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Please join us tomorrow night, August 31st, at 7:30 p.m. on the Schneider Springs Fire Facebook page for a LIVE virtual community meeting! This meeting will be recorded and posted to the page for viewing after the live event and on our Youtube page as well. Link provided below. Schneider Springs Fire Facebook Page Schneider Springs Fire Youtube

 WALKER CREEK AND CHICKADEE CREEK FIRES DAILY UPDATE AUGUST 30, 2021Chickadee Creek FireSIZE: 5,493 acresCONTAINMENT: 25%Walker Creek FireSIZE: 23,377 acresCONTAINMENT: 40%Combined ResourcesPersonnel: 585Hand Crews: 12Engines: 33Heavy Equipment: 63Water Tenders: 11Helicopters: 4Fixed Wing: 1The 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 to help ensure the health and safety of community members and firefighters. Temperatures today will be 75 to 80 degrees, with gusty northerly winds starting this afternoon and continuing tonight.Operations: Some additional resources arrived yesterday to help offset personnel and equipment that were de-mobilized from these fires as they timed out on their assignments and returned home to rest...

WALKER CREEK AND CHICKADEE CREEK FIRES DAILY UPDATE AUGUST 30, 2021Chickadee Creek FireSIZE: 5,493 acresCONTAINMENT: 25%Walker Creek FireSIZE: 23,377 acresCONTAINMENT: 40%Combined ResourcesPersonnel: 585Hand Crews: 12Engines: 33Heavy Equipment: 63Water Tenders: 11Helicopters: 4Fixed Wing: 1The 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 to help ensure the health and safety of community members and firefighters. Temperatures today will be 75 to 80 degrees, with gusty northerly winds starting this afternoon and continuing tonight.Operations: Some additional resources arrived yesterday to help offset personnel and equipment that were de-mobilized from these fires as they timed out on their assignments and returned home to rest and...

Inchelium, WA – Yesterday, the fire was active on the north and northeast flanks, continuing to back toward containment lines. A slop over along the northern edge occurred, requiring dozer and air resources working on containment throughout the day. A structure fire also occurred on Hall Creek road just outside of the eastern flank of the fire that spread to a half-acre in size. Firefighting resources responded and assisted the local fire department with containment. Firefighters worked to secure direct and indirect lines. Mop up and patrol continued around the southeast, south, and west flanks, with some areas moving into a patrol status. Today, crews will continue to reinforce lines along Hall Creek, on the northern edge of the fire. Firefighters will continue to improve direct and indirect fire lines, while assessing the need for additional dozer line to close the gap on the unburnt interior portion of the fire area to the west of Cedar Creek. Patrolling and mopping up along...

WALKER CREEK FIRE ROAD CLOSURES UPDATE:Four road closures remain: Bonaparte Lake Road, Summer Road, Diamond Belle Road, and Bunch Road. These closures are marked by signs.All of these remaining closed roads are north of Highway 20 and terminate in the Colville National Forest.The Colville National Forest area remains

Kettle Falls, WA – Yesterday, firefighters conducted a burning operation on the northern flank of the Bulldog Mountain Fire. The weather and fuel conditions were optimal for the occasion and everything went well. Crews will continue to work on burnout operations today, with air resources monitoring and assisting where needed.  The southeast flank of the Bulldog Mountain Fire has shown active fire behavior with the warm weather that the fire areas are experiencing. Firefighters will continue to patrol and take actions to hold the remainder of the fire within containment lines. The removal of dangerous snags and chipping will continue along the South Boulder road and in the Davis Lake area to prepare these roads in the event that the fire moves out of its current footprint. Crews will also work on grading the roads around both the Bulldog Mountain and Mack Mountain Fires. On the Mack Mountain fire, crews will continue to monitor and improve fire lines. Air resources will monitor...

Kettle Falls, WA – Yesterday, firefighters conducted a burning operation on the northern flank of the Bulldog Mountain Fire. The weather and fuel conditions were optimal for the occasion and everything went well. Crews will continue to work on burnout operations today, with air resources monitoring and assisting where needed.  The southeast flank of the Bulldog Mountain Fire has shown active fire behavior with the warm weather that the fire areas are experiencing. Firefighters will continue to patrol and take actions to hold the remainder of the fire within containment lines. The removal of dangerous snags and chipping will continue along the South Boulder road and in the Davis Lake area to prepare these roads in the event that the fire moves out of its current footprint. Crews will also work on grading the roads around both the Bulldog Mountain and Mack Mountain Fires. On the Mack Mountain fire, crews will continue to monitor and improve fire lines. Air resources will monitor...

