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All trails and camps entering the park complex at Hannegan Pass Trailhead including; entire Little Beaver Trail, Big Beaver Trail beyond Pumpkin Mountain and Big Beaver camps, Brush Creek, Chilliwack, and Copper Loop trails. Camp closures include all camps between Little Beaver and Boundary camps and all camps between 39 Mile and Beaver Pass camps. All cross-country zones access from closed trails is prohibited  There are also trail and camp closures in the Lightning Creek area of Ross Lake. Lightning Creek Trail between Lightning Creek and Nightmare camps is closed. Camp closures include Deer Lick and Nightmare

 9/7 Thor Fire UpdateIncident Commander: Shane RobsonThor FireQuick FactsApproximate Size Thor Fire 1024 acresSlate Fire 286 acresContainment 0%Total Personnel 50Fire Danger Very HighStructures Lost Primary – 0Secondary - 0For Immediate Release - September 7th, 2022Thor Fire: The fire is burning approximately 5 miles east of Sullivan Lake in heavy timber and steep terrain. The fire was caused by lightning and discovered on August 13, 2022. The steep, rugged, and dangerous terrain led managers to take mainly a confine/contain strategy with firefighter and public safety being the highest priority. Crews continue to shore up containment lines around the north, east, and south portions of the fire. A more accurate assessment of the fire perimeter was done yesterday by air with an updated acreage of 1024. The fire continues backing, active flanking, and some torching. The fire is burning mainly in jackstraw piles of dead and down trees in heavy timber. There has been minimal spread over...

 News Release September 7, 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 1,000 acres of rangeland, stubble and scattered forest lands.   The fire is 15% contained. Evacuations: No Evacuation levels. Road Closure:  No Road Closures. Tuesday, Fire fighters completed containment line around the fire and began mopping up the perimeter of the fire.   Current fire containment is at 15%.  Small unburn islands of fuel within the fire perimeter continue to burn.   Fire fighters conducted hazard tree falling along Miles-Creston road which caused temporary closure of the road.  Wednesday, Firefighter’s will continue mop up around the fire perimeter focusing on 25’ from the containment lines. Weather:  Red flag warning in effect until 10:00 pm Wednesday for poor Relative humidity recovery.  High temperature is predicted to reach 90 f.  Wind (20 ft.) is...

Wednesday, September 7, 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 1,289 acres Containment 0% Start Date 8/31/22 Cause Under Investigation Incident Commander Mike Johnston, Great Basin Type 2 Incident Management Team #7 Personnel 319 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...

The following trails are closed:Trail #454 Monument 83Trail #461 BorderTrail #482 ChuchuwanteenTrail #490 Heather LakeTrail #495 The ParksTrail #749 Castle PassTrail #749.1 Joker MtnTrail #473 Rock CreekPartial closures for these trails:Pacific Crest Trail from Holman Pass (junction with trail #752 and trail #472.1) north to the Canadian borderTrail #472 West Fork Pasayten from its junction with Trail #478 Robinson Creek in T40N R17E S8 to its junction with Trail #472.1 Holman in T39N R16E S35.Trail #473 Rock Creek from its junction with Trail #478 Robinson Creek in T40N R17E S5 to 0.6 miles east of Pacific Crest Trail #2000 in T40N R17E S9 (Coney Basin is not closed)Trail #478 Robinson Creek from its junction with Trail #474 Freds Lake to its northern terminus at the junction with Trail #533 Boundary Trail in T40N R18E S32Trail #533 Boundary from its junction with Trail #477 Hidden Lakes in T40N R18E S7 to its western terminus at Pacific Crest Trail #2000 in T40N R16E S20Trail #749...

 Due to potential fire spread, the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest issued an emergency closure order for the Suiattle River Fire on August 31. This order closes closes all roads trails and raods within the closureboundary, including Buck Creek Campground and the Suiattle River Road (Forest Road 26) at the 10.5 mile marker. Refer to the attached closure order and map for the full list of closed

 Contact: Public Information, 2022.chilliwackcomplex@firenet.gov   Additional Trail and Camp Closures for Chilliwack Complex   Sedro Woolley, WA – Four lightning-caused fires remain active across North Cascades National Park Service Complex. The fires are in remote areas of the Stephen Mather Wilderness. Three fires (North Fork, Little Chill, and Copper Lake) are in proximity to the Copper Loop Trail system and one (Brush Creek Fire) is near the Brush Creek Trail in the Whatcom Pass area. The Chilliwack Complex is estimated at 3,700 acres. Additional trail and camp closures due to fire activity include the portion of Little Beaver Trail between Stillwell and Perry Creek camps, the portion of Big Beaver Trail between Stillwell and Luna camps, and Beaver Pass Camp. All other trail and camp closures remain in effect. Firefighters are working in the Copper Lookout and adjacent areas protecting park infrastructure with protective fire wrap, hose lay, and sprinklers. In a joint...

9/6 Thor Fire updateThor FireIncident Commander: Shane RobsonQuick FactsThor FireApproximate Size 800 acresContainment 0%Total Personnel 50Fire Danger Very HighStructures Lost Primary – 0Secondary - 0For Immediate Release - September 6th, 2022Thor Fire: The fire is burning approximately 5 miles east of Sullivan Lake in heavy timber and steep terrain. The fire was caused by lightning and discovered on August 13, 2022. A full-suppression strategy is being used with firefighter and public safety the highest priority. The steep and rugged terrain in the immediate fire area poses a risk to fire crews on the ground. Crews have focused over the last several days on primary and contingent containment lines. Heavy equipment has been able to clear fuels and widen the lines. These containment lines, roads, and natural barriers provide a safer location and access with a higher probability of success in limiting fire spread.The fire is burning in an area where low to moderate fire activity does...

