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  WILDFIRE INFORMATION August 15, 2021                                                                                Walker Creek Fire      Chickadee Fire   Acres: 13,920 Containment: 0%   Acres: 656 Containment:  55%             Fire Information: 509-557-7257 (9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.)                      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newfireinfo             Email: 2021.WalkerCreek@firenet.gov                                                                     https://www.facebook.com/colvillenf/                                                                                          Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7774/ As of early yesterday the Walker Creek and Spur fires have...

  WILDFIRE INFORMATION August 15, 2021                                                                                Walker Creek Fire      Chickadee Fire   Acres: 13,920 Containment: 0%   Acres: 656 Containment:  55%             Fire Information: 509-557-7257 (9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.)                      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newfireinfo             Email: 2021.WalkerCreek@firenet.gov                                                                     https://www.facebook.com/colvillenf/                                                                                          Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7774/ As of early yesterday the Walker Creek and Spur fires have...

WHITMORE FIRE UPDATENORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12Incident Commander: Bobby Shindelar August 15, 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.There is a Red Flag Warning today from 1 PM to 11 PM for gusty westerly winds combined with low relative humidity. The excessive heat warning remains in effect until 8 PM tonight for dangerously hot conditions with afternoon temperatures in the upper 90s to 103. These conditions will further test the fire containment lines, but no fire growth is expected beyond the current footprint. Operations The Red Flag conditions today have the potential to cause flare ups and spot fires from remaining heat sources, so fire crews will be on the lookout and will quickly respond to any uptick in fire behavior resulting...

 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.  The Upper Lime Creek Fire, started by lightning on August 4, is also burning on the Colville Reservation approximately 6 miles north of Keller. Both fires are being managed by Northwest Incident Management Team 10, with 471 personnel engaged in fighting the fires.Poor air quality persisted through Saturday as heavy smoke from fires in Washington and British Columbia impacted the region, and decreased visibility kept aircraft from flying. Hot and dry weather continues to promote active fire behavior. Despite these factors, there was no growth on the Upper Lime Creek Fire and minimal growth on the Summit Trail Fire. Firefighters made good progress strengthening fire lines using heavy equipment, hand crews and burning operations. The excessive heat warning that was set to expire last evening has been extended through 8 p.m....

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.  The Upper Lime Creek Fire, started by lightning on August 4, is also burning on the Colville Reservation approximately 6 miles north of Keller. Both fires are being managed by Northwest Incident Management Team 10, with 471 personnel engaged in fighting the fires.Poor air quality persisted through Saturday as heavy smoke from fires in Washington and British Columbia impacted the region, and decreased visibility kept aircraft from flying. Hot and dry weather continues to promote active fire behavior. Despite these factors, there was no growth on the Upper Lime Creek Fire and minimal growth on the Summit Trail Fire. Firefighters made good progress strengthening fire lines using heavy equipment, hand crews and burning operations. The excessive heat warning that was set to expire last evening has been extended through 8 p.m. on...

Special Statement The excessive heat warning remains in place today, cooler weather tomorrow. Fires Cub Creek 2 continues to grow in size to the north and is 67,458 acres (+575) and 55% contained. Muckamuck fire to the east of Cub is burning actively and is 1,924 acres (+276) and 5% contained. Cedar Creek is actively burning in places and continues to grow along the difficult-to-access W/SW side in the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth wilderness and is 53,475 acres (+260) and 50% containment. Delancy is 223 acres and 85% containment. Gusty winds this afternoon could contribute to additional fire growth. Smoke Morning accumulations of smoke will be pushed out of the area this afternoon as strong, gusty winds arrive between 2:00 and 4:00 pm. Air quality improvements are expected while the winds are strong although smoke is likely to accumulate again overnight when winds die down. Unfortunately, the winds, high temperatures, and low humidity also combine to result in a Red Flag Warning meaning...

Special Statement The excessive heat warning remains in place today, cooler weather tomorrow. Fires Cub Creek 2 continues to grow in size to the north and is 67,458 acres (+575) and 55% contained. Muckamuck fire to the east of Cub is burning actively and is 1,924 acres (+276) and 5% contained. Cedar Creek is actively burning in places and continues to grow along the difficult-to-access W/SW side in the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth wilderness and is 53,475 acres (+260) and 50% containment. Delancy is 223 acres and 85% containment. Gusty winds this afternoon could contribute to additional fire growth. Smoke Morning accumulations of smoke will be pushed out of the area this afternoon as strong, gusty winds arrive between 2:00 and 4:00 pm. Air quality improvements are expected while the winds are strong although smoke is likely to accumulate again overnight when winds die down. Unfortunately, the winds, high temperatures, and low humidity also combine to result in a Red Flag Warning meaning...

