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 Virtual public meeting tonight; Firefighters and additional staff continue to arrive and support daily and overnight operationsFord Corkscrew Fire Daily Update August 19, 2021Acres:  15,026 acresPersonnel: 211Cause: Under investigationContainment: 14%Start Date: Sunday, August 15, 2021Location: Ford, WAFuels:  Timber (grass and understory); brush (2 feet)Announcement:  A virtual public meeting for the Ford Corkscrew Fire will be held tonight, August 19, 2021, via Facebook at 7pm/PDT. To join, please visit the Northeast Washington Fire Information Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/newfireinfo. Overview: Yesterday, the Southwest Area Incident Management Team 5 assumed command of the Ford Corkscrew Fire and immediately went to work to build on the success of the local initial attack team. Ground and aerial operations, including hand crews, engines, heavy equipment, helicopters, and airtankers continued to support firefighting operations, successfully increasing containment...

As of today, Thursday August 19, 2021 at 8 AM the evacuation Level 2 affecting the South Pine Creek area to Fish Lake has been removed, to no level.  Muckamuck Fire Information Line 509-202-4184 View Okanogan County Advisory

With the lower wind speeds and improved overnight relative humidity, crews were able to make progress on both fires. Acreage on the Chickadee Fire was recently updated after inclement weather prevented infrared aircraft flights for multiple days.   Walker Creek Fire:  Firefighters were able to secure the 050 road to Bonaparte Lake Road, as well as tying into other existing roads, fortifying the northern edge of the fire. Activity by Squattersville kept firefighters and engines engaged yesterday. Crews were able to establish control line from Bonaparte Road to the 3230 Road. Aerial operations continued their bucket drops, making progress south of the 3230 road. Structure protection continues to be a top priority along with patrolling and scouting potential line improvements. On the north/northeast portion of the fire, crews will focus on prepping roads and putting in direct line. Cooling of hotspots around structures in that area is underway. Patrolling will also be done around...

  With the lower wind speeds and improved overnight relative humidity, crews were able to make progress on both fires. Acreage on the Chickadee Fire was recently updated after inclement weather prevented infrared aircraft flights for multiple days.   Walker Creek Fire:  Firefighters were able to secure the 050 road to Bonaparte Lake Road, as well as tying into other existing roads, fortifying the northern edge of the fire. Activity by Squattersville kept firefighters and engines engaged yesterday. Crews were able to establish control line from Bonaparte Road to the 3230 Road. Aerial operations continued their bucket drops, making progress south of the 3230 road. Structure protection continues to be a top priority along with patrolling and scouting potential line improvements. On the north/northeast portion of the fire, crews will focus on prepping roads and putting in direct line. Cooling of hotspots around structures in that area is underway. Patrolling will also be done around...

  Muckamuck Fire Update  August 19, 2021  Fire Information: (509) 202-4184  Email: 2021.muckamuck@firenet.gov Start Date: August 4, 2021    Cause: Lightning    Size: 11,774 acres    Containment: 5% Location: Approximately three miles northeast of Conconully Resources Assigned:  150 personnel; approximately 400 other personnel shared by Cub Fire   Current Situation: Firefighters are using a combination of direct and indirect fire line from the northeast end of Conconully Lake toward NF-38 Road. Bulldozers have been working this area and will construct this line around Funk Mountain until terrain changes near the 38 Road. Crews are scouting the north portion of the fire from the 38 Road toward Muckamuck Mountain for terrain features favorable for line construction. A firing operation planned for the area west of Mineral Hill was discontinued yesterday due to unreceptive fuel conditions. The plan is to burn out the vegetation between the main body of the...

   Cedar Creek, Cub Creek 2 and Delancy Fires Daily Update August 19, 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 54,261 acres and 55% contained. There was no significant growth on the fire yesterday. Crews finished constructing line on the southeastern edge of the fire near Sheep Creek. Indirect contingency line construction will continue along the Twisp River. Helicopters worked an area in Wilson Creek yesterday. This is the last area of significant heat remaining on the fire. The focus moving forward will be on securing control line and mop-up operations to keep the fire from threatening residences in the Twisp River drainage.   Cub Creek 2 Fire: The Cub Creek Fire is 69,903 acres and 65% contained. On the western...

    Cedar Creek, Cub Creek 2 and Delancy Fires Daily Update August 19, 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 54,261 acres and 55% contained. There was no significant growth on the fire yesterday. Crews finished constructing line on the southeastern edge of the fire near Sheep Creek. Indirect contingency line construction will continue along the Twisp River. Helicopters worked an area in Wilson Creek yesterday. This is the last area of significant heat remaining on the fire. The focus moving forward will be on securing control line and mop-up operations to keep the fire from threatening residences in the Twisp River drainage.   Cub Creek 2 Fire: The Cub Creek Fire is 69,903 acres and 65% contained. On the...