 News Release September 6, 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 1,000 acres of rangeland, stubble and scattered forest lands.   Acre increased is mostly due to updated mapping of the fire.      Evacuations: Level 3 which means GO:  Area that is within the following perimeter.  ·        North to Hume Road ·        West to Miles Creston ·        South to Reinbold Road ·        East to Hwy 25.   Level 2 which means GET READY: West of Hwy 25.  Starting at Reinbold road going North to Fort Spokane.   Road Closure: ·        Temporary closure of Miles-Creston road during the day. ·        Reinbold and Mule Ranch road open to local traffic only.  Monday, Interior islands of unburn fuel in forested draws burned during the day making slope driven runs to the stubble fields on the plateau.   Fire...

 9/6/22Road Closure: ·        Temporary closure of Miles-Creston road during the day. ·        Reinbold and Mule Ranch road open to local traffic

Actualización de los incendios White River e Irving Peak 6 de septiembre de 2022 - 9:00 AMPlain, WA – Los incendios de White River e Irving Peak fueron iniciados por rayos el 11 de agosto. Estos arden en el Bosque Nacional Okanagan-Wenatchee, al noroeste de Plain, WA.Estrategia de extinción: Los directores de los incendios están refinando una estrategia a largo plazo que incluye el uso de líneas perimetrales primarias y de contingencia para la contención. Las tácticas incluyen la finalización y el refuerzo de los cortafuegos (carreteras y línea de mano).Operaciones – Durante los próximos dos días, el Equipo 8 del Noroeste llevará a cabo la transición de ambos incendios a un equipo local de tipo 3. Hoy el equipo que viene seguirá y el plan es que tome el mando del incendio mañana a las 7 a.m. En las próximas semanas los bomberos gestionarán activamente ambos incendios con una estrategia a largo plazo. Puede ser que el humo sea visible durante las próximas semanas a...

Plain, WA – Lightning started the White River and Irving Peak Fires on August 11. The fires are burning on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, northwest of Plain, WA.  Suppression Strategy – Fire managers continue to implement a long-term strategy including the use of primary and contingency perimeter lines for containment. Tactics include completion and reinforcement of fire lines using roads and hand line. Operations – Over the next two days, NW Team 8 will be transitioning both fires to a local type 3 team. The incoming team will shadow today with a plan to take command of the fire tomorrow at 7 a.m. Firefighters will actively manage both fires over the coming weeks with a long-term strategy in place. Smoke may be visible over the next several weeks as remaining interior fuels continue to smolder and burn out. With moderating fire behavior, fire updates have transitioned to every other day meaning there will be no update tomorrow. Daily updates may resume if a change...

Tuesday, September 6, 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 1,241 Acres Containment 0% Start Date 8/31/22 Cause Under Investigation Incident Commander Mike Johnston, Great Basin Type 2 Incident Management Team #7 Personnel 275 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...

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 1210 Acres Containment 0% Start Date 8/31/22 Cause Under Investigation Incident Commander Mike Johnston, Great Basin Type 2 Incident Management Team #7 Personnel 191 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 fire remains under...

 Incident Commander: Cody Montgomery9/4/22 Boulder Mountain Fire UpdateBoulder Mountain FireFor Immediate Release - September 4rd, 2022Quick FactsBoulder Mountain FireApproximate Size 1400 acresContainment 0%Total Personnel 107Fire Danger Very HighStructures LostPrimary – 0Secondary - 0The Boulder Mountain Fire started by lightning on Wednesday August 31, 2022 at approximately 8:30 pm. The fire is located in the Tacoma Creek and Boulder Mountain area 9 miles Northwest of Cusick, Washington. The fire is burning on Federal, State and Private land. The terrain is difficult and the fire is burning in heavy timber, slash, and beetle infested trees.Yesterday: The fire was still very active during the day and overnight due to low humidity recoveries. This allowed for group torching, flanking, and backing. Access from the ground continues to be a challenge. Aircraft has been the primary fire suppression tactic to date. Crews continued to scout the area to make access to the fire from the...

 Actualización de los incendios White River e Irving Peak 3 de septiembre de 2022 - 9:00 AMPlain, WA – Los incendios de White River e Irving Peak fueron iniciados por rayos el 11 de agosto. Estos arden en el Bosque Nacional Okanagan-Wenatchee, al noroeste de Plain, WA.Estrategia de extinción: Los directores de los incendios están refinando una estrategia a largo plazo que incluye el uso de líneas perimetrales primarias y de contingencia para la contención. Las tácticas incluyen la finalización y el refuerzo de los cortafuegos (carreteras y línea de mano).Operaciones: Empezando mañana, un patrón de clima más estacional y frío se desplaza sobre el área del incendio lo que moderará el comportamiento del fuego. En las próximas semanas puede ser que el humo siga visible mientras que siguen ardiendo y quemándose los combustibles interiores que quedan. En las siguientes semanas, los bomberos continuarán gestionando activamente ambos incendios con una estrategia a largo...