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     Virtual Community Meeting   Monday August 23, 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/1602011669   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 23, 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/1602011669   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 23, 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/1602011669   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

Inchelium, WA – Evacuation levels around the Summit Trail Fire have been reduced. More updates will follow as additional information becomes available.   These areas are now in a Level 1 Evacuation (Get Ready):   ·       Residences along Spring Creek Road and Barnaby Creek Road. ·       Residences from LaFleur Meadows, including Hall Creek Road south of Bear Springs Road to Lynx Creek Road’s junction with Hall Creek Road. ·       Intersection of BIA Road 1053 and Lynx Creek Road east to the intersection with Hall Creek Road.   All evacuation levels for residents in theTwin Lakes area and structures along Bridge Creek Road, and residents east of Seyler Valley Road to Gwen Mine Road and Cobb Creek Road have been lifted   Residents should be aware of the danger that exists in their area and monitor local media for information. Additional information can be located on the following sites: https://www.facebook.com/CCTBroadcasts/...

Kettle Falls, WA – Northwest Incident Management Team 7 took command of the Bulldog Mountain and Mack Mountain Fires this morning at 7:00 a.m. Yesterday Team 7 shadowed Northeast Washington Interagency Incident Management Team 2 assessing both fires for future operational needs. Crews will continue to work on and enforce indirect fire line and contingency lines around the fires. Firefighters will also scout out areas where they can build direct line on the Bulldog Mountain Fire. Fire behavior is expected to be minimal for both the Bulldog Mountain and the Mack Mountain fires due to the cold front moving through the area. Cooler temperatures with higher relative humidity will be in place for the next several days. Warmer temperatures will likely return, drying out fuels next week. There is a chance for thunderstorms in the area and a flood watch is in effect for the fire areas until tonight. Citizens should remain vigilant and are strongly encouraged to sign up for alerts...

Kettle Falls, WA – Northwest Incident Management Team 7 took command of the Bulldog Mountain and Mack Mountain Fires this morning at 7:00 a.m. Yesterday Team 7 shadowed Northeast Washington Interagency Incident Management Team 2 assessing both fires for future operational needs. Crews will continue to work on and enforce indirect fire line and contingency lines around the fires. Firefighters will also scout out areas where they can build direct line on the Bulldog Mountain Fire. Fire behavior is expected to be minimal for both the Bulldog Mountain and the Mack Mountain fires due to the cold front moving through the area. Cooler temperatures with higher relative humidity will be in place for the next several days. Warmer temperatures will likely return, drying out fuels next week. There is a chance for thunderstorms in the area and a flood watch is in effect for the fire areas until tonight. Citizens should remain vigilant and are strongly encouraged to sign up for alerts...

START DATE: August 3, 2021                                       Cause: Lightning SIZE: 64,484 acres (+8,062 acres)                               Percent Contained: 0%    Resources Assigned: ~464 personnel Crews (12)Engines (38)Dozers (5)Water Tenders (7)Other heavy equipment (18)                                                        Yesterday: Overall, fire growth was much slower yesterday, thanks to a favorable shift in winds, overcast skies, cooler temperatures, and higher humidity. On the west flank of the fire along Bumping River, crews continued to strengthen contingency lines using existing roads and topographical features. In the north dozer work began to connect a break between 1706 and Bumping River Road to the west, which will slow any fire spread up to the area that is settled directly south of Hwy 410. Structure protection preparation and...

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 vegetation type have challenged suppression efforts; however, firefighters are utilizing handline, dozer line, and defensive burning to minimize fire spread.Cooler temperatures and rain showers continue to subdue the fire, allowing crews to take a more direct attack approach on some of the less active areas of the fire. As a result, constructing fire line near the fire’s edge limits the number of acres burned. The 400 acre reduction from yesterday’s update in total acreage burned is due to more accurate mapping. Yesterday, firefighters patrolled the fire’s perimeter and fortified containment lines around the south and west portions.  Hand crews, supported by a Type I helicopter, worked to control a slop-over (fire edge that crosses a control line or natural barrier intended to contain the fire) on the...