Special Statement The excessive heat warning remains in place today, cooler weather tomorrow. Fires Cub Creek 2 continues to grow in size to the north and is 67,458 acres (+575) and 55% contained. Muckamuck fire to the east of Cub is burning actively and is 1,924 acres (+276) and 5% contained. Cedar Creek is actively burning in places and continues to grow along the difficult-to-access W/SW side in the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth wilderness and is 53,475 acres (+260) and 50% containment. Delancy is 223 acres and 85% containment. Gusty winds this afternoon could contribute to additional fire growth. Smoke Morning accumulations of smoke will be pushed out of the area this afternoon as strong, gusty winds arrive between 2:00 and 4:00 pm. Air quality improvements are expected while the winds are strong although smoke is likely to accumulate again overnight when winds die down. Unfortunately, the winds, high temperatures, and low humidity also combine to result in a Red Flag Warning meaning...

 Muckamuck Fire Update  August 15, 2021  Fire Information: (509) 202-4184  Email: 2021.muckamuck@firenet.gov  Start Date: August 4, 2021    Cause: Lightning    Size: 1,924 acres    Containment: 5% Location: Approximately three miles northeast of Conconully Resources Assigned:  86 personnel   Current Situation: Building on the completion of the initial line around the perimeter of the Muckamuck Fire the previous day, crews were able to focus their attention on direct attack and strengthening contingency lines. Terrain and weather conditions were in our favor allowing scooper planes and helicopters to drop water on the fire. As the fire moves into spruce trees there is a higher possibility of spot fires, any spots would be short range if it does occur. Night patrols will continue over the next few days. Today, line construction will continue, with air support as visibility allows. The SE portion, Division Oscar, towards Muckamuck Pass is the priority...

   Cedar Creek, Cub Creek 2 and Delancy Fires Daily Update August 15, 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 50% contained. Firefighters are securing lines to the northwest of the Twisp River drainage. Contingency lines, consisting of shaded fuel breaks, are being built in the Canyon Creek area. These contingency lines are connecting old fire scars to slow fire spread to the south toward the community of Twisp. In areas where the fireline has been declared controlled crews have begun backhauling excess supplies and equipment.   Minimal fire behavior was observed on the northern end of the fire. Mop up has begun on the northern flank after crews worked to secure direct line in the...

   Cedar Creek, Cub Creek 2 and Delancy Fires Daily Update August 15, 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 50% contained. Firefighters are securing lines to the northwest of the Twisp River drainage. Contingency lines, consisting of shaded fuel breaks, are being built in the Canyon Creek area. These contingency lines are connecting old fire scars to slow fire spread to the south toward the community of Twisp. In areas where the fireline has been declared controlled crews have begun backhauling excess supplies and equipment.   Minimal fire behavior was observed on the northern end of the fire. Mop up has begun on the northern flank after crews worked to secure direct line in the...

 Bulldog Mountain Fire:  Yesterday the smoke that continues to blanket the region persisted on the fire line and kept fire activity moderate.  Unfortunately the smoke prevented aircraft from flying over the fire.  Firefighters continued the slow and deliberate process of indirect and contingency line construction.  Crews were able to do direct fire attack in some areas of the fire.   Today firefighters will be paying close attention to the weather as a low pressure system moves into the region. A red flag warning has been issued for most of eastern Washington.  Crews will continue to finish up indirect containment lines around the fire.  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 slash.  The fire is currently estimated...

On Saturday August 14th, the Walker Creek and Spur Fires merged together.  The fires will now be managed together as the Walker Creek Fire.  All future updates for both fires will be updated here.  The final acreage for the Spur Fire is 12,694

 On Saturday August 14th, the Walker Creek and Spur Fires merged together.  The fires will now be managed together as the the Walker Creek Fire.  All future acreage reports will be updated under the Walker Creek Fire.  The final acreage for the Spur fire was 12,694

Important information: New Level 3 evacuations have been issued as of today, 8/14. 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

Important information: New Level 3 evacuations have been issued as of today, 8/14. 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

Communities in the fire area are currently open. Visitors and local residents are encouraged to exercise caution when driving in the area. Smoke has reduced visibility increasing the potential for accidents. Use headlights when driving in smoke and please stay focused on the

Communities in the fire area are currently open. Visitors and local residents are encouraged to exercise caution when driving in the area. Smoke has reduced visibility increasing the potential for accidents. Use headlights when driving in smoke and please stay focused on the

Communities in the fire area are currently open. Visitors and local residents are encouraged to exercise caution when driving in the area. Smoke has reduced visibility increasing the potential for accidents. Use headlights when driving in smoke and please stay focused on the

Updated Schneider Springs Fire Closure Order