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 Cub Creek 2 Fire Morning Update July 22, 2021 California Incident Management Team 1 will assume command of the Cub Creek 2 fire on Friday at 0600.  Northwest Incident Management Team 8 will continue to manage the Cedar Creek and Delancy fires.Fire Information Line – (541)-670-0812 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm)The fire is burning on Okanogan County Fire District 6 and Washington Department of Natural Resources protected lands and the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Winthrop, WA — Cub Creek 2 – The fire is estimated at 38,671 acres with 5% containment. The fire is burning northward with lateral growth to the west and to a lesser degree to the east. Low intensity backing fire is moving downslope towards the Chewuch River on both east and west sides.  Fire growth has been consistent for several operational periods.  Firefighting efforts have benefited in areas where the fire has merged into past burned areas and areas that have received previous fuel treatments. The fire remains...

   Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires Morning Update July 22, 2021 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest  Northwest Incident Management Team 8 will continue to manage the Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires. California Incident Management Team 1 will assume command of the Cub Creek 2 Fire on Friday at 0600.Fire Information Line - Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires: 509-557-0740 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm) Winthrop, WA — Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires are burning on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in very steep and rocky terrain in heavy down fuels.Cedar Creek Fire The Cedar Creek Fire is estimated at 18,634 acres and 11% contained. Strong west winds caused the fire to actively burn through the night triggering additional evacuations in the Wolf Creek area. The southeastern portion of the fire pushed down McKinney Mountain onto Virginian Ridge and down into Little Falls and South Fork drainages to the west of Lucky Jim Bluff. Today, firefighters will use helicopters and other aerial resources...

FIRE INFORMATION:E-mail:  2021.summittrail@firenet.gov Phone:  385-999-1380   INCHELIUM, WASHINGTON – The Summit Trail Fire was ignited by lightning on July 12th approximately 17 miles west of Inchelium.   Crews successfully held the western side of the fire yesterday and overnight despite strong winds. It made a hard push northward into the Lynx Creek drainage yesterday, and crews will work to cut off that northern spread today. The fire also continued to spread eastward, and four small spot fires were detected yesterday over proposed lines on Oregon City Ridge. Firefighters successfully picked those spots up and were able to hold the fire along the ridge. The fire continued to back into the Beaver Dam Creek drainage as well, and crews will prioritize scouting and constructing containment lines on the eastern edge to stop any further progression toward Twin Lakes. The southern edge of the fire was active as well, but crews were able to hold the edge. They will continue mop up...

Goddard Road FireNews Release  - July 22th, 2021Rice, WA: Crews focused on the portion of the fire escaped containment lines, strengthening the lines and finalizing the remaining burnout yesterday afternoon.  Crews were able to mop-up to about 20 feet into the interior of the escaped fire.  Mapping of the escaped fire, including the burnout operations placed it at about 110 acres, bringing the total acreage of the fire to 784 acres.  Two secondary structures were confirmed to have burned down during the initial spread of the fire.  On the original fire footprint, crews will continue to work on constructing hose lays and engage in reducing hot spots to 25-50 feet into the interior.  Crews will work for several days to ensure hot spots are out to 150 feet or where necessary to contain the fire line and 500 feet around structures. A Palm IR unit (which utilizing infrared technology to identify heat or hotspots along the fire edge) is progressing around the fire edge, identifying...

CHUWEAH CREEK FIRE UPDATE NORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12 Incident Commander: Bobby Shindelar July 22, 2021 8:00 AM Operations Today: Firelines were tested Wednesday by shifting winds gusting up to 30 MPH. Containment on the south, west and central sections of the fire held firm. Firefighters faced challenges on the upper eastern section of the fire where blowing embers caused two small spot fires. Crews jumped on them quickly and held them in check. A section of partially burned fuel midway down the eastern line ignited, but was also controlled with the aid of water drops.  Cooler temperatures, paired with decreased wind is expected to give firefighters favorable conditions to continue tying together containment lines. Monitoring and patrolling continues, as firefighters provide coverage around the clock. Two additional crews are expected to arrive by Saturday.  NW Team 12 continues to coordinate and share resources with California Team 10, who joined the Colville...

