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Winthrop, WA – The Cedar Creek, Cub Creek 2, and Delancy fires are burning on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and public and private lands within Okanogan County.   Safety Note: The Cedar and Cub Creek Fires are active fires, and certain roads and trails in the community and Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest remain closed for your safety. The public is reminded to stay out of closed areas for your safety and the safety of firefighters.   Fire Information Line: (509) 557-0740 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm daily)   Cedar Creek Fire: The fire is 55,187 acres and 87% contained.  Firefighters and engines mopped up hot spots and smoke near Wolf Creek and along Highway 20 on Wednesday. DNR resources will mop up near the 1145 road to ensure all infrastructure is protected. Crews continue to use thermal cameras around structures, private land, mopping up those areas as needed.  Excavators, graders and dozers are working on suppression repair from Upper Little Bridge...

Smoke Air quality should be similar to yesterday throughout the forecast area. Communities in closer proximity to the fire, particularly on the western side of Lake Chelan, may experience levels in the Unhealthy to USG AQI overnight which should start to improve by mid-morning. Haze will likely linger in the lake corridor all

Winthrop, WA – The Cedar Creek, Cub Creek 2, and Delancy fires are burning on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and public and private lands within Okanogan County.   Safety Note: The Cedar and Cub Creek Fires are active fires, and certain roads and trails in the community and Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest remain closed for your safety. The public is reminded to stay out of closed areas for your safety and the safety of firefighters.   Fire Information Line: (509) 557-0740 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm daily)   Cedar Creek Fire: The fire is 55,187 acres and 87% contained.  Firefighters and engines mopped up hot spots and smoke near Wolf Creek and along Highway 20 on Wednesday. DNR resources will mop up near the 1145 road to ensure all infrastructure is protected. Crews continue to use thermal cameras around structures, private land, mopping up those areas as needed.  Excavators, graders and dozers are working on suppression repair from Upper Little Bridge...

WALKER CREEK AND CHICKADEE CREEK FIRES DAILY FIRE UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 The Chickadee Creek Fire is located approximately 15 miles west of Tonasket, Washington. The Walker Creek Fire is located approximately 13 miles east/northeast of Tonasket, Washington, surrounding Lake Bonaparte.The Incident Command Post at the Omak Stampede Grounds is closed to all but essential personnel. The Colville National Forest terminated the Buckhorn closure order yesterday, although the area closure immediately surrounding the Walker Creek Fire remains in place.OperationsThe number of active heat sources near containment lines is decreasing, and fire activity across both fires is limited primarily to smoldering and creeping. Fire equipment that is no longer needed for fire suppression is being collected and removed from containment lines, roads, and staging areas. Suppression repair actions are being identified, and resources will be engaged where the repair work ties directly to life, safety or...

 WALKER CREEK AND CHICKADEE CREEK FIRES DAILY FIRE UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 The Chickadee Creek Fire is located approximately 15 miles west of Tonasket, Washington. The Walker Creek Fire is located approximately 13 miles east/northeast of Tonasket, Washington, surrounding Lake Bonaparte. The Incident Command Post at the Omak Stampede Grounds is closed to all but essential personnel. The Colville National Forest terminated the Buckhorn closure order yesterday, although the area closure immediately surrounding the Walker Creek Fire remains in place. Operations The number of active heat sources near containment lines is decreasing, and fire activity across both fires is limited primarily to smoldering and creeping. Fire equipment that is no longer needed for fire suppression is being collected and removed from containment lines, roads, and staging areas. Suppression repair actions are being identified, and resources will be engaged where the repair work ties directly to life, safety...

Size: 14,119 acres Total Personnel: 492 Containment: 37% Cause: Under investigation Single Residences: 678 Threatened, 1 Lost Management of the Twenty-five Mile Fire has been transferred to Pacific Northwest Team 3, a Type 1 Incident Management Team. Yesterday: The weather was conducive to successful burnout operations for adding depth and strengthening firelines. To the south, firefighters worked from Slide Peak along Forest Road 8410 to tie in with dozer line. On the North side of the fire, they continued with the previous days’ burnout operation between Dove Point and Junior Spike, utilizing hand crews and aerial ignition. The helicopter mounted plastic sphere dispenser (PSD) distributes spheres that are about the shape and size of ping pong balls. The plastic spheres contain potassium permanganate and are injected with ethylene glycol (antifreeze). A chemical reaction causes the sphere to ignite approximately 20 to 30 seconds after injection. A short...

 FOREST SERVICE BAER PROGRAM OVERVIEWThe 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...

