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Babb-Malden Fire – The fire has burned 15,266 acres and 25 percent contained. The fire remains under investigation. Overnight engine crews patrolled the area looking for any hotspots. Today, Operations will focus on identifying any unburned fuels within the fire and identifying any hazard trees. Fire crews will continue to strengthen control lines. Manning – The fire has burned 2,685 acres and is now 65 percent contained. Last night firefighters worked on mop up operations and strengthened control lines. Additional resources began arriving today, and fire crews will focus on extinguishing hotspots and confirm control lines. Pine City-Malden Road is currently closed to the public from the west side to Pine City to the east side of Malden. The communities of St. John, Sunset, Thornton and Ewan remain at a Level 1 Evacuation. Please refer to the Whitman Sheriff’s Facebook page for more information on closures and evacuations at: https://www.facebook.com/whitmancountysheriff/

Pearl Hill and Apple Acres Fire Update for Saturday, September 12, 2020Pearl Hill FireThe northwest corner of the fire in the vicinity of Whitley Canyon/Brewster Bar became very active last night due to a 20-acre slop-over.  The fire was highly visible from the town of Brewster located across the Columbia River.  The active part of the fire is in an area in which firefighters had previously constructed a dozer control line as well as a secondary contingency line.  A substantial force of firefighters actively controlled and directed the fire toward the completed dozer lines. Last night’s active fire area is the same place in which firefighters had intended to aerially ignite today.  Today’s planned burn-out was intended to consume fuels to secure the fire and check its spread.  As a result of last night’s active fire behavior, the planned aerial ignition is no longer necessary since the fuels were consumed by the natural behavior of the fire. Elsewhere within the fire area,...

 Apple Acres and Pearl Hill Fire Update for Saturday, September 12, 2020 Pearl Hill Fire The northwest corner of the fire in the vicinity of Whitley Canyon/Brewster Bar became very active last night due to a 20- acre slop-over.  The fire was highly visible from the town of Brewster located across the Columbia River.  The active part of the fire is in an area in which firefighters had previously constructed a dozer control line as well as a secondary contingency line.  A substantial force of firefighters actively controlled and directed the fire toward the completed dozer lines. Last night’s active fire area is the same place in which firefighters had intended to aerially ignite today.  Today’s planned burn-out was intended to consume fuels to secure the fire and check its spread.  As a result of last night’s active fire behavior, the planned aerial ignition is no longer necessary since the fuels were consumed by the natural behavior of the fire.  Elsewhere within the...

UPDATE: Road closures and evacuations remain in effect.  Pine City-Malden Road is currently closed to the public from the westside of Pine City to the eastside of Malden. The communities of St. Johns, Sunset, Thorton and Ewan are at a Level 1 Evacuation. Please be sure to refer to the Whitman County Sheriff's Facebook page for more information on closures and

The Babb-Malden, Manning and Colfax Fires started on Monday, September 7, 2020. Babb-Malden Fire - Approximately 15,266 acres have been burned and the fire is at 25% percent containment. The cause of the fire is under investigation. 121 primary residence structures have been destroyed. 8 Commercial and 94 other structures have also been destroyed. Crews continue to patrol the town of Malden and Pine City.  Today's  fire operations focused on suppression activities, putting out hot spots within the fire perimeter. Crews have made good progress on this fire. Pine City-Malden Road is currently closed to the public from the west side of Pine City to the east side of Malden. The communities of St. Johns, Sunset, Thorton and Ewan are at a Level 1 Evacuation. Please be sure to refer to the Whitman County Sheriff's Facebook page for more information on closures and evacuations. Additional arrived this morning.  They were checked in and sent to their assigned divisions.  They are being...

