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09-07-2018 Morning Operations Video Update (Crescent Mountain Fire Wildfire)
September 7, 2018 Morning update with Mike Granger: https://www.facebook.com/CrescentMTNFire/videos/294850257776259/
September 7, 2018 Spanish Update (McLeod Fire Wildfire)
7 de septiembre de 2018 Incendio Crescent Mountain: 49,277 acres; 37% de contención ● Personal: 929 ● Punto de origen: Aproximadamente 21 millas al oeste del pueblo Twisp ● Fecha de inicio: 29 de julio de 2018 ● Causa del incendio: rayo Incendio McLeod: 22,511 acres; 35% de contención ● Personal: 461 ● Punto de origen: Aproximadamente ocho millas al norte de Mazama ● Fecha de inicio: 11 de agosto de 2018 ● Causa del incendio: rayo Incendio Holman: 300 acres, sin contención ● Punto de origen: Holman Peak ● Fecha de inicio: 17 de agosto de 2018 ● Causa del incendio: desconocida Incendio Crescent Mountain: los recursos del incendio continuaron su trabajo en el área de Mission Peak, incluyendo operaciones de quema conducidas por equipos especializados “hot shot”. El fuego se desplazó hacia Hoodoo Peak ayer por la tarde, y no es una amenaza en este momento. Los bomberos progresaron con el trabajo de extinción y remoción de material combustible,...
2018-09-7 Spanish Update (Crescent Mountain Fire Wildfire)
7 de septiembre de 2018 Incendio Crescent Mountain: 49,277 acres; 37% de contención ● Personal: 929 ● Punto de origen: Aproximadamente 21 millas al oeste del pueblo Twisp ● Fecha de inicio: 29 de julio de 2018 ● Causa del incendio: rayo Incendio McLeod: 22,511 acres; 35% de contención ● Personal: 461 ● Punto de origen: Aproximadamente ocho millas al norte de Mazama ● Fecha de inicio: 11 de agosto de 2018 ● Causa del incendio: rayo Incendio Holman: 300 acres, sin contención ● Punto de origen: Holman Peak ● Fecha de inicio: 17 de agosto de 2018 ● Causa del incendio: desconocida Incendio Crescent Mountain: los recursos del incendio continuaron su trabajo en el área de Mission Peak, incluyendo operaciones de quema conducidas por equipos especializados “hot shot”. El fuego se desplazó hacia Hoodoo Peak ayer por la tarde, y no es una amenaza en este momento. Los bomberos progresaron con el trabajo de extinción y remoción de material combustible,...
2018-09-07 Update (McLeod Fire Wildfire)
September 7, 2018 Crescent Mountain Fire: 49,277 acres; 37 percent contained ● Personnel: 929 ● Point of Origin: Approximately 21 miles west of Twisp ● Start Date: July 29, 2018 ● Cause: Lightning McLeod Fire: 22,511 acres; 35 percent contained ● Personnel: 461 ● Point of Origin: Approximately eight miles north of Mazama ● Start Date: August 11, 2018 ● Cause: Lightning Holman Fire: 300 acres, no containment ● Point of Origin: Holman Peak ● Start Date: August 17, 2018 ● Cause: Unknown Crescent Mountain Fire: Fire resources continued efforts in the Mission Peak area, including firing operations conducted by hot shot crews. The fire made a run towards Hoodoo Peak yesterday afternoon, and is not a threat at this time. Firefighters made progress on mop-up, patrol, and chipping around the northeast perimeter of the fire in the Twisp River area. Helitack crews and smokejumpers worked on hot spots detected along the fire edge near Slate Dip. Aircraft provided support...