Twenty-Five Mile Fire Update August 21, 2021Size: 9,641 acresTotal Personnel: 441                                                                 Containment: 5%Cause: Under investigationStructures Threatened: 772Structures Lost: 1 Reduced acreage is due to more accurate mapping. Yesterday there was increased activity seen along the southeast corner of the fire in the Slide Ridge area. Super scooper aircraft were used extensively to help reduce the spread to south and east. Engines and crews continued efforts around impacted communities, identifying hazards around structures and extinguishing hotspots. Crews were able to go direct along the fire line east of Twenty-Five Mile creek, significantly reducing the threat of the fire continuing to back down the slope towards the private property and homes along South Lakeshore Road. The weather conditions did produce gusty outflow winds and lightning was observed in the...

Location: 15 miles west of Tonasket, WAFire Size: 4,861 acresContainment: 11 percentFire start date: August 4, 2021Cause: Under InvestigationResources: 207 personnel, including 5 crews, 9 engines, 17 heavy equipment, 2 Type 1 helicopters, 1 Type 2 helicopter, Air Attack Operational Plan for Today: Crews will take advantage of the weather by putting in direct line with heavy equipment along the eastern side of the fire. The western and northern sides will focus on securing and continuing to expand indirect lines in preparation for any future burnout operations.Securing of several previously identified spot fires will be a priority and have been a huge factor in the growth of the Chickadee Creek Fire. Spot fires occur when the main fire produces sparks and embers that are carried by wind to unburned fuel beyond the main fire perimeter. Current Situation: The Rocky Mountain Area Type 2 Incident Management Blue Team assumed command of the Chickadee Creek and Walker Creek fires this...

Location: 1.5 miles east of Lake BonaparteFire Size: 23,184 acresContainment: 3 percentFire Start Date: August 3, 2021Cause: Under InvestigationResources: 529 personnel, including 9 crews, 42 engines, 42 heavy equipment, 2 Type 1 helicopters, 1 Type 2 helicopter, Air AttackOperational plan for today: Crews will take advantage of the weather by putting in direct line with heavy equipment along the eastern and southeastern sides of the fire. Direct line is when firefighters work directly adjacent to the fire’s edge, removing unburned fuel to slow the growth of the fire.Improve existing indirect dozer lines along the western part of the fire.Structure protection crews will continue to monitor, patrol, and extinguish hot spots around structures.Current Situation: The Rocky Mountain Area Type 2 Incident Management Blue Team assumed command of the Chickadee Creek and Walker Creek fires this morning at 6am. Fire conditions and weather: The Chickadee Creek and Walker Creek fires received...

   Virtual public meeting tonight; Crews continue to successfully increase containment Ford Corkscrew Fire Daily Update August 21, 2021     Acres:  15,787 acres Personnel: 319 Cause: Under investigation Containment: 30% Start Date: Sunday, August 15, 2021 Location: Ford, WA Fuels:  Timber (grass and understory); brush (2 feet)   Announcement:  A virtual public meeting for the Ford Corkscrew Fire will take place tonight, Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 7pm PDT via the Northwest Washington Fire Information Facebook page. Please note, you do not need to have a Facebook account to attend a live video.   Overview: The Ford Corkscrew Fire showed moderate fire behavior yesterday due to cooler weather conditions. Arial resources and ground crews working day and night operations have been successful in increasing containment of the fire. The Southwest Area Incident Management Team 5 is working closely with local partners and stakeholders to continue evaluating...

   Smoke Smoke conditions should improve today with good to moderate conditions throughout the forecast area. Scattered rain fell throughout the fire zone resulting in decreased fire behavior and less smoke production. Temperatures and humidities today should be similar to yesterdays, with a chance of additional showers. Regional smoke from surrounding fires may continue to impact the forecast zone. Smoke impacts will be greater for communities closest to active fire behavior. Weather will be trending to hotter and drier next week with increased smoke impacts when fire behavior increases. Health and Safety Plan to spend time outside today to take advantage of the better air quality! Remember to take precautions to avoid lightning. If you’re feeling healthy, and don’t mind stirring up a few more particulates in your house, it’s a good day to vacuum, dust, burn incense or candles, and fry food.

