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9-1-15 Okanogan and Chelan Complex PM update (Chelan Complex Wildfire)

September 1, 2015 - 9:22pm
Okanogan Complex and Chelan Complex Fire Update September 1, 2015, 9:00 PM Fire Information: 877-568-0458 or 877-574-5148, 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/ Okanogan ComplexSize: 147,979 acresContainment: 45 percentEstimated Cost to Date: $16.4 millionInjuries: 6Residences Burned: 123Total Personnel: 1,253Committed Resources: 20 crews, 103 engines, 16 dozers, 27 water tenders, 4 helicopters Chelan ComplexSize: 93,694 acresContainment: 55 percentEstimated Cost to Date: $12.9 millionInjuries: 8 Residences Burned: 21 Total Personnel: 688 Committed Resources: 10 crews, 50 engines, 6 dozers, 23 water tenders, 8

Okanogan Complex and Chelan Complex PM Update for 9-1-15 (Okanogan Complex Wildfire)

September 1, 2015 - 9:04pm
Okanogan Complex and Chelan Complex Fire Update September 1, 2015, 9:00 PM Fire Information: 877-568-0458 or 877-574-5148, 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/ Okanogan Complex Size: 147,979 acres Containment: 45 percent Estimated Cost to Date: $16.4 million Injuries: 6 Residences Burned: 123 Total Personnel: 1,253 Committed Resources: 20 crews, 103 engines, 16 dozers, 27 water tenders, 4 helicopters Chelan ComplexSize: 93,694 acresContainment: 55 percentEstimated Cost to Date: $12.9 millionInjuries: 8Residences Burned: 21Total Personnel: 688Committed Resources: 10 crews, 50 engines, 6 dozers, 23 water tenders, 8 helicopters OKANOGAN COMPLEX Lime Belt Fire (132,037 acres, 35 percent contained): Although there is significant work to be done, crews made good progress today. South of Peacock Mountain crews constructed dozer line and hand line. On the north side of the fire, west of the Sinlahekin Valley, two hotshot crews constructed fireline...

Carpenter Road Fire PM Update 9/1/15 (Carpenter Road Fire Wildfire)

September 1, 2015 - 7:45pm
Carpenter Road Fire Update The Carpenter Road Fire is estimated at 65,346 acres and 45% contained. Helicopters and air tankers dropped water on the northeastern side of the fire today to keep the fire “in check”. There was light fire activity with down slope spread from earlier spot fires on the northeastern side of the fire. Crews tonight will patrol and monitor the southern area of the fire where most of the containment lines are. Other crews will continue creating and improving the dozer lines put in today on the northern part of the fire. The Rocky Mountain Incident Management Blue Team is transitioning to Oregon Team 3 team at 6:00 AM September 2nd. The information for the Carpenter Road Fire will change from Rocky Mountain Incident Management Blue Team’s RMIMTBlue Facebook page to facebook.com/carpenterroadfire the Incident Management Type II Oregon Team 3 will be using. This will be a change and you may notice the transition of the Facebook address but the...

Cougar Creek Fire Daily Update 2015-09-01 (Cougar Creek Wildfire)

September 1, 2015 - 3:54pm
GLENWOOD, WA - Cougar Creek Fire crews took advantage of the cool wet weather over the weekend and continued to construct containment lines. Today clear skies allowed for the Incident Commander and the Fire Operation Section Chief to fly over of the fire. With this additional info our plan is to have hand crews continue to build direct containment line along the north and northwest section of the fire while continuing to improve contingency lines along Potato Hill Road. The east portion of the fire remains in patrol status as crews continue to mop up and extinguish hotspots. Crews continue to patrol and reinforce completed containment line along the east, south, and west flanks of the fire. Though the south end of the fire received a wetting rain, the rain did not penetrate the tree canopy in the northern portion of the fire. These areas will continue to dry out as the effects of the rain dissipate over the next few days. Resident’s should be advised as vegetation continues to...

Closure of Forest Lands on Colville Reservation (North Star Wildfire)

September 1, 2015 - 1:45pm
Whereas it is the recommendation of the Natural Resource Committees to approve the reopening of the reservation with the exception of the fire area for Northstar and Tunk Block fires. This will be a modification of resolution 2015-513. The fire area includes west of Hwy 21 at the reservation boundary, south to the Cache Creek intersection, north of Cache Creek Rd to the intersection with Hwy 155, North of Hwy 155 to the intersection with Coyote Creek Rd, north of Coyote Creek Road through Kartar to the intersection with the Columbia River Road, east of the Columbia River Rd to the Junction with 155 in Omak. Access will not be granted to roads closed by Fire personnel. IFPL 4 remains in place restricting all industrial forest