2018-09-07 Update (Crescent Mountain Fire Wildfire)
September 7, 2018 Crescent Mountain Fire: 49,277 acres; 37 percent contained Personnel: 929Point of Origin: Approximately 21 miles west of TwispStart Date: July 29, 2018Cause: Lightning McLeod Fire: 22,511 acres; 35 percent contained Personnel: 461Point of Origin: Approximately eight miles north of MazamaStart Date: August 11, 2018Cause: Lightning Holman Fire: 300 acres, no containment Point of Origin: Holman PeakStart Date: August 17, 2018Cause: Unknown Crescent Mountain Fire: Fire resources continued efforts in the Mission Peak area, including firing operations conducted by hot shot crews. The fire made a run towards Hoodoo Peak yesterday afternoon, and is not a threat at this time. Firefighters made progress on mop-up, patrol, and chipping around the northeast perimeter of the fire in the Twisp River area. Helitack crews and smokejumpers worked on hot spots detected along the fire edge near Slate Dip. Aircraft provided support to both fire suppression efforts and firing...
September 7 Update, Cougar Creek, Lost and Bannock Lakes Fires (Cougar Creek Fire Wildfire)
Cougar Creek, Lost, and Bannock Lakes Fires Smoke expected to decrease and cold front with potential for rain on the way Friday, September 7, 2018 Cougar Creek Fire: The fire began by smoldering and creeping in the northwest corner of the fire on Thursday morning. In the afternoon, the fire made a run up a ridge south of Jimmy Creek, producing a smoke column visible from Fish Lake to just north of Plain. At this time, there is no concern of major fire movement, but a helicopter will fly over the area this morning to verify conditions. Firefighters patrolled hand line near Signal Peak, and the line continues to hold. Mop up operations, infrared imaging to find hot spots, and patrolling are continuing along completed line on the western perimeter. The southern and eastern areas of the fire are secure, and firefighters are conducting mop up, backhaul, and repair work, such as road grading. The Fish Lake Helibase will close at the end of shift on Friday. Moving forward, air support...
Renewed Fire Activity, Thursday Afternoon 9/6 (Cougar Creek Fire Wildfire)
This afternoon, the Cougar Creek fire flared up on the north edge, east of the Mad River. At the writing of this announcement, the fire was burning back towards itself east of the Mad River and south of Jimmy Creek in Section 9, northeast of Maverick
2018-09-06 Morning Operations Update Video (McLeod Fire Wildfire)
September 6 morning update for #CrescentMTNFire and #McLeodFire with Operations Section Chief Scott Schuster. He discusses the progress and plan for the Mission Peak
2018-09-06 Morning Operations Update Video (Crescent Mountain Fire Wildfire)
September 6 morning update for #CrescentMTNFire and #McLeodFire with Operations Section Chief Scott Schuster. He discusses the progress and plan for the Mission Peak
2018-09-06 Spanish Update (McLeod Fire Wildfire)
6 de septiembre de 2018Incendio Crescent Mountain: 49,277 acres; 37% de contenciónPersonal: 947Punto de origen: Aproximadamente 21 millas al oeste del pueblo TwispFecha de inicio: 29 de julio de 2018Causa del incendio: rayoIncendio McLeod: 22,511 acres; 35% de contenciónPersonal: 457Punto de origen: Aproximadamente ocho millas al norte de MazamaFecha de inicio: 11 de agosto de 2018Causa del incendio: rayoIncendio Holman: 300 acres, sin contenciónPunto de origen: Holman PeakFecha de inicio: 17 de agosto de 2018Causa del incendio: desconocidaIncendio Crescent Mountain: los recursos aéreos y del suelo continúan los esfuerzos para evitar que el fuego activo se propague dentro los valles de Twisp River, Libby Creek, y Buttermilk Creek. El humo denso limitó los esfuerzos de aviación por la mañana. Las aeronaves pudieron dar ayuda completa ya que los cielos se despejaron por la mañana. Se realizaron operaciones de quema en Mission Peak Ridgeline para abordar el movimiento anticipado...
