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The USFS BAER team has completed their assessment and treatment recommendations for critical values at risk in the area burned by the Cedar Creek Fire. The BAER team was comprised of experts in natural resource disciplines that assessed potential effects and risks to life and safety, soils, geology, hydrology, roads and bridges, recreation sites and trails, and native plant communities. These findings provide the information needed to prepare and protect against post-fire threats.To access the report summary follow the links

 Reunión virtual pública: Viernes, 17 de sept. 7:00 p.m. en Facebook @SchneiderSpringsFire. Ayer y anoche: Los fuertes vientos no provocaron actividad inesperada del incendio. Los bomberos y recursos aéreos concentraran los esfuerzos de contención del fuego activo en las secciones del incendio cercanas a las comunidades y alrededores de Cliffdell, Goose Prairie y Bumping Lake. Los equipos continuaron las operaciones de quema para reforzar el cortafuegos norte/sur (a una milla y media al noroeste de Cliffdell) para evitar que el fuego activo se desplace hacia el oeste. Los bomberos comenzaron a instalar líneas de excavadoras desde el extremo oeste de la Forest Road 1706 hasta el norte, hacia American Ridge. Los equipos monitorearon y reforzaron la protección de estructuras (mangueras, rociadores, limpieza de combustibles) en Goose Prairie, Bumping Lake, Bumping River Road, y en las zonas norte/sur del corredor de la Carretera 410. Como estaba previsto, el incendio continuó...

 Conconully, WA: FINAL UPDATE: The Muckamuck Fire started by lightning on Saturday August 4, 2021. The fire is located in and around the Town of Conconully, Washington. Mixed conifer with dead and downed materials are the primary fuel source along with ponderosa pine, sagebrush, and cured grass meadows. The fire is estimated at 13,297 and is now 99% contained. During the first phase of the fire there were 4 primary and 3 secondary structures lost.The fire is now in full patrol status and a small group is continuing to repair dozer and handlines. This will go on for several more days. There is a chance you will see smoke in the area at times. This is unburned fuels in the middle of the fire and well within the containment lines. This is one of the main reasons we leave a few crews to patrol the fire. Thank you to the community and all other agencies that have supported the firefighters.  Weather today is expected to be mostly sunny with a max temperature 55 degrees at the peaks and...

Size: 21,552 acres Total Personnel: 293 (6 crews, 14 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: Due to the high winds, a flare up occurred within the containment lines in the northeast section. Firefighting crews, engines, and a helicopter were able to respond quickly. The suppression efforts were effective and kept it within the containment lines. Road crews continued to work on road repairs to ensure safe access for fire personnel. Work on containment lines and mopping up continued. Firefighters patrolled and monitored the perimeters of the fire area. Today: Firefighters will monitor and patrol containment lines. Mop up operations will continue in the burned areas. Chipping will be conducted along the...

Tamaño: 21,552 acres Personal total: 293 personas (6 equipos, 14 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: debido a los fuertes vientos se produjo un brote dentro de las líneas de contención en la parte noreste. Los equipos de bomberos, operadores de camiones, y un helicóptero pudieron actuar rápido. Los esfuerzos de contención fueron efectivos y se mantuvieron dentro de las líneas de contención. Los equipos viales continuaron los trabajos de reparación vial para garantizar el acceso seguro del personal contra incendios; asimismo, continuaron los trabajos de limpieza y en las líneas de contención. Los bomberos...

Virtual Public Meeting: Friday Sept. 17, 7:00 p.m. on Facebook @SchneiderSpringsFire  Yesterday and Overnight: Windy conditions did not result in unexpected fire activity. Firefighters and air resources focused suppression efforts where active fire is adjacent to communities in and around Cliffdell, Goose Prairie, and Bumping Lake. Crews continued firing operations to strengthen the north/south fireline (about one and a half miles northwest of Cliffdell) to keep active fire from moving west. Firefighters began installing dozer line from the most western point of Forest Road 1706 northwest toward American Ridge. Crews monitored and strengthened structure protection operations (hose lays, sprinklers, fuels clearing) in the Goose Prairie, Bumping Lake, Bumping River Road, and north/south portion of Highway 410 corridor areas. As expected, fire continued backing downslope on the western flank toward the Bumping River and on the northern flank at American Ridge toward Highway 410....

Tonasket, WA:  Yesterday, excavators continued to work on dozer line repairs in the Diamond Bell, Fox and Bunch road areas.  Hand crews worked around cabins and other structures to restore dozer berms to help the land recover. Crews continue to patrol the fire line and monitor the fire behavior at the northwest flank of Mt Bonaparte. Today, tree removal will continue along Bunch Road and residences in the area should use caution and expect delays.  The team is meeting with landowners in the area to address rehabilitation concerns. If any landowners have questions regarding rehabilitation standards on dozer lines or suppression efforts on their property, please contact Fire Information: 509-557-7257 (please leave a message).Attention Hunters: The Walker Creek Fire area (within the 204 GMU) 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...

