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Aspectos destacados: Un rayo causó los incendios de White River y Irving Peak el 11 de agosto y están ardiendo en el Bosque Nacional OkanaganWenatchee, a unas 15 millas al noroeste de Plain, WA. Después de un par de días en que las nubes impidieron un vuelo infrarrojo, ayer un vuelo de este tipo proporcionó al personal de bomberos una estimación más precisa de los acres que se han quemado.Operaciones: Las cuadrillas siguen avanzando al preparar carreteras y astillando a lo largo de White River y Road Forest Road 6404. Piensan terminar ese trabajo hoy. Los aserradores están progresando por Forest Road 6500 talando arboles viejos peligrosos y los equipos de astillado hacen su trabajo después. Los bomberos completaron la instalación de rociadores alrededor de los edificios y probarán esos sistemas hoy. Un equipo nocturno está monitoreando el incendio y explorando posibles ubicaciones de cortafuegos cerca de Forest Road 6404.Evacuaciones: la oficina del alguacil del condado de...

Highlights: The White River and Irving Peak Fires were started by lightning on August 11 and are burning on the Okanagan-Wenatchee National Forest, approximately 15 miles northwest of Plain, WA. After clouds prevented an infrared flight for a couple days, an infrared flight yesterday provided fire personnel with a more accurate estimate of acres burned.Operations: Crews continue to make good progress on prepping roads and chipping along White River and Road Forest Road 6404. They anticipate completing that work today. Sawyers are progressing up Forest Road 6500 felling dangerous snags while chipping crews follow behind them. Firefighters completed installation of sprinklers around buildings and will be testing those sprinkler systems today. A night crew is monitoring the fire and scouting possible fire line locations near Forest Road 6404.Evacuations: Chelan County Sheriff's office has issued a Level 3 evacuation (Go Now) for Sears Creek Road, White River Road is at a Level 2 (Be...

Thor Fire Update 08.20.22  Size: approx. 122 acresContainment: 0% Cause: lightning Location: east of Sullivan Lake Fuels: TimberPersonnel Assigned: 26  Fire information contact: ‪(509) 720-7418‬ | livia_stecker@firenet.gov | https://www.facebook.com/colvillenf | www.fs.usda.gov/colville  ‬‬Newport, Wash., (August 20, 2022) —  The Thor Fire experienced minimal growth yesterday due to increased humidity and a slight drop in temperature. Creeping and smoldering behavior was observed in ground fuels, and occasional single tree torching during the warmest part of the day. The fire is burning is very steep and rugged terrain with thick dead and down timber litter on the ground, making direct access to the fire dangerous for firefighters.  Crews and heavy equipment continue to improve roadways and other natural barriers as indirect containment line in anticipation of the challenge of stronger winds predicted later this weekend. A full-suppression strategy is being utilized...

 Quick Facts Wagner Road Fire Incident Start date: August 18, 2022 Approximate Size: 4,000 acres Containment:    0% Contained Assigned Resources on the Incident        Hand Crews: 4 Engines: 16 Dozers 1 Total Personnel on Incident:  130 + Fire Cause: Under Investigation Evacuation Orders:  None Road Closured to traffic:  None News Release August 19, 2022   St John, WA - The Wagner Road Fire is located 13 miles west of St. John, WA. This fire started on Thursday, August 18th and has burned approximately 4,000 acres of grass, stubble and standing wheat.   Evacuations: There is currently no evacuations levels in place for the fire. Thursday, High fuel loading in the grass areas, wind and slope all contributed to the rapid fire spread.    Resources from multiple Whitman County fire districts, Lincoln County fire districts, Spokane County fire districts and the Bureau of Land Management responded with fire fighters and equipment.   Additionally, aircraft from the...

