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As of today, August 22, 2021 at 11:00 AM all Level 1 (Advisory) areas associated with the Cedar Creek Fire have been removed.   Fire personnel and equipment are still in the area of both the Cedar Creek and Cub Creek 2 Fires.   View Okanogan County Advisory

Inchelium, WA – The Summit Trail Fire was started by lightning on July 12 and is burning on the Colville Reservation approximately 17 miles west of Inchelium. Terrain, wind, and topography of the area have challenged suppression efforts; however, firefighters are using direct handline, dozer line, and defensive burning to minimize fire spread. The Washington National Guard (WNG) is now mobilizing several hand crews to assist firefighters on the ground. While mobilized, the WNG will merge with NW Team 10, and serve under the direction of the Incident Commander Al Lawson. Service members train for this mission every year and they are proud to protect and serve their neighbors and communities during wildfire season. Yesterday, firefighters patrolled the fire’s perimeter and reinforced control lines, mopping up several hundred feet within containment lines throughout much of the south and west portions of the fire. Around the north and east sides of the fire, hand crews and dozers...

FECHA DE INICIO: 3 de agosto de 2021Causa: RelámpagosTAMAÑO: 67,534 acres (+8,062 acres)Contención: 3%Recursos asignados: 517Cuadrillas (13); Camiones de Bomberos (41); Palas Mecánicas (6); Recursos Aéreos (11)Cisternas de agua (11); Otro equipo pesado (6)Ayer: Trabajando a lo largo de Bumping River Road, las cuadrillas construyeron líneas decontención preliminares conectando las carreteras existentes y eliminando loscombustibles forestales para evitar la propagación del fuego. En la parte norte delincendio, las palas mecánicas también estaban construyendo una línea de defensa desdeForest Road (FR) 1706 al oeste hacia Bumping River, siguiendo caminos y característicastopográficas naturales. Se completó con éxito una operación de ignición detrás de unapropiedad privada cerca de la comunidad del Nilo para fortalecer las medidas deprotección y se continuó con la liquidación entre Bethel Ridge y Clover Springs Roads.Hoy: Pacific Northwest Team 2, un equipo de manejo...

Kettle Falls, WA – Yesterday’s rain continued to keep both fires from spreading and made access for firefighters difficult. Saturated soils make fire-weakened trees more likely to fall, creating additional safety concerns. Fire behavior is expected to be minimal for both the Bulldog Mountain and the Mack Mountain fires for the next several days because of continued cool temperatures and high humidity. Increased winds are forecast for today. By the end of the week, warmer, dryer weather will return, creating a potential for increased fire behavior. Crews will continue to work on and enforce indirect fire line and contingency lines around the fires today. Hose lays, used to bring water closer to the fire’s edge, will be added to the north and east flanks of the Bulldog Mountain Fire. Firefighters will also scout out additional areas where they can build direct line. On the Mack Mountain Fire, dozers will be creating fireline ahead of the southeast flank, with fallers removing...

Kettle Falls, WA – Yesterday’s rain continued to keep both fires from spreading and made access for firefighters difficult. Saturated soils make fire-weakened trees more likely to fall, creating additional safety concerns. Fire behavior is expected to be minimal for both the Bulldog Mountain and the Mack Mountain fires for the next several days because of continued cool temperatures and high humidity. Increased winds are forecast for today. By the end of the week, warmer, dryer weather will return, creating a potential for increased fire behavior. Crews will continue to work on and enforce indirect fire line and contingency lines around the fires today. Hose lays, used to bring water closer to the fire’s edge, will be added to the north and east flanks of the Bulldog Mountain Fire. Firefighters will also scout out additional areas where they can build direct line. On the Mack Mountain Fire, dozers will be creating fireline ahead of the southeast flank, with fallers removing...

Location: 15 miles west of Tonasket, WAFire Size: 4,861 acresContainment: 11 percentFire start date: August 4, 2021Cause: Under InvestigationResources: 207 personnel, including 6 crews, 9 engines, 22 heavy equipment, 2 Type 1 helicopters, 1 Type 2 helicopter, 1 Type 3 helicopter, Air Attack Current Situation:Rain has given the opportunity for firefighters to aggressively work directly along the fire's edge. For the next couple of days, fire behavior is expected to be moderate as a result of the recent precipitation. Operational Plan for Today:Containment is located on the western side of the fire.Crews will put direct line along the Katasa River area south toward Mountain Park Road.Operations along the Cecil Creek area will remain indirect due to the terrain.Air resources will be used to assist firefighters on the ground and to complete reconnaissance missions.As lines are completed around the fire perimeter, they will be held for several days before being considered...