Twenty-Five Mile Fire UpdateAugust 30, 2021Size: 12,214 acres Total Personnel: 481                                                               Containment: 28% Cause: Under investigation Structures Threatened: 772 Structures Lost: 1 RED FLAG WARNING in effect today from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Yesterday saw an increase in active fire behavior across the fire area including areas around Grouse Mountain, both Twentyfive Mile and North Fork Twentyfive Mile drainages, and near Slide Peak. Firing operations were initiated and air resources were deployed to Utah Saddle but after several cycles it was determined that their impact on the fire spread was minimal, so air operations were suspended. The fire did cross over containment lines in the northwestern corner and two spot fires were detected in the vicinity of Utah Saddle. Firing operations also occurred near Slide Peak. The increase in acreage and breach of...

Actualización del Incendio Schneider Springs Augusto 30 Fecha de Inicio: 3 de agosto de 2021 Causa: Relámpagos Tamaño: 80,841 acres Contención: 8% Recursos asignados: 764 recursos Cuadrillas (17); Camiones de Bomberos (54); Palas Mecánicas (7); Recursos Aéreos (6); Otro equipo pesado (25)Ayer: Como se esperaba, la estrategia para contener el perímetro del incendio mediante la implementación de una operación de dis-paro aumentó la actividad del fuego dentro del perímetro en la parte sureste del incendio hoy y el humo era muy visible desde las áreas circundantes. Sin embargo, las cuadrillas han mantenido el perímetro y pudieron concentrarse en el trabajo metódico de conte-ner el borde del fuego. Ayer, los equipos comenzaron a liquidar el perímetro del incendio a lo largo de Malloy Road hasta Bethel Ridge Road. Los bomberos también continuaron disparando a lo largo de Forest Road 199 según lo permitían las condiciones en la parte sur-oeste del incendio. Cuando las...

Schneider Springs Fire Daily Update August 30, 2021 Start Date: August 3, 2021Cause: LightningSize: 80,841 acresPercent Contained: 8%Resources Assigned: 764 resourcesCrews (17); Engines (54); Dozers (7); Air Resources (6); Other Heavy Equipment (25)Yesterday: As expected, the strategy to contain the fire perimeter by implementing a firing operation increased activity inside the perimeter on the southeast portion of the fire yesterday and smoke was highly visible from the surrounding areas. However, crews held the perimeter and were able to focus on the methodical work of containing the fire edge. Crews and engines began mopping up the fire perimeter along Malloy Road down to Bethel Ridge Road yesterday. Firefighters also continued firing along Forest Road 199 as conditions allowed on the southwest portion of the fire. When crews were not firing, they were able to hold the fire inside containment lines to protect the critical commercial infrastructure and private property to the...

UPDATEToday Yakima Valley Emergency Management and the Schneider Fire Incident Management Team discussed evacuation levels. After discussion it has been decided upon the following evacuation level updates: THE BELOW UPDATES ARE EFFECTIVE Monday 08-30-21 at 8AM Pacific Standard Time. Bumping River Road area is dropping from a level 3 to a level 2 evacuation (BE SET). From the intersection of Highway 410 and Highway 12 (the "Y") to Bumping River Road is being lowered from a level 2 evacuation to a level 1 (BE READY). Highway 12 area evacuations levels is remaining at a level 1 evacuation (BE READY).Yakima Valley Emergency Management would like to thank the Fire Crews and Incident Management Team for their efforts to get us to these reduced evacuation levels. These evacuation levels pertain to private property owners only, not forest lands use activities or

WALKER CREEK FIRE ROAD CLOSURES UPDATE:Four road closures remain: Bonaparte Lake Road, Summer road, Diamond Belle Road, and Bunch Road. These closures are marked by signs. All of these remaining closed roads are north of Highway 20 and terminate in the Colville National Forest. The Colville National Forest area remains closed.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICEOKANOGAN-WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST WINTHROP, WACub Creek 2 Fire Closure Order: 06-17-04-21-24 Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the area of the Methow Valley Ranger District of the Okanogan- Wenatchee National Forest described below. This Order supersedes Order # 06-17-04-21-17, dated August 9, 2021, signed by Kristin Bail. This Order is effective August 27, 2021, through December 31, 2021, unless rescinded sooner.   PROHIBITIONS: 1.      Entering into or being upon National Forest System Lands, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.53(e)].   2.      Being on any National Forest System Trail, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.55(a)].   3.      Being on any National Forest System Road as described below and displayed on the...

  UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE OKANOGAN-WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST WINTHROP, WA Cedar Creek, Varden, and Delancy Fires Closure Order: 06-17-04-21-23 Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Methow Valley Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. This Order supersedes Order # 06-17-04-21-11, dated July 22, 2021, signed by Kristin Bail. This Order is effective August 27, 2021, through December 31, 2021, unless rescinded sooner.   PROHIBITIONS: 1.         Entering into or being upon National Forest System Lands, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.53(e)]. 2.         Being on any National Forest System Trail, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.55(a)] 3.         Being on any National Forest System Road as described below and displayed on...

 Cedar Creek, Cub Creek 2, and Delancy FiresDaily UpdateAugust 29, 2021 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 80% contained. High pressure settled over the region Saturday resulting in near-full sunshine and shading. The day was much drier than the previous two days with temperatures in the 80s. Winds were light and terrain driven. We saw minimal fire behavior Saturday and overnight. As mop up continues in the burned area, crews will be focused on removing any heat...

 WALKER CREEK AND CHICKADEE CREEK FIRES DAILY FIRE UPDATE AUGUST 29, 2021Chickadee Creek FireSIZE: 5,199 acresCONTAINMENT: 25% Walker Creek FireSIZE: 23,412 acresCONTAINMENT: 30% Combined ResourcesPersonnel: 651Hand Crews: 13Engines: 46Heavy Equipment: 64Water Tenders: 13Helicopters: 4Fixed Wing: 1 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 to help ensure the health and safety of community members and firefighters. Today is expected to be the warmest and driest day of the week, with temperatures in the low-to-mid 80s. Operations: Cooler weather over the last few days has enabled firefighters to make good progress building and securing fire line, and as a result containment on both fires increased significantly today....

 Cedar Creek, Cub Creek 2, and Delancy FiresDaily UpdateAugust 29, 2021  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 80% contained. High pressure settled over the region Saturday resulting in near-full sunshine and shading. The day was much drier than the previous two days with temperatures in the 80s. Winds were light and terrain driven. We saw minimal fire behavior Saturday and overnight. As mop up continues in the burned area, crews will be focused on removing any heat...

WALKER CREEK AND CHICKADEE CREEK FIRES DAILY FIRE UPDATE AUGUST 29, 2021Chickadee Creek FireSIZE: 5,199 acresCONTAINMENT: 25% Walker Creek FireSIZE: 23,412 acresCONTAINMENT: 30% Combined ResourcesPersonnel: 651Hand Crews: 13Engines: 46Heavy Equipment: 64Water Tenders: 13Helicopters: 4Fixed Wing: 1 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 to help ensure the health and safety of community members and firefighters. Today is expected to be the warmest and driest day of the week, with temperatures in the low-to-mid 80s. Operations: Cooler weather over the last few days has enabled firefighters to make good progress building and securing fire line, and as a result containment on both fires increased significantly today....

Inchelium, WA – Yesterday, forest fuels continued a drying trend due to sunny and windy weather, as well as lower humidity which caused increased fire activity in unburned fuels.  The fire was active on the north and northeast flanks and continued backing toward containment lines. Firefighters worked to secure direct and indirect lines and conducted burning operations to improve containment lines. A small spot fire was detected outside the north perimeter in the Hall Creek area and was suppressed with air and ground resources. Mop-up and patrol continued around the southeast, south, and west flanks. Today, crews will continue mop-up and monitor the spot fire. Firefighters will also continue to improve direct and indirect fire lines, with ongoing preparation of contingency lines along roads in the Lynx Mountain area. Patrolling and mopping up along the rest of the perimeter will continue. On all unlined portions of the fire, the strategy is to build fire line as close to the...

Kettle Falls, WA – Yesterday, fire behavior on the southeast flank of the Bulldog Mountain fire showed active burning fuels exposed to sunlight. Firefighters patrolled and took actions to hold the remainder of the fire within containment lines. Chipping of fuels and the removal of dangerous snags continue along the South Boulder road and in the Davis Lake area to prepare these roads in the event that the fire moves out of its current footprint. Tactical firing operations will occur on the northeast and potentially south of the Bulldog Mountain fire today. On the Mack Mountain fire, crews will continue to monitor and improve fire lines. Air resources will monitor both the Bulldog Mountain and Mack Mountain fires for active fire behavior. There will also be crews out working on patrolling the roads around the Bulldog Mountain and Mack Mountain fires. Along with the warmer temperatures experienced yesterday, there was low relative humidity and higher southwest winds which prompted...