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Tamaño: 22,061 acres Personal total: 330 personas (7 equipos, 13 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  A partir de hoy las actualizaciones serán publicadas cada dos días debido a la disminución de la actividad del incendio. Recordatorio sobre drones: si usted vuela, nosotros no podemos hacerlo. Todos los esfuerzos de contención aérea se quedan inactivos en tierra cuando se detectan drones dentro del área restringida del incendio. Ayer: el clima más frío y con lluvias del fin de semana ayudó a reducir la actividad del incendio. La mayor parte del trabajo de los bomberos se centrará en las actividades de rehabilitación, reparación, monitorización y patrullaje. Por su parte, los equipos terminaron la mayoría de las operaciones de tala en los perímetros sur y norte, y talaran a lo largo del extremo noroeste del incendio durante los...

Ayer y anoche: el clima de ayer trajo consigo lluvias abundantes sobre el incendio. La precipitación pudo ayudar a disminuir el comportamiento del incendio, lo que permitió a los bomberos avanzar más rápido en las operaciones de extinción. Las restricciones temporales de viaje en Bumping River fueron suspendida; sin embargo, se sigue recomendando tener extrema precaución al viajar por esta carretera. Los equipos en las zonas de Goose Prairie y American Ridge comenzaron a recoger los equipos sobrantes para retirarlos próximamente, y los bomberos exploraron la zona del sendero de American Ridge en busca de posibles opciones para establecer una línea de contención. Los equipos comenzaron a limpiar los alrededores de estructuras y a retirar equipo sobrante cerca de la zona de Cliffdell y en las comunidades al sur en la Carretera 410, y los bomberos continuaron patrullando el lado sur del incendio.   Hoy: se esperan lluvias dispersas de nuevo sobre el incendio, con...

Yesterday and Overnight:  Yesterday’s weather brought in measurable precipitation over the fire. This precipitation was able to help moderate fire behavior which allowed firefighters to gain momentum on fire suppression efforts. Temporary restrictions for travel along Bumping River road were lifted, however, it is still advised any travel along this road proceed with caution. Crews within the Goose Prairie and American Ridge area began to collect excess equipment for future removal. Along the American Ridge trail, firefighters scouted the area for potential future efforts to establish a containment line. Near the Cliffdell area and communities south along Highway 410, crews began to mop up around structures and remove any excess equipment. On the southern flank of the fire, firefighters continue to patrol the area.   Today: Scattered showers are forecast again over the fire with the greatest amount around the eastern portion. Crews within the northwest area of...

Rainfall with cooler temperatures continue to reduce fire behavior on the northwest flank of Bonaparte Mountain.  Crews continue to patrol and monitor this area for changes in fire behavior.  Rehabilitation crews continue to work in the original fire scar of the Walker Creek fire, primarily south of Bunch Road. Crews anticipate being close to finalizing rehabilitation on private lands by the end of shift tomorrow.  Rehabilitation will continue on the Forest Service lands for at least several more weeks.Crews will be demobilized to their home unit for much needed R&R or be reassigned to another fire as the Walker Creek fire continues to subside with any remaining fuels along the fire line or around houses and structures are consumed or extinguished by crews. The incident management team is developing a transition plan to return the fire to the local districts (DNR and USFS).  The fire is anticipated to be transferred by Wednesday morning. Cool and showery weather is expected with...

  Size: 22,061 acres Total Personnel: 311 (7 crews, 10 engines, 3 helicopters, 17 water tenders, 2 heavy equipment) Containment: 50% Location: 12 miles NW of Chelan, WA Cause: Under investigation 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 fire area received cooler weather and precipitation throughout the weekend. The weather decreased fire activity. Chipping operations progressed on the southeast perimeter along the 8410 Road and north along the 5900. Crews will continue work along these areas and expect to complete it in the next couple of days. Repair and rehab crews worked on repairing handline along the northeast perimeter. Firefighters continued to patrol, monitor, and repair control features along the perimeters of the fire. Road crews continued to work on road repairs to ensure safe access for fire personnel.  Today:...