Schneider Springs Fire Update August 22, 2021Contact: Schneider Springs Information at (509) 653-1468, 8AM-7PMFollow us on Facebook @schneiderspringsfireSTART DATE: August 3, 2021Cause: LightningSIZE: 67,527 acresPercent Contained: 3%Resources Assigned: 517 resources - Crews (13); Engines (41); Dozers (6); Water Tenders (11); Other heavy equipment (6)Yesterday: Working along Bumping River Road, crews constructed preliminary containment lines by connecting existing roads and removing fuels to prevent fire spread. On the northern portion of the fire, dozers were also constructing fireline from Forest Road (FR) 1706 west towards Bumping River, following roads and natural topographic features. A successful firing operation was completed behind private property near the Nile community to strengthen protection measures and mop up continued between Bethel Ridge and Clover Springs Roads.Today: Pacific Northwest Team 2, a Type 1 Incident Management Team under the command of Rob Allen, assumed...

Location: 13 miles N/NE of Tonasket, WA, surrounding Lake BonaparteFire Size: 23,331 acresContainment: 9 percentFire Start Date: August 3, 2021Cause: Under InvestigationResources: 661 personnel, including 10 crews, 41 engines, 46 heavy equipment, 3 Type 1 helicopters, 1 Type 2 helicopter, 1 Type 3 helicopter, Air AttackCurrent Situation:Rain has given the opportunity for firefighters to aggressively work directly along the fire's edge. For the next couple of days, fire behavior is expected to be moderate as a result of the recent precipitation.Operational plan for today: Containment increased to 6% along the Summer Road and up into the Lake Bonaparte area.As lines are completed around the fire perimeter, they will be held for several days before being considered contained. Along the Lost Lake Road and into the Havillah area, crews will put in indirect line using existing trails and roads.In the Lake Bonaparte area, firefighters will mop-up and remove heat and debris from...

Twenty-Five Mile Fire UpdateAugust 22, 2021Size: 9,641 acresTotal Personnel: 463                                                                 Containment: 7%Cause: Under investigationStructures Threatened: 772Structures Lost: 1 Yesterday weather conditions moderated fire behavior allowing firefighters to continued to go direct along the fire line east of Twenty-Five Mile creek reducing the threat of the fire continuing to back down the slope towards the private property and homes along South Lakeshore Road. Equipment and crews continued to prepare lines to the south near Slide Ridge in anticipation for strategic firing operations when weather and fuel conditions align. Crews again maintained an overnight shift, reinforcing structure protection operations in and around properties and homes. Today, fire behavior is expected to increase as the warmer weather dries fuels back out following the rain. Heavy...

Current Situation: ·         Rain has given the opportunity for firefighters to aggressively work directly along the fires edge. For the next couple of days, fire behavior is expected to be moderate as a result of the recent participation.

 Structure Assessments Continue, Dry  Winds May Increase Fire Activity  Ford Corkscrew Fire Daily Update August 22, 2021      Acres:  15,720 acres  Personnel: 366  Cause: Under investigation  Containment: 44%    Start Date: Sunday, August 15, 2021  Location: Ford, WA  Fuels:  Timber (grass and understory); brush (2 feet)      Announcement:  For structure status information, please email your name, contact information, and address of the property you are inquiring about to 2021.fordcorkscrew@firenet.gov or call 509-508-3311 between the hours of 8am and 8pm PDT. An agency representative from the Stevens County Fire District 1 will contact you as soon as possible. Additionally, Steven’s County Sherriff’s Office has updated the evacuation status map. If you have any questions about evacuation status, have your address ready, and please contact the Southwest Area Incident Management Team 5 Public...

 Muckamuck Fire Update  August 22, 2021  Fire Information: (509) 202-4184  Email: 2021.muckamuck@firenet.gov Start Date: August 4, 2021    Cause: Lightning    Size: 13,004 acres    Containment: 30% Location: Approximately three miles northeast of Conconully Resources Assigned:  244 personnel; approximately 400 other personnel shared by Cub Creek 2 Fire   Current Situation: The weekend rainfall contributed to the fire slowing with minimal growth Saturday, but activity is expected to increase as warm, dry weather returns. Crews took advantage of the cooler temperatures Saturday and higher humidity to perform initiatives like building line to the most active part of the fire on the north side. Night operations have resumed, and the crews should have line constructed to Road 38 by Sunday. Bucket drops are planned Sunday to cool hot areas, supporting firefighters for safer line construction. As the rain-slick roads dry out, crews plan to clear snags and...

 Cedar Creek, Cub Creek 2 and Delancy Fires Daily Update August 22, 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.   Fire Information Line: 509-557-0740 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm daily)   Cedar Creek Fire: The fire is 55,137 acres and is now 70% contained.  The firefighters took advantage of the weather to improve containment from 55% to 70%.  Crews are continuing to mop up, secure and hold lines, which includes removing burning material from near control lines.  Another focus will be Backhauling, which involves removing equipment such as hose off the fireline back to the incident command post to be repaired and used on the next fire.  Suppression repair efforts continue which will address any impact done to the landscape done by suppression activities.  These efforts will increase healthy habitat, reduce runoff and debris flows, and...

