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Ayer y anoche: el clima cálido y seco favoreció las operaciones de quema para fortalecer las líneas de contención. Los equipos en Bumping River Road continuaron mejorando la protección de estructuras y probando los rociadores instalados. Se usaron recursos aéreos para ayudar con las operaciones de extinción en Bumping River Road y Old River Road, y continúa la monitorización de estructuras en la zona de Cliffdell y sus alrededores. A lo largo del resto del perímetro del incendio (desde la Carretera 410 al sur de Cliffdell hasta el cruce con la US 12, y desde ahí hacia el oeste), los equipos siguieron recogiendo equipamiento que ya no están usando. La tala de árboles peligrosos continuó en Old River Road y los equipos siguieron limpiando las zonas quemadas previamente en la FR 1706. Hoy: el pronóstico indica un aumento leve de la temperatura y vientos leves del sureste. Los bomberos seguirán probando los rociadores instalados en zonas de la Carretera (HWY) 410,...

 Yesterday and Overnight: Warmer drier weather helped ensure successful burning operations to strengthen containment lines. Crews along Bumping River Road continued to improve structure protection as well as test sprinkler set ups. Air resources were used to assist with fire activity along Bumping River Road and Old River Road. Monitoring of structures in and around the Cliffdell area is ongoing. Along the rest of the perimeter of the fire (along Highway 410 south of Cliffdell to the junction of US 12 and from the junction of US 12 westward), fire personnel continued to back haul equipment no longer in use. Hazard tree mitigation continued along Old River Road and crews continued mopping up previous burnouts along the FR 1706. Today: A slight increase in temperature is forecast with light southeasterly winds. Firefighters will continue to test sprinkler set ups in the areas along Highway (HWY) 410, Cliffdell and Goose Prairie to ensure functionality. Use of heavy equipment along the...

Size: 22,117 acres Total Personnel: 246 (5 crews, 6 engines, 3 helicopters, 15 water tenders, 2 heavy equipment) Containment: 62% Location: 12 miles NW of Chelan, WA Cause: Under investigation As of Saturday, September 25, 2021, note the change of contact information: Fire Information: 509-682-4900 Inciweb: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7804/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OkaWenNF/ Southwest Incident Management Team 3 will transition command of the Twentyfive Mile Fire to a Type 3 Organization at 6:00 a.m. Saturday, September 25, 2021. Today will be the final fire update unless there is significant increase in fire activity. Update: Firefighting crews will continue to monitor and patrol the perimeter. They will secure and repair handlines and perimeter roads as needed. Chipping operations will continue. Repair crews, using heavy equipment, will continue to rehab and repair suppression damaged areas, focusing particularly on areas where dozers were used. Road crews will...

Tamaño: 22,117 acres Personal total: 246 personas (5 equipos, 6 camiones de bomberos, 3 helicópteros, 15 tanques de agua, 2 maquinaria pesada) Contención: 62% Ubicación: 12 millas al NO de Chelan, WA Causa: a ser determinada Tenga en cuenta que a partir del sábado 25 de septiembre de 2021 la información de contacto será diferente: Información sobre incendios: 509-682-4900 Inciweb: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7804/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OkaWenNF/ A partir del sábado 25 de septiembre de 2021 a las 6:00 a.m., el Equipo de gestión de incidentes del suroeste dejará la gestión del incendio de Twentyfive Mile a una organización tipo 3. Esta será la última actualización del incendio, a menos que se produzca un aumento significativo de la actividad del mismo. Actualización: los bomberos continuarán monitoreando y patrullando el perímetro, asegurando y reparando las líneas de mano y las vías del perímetro según sea necesario. Continuarán las...

 Ayer y anoche: se observó actividad mínima del incendio durante el día. Los equipos instalados en Bumping River Road mejoraron la protección de estructuras y monitorearon la zona de American River Lodge. Se realizaron trabajos adicionales en la línea de contención desde Forest Road (FR) 1709 hasta Bumping River para mejorar la línea. Desde las zonas en la Carretera (HWY) 410 al sur de Cliffdell hacia el cruce con la US 12, y desde ahí hacia el oeste, el personal contra incendios continuó recogiendo los equipos sobrantes que ya no se necesitan para extinguir el fuego. Se reanudaron las operaciones de reparación en las zonas que fueron tratadas para reducir los riesgos y los daños en las vías a lo largo del lado sur del incendio. Hoy: se espera un clima seco y con vientos ligeros. Continuarán los trabajos de reparación en la comunidad privada de Goose Prairie y Camp Fife. La reparación de terreno consiste en talar, mitigar riesgos y reparar las líneas de contención y...

The Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team completed mapping burn severity for the area affected by the Twentyfive Mile Fire. Due to persistent cloud and smoke cover, repeated satellite image acquisitions that are usually used to aid in soil burn severity mapping were unusable. The team instead relied primarily on field observations to develop the map. Determining burn severity is an important step in the rapid assessment process, allowing a team to prioritize field reviews and identify increased risks to critical values within or downstream of the burned area. The resulting map displays burn severity in four categories: areas of unburned, low, moderate, or high.The Twentyfive Mile Fire burned around 22,065 acres. 5% was identified as unburned or rock outcrop, 40% low severity, 35% moderate, and 20% high. Once the burn severity map was complete, the team considered additional data to develop a runoff potential map. Inputs to this map included the soil burn severity, hydrologic...

Yesterday and Overnight: Light fire activity was observed throughout the day. Crews along Bumping River Road improved protection measures around structures as well as monitored the American River Lodge. Additional work took place along the control line from Forest Road (FR) 1709 to Bumping River to further improve the line. From the areas along Highway (HWY) 410 south of Cliffdell down to the US 12 junction and US 12 junction westward, fire personnel continued to collect excess equipment no longer needed for fire suppression. Repair work on previous hazard mitigations and road disturbances resumed along the southern flank of the fire.Today: A dry day is forecast with light winds. Repair work continues within the private community of Goose Prairie and Camp Fife. Suppression repair work consists of chipping, mitigating hazards and repairing fire lines and roads on Russel Ridge, Bethel Ridge Soup Creek and the Nile Roads. Crews will continue to utilize heavy equipment along containment...

Yesterday and Overnight: Fire activity remained minimal throughout the perimeter except for the area near Cliffdell which was slightly more active. Firefighters were able to successfully contain a small spot fire near Bumping River Road identified from the previous night. The American River Lodge has been wrapped in structure protection material and will be assessed if burning operations used to increase protection measures will be conducted. Fire personnel completed the installation of new containment line from Forest Road (FR) 1709 to Bumping River. The areas south of Cliffdell along Highway (HWY) 410 to US 12 and from US 12 westward continued to be patrolled by fire personnel.  Today: A cold front is forecast for today, bringing with it higher relative humidity and stronger winds from the northwest at 5-10 mph. Firefighters continue to work with community members within the privately owned Goose Prairie area gathering the vegetation removed...

Yesterday and Overnight: Fire activity remained minimal throughout the perimeter except for the area near Cliffdell which was slightly more active. Firefighters were able to successfully contain a small spot fire near Bumping River Road identified from the previous night. The American River Lodge has been wrapped in structure protection material and will be assessed if burning operations used to increase protection measures will be conducted. Fire personnel completed the installation of new containment line from Forest Road (FR) 1709 to Bumping River. The areas south of Cliffdell along Highway (HWY) 410 to US 12 and from US 12 westward continued to be patrolled by fire personnel.  Today: A cold front is forecast for today, bringing with it higher relative humidity and stronger winds from the northwest at 5-10 mph. Firefighters continue to work with community members within the privately owned Goose Prairie area gathering the vegetation removed...

Size: 22,061 acres Total Personnel: 281 (5 crews, 12 engines, 3 helicopters, 17 water tenders, 2 heavy equipment) Containment: 50% Location: 12 miles NW of Chelan, WA Cause: Under investigation  Southwest Incident Management Team will begin to transition command of the Twentyfive Mile Fire to a Type 3 Organization. As suppression repair activities are completed, personnel will begin to time out and demob or be reassigned to other fires in need. Due to the decrease in fire activity, the last update for the Twentyfive Mile Fire will be released on Friday, September 24, 2021. Update: Fire management is transitioning resources to concentrate on rehab, repair, and recovery. Monitoring and patrolling continues. Crews are securing and mopping up handlines and perimeter roads. Chipping along the roads and containment lines will continue. Crews are using heavy equipment to rehab and repair dozer lines. Road crews will continue to spread gravel and repair damaged roads. The BAER...

