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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. 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...

 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

Start Date: August 4, 2021    Cause: Lightning    Size: 13,314 acres    Containment: 72% Location: Approximately four miles northeast of Conconully Resources Assigned: 147 personnel Current Situation: Cooler temperatures and light precipitation over portions of the Muckamuck Fire on Tuesday helped firefighters hold containment lines despite gusty winds. The northern perimeter of the fire is the primary area of focus for resources on the incident, remaining hot and exhibiting moderate behavior with smoldering, creeping, and occasional single tree torching.  Areas near the northern fire perimeter that are retaining heat include heavy fuels, tree roots and the deep duff layer. Today on the northwest perimeter of the fire crews continue to mop-up, creating more depth to the containment lines. On portions of the northeast section of the fire, faller teams have been clearing hazard trees in advance of hand crews, creating safe areas to conduct mop-up operations. The...

Actualización del Incendio Schneider Springs 1/09Fecha de inicio: 3 de agosto de 2021Causa: RayoTamaño: 83,647Porcentaje de contención: 8%Recursos asignados: 865 recursosEquipos (22); camiones de bomberos (52); buldócer (8); recursos aéreos (12); otra maquinaria pesada (25)Ayer: La mayor parte de los recursos para el incendio estuvieron destinados al perímetro sur. Los equipos pudieron adap-tarse rápido a los constantes cambios meteorológicos para continuar las operaciones de quema cuando las condiciones eran favorables. Los recursos aéreos apoyaron a los bomberos neutralizando focos calientes y controlando la actividad del incendio cerca de las líneas de contención indirectas. Los bomberos aprovecharon los vientos ligeros para reanudar las operaciones de quema al extremo de Bethel Ridge, y continuaron al oeste, hacia la torre de comunicaciones. Mientras tan-to, los equipos en el extremo oeste del incendio completaron la quema en Forest Road (FR) 199 hacia el cruce con la...

Schneider Springs Fire Daily Update September 1, 2021 Start Date: August 3, 2021Cause: LightningSize: 83,647 acresPercent Contained: 8%Resources Assigned: 865 resourcesCrews (22); Engines (52); Dozers (8); Air Resources (12); Other Heavy Equipment (25)Yesterday: The majority of the resources on the fire remained focused on the southern perimeter. Crews were able to quickly adjust to changing wind and weather to continue the firing operations when conditions were favorable. Aerial resources supported firefighters on the ground by cooling hot spots and moderating fire behavior near the indirect containment lines. Firefighters took advantage of lighter winds to resume firing off the end of Bethel Ridge, working west toward the communications tower. Meanwhile, crews on the western edge of the fire completed the burnout on Forest Road (FR) 199 down to the FR 1500 junction. Heavy equipment remains focused on their mission to join the eastern and western flanks and contain the southern...

 Northwest Team 12 will host a virtual Community Meeting Wednesday, September 1st at 11:00 AM, giving official information about the Walker Creek and Chickadee Creek Fires. Tune in at https://www.facebook.com/cwafireinfo and ask your questions during the Q&A portion at the end of the

 Northwest Team 12 will host a virtual Community Meeting Wednesday, September 1st at 11:00 AM, giving official information about the Walker Creek and Chickadee Creek Fires. Tune in at https://www.facebook.com/cwafireinfo and ask your questions during the Q&A portion at the end of the

 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. Crews will secure fireline from Hwy 20 to area below Vasiliki Ridge, east of Lone Fir Campground. Air resources continue to monitor Abernathy Ridge, using water drops to check fire as needed. Hand crews continue to utilize infrared camera to find hot spots near structures and mopping up hot spots. Hand lines put in to contain the fire are being repaired, and excavators will work to repair dozer lines along...

Kettle Falls, WA – Yesterday, firefighters completed a successful burning operation on the northern flank of the Bulldog Mountain Fire with assistance from air resources. Crews will look to conduct another burning operation on the southern flank to bring the fire down to the road. Firefighters 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 removal of dangerous snags and chipping was finished along the South Boulder road and in the Davis Lake area to prepare those roads in the event that the fire moves out of its current footprint. On the Mack Mountain Fire, fire behavior has remained minimal. Firefighters will continue to monitor and improve fire lines that are currently in place. Air resources will monitor both the Bulldog Mountain and Mack Mountain Fires for active fire behavior, while crews continue road grading around the fires for the next few days. Today, the weather will be...