Tamaño: 22,061 acres Personal total: 311 personas (7 equipos, 10 camiones de bomberos, 3 helicópteros, 17 buldóceres, 2 tanques de agua, 2 maquinaria pesada) Contención: 50% Ubicación: 12 millas al NO de Chelan, WA Causa: a ser determinada  Recordatorio sobre drones: si usted vuela, nosotros no podemos hacerlo. Todos los esfuerzos de contención aérea se quedan inactivos en tierra cuando se detectan drones dentro del área restringida del incendio. Ayer: la zona del incendio presentó condiciones meteorológicas frías y precipitaciones durante el fin de semana que contribuyeron a una disminución de la actividad del incendio. Se realizaron operaciones de tala en el lado sureste del perímetro en la Carretera 8410 y al norte en la 5900. Los equipos continuaron los trabajos en estas zonas, que espera completar en los próximos días. Los equipos de reparación y rehabilitación monitorearon, patrullaron y repararon la línea de mano al noreste del perímetro; mientras...

One of the first tasks a Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team undertakes is a soil burn severity map. Typically, BAER Teams use satellite imagery comparisons of pre- and post-fire vegetation condition to develop preliminary estimates of soil burn severity and identify areas of interest (see https://fsapps.nwcg.gov/baer/). Using information collected in the burned area, this preliminary estimate is refined into a finalized soil burn severity map. For the Twentyfive Mile Fire, however, persistent cloud and smoke cover and timing of satellite orbits made obtaining clear imagery of the burned area impossible. Instead of starting from satellite-derived estimates of severity, the BAER Team will rely solely on ground-based observations. They will collect information on ground cover, canopy consumption, intact roots, and water repellency to inform soil burn severity mapping. While the precision provided by the satellite process will not be present in this product, the manually derived...

Ayer y anoche:  el clima frío de ayer trajo precipitaciones leves en la zona, especialmente en el lado oeste del incendio, alrededor de Goose Prairie, La lluvia leve y el clima fresco ayudaron a disminuir la actividad del incendio, lo que se tradujo en operaciones de extinción de fuego y refuerzo de protección de estructuras más exitosas. A lo largo del noroeste, los bomberos realizaron trabajos extinción a medida que aumentaba la intensidad del fuego. Asimismo, siguieron implementando las medidas de protección de estructuras en las comunidades y alrededores de Cliffdell, Goose Prairie y Bumping Lake. En el lado noreste del incendio, las líneas de contención resistieron y los equipos enfocaron la desmantelación de equipos instalados en esas zonas; mientras que los bomberos en la parte sur del incendio patrullaron y monitorearon las líneas de contención en los sistemas viales.Hoy: se esperan lluvias torrenciales con gran cantidad de precipitaciones en el lado oeste del...

Yesterday and Overnight:  Yesterday’s cooler weather brought some light precipitation into the area, particularly along the west side of the fire around Goose Prairie. This light precipitation and cooler weather helped decrease fire activity allowing for greater success of fire suppression efforts and enforcing structure protection activities. Along the northwest flank of the fire, firefighters engaged in fire suppression efforts as fire activity picked up. Protection measures continued to be implemented in and around the communities of Cliffdell, Goose Prairie, and Bumping Lake. On the northeast flank of the fire, containment lines continue to hold and crews focused on backhauling equipment staged out in these areas. Firefighters working on the southern portion of the fire patrolled and monitored containment lines along road systems.Today: Weather is forecast for wetting rains with the highest amount of precipitation predicted on the west side of the fire. Firefighters will...

Size: 22,061 acres Total Personnel: 313 (7 crews, 12 engines, 3 helicopters, 17 water tenders, 2 heavy equipment) Containment: 50% Location: 12 miles NW of Chelan, WA Cause: Under investigation  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: Yesterday’s update reported a small increase in acreage due to fire activity in the northwest section of the fire. The activity was in a location contained by landscape and recently burned areas. Monitoring and patrolling continued along the perimeter. Progress was made along the 5900 Road on chipping operations. Firefighters finished repairing and rehabbing sections of hand lines from the end of Lakeshore Road to the northwest along the fire’s edge. Road crews continued to work on road repairs to ensure safe access for fire personnel. Today: Repair and rehab operations are expected to expand in...