  Smoke Smoke conditions today are again expected to be Good to Moderate around the forecast area. Weather is forecasted to be similar to yesterdays with near average summer temperatures but with a bit stronger Northwest winds and possible showers this afternoon. This has the potential decrease fire activity. Expect similar smoke conditions today as yesterday with the exception of Chelan; the 25 Mile Fire has the potential to degrade air quality this afternoon into the evening. Regional smoke from surrounding fires may also be contributing to impacts in the forecast zone. Smoke impacts will be heavily dependent on fire activity. Health and Safety Air quality may change unexpectedly. If you begin to notice health effects from smoke, you are encouraged to follow the "actions to protect

 SmokeSmoke conditions today are again expected to be Good to Moderate around the forecast area. Weather is forecasted to be similar to yesterdays with near average summer temperatures but with a bit stronger Northwest winds and possible showers this afternoon. This has the potential decrease fire activity. Expect similar smoke conditions today as yesterday with the exception of Chelan; the 25 Mile Fire has the potential to degrade air quality this afternoon into the evening. Regional smoke from surrounding fires may also be contributing to impacts in the forecast zone. Smoke impacts will be heavily dependent on fire activity. Health and Safety Air quality may change unexpectedly. If you begin to notice health effects from smoke, you are encouraged to follow the "actions to protect yourself"

 Bulldog Mountain Fire:  Yesterday mild weather over the fire helped crews make good progress.  Firefighters continued working on the NE corner of the fire and were able to construct another indirect fire line to keep the fire away from private land and residents on the Hodgson-Lakin Rd.  Crews were also successful in scouting and constructing additional indirect line to the west of the fire.  Contingency line construction continued in the Davis Lake and Deadman Creek areas.  Today firefighters will strengthen indirect containment lines on northeast and west flanks of the fire.  Firefighters will patrol and perform direct fire attack on FS Road 6110 where appropriate.  Heavy equipment will be active again in Davis Lake and Deadman Creek.   Aircraft will be requested to assist if needed.   The Bulldog Mountain Fire started August 5. 2021, located 20 miles north of Kettle Falls. The lightning caused fire spread quickly due to low relative humidity and unseasonably dry...

SmokeSmoke conditions today are again expected to be Good to Moderate around the forecast area. Weather is forecasted to be similar to yesterdays with near average summer temperatures but with a bit stronger Northwest winds and possible showers this afternoon. This has the potential decrease fire activity. Expect similar smoke conditions today as yesterday with the exception of Chelan; the 25 Mile Fire has the potential to degrade air quality this afternoon into the evening. Regional smoke from surrounding fires may also be contributing to impacts in the forecast zone. Smoke impacts will be heavily dependent on fire activity.Health and SafetyAir quality may change unexpectedly. If you begin to notice health effects from smoke, you are encouraged to follow the "actions to protect

Whitmore Fire Evacuations Update: All evacuation levels are LIFTED as of 8:00 PM this evening. Containment: 75% FIRE INFORMATION:509-557-00632021.whitmore@firenet.govFacebook: @cwafireinfoTwitter: @CWAFireInfoINCIWEB:

   Actualización sobre el incendio de Twentyfive Mile 18 de agosto de 2021, 10:00 a. m.   Línea de información sobre el incendio: 206-659-6472 (todos los días, de 8:00 a. m. a 8:00 p. m.)   Tamaño: 7,072 acres Personal total: 300 Contención: 0 % Causa: Bajo investigación Estructuras amenazadas: 772 Estructuras perdidas: 1   El incendio de Twentyfive Mile se informó por primera vez a las 3:45 p. m. del 15 de agosto de 2021. El fuego ardía inicialmente en la costa sur de Lake Chelan, cerca de Twentyfive Mile Creek, y se ha extendido hacia el sur y el oeste de esta área. El incendio está bajo la jurisdicción conjunta del Bosque Nacional Okanogan-Wenatchee, el Departamento de Recursos Naturales del estado de Washington, la Oficina de Administración de Tierras y el Distrito de Bomberos 7 del Condado de Chelan.   Un Equipo de Manejo de Incidentes de Tipo 3, dirigido por el comandante Escobar, asumió el mando de la respuesta de...