Inchelium, WA – There was active fire behavior yesterday on the north and northeast flanks. Ridge top winds caused multiple spot fires up to a quarter mile outside of the fire’s edge. Firefighters were pulled back for their safety while air resources worked to contain the spots throughout the day.  Today, crews will assess the spot fires on the north and northeast edge. Aircraft will continue to support firefighting resources on the ground to fully contain the spot fires. Firefighters will scout areas along the north and northeast flank for potential burning operations to improve containment lines. Crews will continue to improve direct and indirect fire lines, while assessing the need for burn operations to close the gap on the unburnt interior portion of the fire area to the west of Cedar Creek in the Bitterroot Mountain area. Mop up and patrol will continue around the southeast, south, and west flanks, with some areas moving into a patrol status. On portions of the fire...

Kettle Falls, WA – Yesterday, firefighters completed a successful burning operation on the northern flank of the Bulldog Mountain Fire with assistance from air resources. Crews will look to conduct another burning operation on the southern flank to bring the fire down to the road. Firefighters 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 removal of dangerous snags and chipping was finished along the South Boulder road and in the Davis Lake area to prepare those roads in the event that the fire moves out of its current footprint. On the Mack Mountain Fire, fire behavior has remained minimal. Firefighters will continue to monitor and improve fire lines that are currently in place. Air resources will monitor both the Bulldog Mountain and Mack Mountain Fires for active fire behavior, while crews continue road grading around the fires for the next few days. Today, the weather will be...

WALKER CREEK AND CHICKADEE CREEK FIRES: Northwest Team 12 will host a virtual Community Meeting Wednesday, September 1 at 11:00. Navigate to the Central Washington Fire Information page (URL: https://www.facebook.com/cwafireinfo) to tune in.  DAILY FIRE UPDATE - AUGUST 31, 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. The Incident Command Post at the Omak Stampede Grounds is closed to all but essential personnel. OperationsFirefighters will be on the look-out today for any spot fires resulting from last night’s wind. Resources continue to de-mobilize as they complete their 14-day assignments and head home to rest before reassignment. Replacement crews and equipment are limited, so resources continue to be shared between the Walker Creek and Chickadee Fires, depending on where they are most needed. Chickadee Creek FireFire crews are...

WALKER CREEK AND CHICKADEE CREEK FIRES: Northwest Team 12 will host a virtual Community Meeting Wednesday, September 1 at 11:00. Navigate to the Central Washington Fire Information page (URL: https://www.facebook.com/cwafireinfo) to tune in.  DAILY FIRE UPDATE - AUGUST 31, 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. The Incident Command Post at the Omak Stampede Grounds is closed to all but essential personnel. Operations Firefighters will be on the look-out today for any spot fires resulting from last night’s wind. Resources continue to de-mobilize as they complete their 14-day assignments and head home to rest before reassignment. Replacement crews and equipment are limited, so resources continue to be shared between the Walker Creek and Chickadee Fires, depending on where they are most needed. Chickadee Creek FireFire crews are using...

Twenty-Five Mile Fire UpdateAugust 31, 2021 Size: 13,085 acres Total Personnel: 498                                                            Containment: 31% Cause: Under investigation Structures Threatened: 772 Structures Lost: 1 Yesterday, red flag conditions were present across the fire area bringing high winds and active fire behavior. Though deliberate risk assessments, Prineville Hotshots assessed and engaged the fire in the areas where the fire crossed containment lines on Sunday. This work included a concerted effort to identify risk, hazards, and the medical resources necessary to safely work in the steep and rugged terrain. The hotshots then worked with additional resources to contain both the slop over and two spot fires near Utah Saddle. Today, fire crews continue preparation efforts along the 8410 Road towards Stormy Mountain, and will continue firing operations as conditions permit in order to secure...

