety concerns – including the steep terrain and numerous standing dead trees – firefighters are building indirect firelines in places where the likelihood of success is higher....

Today, fire crews will scout and assess an opportunity to directly attack the Bridge Creek Fire. The goal is to reduce the footprint by cutting a new route from the western flank to the northeast with dozers and a Type 1 hotshot crew while ensuring firefighter safety. The decision will be contingent on mitigating hazards with an additional safety zone, which will utilize a harvest unit, and anchor points. Mount Tolman Fire Center Fire Management Officer Ike Cawston stated the opportunity presented to Northwest Incident Management Team 11 (NW IMT 11) is thanks to hard work of the previous team managing the fire, NW IMT 6. Saturday, crews completed a firing operation in the southeastern corner of the fire and continued to mop, secure and hold fireline. Additional crews removed hazard trees that have caused continuous concerns throughout the fire. Other hazards have included rolling debris, steep topography, dry and receptive fuels, and increased traffic on the Bridge Creek Road. ...

Today, Northwest Incident Management Team 11 (NW IMT 11), under Incident Commander Nathan Rabe, will shadow NW IMT 6 in anticipation of receiving command of the fire at the end of shift today or early Sunday. The two teams met Friday along with local agency representatives to discuss a smooth transition of authority. NW IMT 6 has managed the fire since August 11. Crews will continue hand firing operations on the southeastern portion of the fire today, removing unburned fuel inside the perimeter. This complex operation, which started Friday, has been conducted by an elite 20-person hand crew using handheld torches deliberately following the contours of the slope. Receptive, dry fuels and gusty winds have been challenging to firing operations. On the northern portion of the fire additional crews will continue improving fireline along the perimeter in preparation for firing operations. Weather is forecasted to remain favorable, but incident meteorologists assigned to the fire have...

Luego de varios días de clima tranquilo, las condiciones cálidas y secas facilitan la probabilidad de que el incendio retome su actividad. Los bosques siguen extremamente secos después de 75 días sin lluvia. Los incendios de larga duración han precalentado volúmenes significativos de combustibles cuesta arriba. Durante los próximos 3 días, el calor, la sequía, y la inestabilidad atmosférica crean oportunidades para que el incendio se propague. Los bomberos se han estado preparando para este clima. Han fortalecido las líneas de contención que actualmente tienen cercado el incendio de Norse Peak (de aproximadamente 2.103 acres) al oeste de Union Creek, al norte de la carretera 410, y al este de Survey Creek. El incendio de Union Creek (también conocido como Incendio 366, de 169 acres aproximadamente) se mantiene controlado al norte de Union Creek. Se han construido cortafuegos a lo largo de la carretera 462 hasta Bear Gap, hacia el lado oeste y en una cresta debajo de...

Diamond Creek Fire Update Sunday, August 27, 2017 Information: (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: Unburned islands within the fire perimeter burned actively on Saturday, bringing smoky conditions to the upper Methow Valley. There was some expansion of the northern perimeter into the 2002 Middle Quartz Fire area. Helicopter water drops were again used to hold the fire on the upper slope of Pat Creek and keep it from getting established in the bottom of Pat Creek. Chippers have finished clearing the Eightmile Road and are working on Ortell Creek Road. One road grader is working on the Goat Creek Road to repair road impacts caused by suppression efforts. Fire behavior on Sunday will be...

Fire InformationPhone: (505) 303-0057 (8 am to 8 pm)Pre-recorded line: (505) 585-5048 Email: JollyMountainFireinfo@gmail.com Inciweb: https://nwcg.gov/incident/news/5496/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jollymountainfireinfo/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jolly_mountain Start: August 11 Cause: Lightning Size: 3,316Percent Containment: 0%Crews: 7 Helicopters: 3 Engines: 17Total Personnel: 346 Location: Cle Elum Ranger District, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, 11 miles northwest of Cle Elum, WA Summary: Additional firefighting resources arrived on the Jolly Mountain Fire yesterday. Two FireBoss aircraft are assigned to the fire; these fixed-wing airplanes can scoop water from the lake to drop over the fire. They require about 5,000 feet of open water and can scoop up nearly 800 gallons of water in 60 – 90 seconds. Cle Elum Lake will be patrolled by local officials to ensure that recreationalists are clear of areas being used by firefighting...

Norse Peak Fires Update. Sunday, August 27, 2017 – 9:00 a.m. Hot dry conditions and the potential for more active fire behavior are building again after several days of calm weather. Forests remain extremely dry following 75 days without rain. Long-duration fires have preheated significant volumes of uphill fuels. For the next three days, heat, dryness and atmospheric instability creates opportunities for fire growth. Fire fighters have been preparing for this weather, strengthening the containment lines that are currently confining the Norse Peak Fire (approximately 2,103 acres) west of Union Creek, north of Hwy 410, and east of Survey Creek. The Union Creek Fire (also known as Fire 366, approximately 169 acres) has been held north of Union Creek. Contingency firelines have been constructed along Road 462 to Bear Gap on the west and along a ridge below Fife’s peak, to the east. The American Fire (approximately 207 acres) has been creeping north, downhill...