Inchelium, WA – Northwest Incident Management Team 7 will transfer command of the Summit Trail Fire to Southwest Area Incident Management Team 4 tomorrow morning at 7:00 a.m. This will be Northwest Team 7’s last update with Southwest Team 4 continuing updates for future operational periods. With the cooler temperatures and rain over the area Tuesday night, crews were unable to continue burning operations on the north and northeast edge due to fuel moisture. Firefighters will continue to monitor the conditions and look for opportunities to complete these operations.   Crews on the north flank of the fire will continue to secure indirect fire lines put into place as well as contingency lines. The 10-acre spot fire on the northern flank has been fully lined and is in mop up status. Firefighters will scout out areas to the north for potential additional fire lines. Crews will continue strengthening lines around the fire, and work on putting in an indirect line around Lynx Mountain....

Actualización del Incendio Schneider Springs 02/09Fecha de inicio: 3 de agosto de 2021Causa: RayoTamaño: 84,509 acresPorcentaje de contención: 8%Recursos asignados: 881 recursosEquipos (24); camiones de bomberos (49); buldócer (8); recursos aéreos (8); otra maquinaria pesada (33)Ayer: Se completó el difícil trabajo de construcción de la línea de contención indirecta sobre árboles caídos y escombros en Bet-hel Ridge, en la parte sur del incendio. Los equipos trabajaron con los operadores de maquinaria pesada durante varios días para terminar esta importante sección de la línea indirecta y evitar que el incendio se desplace al sur, hacia construcciones en riesgo a lo largo del corredor US 12. Los bomberos también pudieron continuar la operación de quema alrededor de la torre de comunica-ciones para proteger este vital recurso, y limpiaron y aseguraron la operación de quema en Forest Road 199 hacia el cruce de Forest Road (FR) 1500. Los equipos del extremo oeste del...

Schneider Springs Fire Update September 2, 2021Start Date: August 3, 2021Cause: LightningSize: 84,509 acresPercent Contained: 8%Resources Assigned: 881 resourcesCrews (24); Engines (49); Dozers (8); Air Resources (8); Other Heavy Equipment (33)Yesterday: The challenging work of indirect line construction on Bethel Ridge in the southern portion of the fire in thick dead and downed timber was completed. Crews worked alongside heavy equipment for several days to complete this important section of indirect fire line to prevent the fire from moving south towards values at risk along the US 12 corridor. Firefighters were also able to continue burning out around the communication tower to protect that critical resource as well as mopping up and securing the firing operation along Forest Road 199 down to the Forest Road (FR) 1500 junction. Crews on the western edge of the fire remained focused on indirect line construction in the FR 1300 system, and structure preparations around cabins around...

The slides from the Walker Creek and Chickadee Creek fires community meeting on September 1st, 2021 are attached here as a file that is available for you to download. The community meeting can be viewed at this

The slides from the Walker Creek and Chickadee Creek fires community meeting on September 1st, 2021 are attached here as a file that is available for you to download.  The community meeting can be viewed at this

Twenty-Five Mile Fire UpdateSeptember 1, 2021Size: 13,906 acresTotal Personnel: 488                                                           Containment: 37%Cause: Under investigationStructures Threatened: 772Structures Lost: 1Yesterday, the increased wind speeds experienced in the area of Slide Ridge and the 8410 road were deemed to be unfavorable for conducting firing operations. However the weather conditions were favorable for conducting the planned firing operations between Utah Saddle and Dove Point. Operations were supported by aviation assets for both water and aerial firing capabilities. These aerial ignition operations, aimed at building depth between the fire and the fire line, continued into the evening shift, working toward Junior Spike.Today, fire crews will continue firing operations as conditions permit in order to secure Slide Ridge and the 8410 Road. Engines and firefighters will continue to secure and...

WALKER CREEK AND CHICKADEE CREEK FIRES: Northwest Team 12 will host a virtual Community Meeting today at 11:00 AM on the Central Washington Fire Information Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/cwafireinfoDAILY FIRE UPDATE - September 1, 2021:The Chickadee Creek Fire is located approximately 15 miles west of Tonasket, Washington. The Walker Creek Fire is located approximately 13 miles east/northeast of Tonasket, Washington, surrounding Lake Bonaparte. The Incident Command Post at the Omak Stampede Grounds is closed to all but essential personnel.Operations All burnout operations are complete on the Walker Creek Fire and all primary direct lines are complete on the Chickadee Creek Fire. Resources continue to be shared between the Walker Creek and Chickadee Creek Fires, depending on where they are most needed.Chickadee Creek FireYesterday fire crews searched for remaining heat sources along the western fire perimeter, while mop-up work continued along the northwestern portion of...

