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  WILDFIRE INFORMATION August 14, 2021                                                                                Walker Creek Fire      Spur Fire              Chickadee Fire   Acres: 1,246 Containment: 10%   Acres: 12,694 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:...

WILDFIRE INFORMATION August 14, 2021                                                                                Walker Creek Fire      Spur Fire              Chickadee Fire   Acres: 1,246 Containment: 10%   Acres: 12,694 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:...

Inchelium, WA – The Summit Trail Fire, 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, Washington. Both fires are being managed by Northwest Incident Management Team 10, with 460 personnel engaged in fighting the fires. Fires in Washington state and British Columbia are producing heavy smoke across the region, leading to poor air quality in the areas around the Summit Trail and Upper Lime Creek Fires. Conditions remain very hot and dry, though yesterday’s air temperatures were slightly lower than forecast. Decreased visibility prevented aircraft from operating, but crews on the ground continued to make progress on containing the fires. The current excessive heat warning expires at 8:00 p.m. tonight. Significant gains were made on the Upper Lime Creek Fire where...

  WILDFIRE INFORMATION August 14, 2021                                                                                Walker Creek Fire      Spur Fire              Chickadee Fire   Acres: 1,246 Containment: 10%   Acres: 12,694 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:...

Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Pincer Creek Fire Update Contact :  James ChuTelephone:  971-334-7674Date:  August 14, 2021Email address:  2021.pincercreek@firenet.govWarm, dry weather spurs additional Pincer Creek Fire growth;leads to additional fire closure on the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National ForestEverett, WA, Aug, 14, 2021— Fire managers are continuing to report growth on the Pincer Creek Fire, now estimated at 400 acres, as it burns through heavy dead and down timber almost entirely within the 2003 Mineral Park Fire scar.  A significant warming and drying trend over the past two days has led to additional fire spread in extremely steep and rugged terrain.  Fire managers expect continued growth on the fire as high temperatures are forecast to be above normal during the next two days.  “The Pincer Creek Fire remains active on on the upper third of the slope, with some creeping and “rollout” and isolated tree torching ” said James “Britt” Davis, Forest...

Inchelium, WA – The Summit Trail Fire, 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, Washington. Both fires are being managed by Northwest Incident Management Team 10, with 460 personnel engaged in fighting the fires. Fires in Washington state and British Columbia are producing heavy smoke across the region, leading to poor air quality in the areas around the Summit Trail and Upper Lime Creek Fires. Conditions remain very hot and dry, though yesterday’s air temperatures were slightly lower than forecast. Decreased visibility prevented aircraft from operating, but crews on the ground continued to make progress on containing the fires. The current excessive heat warning expires at 8:00 p.m. tonight. Significant gains were made on the Upper Lime Creek Fire where...

WINDY PASS FIRE UPDATE Date:  Saturday, August 14, 2021 – 7:30 a.m. Contact:  Fire Information, 509-653-1468   Acres: 82 Containment: 64% Personnel on the ground: 77 Yesterday: The fire entered mop-op operations, and crews continued to monitor the perimeter for hot spots, completing mop-op where those spots presented a threat to control lines.  Operations Today: Fire behavior is minimal and smoldering, but no active fire behavior has been observed. There is no anticipated change in the fire spread. Crews are still performing full mop-op operations, during which they will scout for hot spots and suppress any spots that could present a threat to contingency lines. The fire is being managed jointly with the Schneider Springs Fire on the Naches Ranger District to the south, and some resources that were on the Windy Pass Fire have now been reassigned to assist suppression efforts in that area.  Weather: A Red Flag Warning remains in effect from noon today to 9 p.m. PDT for wind...

WINDY PASS FIRE UPDATE Date:  Saturday, August 14, 2021 – 7:30 a.m. Contact:  Fire Information, 509-653-1468   Acres: 82 Containment: 64% Personnel on the ground: 77 Yesterday: The fire entered mop-op operations, and crews continued to monitor the perimeter for hot spots, completing mop-op where those spots presented a threat to control lines.  Operations Today: Fire behavior is minimal and smoldering, but no active fire behavior has been observed. There is no anticipated change in the fire spread. Crews are still performing full mop-op operations, during which they will scout for hot spots and suppress any spots that could present a threat to contingency lines. The fire is being managed jointly with the Schneider Springs Fire on the Naches Ranger District to the south, and some resources that were on the Windy Pass Fire have now been reassigned to assist suppression efforts in that area.  Weather: A Red Flag Warning remains in effect from noon today to 9 p.m. PDT for...

