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News Release August 16, 2021 Please Note: Final Nine Mine Fire update will be posted on Tuesday August 17, 2021  Orient, WA - The Nine Mine Fire is located 4.5 miles south/southeast of Laurier, WA. This lightning caused fire started on Wednesday, August 4th and has a burned approximately 164 acres of forested land.   Evacuations: Yesterday evening the Level 2 evacuation for 3733 A-Z, N. Sand Creek Rd was lifted and is now in Level 1 status.  The remaining Sand Creek addresses and Imperial Way remain under level 1 evacuation.   Road Closures: No closures  Yesterday During the day, firefighters continued extinguishing hotspots along the northwest, north, and northeast portions of the fire. Firefighters using ground based infrared (IR) detectors found very few hotspots along the eastern perimeter of the fire, so fire managers extended the eastern containment line, increasing total containment to 70%. A dry cold front moved through the area last night, resulting in...

   Twentyfive Mile Fire Update August 16, 2021 10:00a.m. Fire Information Line: 206-659-6472 (Daily from 8a.m. to 8p.m.) Size: 4,000 acres Total Personnel: 150                                                                  Containment: 0% Cause: Under investigation Structures Threatened: 135 Structures Lost: 1 The Twentyfive Mile Fire was first reported at 3:45 p.m. on August 15, 2021 and is burning on the south shore of Lake Chelan near Twentyfive Mile Creek. 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. today. Additional resources are continuing to arrive.    The fire is burning in timber, brush and grass. It was first assessed at 300 acres and grew overnight to...

News Release August 16, 2021 Please Note: Final Nine Mine Fire update will be posted on Tuesday August 17, 2021  Orient, WA - The Nine Mine Fire is located 4.5 miles south/southeast of Laurier, WA. This lightning caused fire started on Wednesday, August 4th and has a burned approximately 164 acres of forested land.   Evacuations: Yesterday evening the Level 2 evacuation for 3733 A-Z, N. Sand Creek Rd was lifted and is now in Level 1 status.  The remaining Sand Creek addresses and Imperial Way remain under level 1 evacuation.   Road Closures: No closures  Yesterday During the day, firefighters continued extinguishing hotspots along the northwest, north, and northeast portions of the fire. Firefighters using ground based infrared (IR) detectors found very few hotspots along the eastern perimeter of the fire, so fire managers extended the eastern containment line, increasing total containment to 70%. A dry cold front moved through the area last night, resulting in...

WHITMORE FIRE UPDATENORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12Incident Commander: Bobby Shindelar August 16, 2021The Whitmore Fire is located on the Colville Reservation south of Omak Lake and west of Nespelem, WA. The Incident Command Post at Nespelem Community Center is closed to all but essential personnel to help ensure the health and safety of community members and firefighters.A cold front moved through overnight, and today’s high temperatures are expected to be about 10 degrees cooler than Sunday.Operations:Firefighters were successful in holding the fire within the existing footprint during the Red Flag conditions yesterday, although the hot, dry winds caused an increase in activity on other area fires. The Mount Whitmore Lookout survived the fire and is within an area of green, unburned fuels. Fire crews secured the Whitmore Lookout and began mop-up on smoldering fuels in the area. Yesterday, crews responded to a flare-up in a riparian area on the southeastern portion of the...

As part of contingency planning, fire suppression resources on the Nason Fire will be working along established roads near Little Wenatchee River and within Rainy Creek drainage. If you are planning to visit or recreate in the area around the Nason Fire, please use extra caution when driving along roadways. Drive slowly, stay alert to the surrounding traffic, and avoid congesting areas where fire personnel are working.  There are currently no closures in the area around the Nason

Smoke Smoke conditions today are expected to be Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) around the forecast area. Stronger winds are providing some better air quality this morning than previous days. Predicted Northwest winds will push the smoke to the Southeast of the fires. Regional smoke from surrounding fires may also be contributing to impacts the forecast zone. A cold front from the North will arrive this evening with the potential to bring down smoke from fires in Canada. 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

Smoke Smoke conditions today are expected to be Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) around the forecast area. Stronger winds are providing some better air quality this morning than previous days. Predicted Northwest winds will push the smoke to the Southeast of the fires. Regional smoke from surrounding fires may also be contributing to impacts the forecast zone. A cold front from the North will arrive this evening with the potential to bring down smoke from fires in Canada. 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