Tamaño: 22,061 acres Personal total: 281 personas (5 equipos, 12 camiones de bomberos, 3 helicópteros, 17 tanques de agua, 2 maquinaria pesada) Contención: 50% Ubicación: 12 millas al NO de Chelan, WA Causa: a ser determinada  El Equipo de gestión de incidentes del suroeste comenzará la transición para dejar a una organización tipo 3 a cargo del incendio de Twentyfive Mile. A medida que se completan las actividades de reparación de terreno, el personal comenzará a retirarse y desmovilizarse, o será reasignado a otros incendios donde sea necesaria su participación. Gracias a la disminución de la actividad del incendio, la última actualización del incendio de Twentyfive Mile será publicada el viernes 24 de septiembre de 2021. Actualización: los gestores del incendio están reasignando recursos para concentrar las actividades en rehabilitación, reparación y recuperación. Continúan las actividades de monitorización y patrullaje. Los equipos se encuentran...

Ayer y anoche: las temperaturas cálidas provocaron un leve aumento en la actividad del incendio. Los bomberos en la zona de Goose Prairie y Bumping Lake pudieron retirar las medidas de protección adentro y cerca del campamento de Bumping Lake, ya que la zona fue identificada como de bajo riesgo. Las actividades de exploración fueron exitosas cerca de la zona de Forest Road (FS) 1791-364 y los equipos trabajaron para instalar una línea de contención desde Forest Road hasta Bumping River. A lo largo del resto del perímetro del incendio (al sur de Cliffdell desde la Carretera 410 hasta la Carretera 12, y desde la Carretera 12 hacia el oeste), los equipos recogieron los equipos sobrantes y monitorearon el perímetro del incendio. El personal contra incendios patrulló las estructuras y monitoreó el incendio durante la noche.  Hoy: se estima que las temperaturas regresarán a sus valores habituales de temporada, sobre los 70º Fahrenheit (21˚C), y con vientos...

Yesterday and Overnight: Warmer temperatures caused a slight increase in fire activity. Firefighters within the Goose Prairie and Bumping Lake area were able to remove protection measures in and around the Bumping Lake campground due to this area now being identified as low risk. Scouting efforts were successful near the Forest Road (FS) 1791-364 area and crews worked on building containment line down from the forest road to Bumping River. Along the rest of the perimeter of the fire (south of Cliffdell along Highway 410 to Highway 12 and from Highway 12 westward), crews collected excess equipment and monitored the fire perimeter. Fire personnel patrolled structures and monitored the fire throughout the night.  Today: Temperatures are expected to warm back to seasonal norm around 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21˚C) with southeasterly wind conditions. Removal of structure protection in and around the Bumping Lake campground will resume. Firefighters will be...

 Cub Creek 2 Fire Closure Order: 06-17-04-21-30 Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Methow Valley Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. This Order supersedes Order # 06-17-04-21-27, dated September 10, 2021, signed by Forest Supervisor Kristin Bail. This Order is effective September 20, 2021, through December 31, 2021, unless rescinded sooner.   PROHIBITIONS:   1.        Entering into or being upon National Forest System Lands, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.53(e)]. 2.        Being on any National Forest System trail, as described below and displayedon the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.55(a)].   3.        Being on any National Forest System Road as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.54(e)].   FIRE EMERGENCY AREA AND ROAD CLOSURE...

 Cedar Creek, Varden, and Delancy Fires Closure Order: 06-17-04-21-31 Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Methow Valley Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. This Order supersedes Order # 06-17-04-21-23, dated August 8, 2021, signed by Kristin Bail. This Order is effective September 20, 2021, through December 31, 2021, unless rescinded sooner.   PROHIBITIONS:   1.        Entering into or being upon National Forest System Lands, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.53(e)].   2.        Being on any National Forest System trail, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.55(a)].   3.        Being on any National Forest System Road as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.54(e)].   FIRE EMERGENCY AREA CLOSURE DESCRIPTION:  ...