 Effective immediately for public and firefighter safety NFS Road 2200300 – within Township 39N, Range 44E, section 25, beginning approximately 5 miles east on Sullivan Creek Rd and 5 miles west of Gypsy Meadows will be closed to public

 Containment: 0%Cause: lightningSize: approx.   110 acresLocation: east of Sullivan LakePersonnel Assigned: 26Thor Fire UpdateFire information contact: ‪(509) 720-7418 | livia_stecker@firenet.gov | https://www.facebook.com/colvillenf | www.fs.usda.gov/colvilleNewport, Wash., (August 19, 2022) —There was minimal growth on the Thor Fire yesterday. Creeping and smoldering fire behavior was observed in fuels on the ground. Today, the fire is expected to back slowly down into drainages with similar fire behavior as yesterday. Queen Creek and Thor Creek drainages will be monitored closely for increased activity and any potential alignment between terrain and weather that could contribute to fire spread. All fire activity is currently within established containment lines and is still effectively cleaning up the thick dead and down timber litter on the forest floor. Crews are working to improve existing roads as containment line, utilizing masticators and other heavy equipment to...

Highlights: The White River and Irving Peak Fires were started by lightning on August 11 and are burning on the Okanagan-Wenatchee National Forest, approximately 15 miles northwest of Plain, WA. These fires have burned approximately 1,000 acres, with 1% containment.Operations: Fire growth slowed yesterday as it remained cloudy and muggy for most of the day. Smoke and haze also impacted aviation operations, but aircraft were able to drop water on the Irving Peak Fire and will continue air operations today to support on-the-ground firefighters. Additional crews and woodchippers have arrived and will work on brushing and chipping along the Little Wenatchee Road. Near the White River Road. and Tall Timbers area, crews will complete installation of sprinklers around identified buildings and continue with structure evaluation and preparation. Crews are also felling snags along Forest Road 6500 that present a risk to firefighters working in the area.Evacuations: Chelan County Sheriff's...

Aspectos destacados: Los incendios de White River e Irving Peak fueron iniciados por un rayo el 11 de agosto y están ardiendo en el Bosque Nacional Okanagan-Wenatchee, aproximadamente 15 millas al noroeste de Plain, WA. Estrategia de supresión: Ambos incendios están siendo suprimidos con una combinación de estrategias y tácticas que proporcionan la mayor probabilidad de éxito mientras mitigar los riesgos para los bomberos. Los valores en riesgo incluyen la seguridad humana, la privacidad propiedad, recursos recreativos y hábitat crítico para especies amenazadas y especie en peligro. Los terrenos extremadamente empinados e inaccesibles requieren que los bomberos construyen una línea de fuego indirecta utilizando caminos existentes, en algunos casos un distancia considerable del borde ardiente del fuego. No hay oportunidad para bomberos para trabajar con seguridad y eficacia directamente en el borde del fuego en este terreno y combustible. Reunión comunitaria de información...

Highlights: The White River and Irving Peak Fires were started by lightning on August 11 and are burning on the Okanagan-Wenatchee National Forest, approximately 15 miles northwest of Plain, WA.Suppression Strategy: Both fires are being suppressed with a combination of strategies and tactics that provide the highest likelihood of success while mitigating risks to firefighters. Values at risk include human safety, private property, recreational resources and critical habitat for threatened and endangered species. Extremely steep and inaccessible terrain require that firefighters construct indirect fire line using existing roads, in some cases a considerable distance from the fire’s burning edge. There is no opportunity for firefighters to work safely and effectively directly at the fire’s edge in this terrain and fuel. Fire Information Community Meeting: A public meeting to provide information on the fires will be held Today, August 18, at 7:00 p.m., at the Plain Community Church,...

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Resumen: Los incendios de White River e Irving Peak fueron iniciados por un rayo el 11 de agosto y están ardiendo en el Bosque Nacional Okanagan-Wenatchee, aproximadamente 15 millas al noroeste de Plain, WA. Ambos fuegos han quemado aproximadamente 943 acres combinados con cero contención. Esto significa que el incendio ha crecido 148 acres en las ultimas 24 horas. Reunion de Informacion Publica: Una reunión publica se llevara a cabo el Jueves 18 de Agosto a las 7:00 pm en la Iglesia Plaine Community Church 12565 Chapel Drive, Leavenworth, WA. Ahí tendremos servicio de traducción de ingles y español. La reunión también será transmitida virtualmente en https://fb.me/e/2cpPULApB Operaciones: hoy, los equipos de Bomberos continuarán con los preparativos a lo largo de la Carretera Little Wenatchee para asegurar el área con agua y tendidos de mangueras. Las Aeronaves continúan lanzando para moderar el comportamiento del fuego y evitar que el fuego detección de rango. No se...