Air Quality Update September 1, 2015 (Tunk Block Fire Wildfire)

September 1, 2015 - 12:38pm
Weather synopsis and smoke implications: Sunnier today than yesterday but still chance of rain. Good dispersion and winds from SW will allow smoke to remain in Good range for most of the area. However, there will still be smoke impacts localized to areas around the fires. Fire activity and smoke implications: Yesterday rain decreased fire activity, but today's sunshine may cause more smoke production from areas that are still smoldering in areas within the perimeters of the Okanogan Complex, Northstar, and Kettle complex fires. It is therefore possible to get smoke as high as the Unhealthy, even Very Unhealthy range, in the morning hours at sites near these fires Monitoring: With the new weather pattern this week, impacts are going to be more localized to places near the fires. Accordingly, we have pulled the monitor from Newport and installed a new monitor in Orient to represent impacts from the Kettle Complex fires in the Kettle River Valley. Another new monitor is also in...

Fire Update September 1, 2015 (North Star Wildfire)

September 1, 2015 - 12:25pm
Yesterday’s Activities: The continuation of cooler, wetter weather allowed crews to take advantage of opportunities to build line closer to the fire’s edge where it was safe and effective to do so. Scattered light showers across the fires combined with relative humidity values of 40-50% subdued fire behavior. Fire activity in large fuel and litter under forest canopy is continuing to smolder and creep. On the North Star Fire, crews continued to improve line south of Republic and to tie in line in the Scatter Creek drainage. Structure protection groups remained positioned in the Republic area. On the Tunk Block Fire, crews began burnout operations in the southeast portion of the fire. A number of smokes were reported in the Crawfish area. Firefighters responded to check on fire activity and found no areas of concern. Highway 155 between Omak and Nespelem was reopened in the afternoon. Today’s Operations: The objectives for the fires continue to be, in...

Información para el día martes, 1 de septiembre, 2015 (Wolverine Fire Wildfire)

September 1, 2015 - 12:18pm
Reunión pública de la comunidad: No hay reuniones públicas para esta noche. El día miércoles, 2 de septiembre a las 7pm en Plain Community Church (12565 Chapel Dr.) En General: El poste de comando de incidente para el Wolverine, Blankenship y First Creek está localizado en Confluence State Park en Wenatchee. El número telefónico de información es 509-662-0145. El Southwest Area Incident Management Team 1 (IC Templin) continuara manejando estos fuegos. California Incident Management Team 5 (IC Minton) esta manejando Macfarland Creek, Antione Creek, Cagle, Black Canyon y Reach Fire conocido como Chelan Complex. Para información de Chelan Complex y Okanogan Complex favor de llamar al numero 877-574-5148. First Creek: Líneas de contención de este fuego se han sostenido durante tres días. Los equipos siguen con el trabajo en esta área. Con la excepción de cambios significativos en el fuego, anoche fue la última noche que hubo trabajo de turno de noche en el fuego. ...

Air Quality Update, September 1 2015 (North Star Wildfire)

September 1, 2015 - 11:59am
Weather synopsis and smoke implications: Sunnier today than yesterday but still chance of rain. Good dispersion and winds from SW will allow smoke to remain in Good range for most of the area. However, there will still be smoke impacts localized to areas around the fires. Fire activity and smoke implications: Yesterday rain decreased fire activity, but today's sunshine may cause more smoke production from areas that are still smoldering in areas within the perimeters of the Okanogan Complex, Northstar, and Kettle complex fires. It is therefore possible to get smoke as high as the Unhealthy, even Very Unhealthy range, in the morning hours at sites near these fires Monitoring: With the new weather pattern this week, impacts are going to be more localized to places near the fires. Accordingly, we have pulled the monitor from Newport and installed a new monitor in Orient to represent impacts from the Kettle Complex fires in the Kettle River Valley. Another new monitor is also in...

Public Meeting Tonight in Brewster (September 1, 2015) (Okanogan Complex Wildfire)

September 1, 2015 - 11:17am
California Interagency Incident Management Team 5's incident commanders will participate in a public meeting to discuss the current status of the Okanogan and Chelan Complexes. The meeting will be at the Brewster High School (503 South 7th Street) at 7:00 p.m.

Fire Update September 1, 2015 (Tunk Block Fire Wildfire)

September 1, 2015 - 10:57am
Yesterday’s Activities: The continuation of cooler, wetter weather allowed crews to take advantage of opportunities to build line closer to the fire’s edge where it was safe and effective to do so. Scattered light showers across the fires combined with relative humidity values of 40-50% subdued fire behavior. Fire activity in large fuel and litter under forest canopy is continuing to smolder and creep. On the North Star Fire, crews continued to improve line south of Republic and to tie in line in the Scatter Creek drainage. Structure protection groups remained positioned in the Republic area. On the Tunk Block Fire, crews began burnout operations in the southeast portion of the fire. A number of smokes were reported in the Crawfish area. Firefighters responded to check on fire activity and found no areas of concern. Highway 155 between Omak and Nespelem was reopened in the afternoon. Today’s Operations: The objectives for the fires continue to be, in...