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is changing the evacuation levels for the Whitney Fire area. All areas north of State Route 2 remain the same. Changes to evacuation levels are all south of SR 2, they are:All Level 3 (go) are now level 2 (get set). Property owners in these areas can return to their properties, but should remain ready to go if conditions change.All Level 1 areas ( get ready) south of SR 2 remain level 1 at this time.Updated maps are not available at this time, but are forthcoming.Safety Message:  Areas within the fire perimeter still continue to smolder and produce smoke.  If you see a fire that poses a direct threat, please call 911 or 360-481-7668 .All Returning residents, please be aware that firefighting and utility repair equipment remains in the area. Please take necessary precautions. - Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Wade

(Lincoln County, Washington) – El incendio Whitney Fire se encuentra a seis millas al noroeste de la ciudad de Davenport, WA. El fuego arde en el bosque, artemisa, pastizales, y tierras de cultivo. A medida que los bomberos comienzan a progresar mejor en el incendio, se evalúa la cantidad de personal necesario para el incidente. Aproximadamente 150 miembros del personal de extinción de incendios continúan trabajando diligentemente en el Whitney Fire con varias organizaciones y agencias colaboradoras que trabajan para controlar el incendio. Los bomberos continúan evaluando la pérdida total de estructuras primarias y secundarias. Ayer: Se completó un perímetro alrededor del incendio, que está compuesto por línea topadora, círculos agrícolas (un tipo de tierra de cultivo irrigada), carreteras, y alguna línea hecho de mano. Dentro de la línea de fuego, los bomberos monitorearon áreas de combustibles no quemados. Los equipos también extinguidon puntos calientes dentro de...

(Lincoln County, Washington) – The Whitney Fire is located six miles northwest of the town of Davenport, WA. Fire is burning in timber, sagebrush, range and farmlands. As  crews begin to make better progress on the fire, the number of personnel needed for the incident is evaluated. Approximately 150 firefighting personnel continue to diligently work on the Whitney Fire with several organizations and agencies working to manage the fire. Fire officials continue to assess the total loss to primary and secondary structures. Yesterday: A control line, consisting of dozer line, ag circles (a type of irrigated farmland), roads, and handline, has been completed around the perimeter of the fire. Within the fireline, crews monitered areas of unburned fuels.  Firefighters continued mopping up hotspots within islands of grass and brush near structures. Firelines are being patrolled and firefighters quickly extinguished flare ups on the south edge of the fire. The Bureau of Land Management has...

 El Evans Canyon Fire comenzó la tarde del 31 de agosto de 2020 y está ubicado en los condados de Yakima y Kittitas en el área de Evans Canyon.  El incendio está siendo manejado por un Equipo de Gestión de Incidentes Tipo 3 con el enfoque principal en la reparación de daños por limpieza y supresión.  Se han levantado todas las órdenes de evacuación y algunos cierres de áreas siguen en vigor debido a las órdenes de los Comisionados de Bomberos del Estado de Washington.  Se recomienda a las personas que consulten el sitio web de Manejo de Emergencias del Condado de Yakima para obtener más información

The Evans Canyon Fire started on the afternoon of Aug 31, 2020 and is located in Yakima and Kittitas Counties in the Evans Canyon area.  The fire is being managed by a Type 3 Incident Management Team with the primary focus on mop-up and suppression damage repair.  All evacuation orders have been lifted and some area closures remain in effect due to the Washington State Fire Commissioners orders.  People are encouraged to check the Yakima County Emergency Management Website for more information at https://www.yakimacounty.us/350/Emergency-Management  The Oak Creek Wildlife Area is scheduled to open Monday morning. Visit the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife website at wdfw.wa.gov for more

The Big Hollow Fire is located approximately 15 miles northwest of Carson and 7 miles southeast of Cougar, Washington. Temperatures will be slightly warmer today with the high around 70. Light winds and smoke are expected.   Yesterday’s Operations: Growth occurred in all areas of the fire. The region filled with thick smoke from west coast fires, which diminished fire behavior but also decreased visibility. Crews continued to construct control lines using heavy equipment in the DNR Siouxon block. The northeast was scouted for potential containment line locations. Crews began to prep the cabins at Government Mineral Springs for fire protection. Crews conducted firing operations along the 57 road to slow fire spread south. Structures near Yale Lake and Swift Reservoir were assessed for risk. A live public meeting was held via Facebook and is available for viewing at https://www.facebook.com/GiffordPinchot. Today’s Operations: Acreage remains the same due to smoke preventing...