   Smoke Smoke conditions should improve today with good to moderate conditions throughout the forecast area. Scattered rain fell throughout the fire zone resulting in decreased fire behavior and less smoke production. Temperatures and humidities today should be similar to yesterdays, with a chance of additional showers. Regional smoke from surrounding fires may continue to impact the forecast zone. Smoke impacts will be greater for communities closest to active fire behavior. Weather will be trending to hotter and drier next week with increased smoke impacts when fire behavior increases. Health and Safety Plan to spend time outside today to take advantage of the better air quality! Remember to take precautions to avoid lightning. If you’re feeling healthy, and don’t mind stirring up a few more particulates in your house, it’s a good day to vacuum, dust, burn incense or candles, and fry food.

Smoke Smoke conditions should improve today with good to moderate conditions throughout the forecast area. Scattered rain fell throughout the fire zone resulting in decreased fire behavior and less smoke production. Temperatures and humidities today should be similar to yesterdays, with a chance of additional showers. Regional smoke from surrounding fires may continue to impact the forecast zone. Smoke impacts will be greater for communities closest to active fire behavior. Weather will be trending to hotter and drier next week with increased smoke impacts when fire behavior increases. Health and Safety  Plan to spend time outside today to take advantage of the better air quality! Remember to take precautions to avoid lightning. If you’re feeling healthy, and don’t mind stirring up a few more particulates in your house, it’s a good day to vacuum, dust, burn incense or candles, and fry

  Muckamuck Fire Update  August 21, 2021  Fire Information: (509) 202-4184  Email: 2021.muckamuck@firenet.gov Start Date: August 4, 2021    Cause: Lightning    Size: 13,004 acres    Containment: 15% Location: Approximately three miles northeast of Conconully Resources Assigned:  241 personnel; approximately 400 other personnel shared by Cub Fire   Current Situation:  As the rain and thunderstorms rolled in to the area last night firefighters retreated to areas where there would be no threat to them related to lightning or debris flow from the burn. Approximately ½ inch of rain fell in Conconully during the storm. This morning the area will be scouted for hazards like debris flow across the road prior to inserting equipment into the area. Today firefighters will work to tie in the last portion of the Muckamuck Fire that continues to grow. The northern portion of the fire, west of the 38 Road, has been burning actively and growing slowly to the...

  Cedar Creek, Cub Creek 2 and Delancy Fires Daily Update August 21, 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 currently 55,137 acres and 55% contained. The fire received approximately ½ inch of rain overnight, and very little fire activity was detected during the day or night shift. Mop up and backhaul will continue today on the north and south ends of the fire., and crews will begin to implement suppression repair plans.   Cub Creek 2 Fire: The Cub Creek Fire is 70,154 acres and 65% contained. With evening and overnight rain across the fire area, much of the fire remained quiet. Firefighters were able to secure the spot fires near the Eightmile Creek drainage and Honeymoon and Ruffed Grouse Campgrounds. Crews will continue to...

 Cedar Creek, Cub Creek 2 and Delancy FiresDaily Update August 21, 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 currently 55,137 acres and 55% contained. The fire received approximately ½ inch of rain overnight, and very little fire activity was detected during the day or night shift. Mop up and backhaul will continue today on the north and south ends of the fire., and crews will begin to implement suppression repair plans.   Cub Creek 2 Fire: The Cub Creek Fire is 70,154 acres and 65% contained. With evening and overnight rain across the fire area, much of the fire remained quiet. Firefighters were able to secure the spot fires near the Eightmile Creek drainage and Honeymoon and Ruffed Grouse Campgrounds. Crews will continue to mitigate hazard...

Important information: Evacuation levels in some communities have been changed as of today, 8/20. This includes lifting of level 3 evacuations in some areas. View the evacuation map here: https://www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?webmap=c428711e518443de978f065132360900&extent=-120.6409,48.501,-120.1338,48.6888Stay up-to-date with Okanogan County Emergency Management: https://www.okanogancounty.org/government/emergency_management/index.php Sign up for Okanogan County

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