Smoke Outlook for 7/22 - 7/23North Central Washington Cedar Creek, Delancy, Cub Creek 2 Smoke Expect similar to worsening smoke conditions today as were experienced yesterday. Unhealthy to hazardous conditions will occur in the Upper Methow Valley east of Mazama from early morning to mid afternoon. Mazama should be mostly clear with periods of haze in the afternoon. Communities further down valley may experience unhealthy to very unhealthy air. Smoke has slopped over into the Okanogan Valley. Tonasket and Omak may experience unhealthy air throughout the day. Oroville is receiving heavy smoke from Canada and the Methow Valley. Chelan may start having hazy skies today. Conditions should improve overnight but smoke will return Friday morning. Health If you have heart or lung disease, if you are an older adult, or if you have children, talk with your doctor about whether and when you should leave the area. When smoke is heavy for a prolonged period of time, fine particles can build up...

Smoke Outlook for 7/22 - 7/23 North Central Washington Cedar Creek, Delancy, Cub Creek 2  Smoke Expect similar to worsening smoke conditions today as were experienced yesterday. Unhealthy to hazardous conditions will occur in the Upper Methow Valley east of Mazama from early morning to mid afternoon. Mazama should be mostly clear with periods of haze in the afternoon. Communities further down valley may experience unhealthy to very unhealthy air. Smoke has slopped over into the Okanogan Valley. Tonasket and Omak may experience unhealthy air throughout the day. Oroville is receiving heavy smoke from Canada and the Methow Valley. Chelan may start having hazy skies today. Conditions should improve overnight but smoke will return Friday morning. Health If you have heart or lung disease, if you are an older adult, or if you have children, talk with your doctor about whether and when you should leave the area. When smoke is heavy for a prolonged period of time, fine particles can build up...

   Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires Evening Update July 21, 2021 Okanogan-Wenatchee National ForestFire Information Line - Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires: 509-557-0740 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm)   Winthrop, WA — Cub Creek 2 – The fire is estimated at 35,134 acres with 5% containment. The fire is burning northward with lateral growth upslope to the west and east with low intensity backing downslope towards the Chewuch River. Fire growth has been consistent for several operational periods. Firefighting efforts have benefited in areas where the fire has merged into past burned areas and areas that have received previous fuel treatments. The fire remains split into east and west arms extending outward from approximately the confluence of Boulder Creek and the Chewuch River. Overnight the fire burned actively and was not significantly different from daytime fire behavior as a result of poor relative humidity recovery and low fuel moisture. Spotting up to one quarter mile is possible....

   Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires Evening Update July 21, 2021 Okanogan-Wenatchee National ForestFire Information Line - Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires: 509-557-0740 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm)   Winthrop, WA — Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires are burning on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in very steep and rocky terrain in heavy down fuels. Cedar Creek Fire The fire has reached Lucky Jim Bluff and continues to move to the southeast along ridgelines. The fire burned actively in the Silver Star, Huckleberry, and Cedar Creek drainages. Firefighters will continue preparations on dozer line along the base of the foothills to the west of State Route 20 working south towards Twisp River drainage. The active fire behavior has prompted the Okanogan County Emergency Management Office (OECM) to declare several evacuation level increases. Three strike teams of engines (15 engines) arrived yesterday to assist with structure protection along State Route 20. In the northeast corner, crews...

Yesterday, a portion of the fire escaped containment lines, expanding to the north towards Pleasant Valley Road, growing to 50-100 acres in size.  Aerial support (helicopters, fire bosses, and retardant drops) worked in tandem with dozers and ground crews to stop forward progression of the fire and to construct a fire line.  In areas where the lines were indirect, crews conducted burnout operations.  Crews will continue to strengthen the line on the escaped potion of the fire.  There is a potential for spot fires as crews continue containment and evacuation levels have been adjusted to expand level 3 and level 2 due to the increase in risk.  Additionally, crews will continue to work on constructing hose lays and engage in reducing hot spots to 25-50 feet into the interior.  Crews will work for several days to ensure hot spots are out to 150 feet or where necessary to contain the fire line and 500 feet around structures.   A red flag warning is in effect until Wednesday. ...