Yesterday and Overnight: Firefighters and air resources focused suppression efforts where fire is adjacent to the communities in and around Cliffdell, Goose Prairie, and Bumping Lake. Firefighters completed a hose lay along the new north/south fireline (about one and a half miles northwest of Cliffdell) and began firing operations to keep active fire from moving west. Crews successfully completed firing operations along the east/west portion of Forest Road (FR) 1706 to limit active fire from moving north in that area. Firefighters began scouting opportunities for direct fireline from the furthest western point of Forest Road 1706 northwest toward American Ridge. Crews completed structure protection preparations in the Goose Prairie, Bumping Lake, Bumping River Road, and north/south portion of Highway 410 corridor areas. As expected, fire continued backing downslope on the western flank toward the Bumping River and on the northern flank at American Ridge. Repair work continued with...

Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest   Pincer Creek Fire Update   Pincer Creek Fire Continues Smoldering and Creeping Significant Rain Expected Later This Week   Everett, WA, Sept. 15, 2021 – Fire managers report that the Pincer Creek Fire has been relatively quiet over the last several weeks due to the cooler temperatures, increase in precipitation and a more fall like weather pattern.  The fire continues to smolder and creep mostly within the Mineral Park Fire scar of 2003.  The fire is estimated at 980 acres. Rolling debris and falling snags are a constant threat to the Cascade River Trail.  It is anticipated that the Cascade River Trail (# 769) and Middle Fork Cascade River Trail (#769.1) will be closed until next spring at the earliest.  It is hoped that over the winter fire weakened trees will fall, reducing the hazards on the trails. Over the past several weeks, the weather has shifted to a more fall like pattern with cloudy, moist, cool weather.  “We are thankful...

 Conconully, WA: The Muckamuck fire has been a long process and the team is preparing to turn it over to a smaller organizational structure. There has been lots of preparation in the background to make sure the right resources are left on the fire. Crews on the line have finished their mop up operations and are now focused on repair work and patrolling the fires perimeter. This is customary to make sure the fire has a great containment line and ready to turn back to local agencies. Additional repair work and repairing handlines will continue today.     Weather today is expected to be mostly sunny with a max temperature 56 degrees at the peaks with 30% humidity. Northwest winds 6-10 with gusts to 20 mph on the ridgetops in the afternoon. Temperatures overnight are dropping into the 30s.    Current road closures remain in effect and are being looked at on a regular basis.  For the most up to date information you can follow the link below. Please adhere to the closures....

Tamaño: 21,552 acres Personal total: 306 personas (5 equipos, 14 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  Hoy a las 6:00 a.m. fue transferida la gestión del incendio de Twentyfive Mile al Equipo 3 de Gestión de incidentes del suroeste. Ayer: Para adelantarse al cambio de patrón meteorológico, los bomberos continuaron reforzando la línea de contención al oeste del incendio. Los equipos realizaron operaciones de quema terrestre y aérea para terminar la línea a lo largo del perímetro suroeste del incendio. También continuaron la limpieza en la zona de Slide Peak y en otras áreas a medida que los equipos buscaban y extinguían cualquier foco de incendio. En zonas donde no se ha detectado calor recientemente, los bomberos siguieron retirando equipos que pueden ser utilizados en otros sitios. Hoy: Durante los próximos turnos, los...

Size: 21,552 acres Total Personnel: 306 (5 crews, 14 engines, 3 helicopters, 17 water tenders, 2 heavy equipment) Containment: 50% Location: 12 miles NW of Chelan, WA Cause: Under investigation  Management of the Twentyfive Mile Fire transferred to Southwest Incident Command Team 3 at 6:00 am this morning. Yesterday: Ahead of the anticipated weather pattern change, firefighters continued to strengthen the containment line west of the fire. Using both hand and aerial ignition, crews worked to complete firing along the southwest perimeter of the fire. Mop up continued in the Slide Peak area and elsewhere on the fire as crews continue checking for and extinguishing any hot spots. In areas where there has been no recent heat detected they continued to backhaul equipment so that it can be refurbished and made available for use where needed. Today: Over the next few shifts resources will be working to secure lines and evaluate opportunities to conduct aerial ignitions to increase...

Yesterday, wildland engines patrolled the fire perimeter, engaging in any remaining hot spots along the fire line or around structures.  Operations continues to shift and focus on rehabilitation of dozer lines and fire suppression damage. Excavators have been working on dozer lines between Diamond Bell Road, Bunch Road, and up to Fox Road.  Additionally, hand crews have been evaluating hand trails for mitigation as well as work on sensitive areas of dozer repairs, such as lines surrounding historic cabins. Crews are working with chippers to remove concentrated fuels created during initial attack. A BAER (burned area emergency response) team is evaluation conditions on the fire and recommending mitigation measures to reduce erosions and promote recovery of the ecosystem.Today, crews will continue on patrol along the fire line, searching for hot spots.  Rehabilitation work will continue in the Diamond Bell, Bunch Creek and Fox Creek road.  An excavator will be working along Bunch...