Tamaño: 22,061 acres Personal total: 313 personas (7 equipos, 12 camiones de bomberos, 3 helicópteros, 17 buldóceres, 2 tanques de agua, 2 maquinaria pesada) Contención: 50% Ubicación: 12 millas al NO de Chelan, WA Causa: a ser determinada  Recordatorio sobre drones: si usted vuela, nosotros no podemos hacerlo. Todos los esfuerzos de contención aérea se quedan inactivos en tierra cuando se detectan drones dentro del área restringida del incendio. Ayer: la actualización de ayer reportó un pequeño aumento en la extensión de acres debido a la actividad del incendio en la sección noroeste que se ubicó en una zona contenida por el terreno y por áreas que ardieron recientemente. Continuaron las actividades de monitorización y patrullaje en el perímetro del incendio. Las operaciones de tala continuaron con éxito la Carretera 5900. Los bomberos terminaron de reparar y rehabilitar las partes de líneas de mano desde el final de Lakeshore Road hacia el extremo...

Tonasket, WA:  Yesterday, increasing relative humidity reduced fire behavior on the northwest flank of Bonaparte Mountain.  About .2 inches of rainfall fell overnight over the fire area.  Rain showers will fall over the fire area throughout the day with a possibility of a stray thunderstorm.  Wildland firefighting crews will evaluate changing conditions throughout the day and will watch for potential flash floods, debris torrents or debris flows. Rehabilitation will continue throughout the fire, focusing on the area of the original Walker Creek fire, between Bunch Road and Diamond Bell Road. Crews will continue to patrol the fire line and around structures to ensure hot spots are extinguished and out. The USFS Bonaparte Lake Campground is currently open and is first come, first serve.  Lost Lake Campground is currently closed and will be under evaluation for when to safely open.  Campfires are permitted on the USFS Colville Forest, which encompasses the Walker Fire area. The...

The Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) program is designed to identify and manage potential risks to resources on National Forest System lands and reduce these threats through appropriate emergency measures to protect human life and safety, property, and critical natural or cultural resources. BAER is an emergency program for stabilization work that involves time-critical activities to be completed before the first damaging event to meet program objectives:BAER Objectives:Determine whether imminent post-wildfire threats to human life and safety, property, and critical natural or cultural resources on National Forest System lands exist and take immediate actions, as appropriate, to manage the unacceptable risks.If emergency conditions are identified, mitigate significant threats to health, safety, human life, property and critical cultural and natural resources.Prescribe emergency response actions to stabilize and prevent unacceptable degradation to natural and cultural...

Forecasted weather this weekend may bring significant rain to the Twentyfive Mile Fire burned area. For their safety, communities need to monitor local weather reports and public safety bulletins, local road closures, emergency notifications, weather alerts, follow local county and city advisories, and act accordingly. Current weather and emergency notifications can be found at the National Weather Service (NWS), Spokane (OTX) (https://www.weather.gov/otx/) website. Use a weather radio or smart phone weather app that monitors all hazards alerts issued by the NOAA-National Weather Service. Prepare for rainstorms by practicing evacuations prior to real events. Be prepared to evacuate if county or city emergency officials determine that flooding and debris flows are expected which could pose an increased threat to human life, safety, and property. Know and be alert to environmental signs of dangerous weather conditions and be prepared to take action that can save lives. Understand that...

 Reunión virtual pública: viernes, 17 de sept. 7:00 p.m. en Facebook @SchneiderSpringsFire.Ayer y anoche:  la actividad del incendio alcanzó los espacios naturales (al lado de la parte suroeste sobre Rimrock Lake y alrededor de American Ridge) debido a que las condiciones climáticas causaron un leve aumento en su tamaño. A lo largo de la parte norte del incendio, los bomberos siguieron con las medidas de protección de estructuras en las comunidades y alrededores de Cliffdell, Goose Prairie y Bumping Lake. Las operaciones de quema en la línea de contención norte/sur, ubicada a una milla y media al noroeste de Cliffdell, se completaron con éxito. Como se tenía previsto, el incendio descendió lentamente hacia el lado norte de American Ridge. Los equipos continuaron monitoreando la actividad dentro de American Ridge, que también está catalogada como espacio natural. Los bomberos continuaron patrullando las líneas de contención en la parte sur del incendio, a lo largo del...