Okanogan Complex and Chelan Complex AM update for 9-1-15 (Okanogan Complex Wildfire)

September 1, 2015 - 9:42am
Okanogan Complex and Chelan Complex Fire Update September 1, 2015, 9:00 AM Fire Information: 877-568-0458 or 877-574-5148, 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/ Okanogan ComplexSize: 144,179 acres Containment: 40 percentEstimated Cost to Date: $13.74 millionInjuries: 6 Residences Burned: assessment in progress Total Personnel: 1,244 Committed Resources: 22 crews, 99 engines, 16 dozers, 27 water tenders, 4 helicopters Chelan ComplexSize: 92,516 acresContainment: 50 percentEstimated Cost to Date: $11.9 millionInjuries: 8Residences Burned: 21Total Personnel: 682Committed Resources: 11 crews, 45 engines, 6 dozers, 23 water tenders, 8 helicoptersCURRENT FIRE SITUATION Last night, firefighters continued to protect structures and strengthen the perimeter by improving existing firelines on both the Okanogan and Chelan complexes. The relative humidity today across the fire area will be lower than yesterday, and southwest winds will be 10–15...

Paradise Fire (Olympic Peninsula Fires) Update September 1, 2015 (Paradise Fire Wildfire)

September 1, 2015 - 9:25am
OverviewThe Olympic National Park (NPS) and Olympic National Forest (USFS) are managing the information dissemination for all federally managed fires on the Olympic Peninsula through one channel. A Type 3 Incident Management Team (IMT) is managing fires under NPS and USFS jurisdiction. USFS is monitoring the Cabin, Mildred Lake, and Nicklund Creek Fires. Weather ForecastRain is forecasted for the peninsula through the week with some clearing towards the weekend. Wind EventFor the most up to date closure information visit the Olympic National Park Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/OlympicNPS. Winding DownDue to the decrease in fire activity on the Olympic Peninsula the Paradise Fire will be transitioning to a lower level of management complexity and a Type 4 organization will be assuming command of the fire on Friday. Fire updates will be distributed every other day unless significant activity occurs. Paradise Fire - NPS - 2796 acresFor the safety of our fire...

9-1-15 9:00 Update (Tucannon Fire Wildfire)

September 1, 2015 - 9:11am
NEWS FROM THE FIRELINE: As more crews arrived last night firefighters will continue the tough work of mopping up around the fire perimeter today. Crews will be concentrating their efforts in the areas near where trees and brush continue to be hot. Aircraft are available today to assist firefighters as needed. Hunting season begins today and fire managers throughout the region remind hunters that conditions are still extremely dry. If you are planning on being outdoors, please use extreme caution. A statewide burn ban remains in place. The Tucannon fire started August 29, 2015 at 9:30 am, approximately 20 miles east of Dayton, WA. Local firefighters did an excellent job fighting a fast moving fire in steep terrain. Approximately 40 structures were initially threatened. A level 3 evacuation order was issued for residents within a two mile radius around the fire. Aircraft assisted with the initial attack of the fire and no structures were lost. Cause of the fire in under...

Tuesday, September 1, 2015 Wolverine Fire Update (Wolverine Fire Wildfire)

September 1, 2015 - 9:00am
Fire Update – Tuesday, September 1, 2015 – 9:00 a.mCommunity Meeting: There are no public meetings scheduled this evening. A meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, September 2, at the Plain Community Church (12565 Chapel Dr.) at 7 p.m. Overview: The Incident Command Post for the Wolverine, Blankenship and First Creek Fires is now located at Confluence State Park in Wenatchee. The new telephone number for the fire information line is now 509-662-0145. The Southwest Area Incident Management Team 1 (IC Templin) will continue to manage the Wolverine and First Creek Fires. California Incident Management Team 5 (IC Minton) is managing the Macfarland Creek, Antione Creek, Cagle, Black Canyon and Reach Fires, known as the Chelan Complex. For information on the Chelan Complex or Okanogan Complex, please call 877-574-5148. First Creek: The First Creek Fire containment lines have now held for three days. Crews continue with holding operations as well as mop –up (extinguishing or...