Minimal fire behavior with backing, creeping, and smoldering activity occurred on the Cedar Creek and Cub Creek 2 fires this week. The 55,572-acre Cedar Creek is now 87% contained and Cub Creek Fire, at 70,186 acres, is 90% contained. No activity was observed on the Delancy Fire. Temperatures will remain cool, but humidity values will begin to drop compared to the previous two days. Fire spread is anticipated to be limited to interior pockets and along the active fire perimeter in remote terrain with mainly smoldering and creeping behavior. Crews and heavy equipment continue to complete suppression repair across both fire areas, repairing firelines, felling hazard trees along roads, chipping debris, and repairing roads damaged by suppression activity.  Closure Area Update: As of September 20, the closure order for each fire has changed due to changing fire conditions and progress made to complete suppression repair. Cedar Creek Fire: ·       All of Twisp River road opens up,...

Minimal fire behavior with backing, creeping, and smoldering activity occurred on the Cedar Creek and Cub Creek 2 fires this week. The 55,572-acre Cedar Creek is now 87% contained and Cub Creek Fire, at 70,186 acres, is 90% contained. No activity was observed on the Delancy Fire. Temperatures will remain cool, but humidity values will begin to drop compared to the previous two days. Fire spread is anticipated to be limited to interior pockets and along the active fire perimeter in remote terrain with mainly smoldering and creeping behavior. Crews and heavy equipment continue to complete suppression repair across both fire areas, repairing firelines, felling hazard trees along roads, chipping debris, and repairing roads damaged by suppression activity. Closure Area Update: As of September 20, the closure order for each fire has changed due to changing fire conditions and progress made to complete suppression repair. Cedar Creek Fire: ·       All of Twisp River road opens up,...

Yesterday and Overnight: Fire activity remains minimal due to recent precipitation and cooler temperatures. As conditions have been proving favorable, crews began to collect and backhaul excess equipment for use on other areas of the fire. Along the north side of the fire, firefighters began to mop up burned areas around Forest Road (FR) 1706 and Old River Road. Crews worked to improve the north/south containment line (northwest of Cliffdell) to increase depth. Firefighters also scouted areas to build additional containment lines along Ridgeman Mine trail and from FR 1791-364 to Bumping River. Crews continued to patrol along Highway 410 south of Cliffdell and from the Highway 410 junction of Highway 12 to the west side of the fire perimeter. Minimal fire behavior was observed within the western portion of the fire that is in wilderness.   Today: Today is the start of a warming trend with temperatures around 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit...

Walker Creek Fire  FINAL News Release  September 20th, 2021 Tonasket, WA: Today and tomorrow, crews will continue to demobilize to be reassigned to another fire or returned home to their district for much needed R&R.  The remaining crews, which will be predominately rehabilitation crews, will move camp to the Tonasket Rodeo Grounds. The fire will be transferred back to the local district (USFS – Tonasket Ranger District, Colville National Forest; DNR – private and state managed lands) on Wednesday morning around 8am.  Rehabilitation will continue on USFS lands for several more weeks. Rehabilitation on private and state managed lands should be finalized by end of shift tomorrow.  Smoke along the flank of Bonaparte Mountain will continue to be visible until significant rainfall or snowfall occurs.  As the days get shorter daylight, the burn window will continue to decrease, which will continue to reduce fire behavior.  Internal smoke will continue as partially and unburned...

Size: 22,061 acres Total Personnel: 330 (7 crews, 13 engines, 3 helicopters, 17 water tenders, 2 heavy equipment) Containment: 50% Location: 12 miles NW of Chelan, WA Cause: Under investigation  Starting today, due to the decrease in fire activity, updates will begin to be released every other day. Reminder about Drones: If you fly, we can’t. All aerial suppression efforts are grounded when drones are detected within the restricted flight area of the fire. Yesterday: The cooler, wetter weather this weekend helped decrease fire activity. Much of the firefighters’ efforts will now focus on rehab, repair, monitoring and patrol. Crews finished much of the chipping operations along the southern and northern perimeter. They will chip along the northwestern edge of the fire for the next couple of days. Four excavators were brought in to repair dozer lines. Road crews continued to spread gravel and repair damaged roads. The BAER Team (Burned Area Emergency Response) is on...