 Cedar Creek, Cub Creek 2 and Delancy Fires Daily Update August 22, 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.   Fire Information Line: 509-557-0740 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm daily)   Cedar Creek Fire: The fire is 55,137 acres and is now 70% contained.  The firefighters took advantage of the weather to improve containment from 55% to 70%.  Crews are continuing to mop up, secure and hold lines, which includes removing burning material from near control lines.  Another focus will be Backhauling, which involves removing equipment such as hose off the fireline back to the incident command post to be repaired and used on the next fire.  Suppression repair efforts continue which will address any impact done to the landscape done by suppression activities.  These efforts will increase healthy habitat, reduce runoff and debris flows, and...

   Smoke Smoke forecasts for the Chelan and Wenatchee areas can be found on the Central Washington Twentyfive Mile Smoke Outlook. Sunny, windy, and dry conditions return to the forecast area today. Although fires in the area received rain Friday night, many areas are still smoldering. With the warmer temperatures, lower relative humidities and windy conditions more active fire behavior may occur on the Muckamuck Fire. Westerly winds this afternoon should bring clean air into the upper Methow Valley. Smoke from Canada, the Muckamuck fire, and the Chickadee fire may pool in the Okanogan Valley. Monday brings a return of diurnal winds with the possibility of additional smoke impacts throughout the forecast area. Health and Safety Breathing smoke is a health concern. Certain individuals are especially sensitive to smoke including: older adults, children, people with heart or lung disease (including asthma), pregnant women and the unborn child. These...

   Smoke Smoke forecasts for the Chelan and Wenatchee areas can be found on the Central Washington Twentyfive Mile Smoke Outlook. Sunny, windy, and dry conditions return to the forecast area today. Although fires in the area received rain Friday night, many areas are still smoldering. With the warmer temperatures, lower relative humidities and windy conditions more active fire behavior may occur on the Muckamuck Fire. Westerly winds this afternoon should bring clean air into the upper Methow Valley. Smoke from Canada, the Muckamuck fire, and the Chickadee fire may pool in the Okanogan Valley. Monday brings a return of diurnal winds with the possibility of additional smoke impacts throughout the forecast area. Health and Safety Breathing smoke is a health concern. Certain individuals are especially sensitive to smoke including: older adults, children, people with heart or lung disease (including asthma), pregnant women and the unborn child. These...

   Smoke Smoke forecasts for the Chelan and Wenatchee areas can be found on the Central Washington Twentyfive Mile Smoke Outlook. Sunny, windy, and dry conditions return to the forecast area today. Although fires in the area received rain Friday night, many areas are still smoldering. With the warmer temperatures, lower relative humidities and windy conditions more active fire behavior may occur on the Muckamuck Fire. Westerly winds this afternoon should bring clean air into the upper Methow Valley. Smoke from Canada, the Muckamuck fire, and the Chickadee fire may pool in the Okanogan Valley. Monday brings a return of diurnal winds with the possibility of additional smoke impacts throughout the forecast area. Health and Safety Breathing smoke is a health concern. Certain individuals are especially sensitive to smoke including: older adults, children, people with heart or lung disease (including asthma), pregnant women and the unborn child. These...

     Virtual Community Meeting   Monday August 24, 2021 6:30 pm   Muckamuck, Cedar Creek, Delancy, and Cub Creek 2 Fires   Meeting will be presented via Zoom at the following link: https://usfs.zoomgov.com/j/1605829609   There is a limited number of “virtual seats” for the meeting, so be sure to log in early. For those that cannot join or would like to view it later, a recording of the meeting will be posted on the following   Facebook pages: www.facebook.com/colvillenf www.facebook.com/Cubcreek2fire www.facebook.com/MazamaFires2021

     Virtual Community Meeting   Monday August 24, 2021 6:30 pm   Muckamuck, Cedar Creek, Delancy, and Cub Creek 2 Fires   Meeting will be presented via Zoom at the following link: https://usfs.zoomgov.com/j/1605829609   There is a limited number of “virtual seats” for the meeting, so be sure to log in early. For those that cannot join or would like to view it later, a recording of the meeting will be posted on the following   Facebook pages: www.facebook.com/colvillenf www.facebook.com/Cubcreek2fire

     Virtual Community Meeting   Monday August 24, 2021 6:30 pm   Muckamuck, Cedar Creek, Delancy, and Cub Creek 2 Fires   Meeting will be presented via Zoom at the following link: https://usfs.zoomgov.com/j/1605829609   There is a limited number of “virtual seats” for the meeting, so be sure to log in early. For those that cannot join or would like to view it later, a recording of the meeting will be posted on the following   Facebook pages: www.facebook.com/colvillenf www.facebook.com/Cubcreek2fire www.facebook.com/MazamaFires2021