 Omak, WA – En las últimas 24 horas las tripulaciones han hecho mucho progreso con el incendio y ahora está contenido en un 40%. Ayer y anoche las líneas de contención se fortalecieron, y buldóceres y tripulaciones construyeron una línea adicional. En este momento la parte noreste del incendio que consiste en Omak Lake y Haley Creek áreas son las áreas de más prioridad. El plan para hoy es fortalecer las líneas de contención luchando desde el perímetro hacia adentro.  Se espera que las condiciones de humo empeoren por los incendios en el sur. Si el humo lo permite las aeronaves ayudarán a los bomberos una vez más. El área de Omak Lake y Haley Lake permanecen en los niveles de evacuación 2 y 3.   Las compañías eléctricas están trabajando en la zona para reemplazar cientos de postes que se dañaron o quemaron en el incendio. Los bomberos seguirán colaborando con los equipos de luz para retirar árboles quemados y así mantener el área segura para trabajar....

Three fires actively burning in a mix of timber and brush on the Colville Indian Reservation comprise the Inchelium Complex: the Fry Fire, Inchelium Highway Fire, and Kewa Field Fire.  All three fires are being managed for full suppression. The cause of the fires remains under investigation. Crews remain focused on point protection with an emphasis on structures and natural and cultural resources, and minimizing the footprint on all three fires. Current Situation:  Mop up on the west side of the Fry Fire continued yesterday and the fire remains relatively secure.  Light southerly winds made firefighting difficult on the northern ends of both of the larger fires as smoke restricted the use of aircraft. The Inchelium Highway Fire pushed over a primary line on the northwest flank late yesterday, but remains within the secondary containment strategy.  The east, south, and a majority of the west sides of the fire are holding well.   On the Kewa Fields Fire firefighters continued to...

 Omak, WA – Over the last 24 hours crews have made significant progress on the fire and it’s now 40% contained. Yesterday and overnight containment lines were strengthened, and additional line was constructed by dozers and crews. The northeast portion of the fire which consists of Omak Lake and Haley Creek areas are the main priority at this time. The plan for today is to strengthen containment lines by working in from the perimeter.  Smoke conditions are expected to worsen from the fires in the south. Aircraft will assist firefighters once again today if the smoke conditions allow. Omak Lake and Haley Lake area are still under level 2 and 3 evacuation levels.   Power companies are working in the area to replace several hundred poles that were damaged or burned in the fire. Firefighters will continue to work with power crews to clear trees that have burned to keep the area safe to work in. Cell phone coverage continues to be a challenge in some areas due to towers being damaged...

  Night Update for the Pearl Hill Fire on Friday, September 11, 2020The Pearl Hill Fire is burning actively tonight across the Columbia River from Brewster. The daily drainage winds are aligning with air flow from the southeast to cause strong downriver winds, driving the fire westward along the Columbia break. Crews are working through the night to slow the fire’s advance. SR 173 and Crane Orchard Road have been closed. The fire is highly visible from Brewster and structures may be

 The Pearl Hill Fire is burning actively tonight across the Columbia River from Brewster. The daily drainage winds are aligning with air flow from the southeast to cause strong downriver winds, driving the fire westward along the Columbia break. Crews are working through the night to slow the fire’s advance. SR 173 and Crane Orchard Road have  been closed. The fire is highly visible from Brewster and structures may be

  Pine City-Malden Road is currently closed to the public from the westside of Pine City to the eastside of Malden. The communities of St. Johns, Sunset, Thorton and Ewan are at a Level 1 Evacuation. Please be sure to refer to the Whitman County Sheriff's Facebook page for more information on closures and

 Omak, WA – Today: Crews continue to build containment lines around the perimeter of the fire. Along the eastside of Omak Lake, steep rocky terrain hindered dozer operations so firefighters had to construct the line in that area with hand tools. Several aircraft assisted with those efforts on the ground by keeping the fire at bay. The work by the crews has been successful so far. Omak Lake and Haley Lake area are still under level 2 and 3 evacuation levels.     Power companies are working on replacing over 700 power poles that were damaged or burned. Firefighters are working with them to make sure the areas are safe to work in. Some cell phone communication towers were burned over in the fire and there is limited service in the area for some customers. The fire is 187,689 acres and due to the significant progress of firefighters and aircraft the containment is now 40%. Temperatures were in the 90’s today and are expected to be the same tomorrow.   The Cold Springs Fire...

Please see the below Gifford Pinchot Forest Campfire Prohibition

Please see the below Big Hollow Fire closure order and map for the Gifford Pinchot National