WALKER CREEK AND CHICKADEE CREEK FIRES: Northwest Team 12 will host a virtual Community Meeting today at 11:00 AM on the Central Washington Fire Information Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/cwafireinfoDAILY FIRE UPDATE - September 1, 2021:The Chickadee Creek Fire is located approximately 15 miles west of Tonasket, Washington. The Walker Creek Fire is located approximately 13 miles east/northeast of Tonasket, Washington, surrounding Lake Bonaparte. The Incident Command Post at the Omak Stampede Grounds is closed to all but essential personnel.Operations All burnout operations are complete on the Walker Creek Fire and all primary direct lines are complete on the Chickadee Creek Fire. Resources continue to be shared between the Walker Creek and Chickadee Creek Fires, depending on where they are most needed.Chickadee Creek FireYesterday fire crews searched for remaining heat sources along the western fire perimeter, while mop-up work continued along the northwestern portion of...

Inchelium, WA – Cooler temperatures throughout yesterday provided firefighters with favorable conditions to continue burn operations on the north edge of the fire, in addition to continued line improvements and mop up of earlier spot fires. Burn operations also took place near the Bitteroot Mountain area where firefighters have been working to secure line in difficult terrain. Precipitation received over the fire last night will moderate fire behavior today. Crews will continue to work on improvement to direct line on the north and northeast edge in the Stall Creek area. Firefighters will scout areas along the north and northeast flank for potential burning operations to improve containment lines. Firefighters will work to open roads to the east of Onion Ridge to improve access to the fire’s edge.  On portions of the fire without containment lines, the strategy is to build fire line as close to the fire’s edge as possible, and to strengthen these lines with small-scale...

Winthrop, WA – The Cedar Creek, Cub Creek 2, and Delancy fires are burning on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and public and private lands within Okanogan County.   Safety Note: The Cedar and Cub Creek Fires are active fires, and certain roads and trails in the community and Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest remain closed for your safety. The public is reminded to stay out of closed areas for your safety and the safety of firefighters.   Fire Information Line: (509) 557-0740 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm daily)   Cedar Creek Fire: The fire is 55,187 acres and 87% contained. Engines and air resources responded to smoke reports on Tuesday. Air resources will monitor Abernathy Ridge, using water drops to check fire as needed. Crews continue to secure fire line from Hwy 20 to an area below Vasiliki Ridge, east of Lone Fire campground.  Infrared cameras are being used to find hot spots near structures and crews continue to mop up in those areas. Crews will work on...

Kettle Falls, WA – Northwest Incident Management Team 7 will transfer command of the Bulldog Mountain and Mack Mountain Fires to the Colville National Forest tomorrow at 0700. This will be Northwest Team 7’s last update. Yesterday, firefighters conducted a successful burning operation on the southern flank of the Bulldog Mountain Fire with assistance from air resources. Crews intend on burning along the southern flank again today to close the gap between the fire’s edge and South Boulder Road. Crews will continue to patrol and mop up along the northern flank and take actions to hold the remainder of the fire within containment lines. The eastern flank is in patrol status. Air and firefighting resources will monitor both the Bulldog Mountain and Mack Mountain Fires for active fire behavior, while crews continue road grading on Boulder Cabin Road and other roads around the fires for the next few days. The cold front that moved into the area on Monday night brought cooler...

  TODAY there will be a Virtual Community Meeting for the Walker Creek and Chickadee Creek fires at 11:00 AM (Wednesday, September 1st), hosted by NW Team 12. Speakers including the Incident Meteorologist, Fire Behavior Analyst, Incident Commander, and others will be available to answer your questions. It will be streamed to Facebook Live on the Central Washington Fire Information Facebook page

Kettle Falls, WA – Northwest Incident Management Team 7 will transfer command of the Bulldog Mountain and Mack Mountain Fires to the Colville National Forest tomorrow at 0700. This will be Northwest Team 7’s last update. Yesterday, firefighters conducted a successful burning operation on the southern flank of the Bulldog Mountain Fire with assistance from air resources. Crews intend on burning along the southern flank again today to close the gap between the fire’s edge and South Boulder Road. Crews will continue to patrol and mop up along the northern flank and take actions to hold the remainder of the fire within containment lines. The eastern flank is in patrol status. Air and firefighting resources will monitor both the Bulldog Mountain and Mack Mountain Fires for active fire behavior, while crews continue road grading on Boulder Cabin Road and other roads around the fires for the next few days. The cold front that moved into the area on Monday night brought cooler...