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Smoke Outlook for 9/12 - 9/13 Smoke Smoke conditions today are expected to be Good to Moderate around the forecast area. Similar conditions are expected today as yesterday due to predicted low fire behavior. The Chelan area closest to the fire may see degraded air quality due to the proximity to the fire. Breezy west winds will develop in the afternoon pushing the smoke to the east. Smoke impacts can be influenced by firing operations as well as activity from other fires in the region.   Issued by USFS Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program www.wildlandfiresmoke.net Central Washington Current Outlook tools.airfire.org/outlooks/centralwashington Smoke and Health Info www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=smoke.index

 Conconully, WA: Yesterday crews worked to secure containment lines, grid for hot spots, complete repair work on campgrounds, and backhauling equipment. Division Charlie (north portion of the fire) will stay focused today on securing perimeter lines, backhauling equipment, and gridding the area for hot spots. Division Xray (northeast portion of the fire) will grid for additional hot spots, secure perimeter lines, backhaul equipment, and look for additional repair work that needs done. Division Foxtrot (south end of the fire) has completed their objectives and is now in full patrol status. Turn back standards in the areas that are secured are now in full swing. Repair standards include: chipping and disbursing of large concentrations of unburned fuels created during suppression, identify and inventory fences, and any other damages that were created by suppression efforts. They will remove garbage, litter, and flagging. The only flagging that will remain in place are in hazard areas....

Tamaño: 21,130 acres  Personal total: 397 Contención: 41%   Ubicación: 12 millas al NO de Chelan, WACausa: a ser determinada   Foto: fuego activo del incendio de Twenty-five Mile al norte de Stormy Mountain. Condiciones meteorológicas y comportamiento del incendio: ayer, el incendio hizo un breve recorrido ladera arriba y ardió de manera activa a través de una parte aislada de vegetación sin quemar al norte de Stormy Mountain. Aunque el incendio no amenazó las líneas de contención, la actividad de ayer es una señal de que los combustibles de gran tamaño siguen extremadamente secos, y de que seguirán ardiendo a pesar de las lluvias recientes. Para hoy el pronóstico indica cielos de parcial a mayormente soleados, acompañados de temperaturas típicas de la temporada. La tarde traerá vientos del oeste o suroeste con ráfagas de 20 mph en las cimas de las crestas. A pesar de que la humedad relativa será menor a la de ayer, los niveles de...

Size: 21,130 acres   Total Personnel: 397 Containment: 41%   Location: 12 miles NW of Chelan, WA Cause: Under investigation   Weather and Fire Behavior: Yesterday the fire made short upslope runs and burned actively through an island of unburned vegetation north of Stormy Mountain. While the fire did not threaten containment lines yesterday, the activity seen is an indicator that large fuels remain very dry and will continue to burn despite recent precipitation. Today will be partly to mostly sunny with seasonable temperatures. The afternoon will bring winds from the west or southwest with gusts to 20 mph on ridge tops. Although relative humidity will be lower than yesterday, humidity levels are still elevated and will delay drying in the grasses and other fine fuels. Yesterday: Crews completed most of the work needed to break down and remove the hoses, pumps, and other equipment around homes in the Lake Chelan corridor from south of Hollywood Beach...

September 12, 2021  Daily Update Acres: 49,551 acres Start Date: July 12, 2021 Cause: Lightning Containment: 64% Total personnel: 681 Location: 17 miles west of Inchelium Fuels: Timber (litter and grass understory), light logging slash  Highlights: Although recent rainstorms helped to dampen fire activity on the Summit Trail Fire, the additional moisture also created several new hazards, including muddy roads and slick hillsides. As water infiltrates and softens the soil, tree root systems weakened by fire become increasingly vulnerable to falling over as multi-directional winds push through the canopies. To minimize exposure to these hazards, crews are concentrating on backhauling nearly one hundred miles of hose lines, supplies, and equipment from control lines where road conditions are favorable. Operations: Yesterday, dangerous road conditions prevented crews from accessing the northwestern portion of the fire area. As an alternative, crews focused on pulling several miles of...

Tonasket, WA:  Yesterday, crews assessed the fire line after the rains and made progress in containing the remaining line in the area of Bunch and Fox road (south of USFS 030 road – Virginia Lilly area).  Crews will continue to patrol this area for any remaining fuels (stump holes or woody debris) that continue to burn.  Crews continue to evaluate and work on containment of lines on the northwest flank of Bonaparte Mountain.  The peat bog along Bonaparte Lake Road continue to burn and smolder, which can cause heavy smoke in the morning and evening hours.  This can drastically reduce visibility and it is recommended that alternate routes or residence avoid the area during these periods.  Today, crews will continue to monitor and patrol lines throughout the day.  Repair crews are continuing to map almost 80 miles of suppression dozer line for repair throughout the fire.  Rehabilitation work is primarily along dozer lines that can impact water resources or on steep slopes, to...