Alder Lake Fire Update 9-1-2015 (Alder Lake Fire Wildfire)

September 1, 2015 - 8:55am
Alder Lake Fire Update The Alder Lake Fire was ignited by lightning and first reported on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. The Gifford Pinchot National Forest, in coordination with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, is currently managing the fire that is approximately 4 miles East of Elbe, Washington on the south side of Alder Lake. A Type 3 Incident Management Team is assigned to the fire. NOTE that the Alder Lake Fire Information number has changed to: 360-496-5429 Current as of 9‎/‎ 1 /‎2015‎ Current Situation Total Personnel 154 Other Assigned Resources 1 Dozer, 4 Engines, 6 Type 2 IA Hand Crews, 5 Misc. Heavy Equipment, Overhead Size 275 acres (15% Contained) Fuels Involved Closed canopy timber, with heavy dead and down Fire Behavior Minimal fire behavior observed due to precipitation over the incident. Fire continues to smolder in the heavy down and dead woody debris. Outlook Planned Actions Burnout as opportunities present themselves in...

Carpenter Road Fire AM Update 9/1/15 (Carpenter Road Fire Wildfire)

September 1, 2015 - 7:45am
Carpenter Road Fire Update The Carpenter Road Fire is estimated at 65,346 acres and 40% contained. The west portion of the fire below Springdale-Hunters Road remains in patrol status with little to no heat. The south and southeast border of the fire remains in mop up and patrol status. Firefighters are mopping up by digging smoldering stumps and putting water on hot spots. Fire suppression continues on the north side of the fire. Dozer lines and other containment efforts continue in order to build primary and contingency lines along Red Marble Road. The fire line along the east flank of the northern extension of the fire also remains active and will be reinforced. Air resources will be used to assist firefighters on the ground as weather conditions allow. Slow growth is expected over the next 24 hours. Firefighters continue to be vigilant about monitoring spot fires over the fire line. Firefighter safety along with the safety of the public remains the primary concern. ...

Okanogan Complex and Chelan Complex PM Update for 8-31-15 (Okanogan Complex Wildfire)

August 31, 2015 - 9:45pm
Okanogan Complex and Chelan Complex Fire Update August 31, 2015, 9:00 AM Fire Information: 877-568-0458 or 877-574-5148, 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/ Okanogan Complex Chelan Complex Size: 144,179 acres Size: 92,516 acres Containment: 30 percent Containment: 50 percent Estimated Cost to Date: $12.54 million Estimated Cost to Date: $10.9 million Injuries: 6 Residences Burned: 44 Residences Burned: assessment in progress Total Personnel: 927 Total Personnel: 1,658 Committed Resources: 20 crews, 56 engines, 8 helicopters Committed Resources: 34 crews, 154 engines, 30 dozers, 47 water tenders, 4 helicopters CURRENT FIRE SITUATION With the Tunk Block and North Star fires growing together, California Interagency Incident Management Team 5 has transferred management of the Tunk Block portion of the Okanogan Complex to the Pacific Northwest Incident Management Team 3. The Pacific Northwest Team will manage both the North...

September 1 Update (Upper Skagit Complex Wildfire)

August 31, 2015 - 9:36pm
Upper Skagit Complex Update Tuesday, September 1, 2015 8 am New Incident Information Number: (206 386-4495 Ext. 11) (staffed from 9 am to 5 pm daily) Fire Start Date: Early August 2015 Location: North Cascades National Park, north of Marblemount, Washington Size: 8505 acres Percent Contained: 66% (of the planned containment) Cause: Lightning Incident Resources: 98 personnel, including 3 engines. Lost Time Injuries: 0 Estimated Incident Cost to Date: $1,800,000 General Announcements: Significant precipitation over the past 72 hours has reduced fire activity for the entire complex. Smoldering in dense fuels, those not exposed directly to the rain, can be expected for several weeks. Additional wetting rain amounts are forecasted through Friday. Future challenges will mainly be weather related as heavy rain could bring debris flows onto the highway. Great Basin Team 4, Incident Commander Chris Wilcox, will transfer management back to the local...

Carpenter Road Evening Update 8/31/15 (Carpenter Road Fire Wildfire)

August 31, 2015 - 8:30pm
Carpenter Road Fire Update The Carpenter Road Fire remains stable at approximately 65,000 acres and 40% contained. Breezy southwestern winds continue to push the fire in a northeasterly direction even as the rate of spread slows with lower temperatures and higher relative humidity. Fortunately mild temperatures and higher relative humidity will continue to maintain moderate fire spread conditions. Strong winds will continue through the next several days making falling snags a hazard for firefighters as are deep burned-out stump holes and shallow ash pits. Crews are continuing to build and strengthen line along Red Marble Road and the active east flank of the northern extension of the fire. Fire retardant has been used to protect the communication tower on Stensgar Mountain. Mop up and structure protection activities will continue in areas around homes on Lessig Road. The southern half of the fire remains quiet as fire crews mop-up existing control lines and around structures...

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