 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 in terrain that is steep, rough and often difficult to access. Increased humidity and cooler temperatures have temporarily moderated fire behavior. Varying amounts of precipitation fell around the fire area yesterday, restoring some moisture to lighter fuels such as grasses but having minimal effect on heavier fuels such as brush and trees. The rain has also complicated firefighters’ movement around the perimeter as dirt roads became slippery with the moisture.   Yesterday, firefighters built additional sections of containment line along the north and east flanks of the fire and, as of last evening, the Brush Mountain spot fire’s perimeter was nearly surrounded by line. Containment lines are secure on the fire’s southern edges and western flanks; today, firefighters in these areas will do mop-up and patrol. Crews...

New Closure Order Implemented: The Buckhorn Closure Order was implemented yesterday for public safety.  The closure is located east of Chesaw in the Buckhorn Mt. area.    Walker Creek Fire:  Firefighters had a good day yesterday, despite gusty north-northwest winds to achieve three percent containment.  Assisting firefighters were air tankers and heavy helicopters. The fire size remains the same because no infrared mapping flight was conducted last evening. Weather conditions for firefighting will be favorable today with light winds and cooler temperatures.     Today’s activities include fireline construction from the southwest perimeter down to Highway 20, hot spotting west of Lost Lake, constructing indirect line with heavy equipment on the northwest perimeter, connecting the northeast perimeter of the fire into a rock quarry on the Toroda road and extinguishing smokes on the Summer and Bonaparte roads. Structure protection continues in all locations of the fire area....

   Size: 7,072 acres Total Personnel: 300                                                                  Containment: 0% Cause: Under investigation Structures Threatened: 772 Structures Lost: 1   The Twentyfive Mile Fire was first reported at 3:45 p.m. on August 15, 2021. The fire was initially burning on the south shore of Lake Chelan near Twentyfive Mile Creek and has expanded south and west of the area. The fire is under joint jurisdiction of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Washington Department of Natural Resources and Chelan County Fire District 7.   A Type 3 Incident Management Team led by Incident Commander Escobar took command of the firefighting response at 6:00 a.m. August 16. Additional resources are continuing to arrive. A Type 1 Incident Management Team has been ordered and is expected to arrive Thursday.    The fire continues to burn in timber, brush and grass. The fire...

New Closure Order Implemented: The Buckhorn Closure Order was implemented yesterday for public safety.  The closure is located east of Chesaw in the Buckhorn Mt. area.    Walker Creek Fire:  Firefighters had a good day yesterday, despite gusty north-northwest winds to achieve three percent containment.  Assisting firefighters were air tankers and heavy helicopters. The fire size remains the same because no infrared mapping flight was conducted last evening. Weather conditions for firefighting will be favorable today with light winds and cooler temperatures.     Today’s activities include fireline construction from the southwest perimeter down to Highway 20, hot spotting west of Lost Lake, constructing indirect line with heavy equipment on the northwest perimeter, connecting the northeast perimeter of the fire into a rock quarry on the Toroda road and extinguishing smokes on the Summer and Bonaparte roads. Structure protection continues in all locations of the fire area....

Southwest Area Incident Management Team 5 assumes command as additional resources are anticipated to assist in firefighting operations Ford Corkscrew Fire Daily Update August 18, 2021Acres:  14,000 acresPersonnel: 125Cause: Under InvestigationContainment: 0%Start Date: Sunday, August 15, 2021Location: Ford, WAFuels:  Timber (grass and understory); brush (2 feet)Announcement:  The Southwest Area Incident Management Team 5 assumed command of the Ford Corkscrew Fire as of 6am, August 18, 2021. The team looks forward to building on the success of Northeast Washington Interagency Incident Management Team 1, as well as continuing to work closely with local partners. Evacuation orders remain in effect. Residents are encouraged to sign up for alerts from the Stevens County Sherriff’s Office via Hyper-Reach and follow the Northeast Washington Fire Information Facebook page (links available in “More Information” section, below).Overview: Yesterday, crews on the Ford Corkscrew Fire...

 Cedar Creek, Cub Creek 2 and Delancy FiresDaily Update August 18, 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 54,261 acres and 50% contained. Forward spread has been halted on the north flank as well as on the southeast side. Two areas of heat have been a particular focus; the first on the north end of the fire is slowly burning out. The second, in Wolf Creek may require further intervention. Firefighters are assessing options to address the area. Indirect contingency line construction will continue along the Twisp River. Today firefighters will continue mopping up direct line from Thompson Ridge to Road 4415 and Helispot 15.   Cub Creek 2 Fire: The Cub Creek Fire is 69,678 acres and 65% contained. Fire activity on the west side of the...