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 Actualización del incendio de Red Apple 20 de julio de 2021 Fecha de inicio del incidente: 13 de julio de 2021; Causa: No determinada; Superficie en acres: 12,228; Contención: 90 %; Cuadrillas con intervención manual: 4; Coches de bomberos: 11; Helicópteros: 0; Excavadoras: 3; Camiones cisterna: 2; Personal total: 208 Bomberos lesionados: 1; Estructuras amenazadas: 0; Estructuras dañadas: 5; Estructuras Destruido: 1 (dependencia) Clima: Anoche, la región continuó experimentando recuperaciones marginales de humedad, con vientos del oeste al noroeste de 20 a 30 MPH. Se ha emitido una alerta roja para hoy, a partir del mediodía hasta mañana por la noche. Las temperaturas rondarán los 80, con vientos que aumentarán desde el noroeste esta tarde, con ráfagas que alcanzarán los 20 - 30 MPH al final de la tarde, y durarán hasta las horas de la noche. Hoy será otro día seco y cálido, con una humedad relativa que ronda el 20 %. Situación actual: Los bomberos...

 Goddard Road Fire  News Release  - July 20th, 2021 Rice, WA: Yesterday, crews began the process of bringing up pumps, hoses and port-a-tanks to begin mop-up operations.  Along Goddard Road, crews worked on mop-up operations, utilizing engines and a skidgine as primary water sources.  In heavier fuels (timber with understory), crews held the line and allowed fuels to continue to consume (burn out), which will allow crews to engage in mop-up safely and in an efficient manner.  Today, 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 (infrared) unit arrived this morning and will work with crews to identify hidden heat along the fire line.  Partially and unburned fuels exist within the fire perimeter and these will continue to smolder and be...

 Cub Creek 2 Fire Morning Update July 20, 2021Public meeting notice:  Wednesday, July 21, starting at 6 PM.  The meeting will take place at the "Red Barn" (Mack Lloyd Park) on the west side of Winthrop. 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 remains split into two arms and continued to grow actively to the north and northeast overnight. The east arm approached 20 Mile Creek overnight.  The objective is to keep the fire from moving out of the Boulder Creek drainage.  The fire has reached the Eastside Chewuck Rd along the 8 Mile Ranch. The west arm is burning northeasterly paralleling the Chewuch River where it has crossed Forest Road 5140 and is moving towards Falls Creek.  The left flank of the fire is lined with dozerline from the heel of the...

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   Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires Morning Update July 20, 2021 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Public Meeting Notice: Wednesday, July 21, starting at 6 p.m. The meeting will take place at the “Red Barn” (Mack Lloyd Park) on the west side of Winthrop. 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 is burning south and west of State Route 20. Westerly winds continued through the night pushing the fire over Sandy Butte on the eastern flank. Fire backed down towards the Okanogan County Fire District 6 – Mazama Fire Station but remains 1,000 feet from the valley floor at the lowest point. As of this morning the fire had moved south along Sandy Butte ridge down to Little Boulder Creek. West winds are forecasted to continue throughout the day. Additional engine...

 Red Apple Fire Update July 20, 2021 Incident Start Date: July 13, 2021; Cause: Undetermined; Acreage: 12,228; Containment: 90% Hand Crews: 4; Engines: 11; Helicopters: 0 Dozers: 3; Water Tenders: 2; Total Personnel: 208 Firefighter Injuries: 1; Structures Threatened: 0; Structures Damaged: 5; Structures Destroyed: 1 (outbuilding)   Weather: Last night, the region continued to experience marginal humidity recoveries, with winds from the west to northwest at 20 – 30 MPH. A Red Flag Warning has been issued for today, beginning at noon thru tomorrow night. Temperatures will be in the 80’s, with winds increasing this afternoon out of the northwest, with gusts reaching 20 – 30 MPH this evening and lasting into the overnight hours. Today will be another dry and warm day, with relative humidity’s in the low 20%.  Current Situation: Firefighters continued to make good progress on the fire by mopping-up in the upper elevations to...

Summit Trail Fire Morning Update, July 20, 2021Size: 4650 acresContainment: 0%Resources committed: 253INCHELIUM, WASHINGTON – The Summit Trail Fire started on July 12th approximately 17 miles west of Inchelium after a lightning storm moved through the area. California Interagency Incident Management Team 10 is in command of the fire. The Summit Trail Fire burned actively until about midnight. Night shift crews were busy overnight containing a spot on the fire’s western edge and continuing to patrol and mop up. The priority for today is the south/southeastern side of the fire, with dozers working directly along the fire’s active edge to stop the fire’s spread in the Beaver Dam Creek drainage and toward Twin Lakes. They will also continue mop up along the west, holding the fire at Bridge Creek and using dozers to make sure that the spot from overnight remains contained. Fire growth for the last several days has been primarily toward the northwest, but predicted convective...