WHITMORE FIRE UPDATENORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12Incident Commander: Bobby Shindelar August 14, 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.Smoke from fires in northern Washington and British Columbia continues to blanket the area. This has the effect of dampening fire activity. Today, there is a “Fire Weather Watch” due to Sunday afternoon’s forecast of gusty winds ahead of a cold front and low relative humidity. A Fire Weather Watch goes into effect when there is potential for a Red Flag Warning, which marks hot, dry, and windy conditions that are ideal for extreme fire behavior. These upcoming winds will further test the fire’s containment lines, but the fire is not anticipated to grow beyond its current footprint. Containment lines...

 Muckamuck Fire Update August 14, 2021  Fire Information: (509) 202-4184  Email: 2021.muckamuck@firenet.gov Start Date: August 4, 2021    Cause: Lightning    Size: 1,648 acres    Containment: 5% Location: Approximately three miles northeast of Conconully Resources Assigned:  84 personnel   Current Situation: Crews were able to build an initial line around the perimeter of the Muckamuck Fire and will be working on improving that line in the coming days.  Terrain and weather conditions have provided an opportunity for crews to mop up the north side of the fire to gain 5% containment. All spot fires from the previous day were able to be contained and mopped up. Due to smoke in the area there was limited air support. Night patrols will continue over the next couple days. Previous night shifts have focused on laying hose on the north side.  The fire has remained active at night with group trees torching as late as 2 a.m. with ember movements, but no new spots. Today,...

 Cedar Creek, Cub Creek 2 and Delancy FiresDaily Update August 14, 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 53,215 acres, slightly less than previously reported, and is 50% contained. Forward spread on the north and southeast flanks of the fire has been halted. Firefighters are now focused on securing lines on the southern and western edges of the fire to keep the fire from threatening residences in the Twisp River drainage. As a contingency, in the Canyon Creek area work is continuing on the shaded fuel break on the north side of the Twisp River. This is expected to be completed within the next few days. When completed, shaded fuel breaks will extend along the north side of the Twisp River from Deer Creek south to Bridge Creek,...

 Cedar Creek, Cub Creek 2 and Delancy FiresDaily Update August 14, 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 53,215 acres, slightly less than previously reported, and is 50% contained. Forward spread on the north and southeast flanks of the fire has been halted. Firefighters are now focused on securing lines on the southern and western edges of the fire to keep the fire from threatening residences in the Twisp River drainage. As a contingency, in the Canyon Creek area work is continuing on the shaded fuel break on the north side of the Twisp River. This is expected to be completed within the next few days. When completed, shaded fuel breaks will extend along the north side of the Twisp River from Deer Creek south to Bridge Creek, from...

 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. Acreage growth is based on burnout operations. Evacuations: This morning Level 2 evacuation, for ONLY 3733 A-Z, N. Sand Creek Rd ONLY. This is due to weather, fire behavior and burnout operations. The remaining Sand Creek addresses and Imperial Way will remain under level 1 evacuation. Road Closures: Nine Mine Rd. has been reopened to traffic. Use caution if driving this road and watch for fire traffic. Yesterday, firefighters successfully initiating planned burnout operations along the NW section of division Alpha.  Containment lines from division Whiskey to division Alpha were completed and reinforced prior to burnout operations. Zulu division has been moped up 150’ and has been put into a patrol status.  Overnight an IR flight was completed. The aircraft is equipped with...

 Bulldog Mountain Fire:  Yesterday firefighters were assisted on the ground by the dense smoke over the fire which helped moderate fire activity.  This allowed firefighters to make good progress on establishing indirect and contingency containment lines around the entire fire area.  Crews utilized heavy equipment to remove fuel from indirect and contingency lines.  Falling crews worked to remove dangerous trees and snags so firefighters can work safely in and around the fire.  No aircraft were able to fly due to the smoky conditions.   Today crews will continue to finish up indirect containment lines around the fire.  Firefighters expect the fire to reach Forest Service Rd 6110 today.  This road has been prepared as an indirect fire line and crews will be prepared to suppress the fire as it reaches the road.  Helicopters will be used if smoke conditions allow.   The Bulldog Mountain Fire started August 5. 2021, located 20 miles north of Kettle Falls. The lightning caused...