CHELAN, WA: A Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team was recently organized by the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest to begin an assessment of the Twentyfive Mile Fire burning outside Chelan, WA. BAER teams conduct rapid assessments that evaluate post-fire conditions and determine the potential for increased flooding, sediment flows, and rockslides. BAER teams consist of many disciplines including hydrologists, geologists, soil scientists, road engineers, botanists, biologists, and archeologists from both federal and state agencies. The team will first survey the burned area and collect field data. BAER teams use this information to produce a “Soil Burn Severity” map and inform modeling. Determining soil burn severity is the first step in assessing potential watershed impacts to values that may be at-risk following a wildfire.   BAER teams then produce a report that describes post-fire conditions along with recommended emergency stabilization measures and actions. The team...

Virtual Public Meeting: Friday Sept. 17, 7:00 p.m. on Facebook @SchneiderSpringsFire    Yesterday and Overnight:  Fire activity picked up within the wilderness area (along the southwest portion above Rimrock Lake and around American Ridge) due to weather conditions causing some growth in fire size. Along the north side of the fire, firefighters continued to implement protection measures for structures in and around the communities of Cliffdell, Goose Prairie, and Bumping Lake. Firing operations were successful on the north/south containment line located about one and a half miles northwest of Cliffdell. As projected, fire activity slowly progressed down the northern flank of American Ridge. Crews continued to monitor activity within American Ridge which is also designated as wilderness. Along the south side of the fire, firefighters continued to patrol containment lines along road systems and implemented suppression repair efforts (e.g. road grading,...

Tonasket, WA:  Fire behavior on the northwest flank of Bonaparte Mountain increased yesterday. Wildland crews continue to monitor this area for fire movement as the fire burns to indirect fire lines.  Crews continue to patrol the perimeter of the fire as well as around houses for any remaining hotspots within those areas.  Additional excavators and other equipment have arrived on the fire and are being assigned to repair work on dozer lines and other impacts from suppression efforts.  Rehabilitation will primarily be focused in the Diamond Bell, Bunch and Fox road areas. Attention Hunters: The Walker Creek Fire area (within the 204 GMU) on public lands remains closed to hunting.  Please respect closed road signs in the area.  Crews are continuing with suppression and repair efforts around the fire. Fire weakened trees and ash pits still exist throughout the landscape. Please help keep our firefighters working on the fire safe and avoid the area. The USFS Bonaparte Lake...

Size: 21,943 acres Total Personnel: 297 (6 crews, 15 engines, 4 helicopters, 17 water tenders, 2 heavy equipment) Containment: 50% Location: 12 miles NW of Chelan, WA Cause: Under investigation  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: In the northeast section of the fire, where a flare up occurred within the containment lines, firefighters concentrated efforts on wetting and mopping up hot areas. A helicopter made bucket drops while firefighting crews and four engines installed hose lay and mopped up any warm areas. Monitoring and patrolling containment lines continued along the perimeter of the fire. Chipping along the 8410 Road was completed. Firefighters also repaired and rehabbed hand lines from the end of Lakeshore Road to the west along the fire’s edge. Road crews continued to work on road repairs to ensure safe access for fire...

Tamaño: 21,943 acres Personal total: 297 personas (6 equipos, 15 camiones de bomberos, 4 helicópteros, 17 buldóceres, 2 tanques de agua, 2 maquinaria pesada) Contención: 50% Ubicación: 12 millas al NO de Chelan, WA Causa: a ser determinada  Recordatorio sobre drones: si usted vuela, nosotros no podemos hacerlo. Todos los esfuerzos de contención aérea se quedan inactivos en tierra cuando se detectan drones dentro del área restringida del incendio. Ayer: los bomberos concentraron los esfuerzos en humedecer y neutralizar las zonas calientes en la parte noreste del incendio donde se produjo un brote dentro de las líneas de contención. Un helicóptero realizó descargas mientras los equipos contra incendios y operadores de cuatro camiones de bomberos instalaron mangueras y neutralizaron zonas calientes. Continuaron las actividades de monitorización y patrullaje de las líneas de contención en el perímetro del incendio.  Se completaron las operaciones de tala en la...