Cub Creek 2 Fire Morning UpdateJuly 21, 2021Public meeting notice:  Today, starting at 6 PM.  The meeting will take place at the Mack Lloyd Park on the west side of Winthrop at 51 WA-20, the intersection of W. Chewuch Rd. and Highway 20.Fire Information Line – (541)-670-0812 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm) The fire is burning on Okanogan County Fire District 6 and Washington Department of Natural Resources protected lands and the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.  Winthrop, WA — Cub Creek 2 – The fire is estimated at 35,134 acres with 5% containment. The fire is burning northward with lateral growth upslope to the west and east with low intensity backing downslope towards the Chewuch River.  Fire growth has been consistent for several operational periods.  Firefighting efforts have benefited in areas where the fire has merged into past burned areas and areas that have received previous fuel treatments.The fire remains split into east and west arms extending outward from...

Cedar Creek and Delancy FiresMorning UpdateJuly 21, 2021Okanogan-Wenatchee National ForestPUBLIC MEETING TONIGHT: Wednesday, July 21, starting at 6 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Mack Lloyd Park on the west side of Winthrop. Please bring your own chair and provide for physical distancing.Fire Information Line - Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires: 509-557-0740 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm)    Winthrop, WA — Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires are burning on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in very steep and rocky terrain in heavy down fuels. Cedar Creek Fire The fire has reached Lucky Jim Bluff and continues to move to the southeast along ridgelines. The fire burned actively in the Silver Star, Huckleberry, and Cedar Creek drainages. Firefighters will continue preparations on dozer line along the base of the foothills to the west of State Route 20 working south towards Twisp River drainage. The active fire behavior has prompted the Okanogan County Emergency Management Office (OECM) to...

CHUWEAH CREEK FIRE UPDATE NORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12 Incident Commander: Bobby Shindelar July 21, 2021 8:00 AM Operations Today:  Gusty winds throughout the day yesterday contributed to some fire growth on the northeast corner of the Chuweah Creek Fire. Crews worked to establish containment lines and caught several small spot fires just outside the fire perimeter caused by wind.  A Red Flag Warning is in effect for the fire area through the day today, as low relative humidity persists and wind gusts up to 30 MPH are expected. Line construction along the east edge of the fire on Keller Butte Ridge remains the priority as crews work to connect established containment lines. Engines will continue to patrol the south, west and north flanks of the fire.  NW Team 12 continues to coordinate and share resources with California Team 10 on the Summit Trail Fire, which is located northeast of the Chuweah Creek Fire. For information about the Summit Trail Fire, call...

FIRE INFORMATIONE-mail:  2021.summittrail@firenet.gov Phone:  385-999-1380   INCHELIUM, WASHINGTON – The Summit Trail Fire ignited on July 12th approximately 17 miles west of Inchelium.   The fire burned actively into the night. Crews on night shift monitored and patrolled to keep the fire inside existing control lines. As of 6 a.m. on July 21, the western edge of the fire has held well along Bridge Creek. The northern edge was active yesterday, and crews are working along the Lynx Creek road to stop the fire’s northern spread. On its eastern side, the fire continued to burn west of Beaver Dam Creek and has crossed the Oregon City Ridge Road. Crews will prioritize looking for and taking opportunities to stop that spread toward the community of Twin Lakes today. The southern edge of the fire was very active yesterday, with fire establishing deep in the Bridge Creek drainage east of Upper Bridge Creek Road and then burning northeast into wind-aligned drainages along the...