CHUWEAH CREEK FIRE UPDATE NORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12 Incident Commander: Bobby Shindelar July 20, 2021 8:00 AM Operations Today:  Firefighters faced challenges again yesterday on the Chuweah Creek Fire as rising temperatures were accompanied by gusty winds and low relative humidity. Lines held, but some spotting and slop-over occurred, particularly on the northeast and lower eastern edge of the fire. Some spotting also occurred in the Central Peak area, as unburned interior fuels continue to dry out and ignite. Crews were able to construct additional hand and dozer line and complete a small burnout operation in areas of more active fire behavior. Efforts were aided by the use of significant air resources, however, there was another drone intrusion into airspace, temporarily impacting firefighting efforts. A Red Flag Warning is in effect, as gusty winds and low relative humidity persist. Line construction along the north and east edges of the fire remain a priority as...

   Smoke Outlook for 7/20 - 7/21 North Central Washington Cedar Creek, Delancy, Cub Creek 2 Smoke Expect less smoke impacts today in the upper Methow Valley. The west wind component overnight resulted in clearer skies this morning. Mazama, Winthrop and Twisp may still experience periods of unhealthy and hazardous smoke as winds shift. SW transport winds overnight resulted in impacts to the Oroville area this morning. As the transport winds shift to the NW overnight expect degraded air quality in the Okanogan Valley including Tonasket, Conconully, Omak and Okanogan. Weather and Health Winds in the Cedar Ck fire vicinity will be westerly with gusts in the late afternoon. Northwest winds over the Cub Ck 2 fire will turn southwest in the afternoon. Expect cumulous buildup over the crest and into Methow Valley. N 95 masks are available in the Methow at Winthrop Town Hall, Twisp Town Hall, Mazama Store, Aero Methow, and Room One. Cleanairmethow.org has additional information...

   Smoke Outlook for 7/20 - 7/21 North Central Washington Cedar Ck, Delancy, Cub Creek 2 Smoke Expect less smoke impacts today in the upper Methow Valley. The west wind component overnight resulted in clearer skies this morning. Mazama, Winthrop and Twisp may still experience periods of unhealthy and hazardous smoke as winds shift. SW transport winds overnight resulted in impacts to the Oroville area this morning. As the transport winds shift to the NW overnight expect degraded air quality in the Okanogan Valley including Tonasket, Conconully, Omak and Okanogan. Weather and Health Winds in the Cedar Ck fire vicinity will be westerly with gusts in the late afternoon. Northwest winds over the Cub Ck 2 fire will turn southwest in the afternoon. Expect cumulous buildup over the crest and into Methow Valley. N 95 masks are available in the Methow at Winthrop Town Hall, Twisp Town Hall, Mazama Store, Aero Methow, and Room One. Cleanairmethow.org has additional information...

Cub Creek 2 Fire Evening Update July 19, 2021  Public meeting notice:  Wednesday, July 21, starting at 6 PM.  The meeting will take place at the "Red Barn" (Mack Lloyd Park) on the west side of Winthrop.  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 remains split into two arms and continued to grow actively to the north and northeast into the evening hours. The east arm has burned over Valley Creek and is approximately 1 mile from First Butte Lookout.  The objective is to keep the fire from moving out of the Boulder Creek drainage.  The west arm is burning northeasterly paralleling the Chewuch River where it has crossed Forest Road 5140 and is moving towards Falls Creek.  The fire has reached the Eastside Chewuck Rd along the 8 Mile Ranch. The majority of...

Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires Evening Update July 19, 2021 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest   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 is burning south and west of State Route 20. Today, fire activity increased on all fire fronts, especially uphill to the south. The southeast portion of the fire pushed to the north and east of Sandy Butte where growth continued down the hill toward the highway. More fire line was secured along and above Highway 20. Crews continued to prepare and clear contingency line along Early Winters Creek.  Aerial resources were used to moderate fire activity along the eastern and northern perimeter. The northern portion of the fire has backed down to State Route 20 and is holding along the roadway. On the western flank, fire activity...

Cub Creek 2 FireCedar Creek and Delancy FiresPublic Meeting, July 21, 2021, 6:00 PM at Mack-Lloyd ParkPublic Meeting: An in-person public meeting is scheduled for July 21, 2021 at 6:00 pm at Mack-Lloyd Park. Fire managers will provide updates on the fires and an opportunity for the public to ask questions.  If you are unable to attend in-person, please provide your questions via Facebook (sites listed below) and the answers will be included in the recorded event.  The recording will be posted on the Fires' Facebook site. Managers will remain available after the presentations and Q&As for individual discussions at different displayed maps.  Please bring a chair as seating will be limited.  https://www.facebook.com/MazamaFires2021/

 Panorama de humo para los días 19/07 y 20/07North Central Washington Cedar Ck, Delancy, Cub Creek 2 HumoSe esperan impactos de humo similares hoy en la zona superior de Methow Valley. Se producirán mayores impactos en la zona inferior de Methow Valley y el drenaje del río Columbia hacia Omak. El humo se asentará en los valles durante la noche, lo que dará como resultado aire no saludable o peligroso en Winthrop y Mazama entre las 4:00 a. m. y la media tarde. Los impactos de Mazama pueden ser peores hoy debido al aumento de la actividad de incendios ayer y un pronóstico de viento del oeste por la tarde. Twisp puede experimentar un período más corto de calidad de aire insalubre que Winthrop, pero aún así tendrá calidad de aire insalubre por la mañana y al principio de la tarde. El área de Omak está comenzando a tener una calidad de aire desmejorada a partir de las 3:00 a. m. El humo debería elevarse esta tarde.Clima y saludSe esperan temperaturas ligeramente más altas...