Smoke  Smoke conditions today are expected to be Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) around the forecast area. Stronger winds are providing some better air quality this morning than previous days. Predicted Northwest winds will push the smoke to the Southeast of the fires. Regional smoke from surrounding fires may also be contributing to impacts the forecast zone. A cold front from the North will arrive this evening with the potential to bring down smoke from fires in Canada. 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" 

  Cedar Creek, Cub Creek 2 and Delancy Fires Daily Update August 16, 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 has been mapped at 53,475 acres and is now 50% contained. Firefighters will continue mopping up the direct fire line in the Thompson Ridge area. Direct line will be secured from Highway 20 to the rockslide area of Vasiliki Ridge. Fuel breaks continue to be constructed in the Twisp River area.  Night shift crews secured and held line last night.   Moderate fire behavior was observed on the northern end of the fire yesterday as winds pushed spot fires back into areas of unburned vegetation. Mop up has begun on the northern flank after crews worked to secure direct line in the area.   Today’s winds are expected to be gusty,...

  Cedar Creek, Cub Creek 2 and Delancy Fires Daily Update August 16, 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 has been mapped at 53,475 acres and is now 50% contained. Firefighters will continue mopping up the direct fire line in the Thompson Ridge area. Direct line will be secured from Highway 20 to the rockslide area of Vasiliki Ridge. Fuel breaks continue to be constructed in the Twisp River area.  Night shift crews secured and held line last night.  Moderate fire behavior was observed on the northern end of the fire yesterday as winds pushed spot fires back into areas of unburned vegetation. Mop up has begun on the northern flank after crews worked to secure direct line in the area. Today’s winds are expected to be gusty, west and...

  Muckamuck Fire Update August 16, 2021 Fire Information: (509) 202-4184 Email: 2021.muckamuck@firenet.govStart Date: August 4, 2021    Cause: Lightning    Size: 8,200 acres    Containment: 5% Location: Approximately three miles northeast of Conconully Resources Assigned:  89 personnel   Current Situation: The gusty westerly winds that were predicted for the area materialized in the early afternoon yesterday. Red Flag Warning conditions brought extreme fire behavior as winds pushed the fire to the east. The fire quickly spotted across the 38 Road into receptive fuels and ran 4 ½ miles in an hour. This movement to the east prompted several Level 3 evacuations to be declared by Okanogan County Emergency Management prior to the fire moving into the Conconully community last night. Fire behavior is expected to remain active today. The Muckamuck Fire is the priority fire of the four currently managed by the incident management team.   The primary focus of the...

 Bulldog Mountain Fire:  Yesterday the fire grew late in the afternoon with the change in weather that brought clearing skies and breezy conditions.  Firefighters worked through the night to keep the fire within established indirect containment lines.  Helicopters were called to work with crews on the ground to keep the fire west of FS Road 6110.  Heavy equipment continued working to establish contingency fire lines around the fire.       Today early assessments will be conducted on fire lines that have been established and adjustments to those lines based on the fire behavior observed.  Contingency fire line construction will be focused near Davis Lake and Deadman Creek.  Aircraft will be requested to assist if smoke conditions allow.   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 conditions.  The fire is burning in heavy timber and...

   A Level 2 (Be Ready) has been issued for persons living in in the Mineral Hill area, Conconully, WA Link to evacuation info: https://demokanogan.maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html... To receive text notifications issued anywhere in Okanogan County, text OKCOUNTY to 888777 https://member.everbridge.net/45300308561.../notif/WkHHH2aTG A Level 2 (Be Ready) has been issued for persons living in the Mineral Hill area, Conconully, Washington. Persons should be aware of their surroundings and take action if needed. You MUST be prepared to leave at a moments notice. This may be the only notice you receive. DO NOT wait for door-to-door notification, take action if needed. Level 2 (BE READY) is being issued for Mineral Hill area due to the Muckamuck Fire progressing south. Conconully and West Fork remain at Level 1 (advisory)

A virtual community meeting for the Muckamuck Fire will be hosted on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021 at 6:30 pm. The meeting will be presented via Zoom at the following link: https://usfs.zoomgov.com/J/1619828218 .There is a limited number of "virtual seats", so please be sure to log in early. For those who cannot join, a recording will be posted on the U.S Forest Service - Colville National Forest 20 Facebook page:

A virtual community meeting for the Cedar Creek, Cub Creek 2, and Delancy Fires will be hosted on Monday, Aug. 16, 2021 at 6:30 pm. The meeting will be presented via Zoom at the following link: https://usfs.zoomgov.com/J/1601701532.There is a limited number of "virtual seats", so please be sure to log in early. For those who cannot join, a recording will be posted on the Cedar Creek & Delancy Fires 2021 Facebook

A virtual community meeting for the Cedar Creek, Cub Creek 2, and Delancy Fires will be hosted on Monday, Aug. 16, 2021 at 6:30 pm. The meeting will be presented via Zoom at the following link: https://usfs.zoomgov.com/J/1601701532 . There is a limited number of "virtual seats", so please be sure to log in early. For those who cannot join, a recording will be posted on the Cedar Creek & Delancy Fires 2021 Facebook page:

Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Pincer Creek Fire Update Contact :  James ChuTelephone:  971-334-7674Date:  August 15, 2021 Email address:  2021.pincercreek@firenet.govPincer Creek Fire Remains Active;weatherconditions expected to moderate over the next several days Everett, WA, Aug. 15, 2021 – Fire managers report that the Pincer Creek Fire is burning more actively on the east side of the fire, while smoldering on the west flank. The fire continues to burn within the Mineral Park Fire footprint and the size is still estimated to be approximately 400 acres. The temperatures for the next two days are expect to return to near normal after record breaking temperatures over the past several days.  “We recently issued a fire closure order for Forest System Road #15 from mile post 16.0 to mile post 18.1. We know that this is a major inconvenience to visitors, but we needed to take this step to protect the public if fire conditions worsen.” said Jody Weil, Forest...

Orient, WA - The Nine Mine Fire is located 4.5 miles south / southeast from Laurier, WA. This lightning caused fire started on Wednesday, August 4th and has burned approximately 157 acres of forested land. Evacuations: Level 2 evacuation, for ONLY 3733 A-Z, N. Sand Creek Rd ONLY. This is due to weather, fire behavior and burnout operations. Effective this evening 8.15.21 this level 2 evacuation area will be placed in level 1 status. The remaining Sand Creek addresses and Imperial Way will remain under level 1 evacuation. Road Closures: No closures Yesterday, firefighters continued mop up operations along the NW section of division Alpha and Whiskey. Helicopter water drops supported mop up operations for ground crews. Overnight a second IR flight was completed. The aircraft is equipped with the ability to Infrared scan the entire burn area and map hot spots within containment lines. This helps fire managers place resources in the areas that need attention.  Today, the firefighter’s...

WINDY PASS FIRE UPDATE Date:  Sunday, August 15, 2021 – 7:30 a.m. Contact:  Fire Information, 509-653-1468 Acres: 89 Containment: 70% Personnel on the ground: 98 Current Status: The fire is in full mop-op mode, and crews are continuing to monitor the perimeter for hot spots, completing mop-op where those spots presented a threat to control lines. Fire behavior is minimal and smoldering, but no active fire behavior has been observed. There is no anticipated change in the fire spread. Terrain within the burned area is steep and largely inaccessible, and smokejumpers assisted suppression efforts earlier in the week. Ground crews remain onsite. The fire is being managed jointly with the Schneider Springs Fire on the Naches Ranger District to the southwest, and some resources that were on the Windy Pass Fire have now been reassigned to assist suppression efforts in that area. Weather: High temperatures and low RH value are currently in the forecast through the day. A cold...

SCHNEIDER SPRINGS FIRE UPDATE Follow us on Facebook @schneiderspringsfire Date:  Sunday, August 15, 2021 – 8:00 a.m. Contact:  Naches Ranger District: 509-653-1468 START DATE: August 3, 2021                                       Cause: Lightning SIZE: 16,521 acres                                                       Percent Contained: 0%    Resources Assigned: ~371 personnel Crews (12); Engines (17); Dozers (6); Water Tenders (5); Other heavy equipment (11)                                                                 Yesterday: A public meeting was held at 6:30 at the Nile-Cliffdell Fire Department, and the public was presented valuable updates and contact information and were able to hear from collaborators and partners actively engaged in keeping their communities protected. Perimeter growth mainly occurred...