Highlights: The White River and Irving Peak Fires were started by lightning on August 12 and are burning on the Okanagan-Wenatchee National Forest, approximately 15 miles northwest of Plain, WA. Both fires have burned approximately 943 acres combined, growing approximately 148 acres in the past 24 hours. Growth was primarily uphill, while water-dropping aircraft helped to moderate spread downhill toward values at risk. Yesterday, firefighters worked to prepare Little Wenatchee Road and Sears Creek Road, securing threatened structures, and preparing roads to be used as containment lines when needed. Public Information Meeting: A public meeting to provide information on the fires will be held Thursday, August 18, at 7:00 p.m., at the Plain Community Church, 12565 Chapel Drive, Leavenworth, WA. The meeting will also be available live online at: https://fb.me/e/2cpPULApBOperations: Today, crews will continue preparations along Little Wenatchee Road to secure the area with water and hose...

Highlights: The White River and Irving Peak Fires were started by lightning on August 11 and are burning on the Okanagan-Wenatchee National Forest, approximately 15 miles northwest of Plain, WA. Both fires have burned approximately 676 acres combined with zero containment. Northwest Incident Management Team 7, led by Incident Commander Nate LeFevre, assumed command of these fires at 6:00 a.m. today. Yesterday, firefighters worked to reopen Little Wenatchee Road, securing threatened structures, and dropping water and retardant from helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft to moderate fire behavior while containment lines are constructed. Operations: Today, crews will continue preparations along Little Wenatchee Road to secure the area with water and hose lays. Aircraft dropping water and fire retardant will be used to moderate fire behavior and keep the fire from long range spotting. Aircraft are not expected to extinguish the fire, but to assist fire fighters in keeping fire behavior in...

White River & Irving Peak Fires August 15, 2022 Daily Update - 8:00AMWhite River FireAcres: 516 | Contained: 0% Cause: Lightning Location: Sears Creek area of the White River drainage, approximately 14 miles northwest of Plain, WA Irving Peak FireAcres: 160 | Contained: 0% Cause: Lightning Location: Approximately 16 miles northwest of Plain, WA.Highlights: Lightning storms that passed over the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest this past week ignited several wildfires in the Wenatchee River Ranger District. Smoke from the fires is highly visible in the Lake Wenatchee area, and recreationists are advised to stay away from the Little Wenatchee and White River Roads where these fires are burning. Aviation resources are utilizing and scooping from Lake Wenatchee; we ask water recreationists to please clear the area and stay away from these aircraft as they work.Operations: Yesterday, moderate fire activity occurred as additional resources arrived to support firefighting efforts....

White River & Irving Peak Fires August 14, 2022 Daily Update – 8:00 AM White River Fire: Acres: 341 | Contained: 0% Cause: Lightning Location: Sears Creek area of the White River drainage, approximately 14 miles northwest of Plain, WA.  Irving Peak Fire: Acres: 143 | Contained: 0% Cause: Lightning Location: Approximately 16 miles northwest of Plain, WA. Highlights: Lightning storms that passed over the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest this past week ignited several wildfires in the Wenatchee River Ranger District. Smoke from the fires is highly visible in the Lake Wenatchee area, and recreationists are advised to stay away from the Little Wenatchee and White River Roads where these fires are burning. Aviation resources are utilizing and scooping from Lake Wenatchee; we ask water recreationists to please clear the area and stay away from these aircraft as they work.Operations: Yesterday, windy conditions increased fire activity, prompting evacuation level increases for...