 Cub Creek 2 Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Report

Ayer y anoche: Los bomberos concentraron los esfuerzos en las secciones norte del incendio, y realizaron operaciones de quema durante el día. Dichas operaciones no fueron tan exitosas en la noche debido al aumento de la humedad relativa por debajo del nivel de inversión térmico a unos 4200’. Los recursos continuaron asegurando y anclando la línea en Forest Road (FR) 1706 y el nuevo cortafuegos norte/sur (a una milla y media del noroeste de Cliffdell) para evitar que el fuego se propagara al norte y al este. Los bomberos en la comunidad de Goose Prairie recibieron materiales y equipos adicionales para reforzar la protección de estructuras. Como se esperaba, el incendio siguió avanzando ladera abajo del lado oeste hacia Bumping River, y los equipos lograron importantes avances para mejorar la línea de las excavadoras alrededor y en el lado oeste de Bumping Lake y reforzaron la protección de estructuras con rociadores y mangueras. Las condiciones cálidas y secas aumentaron...

Humo Para hoy se espera que las condiciones del humo sean de nivel bueno a nocivo para grupos sensibles (USG, en inglés) alrededor de la zona. Asimismo, se espera que la intensidad del incendio sea moderada, por lo que se podrá ver más humo en la zona. Es posible que la zona de Chelan más cercana al incendio experimente un deterioro en la calidad de aire. Las operaciones de quema y la actividad de otros incendios en la región pueden ser factores que influyan en el impacto del humo. Emitido por USFS Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program www.wildlandfiresmoke.net Central Washington Actualizaciones tools.airfire.org/outlooks/centralwashington ·Información sobre humo y su salud https://www.cdc.gov/spanish/especialesCDC/IncendiosForestales   

The September 14th operational video update for the Summit Trail Fire is now available on the Northeast Washington Fire Information Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/newfireinfo

 Conconully, WA: Yesterday Division Charlie was gridding for any additional hot spots and doing work on repairing handline. There was a hot spot found approximately 500 feet in from the perimeter and mitigated. Division Xray continued their gridding and securing line. Division Foxtrot was in patrol status and no hot spots or hazards were located. Moving into today the fire perimeter is in patrol status. Work will continue on repairing dozer and handline. Heavy equipment has finished up their repair work on Xray and is moving to Division Charlie.    Weather today is expected to be mostly sunny and clouds will build in the afternoon with a slight chance of precipitation. The max temperature of 60 degrees and humidity hovering at 43%. Winds 5-9 with gusts in the afternoon to 18 mph.     Road closures remain in effect and are being evaluated on a daily basis. The main reason for the closures is for firefighter safety and the safety of citizens. Please adhere to the closures. ...

Tamaño: 21,552 acres   Personal total: 329 personas (6 equipos, 15 camiones de bomberos, 3 helicópteros, 15 tanques de agua, 3 equipos de maquinaria pesada) Contención: 50%   Ubicación: 12 millas al NO de Chelan, WA Causa: A ser determinada      Mañana a las 7:00 a.m. el Equipo 3 de Gestión de Incidentes del Noroeste del Pacífico pasará la gestión del incendio de Twenty-five Mile al Equipo 3 del Suroeste. Ayer: Los bomberos trabajaron al noroeste de Stormy Mountain en Devil’s Backbone realizando operaciones de quema terrestre y aérea para aumentar la profundidad de la línea de contención oeste del incendio. Cerca de East Point, en la cuenca de North Fork de Thirty-five Mile Creek, el incendio ardió de manera activa en los combustibles pesados. Dicha actividad no amenazó las líneas de contención, pero provocó humo que fue visible en toda la zona. Los combustibles pesados seguirán secos durante las próximas semanas, por lo que es...

Yesterday and last night: Firefighters focused efforts along the northern portions of the fire, conducting firing operations throughout the day. Firing operations were less successful at night due to increased relative humidity below the inversion at about 4200’. Resources continued to secure and anchor line along Forest Road (FR) 1706 and the new north/south fireline (about one and half miles northwest of Cliffdell) to prevent fire spread to the north and east. Additional materials and equipment arrived and were used to reinforce structure protection in the Goose Prairie community. As expected, fire continued backing down slope on the western flank toward the Bumping River. Crews made significant progress improving dozer line around Bumping Lake and reinforcing structure protection using sprinklers and hose lays on the west side of Bumping Lake. Warmer drier conditions above the inversion allowed for slightly increased fire activity on American Ridge. Repair work continued with...