Ayer: Una precipitación moderada cayó sobre el incendio, con una medida de una décima a dos décimas de pulgada en algunas áreas. La humedad ayudó a disminuir el progreso y el comportamiento del fuego, lo que permitió a los bomberos continuar con los esfuerzos de extinción en áreas clave de enfoque. El foco secundario a lo largo de American Ridge se desaceleró significativamente, con un crecimiento mínimo en esa área. La protección de la estructura continuó a lo largo del corredor de la Hwy 410, como medida de precaución en caso de que el fuego continúe propagándose en esa dirección. Las cuadrillas y el equipo pesado trabajaron para reducir la vegetación a lo largo de Forest Road (FR) 1709 después de varios días de trabajo en esta área para facilitar un lugar seguro para que los bomberos realicen operaciones de disparo en los próximos días. Las operaciones de disparo se detuvieron ayer frente a FR 1706 debido a la lluvia y las condiciones de quema desfavorables....

Yesterday: Moderate precipitation fell across the fire, with a tenth to two-tenths of an inch measured in some areas. The moisture helped slow fire progression and behavior, allowing firefighters to continue suppression efforts in key focus areas. The spot fire along American Ridge slowed significantly, with minimal growth in that area. Structure protection continued along the Highway 410 corridor, as a precautionary measure should the fire continue to spread in that direction. Crews and heavy equipment worked to reduce vegetation along Forest Road (FR) 1709 after several days of work in this area to provide a safe place for firefighters to conduct firing operations in the days ahead. Firing operations were halted yesterday off FR 1706 due to the rain and unfavorable burning conditions. Crews continued to work to secure line and slow fire spread around Edgar Rock. Along the southern edges of the fire, mop up and repair work continued.Today: Pacific Northwest Team (PNW) 10 (Lawson)...

The September 11th operational video update for the Summit Trail Fire is now available on the Northeast Washington Fire Information Facebook Page

September 11, 2021  Daily Update Acres: 49,329 acres Start Date: July 12, 2021 Cause: Lightning Containment: 64% Total personnel: 679 Location: 17 miles west of Inchelium Fuels: Timber (litter and grass understory), light logging slash  Highlights: The Summit Trail Fire received a half-inch of rain overnight, reducing fire activity throughout the fire area. Light rain showers persisted for nearly 12 hours, allowing small fuels such as dead grass, pine needles, and small sticks and twigs to absorb enough moisture that they will likely require several days of lower humidity and wind to dry out before supporting active fire movement. Larger fuels such as branches, limbs, and snags may still continue to burn despite these wetter conditions. Spot fires are likely to surface in the coming days as the smoldering debris on the forest floor dries out and reignites. Operations: On the northwest side of the fire, crews evaluated the burnout operation from the previous day and attempted to...

 Conconully, WA: Yesterday crews worked on hot spots within the fire and worked to secure perimeter lines. Division Charlie (north portion of the fire) worked to finish up black line operations and were able to secure another portion of their division which helped with containment numbers. Division Xray (northeast portion of the fire) worked hot spots and continue working in 150 ft from the perimeter. The repair group finished up work on the Kerr Campground and moved to Oriole Campground. This is repair work to clean up trees and debris from the fire. Division Foxtrot (south end of the fire) finished up perimeter control and is now in full patrol status. Today crews will continue more of the same work in their divisions. Over the next few days crews will remove equipment that is no longer needed on the fire and focus on repair and cleanup. Some of those repair standards include: chipping and disbursing of large concentrations of unburned fuels created during suppression, identify and...

Pronóstico de Humo para 11/09 - 12/09 Humo Se espera que la calidad de aire sea de Bueno a Moderado durante el día de hoy en el área de pronóstico. Hoy se esperan condiciones similares a las de ayer debido a que se anticipa un bajo comportamiento de fuego. Es posible que la zona de Chelan que queda 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/spa.../especialesCDC/IncendiosForestales

Tamaño: 21,130 acres  Personal total: 401 Contención: 40%   Ubicación: 12 millas al NO de Chelan, WA Causa: A ser determinada   Condiciones meteorológicas y comportamiento del incendio: Ayer cayeron lluvias ligeras sobre la zona del incendio; sin embargo, los combustibles pesados permanecen bastante secos. Entre estos se puede encontrar madera muerta, troncos y ramas de gran tamaño, que se incendian y consumen más lento que los combustibles ligeros como césped, hojas y musgo. Los combustibles pesados siguen ardiendo y, a medida que se secan los carburantes ligeros, los primeros volverán a contribuir a la propagación del incendio. Para hoy se espera un clima seco y cálido, mayormente soleado en la mañana. La nubosidad aumentará hacia las horas de la tarde junto con los vientos del oeste-suroeste.  Los vientos ligeros, nubosidad, y el aumento de la humedad relativa pronosticados para hoy ayudarán a disminuir la intensidad del incendio. ...