Panorama de humo para los días 19/07 y 20/07 North Central Washington Cedar Ck, Delancy, Cub Creek 2 Humo Se esperan impactos de humo similares hoy en la zona superior de Methow Valley. Se producirán mayores impactos en la zona inferior de Methow Valley y el drenaje del río Columbia hacia Omak. El humo se asentará en los valles durante la noche, lo que dará como resultado aire no saludable o peligroso en Winthrop y Mazama entre las 4:00 a. m. y la media tarde. Los impactos de Mazama pueden ser peores hoy debido al aumento de la actividad de incendios ayer y un pronóstico de viento del oeste por la tarde. Twisp puede experimentar un período más corto de calidad de aire insalubre que Winthrop, pero aún así tendrá calidad de aire insalubre por la mañana y al principio de la tarde. El área de Omak está comenzando a tener una calidad de aire desmejorada a partir de las 3:00 a. m. El humo debería elevarse esta tarde. Clima y salud Se esperan temperaturas ligeramente...

Cedar Creek and Delancy FireCub Creek 2 Fire Public Meeting, July 21, 2021, 6:00 PM at Mack-Lloyd Park  Public Meeting: An in-person public meeting is scheduled for July 21, 2021 at 6:00 pm at Mack-Lloyd Park. Fire managers will provide updates on the fires and an opportunity for the public to ask questions.  If you are unable to attend in-person, please provide your questions via Facebook (sites listed below) and the answers will be included in the recorded event.  The recording will be posted on the Fires’ Facebook site. Managers will remain available after the presentations and Q&As for individual discussions at different displayed maps.Please bring a chair as seating will be limited. https://www.facebook.com/MazamaFires2021/

CHUWEAH CREEK FIRE NEWS RELEASE NORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12 Incident Commander: Bobby Shindelar  July 19, 2021 3:00 PM - Crews are making excellent progress on the Chuweah Creek Fire, which is burning on the Colville Indian Reservation. While NW Team 12 does not anticipate the need for additional evacuations in the Keller area or the Highway 21/San Poil Corridor at this time, we have been working closely with the Washington State Department of Transportation to develop a plan for emergency evacuations in the event that roads in the area become compromised by fire activity. At this time, the Peter Dan Road and Highway 21 remain open. Please see the following press release from WSDOT regarding emergency access to the Keller Ferry in the unlikely event that evacuations become necessary:Washington State Department of Transportation - NEWSEastern Region – 2714 N. Mayfair, Spokane, WA 99207 – 509-324-6000FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 19, 2021Contacts:     Ryan Overton,...

 Actualización del incendio de Red Apple 19 de julio de 2021 Fecha de inicio del incidente: 13 de julio de 2021; Causa: No determinada; Superficie en acres: 12,228; Contención: 83 %; Cuadrillas con intervención manual: 6; Coches de bomberos: 21; Helicópteros: 1; Excavadoras: 3; Camiones cisterna: 2; Personal total: 278 Bomberos lesionados: 1; Estructuras amenazadas: 400; Estructuras dañadas: 5; Estructuras destruidas: 0 Clima: Anoche, la región experimentó una humedad relativa de escasa a regular, lo que conducirá a condiciones cálidas y secas durante todo el día. Las temperaturas estarán por encima de los 80 y cercanas a los 90. Esta tarde los vientos aumentarán desde el noroeste, con ráfagas que alcanzarán las 30 MPH y durarán hasta las horas de la noche.Situación actual: Durante la noche, los bomberos continuaron logrando buenos avances en el control del fuego. Las cuadrillas, los coches de bomberos y las excavadoras continuaron con el patrullaje...

7/19/2021 EVACUATION UPDATE 11:30am update All evacuation levels for the Red Apple Fire have been removed with one exception: the unpaved portion of Burch Mountain Rd is being reduced from a Level 3 to a Level 2, so please Chelan Emergency Management Facebook page

  Cub Creek 2 Fire Morning Update July 19, 2021   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 remains split into two arms and is growing actively to the north and northeast. The east arm has burned over Valley Creek and is approximately 1 mile from First Butte Lookout.  The objective is to keep the fire from moving out of the Boulder Creek drainage.  The west arm is burning north paralleling the Chewuch River where it has crossed Forest Road 5140 and moving towards Falls Creek.  The fire has reached the Eastside Chewuck Rd along the 8 Mile Ranch. The majority of the left flank of the fire is lined with dozerline from the heel of the fire to Buck Lake.  The portion of this line to First Creek Road is considered contained. The south line is being...