Actualización del Incendio Schneider Springs 31/08 Se ha programado una reunión pública virtual a las 7:30pm en la página de Facebook del Incendio Schneider Springs  Fecha de inicio: 3 de agosto de 2021Causa: RayoTamaño: 82,222 acresPorcentaje de contención: 8%Recursos asignados: 826 recursosEquipos (19); camiones de bomberos (53); buldócer (8); recursos aéreos (12); otra maquinaria pesada (25)Ayer: la actividad del incendio aumentó, pero no tuvo mayor propagación a pesar de los vientos fuertes que se habían pro-nosticado durante la alerta de bandera roja. En el perímetro cerca de Gold Creek se creó una columna de humo, pero los equipos monitorearon la actividad y el incendio no amenazó propiedades privadas ni las cabañas de la zona. Los equipos en la parte suroeste del incendio continuaron la quema a lo largo de Forest Road (FR) 199 y llegaron, aproximadamente, a un cuarto de milla del cruce con la carretera FR 1500/15. Algunos pequeños fuegos salpicados se...

Schneider Springs Fire Daily Update August 31, 2021 A virtual public meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on the Schneider Springs Fire Facebook page    Start Date: August 3, 2021Cause: LightningSize: 82,222 acresPercent Contained: 8%Resources Assigned: 826 resourcesCrews (19); Engines (53); Dozers (8); Air Resources (12); Other Heavy Equipment (25)Yesterday: Fire activity increased yesterday but the fire did not make any significant runs despite the gusty winds predicted during the Red Flag Warning. The perimeter near Gold Creek put up a smoke column but crews monitored activity and the fire was not threatening private property and cabins in the area. Crews on the southwest portion of the fire continued firing along Forest Road (FR) 199 and are within approximately one quarter of a mile of the FR 1500/15 road junction. A few small spot fires escaped the perimeter on FR 199 but were quickly identified and contained by firefighters. Air tankers dropped retardant along containment...

Start Date: August 4, 2021    Cause: Lightning    Size: 13,248 acres    Containment: 72% Location: Approximately four miles northeast of Conconully Resources Assigned: 183 personnel   Safety Note: The Muckamuck Fire is an active fire, and roads and trails in the Conconully community and Colville National Forest remain closed. Please stay out of closed areas for your safety and for the safety of firefighters. Current Situation: Resources have successfully burned away vegetation between the fire and the control line along the northeastern perimeter of the fire, strengthening the containment lines in advance of predicted gusty winds. Firefighters will seek out and cool remaining heat sources on this corner of the fire throughout the week while also remaining vigilant for any spot fires over the containment line.  On the northwest perimeter of the incident crews will be mopping up and cooling any residual heat sources near the containment line.  Where needed...

Start Date: August 4, 2021    Cause: Lightning    Size: 13,248 acres    Containment: 72% Location: Approximately four miles northeast of Conconully Resources Assigned: 201 personnel   Safety Note: The Muckamuck Fire is an active fire, and roads and trails in the Conconully community and Colville National Forest remain closed. Please stay out of closed areas for your safety and for the safety of firefighters. Current Situation: Firefighters increased containment on Sunday with targeted back burning in the northern perimeter to remove unburned vegetation between the fire line and the fire edge. The priority for Monday is to increase control in the fire’s existing footprint by maintaining established dozer lines, chipping, mopping up and removing hazard trees. Crews will also continue to search for and suppress pockets of heat that are a potential future threat, using hand-held thermal detectors and information from aerial support. The south half of the...

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.   Virtual Public Meeting Tonight: August 30, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom at the following link: https://usfs.zoomgov.com/j/1607393722 . Phone in only option (no video) at (551) 285-1373. Meeting ID: 1614152236.  NW9 Team members and Forest Service representatives will provide updates on fire.   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. On Sunday, there was a high-pressure system over the area resulting in another warm dry...

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.   Virtual Public Meeting Tonight: August 30, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom at the following link: https://usfs.zoomgov.com/j/1607393722 . Phone in only option (no video) at (551) 285-1373. Meeting ID: 1614152236.  NW9 Team members and Forest Service representatives will provide updates on fire.   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. On Sunday, there was a high-pressure system over the area resulting in another warm dry...