Smoke Outlook for 9/11 - 9/12 Central Washington Twenty-Five Mile Fire Smoke Smoke conditions today are expected to be Good to Moderate around the forecast area. Similar conditions are expected today as yesterday due to predicted low fire behavior. The Chelan area closest to the fire may see degraded air quality due to the proximity to the fire. Smoke impacts can be influenced by firing operations as well as activity from other fires in the region. Issued by USFS Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program www.wildlandfiresmoke.net Central Washington Current Outlook tools.airfire.org/outlooks/centralwashington ·Smoke and Health Info www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=smoke.index    

Tonasket, WA:  Rainfall totals along the fire since 5am this morning range between .34 to .37 inches of rainfall (NWS – Spokane).  Rainfall started around noon yesterday in the fire area, continuing throughout the night.  Fire behavior decreased throughout the day, with minor torching still visible throughout the early afternoon, pushing smoke down through the Antoine Creek drainage.  No infrared flight was flown yesterday due to the heavy cloud cover and rainfall.  Burnout operations were considered, but ultimately dropped as near-term forecasted rainfall and rising relative humidity would have made the operation unsuccessful.  Due to the duration and amount of rainfall, fire behavior will minimize for at least the next 48 hours.  Crews will evaluate conditions on the ground and create plans for direct line along the fire on the northwest flanks of Bonaparte Mountain, where available and safe for crews to engage.  Crews will continue to monitor and patrol the other sections...

Size: 21,130 acres   Total Personnel: 401 Containment: 40%   Location: 12 miles NW of Chelan, WA Cause: Under investigation   Weather and Fire Behavior: Light rain showers fell over the fire area yesterday though heavy fuels remain very dry. Heavy fuels are large diameter snags, logs, and large limb wood, that ignite and are consumed more slowly than finer fuels like grass, leaves, and moss. The heavy fuels are still burning and as the finer fuels dry out, they will again contribute to fire spread. Today will be drier and warmer, mostly sunny in the morning with increasing clouds in the afternoon, and light winds from the west-southwest. Today’s forecasted light winds, cloud cover, and increased relative humidity will moderate fire activity. Yesterday:  Using both hand and aerial ignition, firefighters were able to conduct firing operations in the afternoon along Devil’s Backbone. Heavy fuels were receptive to burning, however additional...

EVACUATION LEVEL UPDATE - Schneider Springs Fire Due to the recent weather and the progress from the fire crews the evacuation levels for some areas have been dropped to a level 2 (GET SET). As of 9M (PST) Friday, September 10, 2021, the evacuation status changes are as follows: From the intersection of Little Naches Road and Hwy 410 to Pinecliff is now downgraded to a Level 2 (GET SET) evacuation zone. This includes both sides of HWY 410 with the Naches River being the west boundary for the Level 2 evacuation zone. Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation zone will remain for the areas of; All of Old River Road (NF 1704), to include Jefferson Road, Lost Creek Road (NF311), Wapiti Run Lane, Linker Lane and Fontaine Lane. Refer to attached map for

   Cedar Creek, Cub Creek 2, and Delancy Fires September 10, 2021 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest   Minimal fire behavior occurred in the Cedar Creek Fire this week, with limited isolated creeping and some torching in the Varden Creek drainage and near Slate Lake.   On the Cub Creek 2 Fire, some creeping has been observed around the Farewell and Lake Creek vicinity. No activity was observed on the Delancy Fire. Cooler temperatures and higher humidities are expected across both fires this weekend, reducing the likelihood of active fire behavior and smoke production for the next few days. 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. The shortage of personnel and equipment nationally, plus the need to prioritize these resources for active fires with immediate suppression needs, have slowed the progress...

   Cedar Creek, Cub Creek 2, and Delancy Fires September 10, 2021 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest   Minimal fire behavior occurred in the Cedar Creek Fire this week, with limited isolated creeping and some torching in the Varden Creek drainage and near Slate Lake.   On the Cub Creek 2 Fire, some creeping has been observed around the Farewell and Lake Creek vicinity. No activity was observed on the Delancy Fire. Cooler temperatures and higher humidities are expected across both fires this weekend, reducing the likelihood of active fire behavior and smoke production for the next few days. 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. The shortage of personnel and equipment nationally, plus the need to prioritize these resources for active fires with immediate suppression needs, have slowed the progress...

   NEWS RELEASE   Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife  Sep. 10, 2021  Public contact: Wildlife Program, 360-902-2515 Media contact: Paul Dahmer, 360-902-2480; Rachel Blomker, 360-701-3101   WDFW-managed lands in Eastern Washington will reopen to overnight use Sep. 16 with burn ban still in effect    SPOKANE – In response to decreased fire risk and cooler temperatures, wildlife areas managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will reopen to overnight use starting Thursday, Sep. 16.     The only wildlife area in Eastern Washington that remains closed until further notice is the Oak Creek Wildlife Area Unit due to the active Schneider Springs Fire. Access to campgrounds in the Methow Unit of the Methow Wildlife Area will reopen on Friday, Sep. 17 when the U.S. Forest Service plans to reopen East and West Chewuch roads.     “We’re excited to reopen WDFW-managed lands in Eastern Washington to overnight...