 Smoke Outlook for 7/21 - 7/22 North Central Washington Cedar Creek, Delancy, Cub Creek 2SmokeExpect similar conditions today as were experienced yesterday.  Westerly transport winds will prevail  pushing higher level smoke out of the Methow Valley.  Improved air quality should occur earlier today in  Winthrop and Twisp.  Expect very unhealthy to hazardous conditions in the Upper Methow Valley east of Mazama from early morning to afternoon.  Mazama should be clear most of the day.  Communities further down valley may still experience unhealthy air but for shorter periods of time.   Smoke has slopped over into the Okanogan Valley.  Tonasket may experience unhealthy air throughout the day.  Conditions should improve overnight throughout the forecast area, but smoke will return Thursday morning.HealthContact cleanair@mvcitizens.org for assistance obtaining and setting up air purifiers.  Cleanairmethow.org has information regarding air quality and

Smoke Outlook for 7/21 - 7/22North Central Washington Cedar Creek, Delancy, Cub Creek 2Smoke Expect similar conditions today as were experienced yesterday.  Westerly transport winds will prevail  pushing higher level smoke out of the Methow Valley.  Improved air quality should occur earlier today in  Winthrop and Twisp.  Expect very unhealthy to hazardous conditions in the Upper Methow Valley east of Mazama from early morning to afternoon.  Mazama should be clear most of the day.  Communities further down valley may still experience unhealthy air but for shorter periods of time.   Smoke has slopped over into the Okanogan Valley.  Tonasket may experience unhealthy air throughout the day.  Conditions should improve overnight throughout the forecast area, but smoke will return Thursday morning. Health Contact cleanair@mvcitizens.org for assistance obtaining and setting up air purifiers.  Cleanairmethow.org has information regarding air quality and health. 

 Cub Creek 2 Fire Evening Update July 20, 2021Public meeting notice:  Wednesday, July 21, starting at 6 PM.  The meeting will take place at the Mack Lloyd Park on the west side of Winthrop at 51 WA-20, the intersection of W. Chewuch Rd. and Highway 20. Fire Information Line – (541)-670-0812 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm) The fire is burning on Okanogan County Fire District 6 and Washington Department of Natural Resources protected lands and the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.Winthrop, WA — Cub Creek 2 – The Cub Creek 2 Fire is estimated at 32,473 acres with 5% containment. The fire is burning northward with lateral growth east and west influenced by diurnal winds.  Fire growth has been consistent for several operational periods at ¼ mile per hour.  Firefighting efforts have benefited in areas where the fire has merged into past burned areas and areas that have received previous fuel treatments.  The fire remains split into east and west arms and backing downslope towards the...

Cedar Creek and Delancy FiresEvening UpdateJuly 20, 2021Okanogan-Wenatchee National ForestPublic Meeting Notice: Wednesday, July 21, starting at 6 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Mack Lloyd Park on the west side of Winthrop. Please bring your own chair and provide for physical distancing. Fire Information Line - Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires: 509-557-0740 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm)Winthrop, WA — Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires are burning on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in very steep and rocky terrain in heavy down fuels. Cedar Creek Fire The inversion was slow to lift this morning limiting fire growth and use of aerial resources.  A full complement of air resources were available but use was very limited until after 5:00 PM due to visibility.  Once the inversion lifted, fire activity increased. As of this evening, the fire had moved south along Sandy Butte ridge down to near Lucky Jim Bluff. Three strike teams of engines (15 engines) arrived today to assist with...

Goddard Road Fire - Evacuation Notice! 7/20/2021 - 7:20pm#goddardroadfireNew Evacuation Notices for the Goddard Fire as of 7:20pm.Level 3 Evacuations Along Goddard Road.  Orin-Rice/Goddard Road Intersection to Pleasant Valley Road (3004 Pleasant Valley Road).  Intersection of Goddard Road/Pleasant Valley to 2690 Pleasant Valley RoadLevel 3 - Leave Now!  Fire is in the area and has the potential to grow and expand into this area.  Further Updates to

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE OKANOGAN-WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST WINTHROP, WA Cub Creek 2 Fire Closure Order: 06-17-04-21-10 Please see the pdf attachments below for a full copy of the closure and map. Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Methow Valley Ranger District of the OkanoganWenatchee National Forest. This Order is effective July 20th, 2021, through December 31, 2021, unless rescinded sooner. PROHIBITIONS: 1. Entering into or being upon National Forest System lands, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.53(e)]. 2. Being on a National Forest System trail, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.55(a)]. 3. Being on a National Forest System Road as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.54(e)]. CLOSURE AREA DESCRIPTION: The closure area...