Chelan County has issued a Level 3 evacuation (Go Now) for Sears Creek Road, White River Road is at a Level 2 (Be Prepared), and Little Wenatchee Road is at a Level 1 (Stay Alert). Emergency personnel are in the process of advising residents in the area. For an interactive evacuation map of Chelan County, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/whiteriverevacuationmap To sign up for the Chelan County emergency alert system, please visit https://public.alertsense.com/signup/?regionid=1184

Vantage Highway Fire UpdateNORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12 Incident Commanders: Jeff Dimke and Bobby Shindelar August 11, 2022 VANTAGE HIGHWAY FIRESIZE: 30,659 acresCONTAINMENT: 90%CAUSE: Under InvestigationPERSONNEL: 154RESOURCES:Hand Crew: 2Engines: 5Dozer: 1 FIRE INFORMATION 8/11:509-557-00632022.vantagehighway@firenet.gov FIRE INFORMATION FROM 8/12 ONWARDS:360-706-3121ryan.rodruck@dnr.wa.gov FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/cwafireinfo      The Vantage Highway Fire is located approximately 5 miles west of Vantage, WA.   Today is NW Incident Management Team 12’s last day on the Cow Canyon Fire. Management of remaining firefighting resources will transition back to the Southeast Washington Department of Natural Resources tomorrow morning. Northwest IMT 12 would like to thank the Kittitas School District for hosting firefighters at the Kittitas Secondary School. We also would like to thank the Ellensburg Rodeo and Kittitas County Fairgrounds for...

COW CANYON FIRENORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12 Incident Commanders: Jeff Dimke and Bobby Shindelar August 11, 2022 SIZE: 5,832 acresCONTAINMENT: 80%CAUSE: Under InvestigationPERSONNEL: 159RESOURCES:Hand Crews: 5Engines: 7Dozers: 2Water Tenders: 4 FIRE INFORMATION 8/11:509-557-0063 2022.cowcanyon@firenet.gov FIRE INFORMATION FROM 8/12 ONWARDS:360-706-3121ryan.rodruck@dnr.wa.gov FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/cwafireinfo     The fire is currently located approximately 11 miles north of Naches, WA through the Manastash border of Yakima and Kittitas Counties.   Today is Northwest Incident Management Team 12’s last day on the Cow Canyon Fire. Management of remaining firefighting resources will transition back to the Southeast Washington Department of Natural Resources tomorrow morning. Northwest IMT 12 would like to thank the Naches Valley School District for hosting firefighters at the Naches High and Middle Schools. We also would like to thank the Ellensburg Rodeo...

Vantage Highway Fire UpdateIncident Commanders: Jeff Dimke and Bobby Shindelar August 10, 2022  SIZE: 30,659 acres CONTAINMENT: 90% CAUSE: Under Investigation PERSONNEL: 126 RESOURCES: Hand Crew: 1 Engines: 5 Dozer: 1   FIRE INFORMATION: 509-557-0063 2022.vantagehighway@firenet.gov FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/cwafireinfo     The Vantage Highway Fire is located approximately 5 miles west of Vantage, WA. The Incident Command Post at the Kittitas Fairgrounds in Ellensburg is closed to all but essential personnel to help ensure the health and safety of community members and firefighters. Weather It will be hot and dry in the Cow Canyon Fire area today, with temperatures in the mid-90s. There is a chance for thunderstorms today and tonight. Operations No storms or strong winds impacted the fire area yesterday. Firefighters continued fire suppression repair work, adding water bars to roads and restoring natural drainage to areas impacted by firefighting, reducing the...

COW CANYON FIREIncident Commanders: Jeff Dimke and Bobby Shindelar August 10, 2022  SIZE: 5,832 acres CONTAINMENT: 60% CAUSE: Under Investigation PERSONNEL: 262 RESOURCES: Hand Crews: 9 Engines: 10 Dozers: 4 Water Tenders: 5 Helicopter: 1    FIRE INFORMATION: 509-557-0063 2022.cowcanyon@firenet.gov Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cwafireinfo     The fire is currently located approximately 11 miles north of Naches, WA through the Manastash border of Yakima and Kittitas Counties. The Incident Command Post at the Kittitas Fairgrounds in Ellensburg is closed to all but essential personnel to help ensure the health and safety of community members and firefighters. Weather It will be warm and dry in the Cow Canyon Fire area today, with temperatures in the upper 80s. There is a chance for thunderstorms today and tonight. Operations No storms or strong winds impacted the fire area yesterday, so firefighters continued working on mop-up farther into the interior of the fire....