Special StatementThe National Weather Service has extended the excessive heat warning through Sunday. Fires Cub Creek 2 continues to grow in size to the north and is 66,883 acres (+3,028) and 55% contained. Muckamuck fire to the east of Cub is burning actively and is 1,648 acres (+323) 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. Cedar is 53,215 acres (+326) and 50% containment. Delancy is 223 acres and 80% containment. Smoke Smoke remains in place throughout the forecast area today although west winds will increase this afternoon and begin the process of clearing the smoke out of the Methow Valley and south to Wenatchee. The Okanogan Valley will take a little longer but should begin to see improving air quality tomorrow. One possible result from increased wind is the possibility of increased fire activity and (more smoke) so we'll be watching for that. Health Take...

 Special StatementThe National Weather Service has extended the excessive heat warning through Sunday. Fires Cub Creek 2 continues to grow in size to the north and is 66,883 acres (+3,028) and 55% contained. Muckamuck fire to the east of Cub is burning actively and is 1,648 acres (+323) 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. Cedar is 53,215 acres (+326) and 50% containment. Delancy is 223 acres and 80% containment. Smoke Smoke remains in place throughout the forecast area today although west winds will increase this afternoon and begin the process of clearing the smoke out of the Methow Valley and south to Wenatchee. The Okanogan Valley will take a little longer but should begin to see improving air quality tomorrow. One possible result from increased wind is the possibility of increased fire activity and (more smoke) so we'll be watching for that. Health Take...

 Special StatementThe National Weather Service has extended the excessive heat warning through Sunday. Fires Cub Creek 2 continues to grow in size to the north and is 66,883 acres (+3,028) and 55% contained. Muckamuck fire to the east of Cub is burning actively and is 1,648 acres (+323) 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. Cedar is 53,215 acres (+326) and 50% containment. Delancy is 223 acres and 80% containment. Smoke Smoke remains in place throughout the forecast area today although west winds will increase this afternoon and begin the process of clearing the smoke out of the Methow Valley and south to Wenatchee. The Okanogan Valley will take a little longer but should begin to see improving air quality tomorrow. One possible result from increased wind is the possibility of increased fire activity and (more smoke) so we'll be watching for that. Health Take...

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE MT. BAKER-SNOQUALMIE NATIONAL FORESTORDER #06-05-21-09PINCER CREEK FIRE CLOSURE  Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) & (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Mt. Baker Ranger District of the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest as described below and shown in Exhibit A. This Order is effective August 13, 2021, through December 31, 2021, unless rescinded sooner.  PROHIBITIONS:  1. Being on any National Forest System Trail, [36 CFR § 261.55(a)]. 2. Being on any National Forest System Road, [36 CFR § 261.54(e)]. 3. Entering or using a developed recreation site or portion thereof. [36 CFR § 261.58(b)]  CLOSURE AREA DESCRIPTION:  The entirety of Cascade River Trail #769, to include the Cascade River Trailhead and the entire lengths of Middle Fork Cascade Spur Trail #769.1 and South Fork Cascade Spur Trail #769.2, beginning at its inception at the...

 Inchelium, WA – As of 6:00 a.m. today, Northwest Incident Management Team 10, (NWIMT10) under the leadership of Incident Commander Al Lawson, assumes  command of the Summit Trail and Upper Lime Creek Fires.  Management of the Chuweah Fire, now 98 percent contained, was returned to the Mount Tolman Fire Center today.On Thursday, Highway 21 reopened to two-way traffic.  Drivers are encouraged to exercise caution when traveling near the fire.Warmer temperatures with low relative humidity are drying out fuels and causing an increase in fire behavior. Despite this, crews are making consistent progress on containing the fires.Firefighters continue to reinforce fire lines around the Summit Trail Fire. Most of the western, southern, and midway up the eastern flanks are contained. Crews are extending and connecting existing lines to expand containment.The Upper Lime Creek Fire (382 acres), has not grown, allowing firefighters to increase containment to 45 percent. Firefighters are...

Inchelium, WA – As of 6:00 a.m. today, Northwest Incident Management Team 10, (NWIMT10) under the leadership of Incident Commander Al Lawson, assumes  command of the Summit Trail and Upper Lime Creek Fires.  Management of the Chuweah Fire, now 98 percent contained, was returned to the Mount Tolman Fire Center today.On Thursday, Highway 21 reopened to two-way traffic.  Drivers are encouraged to exercise caution when traveling near the fire. Warmer temperatures with low relative humidity are drying out fuels and causing an increase in fire behavior. Despite this, crews are making consistent progress on containing the fires. Firefighters continue to reinforce fire lines around the Summit Trail Fire. Most of the western, southern, and midway up the eastern flanks are contained. Crews are extending and connecting existing lines to expand containment. The Upper Lime Creek Fire (382 acres), has not grown, allowing firefighters to increase containment to 45 percent. Firefighters are...