2018-09-06 Spanish Update (Crescent Mountain Fire Wildfire)
6 de septiembre de 2018Incendio Crescent Mountain: 49,277 acres; 37% de contenciónPersonal: 947Punto de origen: Aproximadamente 21 millas al oeste del pueblo TwispFecha de inicio: 29 de julio de 2018Causa del incendio: rayoIncendio McLeod: 22,511 acres; 35% de contenciónPersonal: 457Punto de origen: Aproximadamente ocho millas al norte de MazamaFecha de inicio: 11 de agosto de 2018Causa del incendio: rayoIncendio Holman: 300 acres, sin contenciónPunto de origen: Holman PeakFecha de inicio: 17 de agosto de 2018Causa del incendio: desconocidaIncendio Crescent Mountain: los recursos aéreos y del suelo continúan los esfuerzos para evitar que el fuego activo se propague dentro los valles de Twisp River, Libby Creek, y Buttermilk Creek. El humo denso limitó los esfuerzos de aviación por la mañana. Las aeronaves pudieron dar ayuda completa ya que los cielos se despejaron por la mañana. Se realizaron operaciones de quema en Mission Peak Ridgeline para abordar el movimiento anticipado...
2018-09-06 Update (McLeod Fire Wildfire)
September 6, 2018Crescent Mountain Fire: 49,277 acres; 37 percent containedPersonnel: 947Point of Origin: Approximately 21 miles west of TwispStart Date: July 29, 2018Cause: LightningMcLeod Fire: 22,511 acres; 35 percent containedPersonnel: 457Point of Origin: Approximately eight miles north of MazamaStart Date: August 11, 2018Cause: LightningHolman Fire: 300 acres, no containmentPoint of Origin: Holman PeakStart Date: August 17, 2018Cause: UnknownCrescent Mountain Fire: Air and ground resources continue efforts to hold active fire from spreading within the Twisp River, Libby Creek, and Buttermilk Creek Valleys. Thick smoke limited morning aviation efforts. Aircraft were able to become fully engaged with late morning clearing. Firing operations occurred on the Mission Peak ridgeline to address anticipated fire movement with southwest winds predicted in the next few days. Direct line work and structure protection efforts continued in Smith Creek, Libby Creek, and Gold Creek. McLeod...
2018-09-06 Update (Crescent Mountain Fire Wildfire)
September 6, 2018 Crescent Mountain Fire: 49,277 acres; 37 percent contained Personnel: 947Point of Origin: Approximately 21 miles west of TwispStart Date: July 29, 2018Cause: LightningMcLeod Fire: 22,511 acres; 35 percent containedPersonnel: 457Point of Origin: Approximately eight miles north of MazamaStart Date: August 11, 2018Cause: LightningHolman Fire: 300 acres, no containmentPoint of Origin: Holman PeakStart Date: August 17, 2018Cause: Unknown Crescent Mountain Fire: Air and ground resources continue efforts to hold active fire from spreading within the Twisp River, Libby Creek, and Buttermilk Creek Valleys. Thick smoke limited morning aviation efforts. Aircraft were able to become fully engaged with late morning clearing. Firing operations occurred on the Mission Peak ridgeline to address anticipated fire movement with southwest winds predicted in the next few days. Direct line work and structure protection efforts continued in Smith Creek, Libby Creek, and Gold Creek. ...
Sept 6 Update, Cougar Creek, Lost, and Bannock Lakes Fires (Cougar Creek Fire Wildfire)
Little fire growth as containment and repair work continues Thursday, September 6, 2018 Cougar Creek Fire: Fire spread was minimal on Wednesday. The fire is smoldering and creeping in the Mad River and Jimmy Creek areas. Helicopters continue to drop water on the area to support containment efforts by firefighters. Firefighters patrolled hand line near Signal Peak on Wednesday, and the line is holding. A small amount of smoke re-appeared in the Grandma Creek drainage on Wednesday. Firefighters and helicopters will continue to monitor the area. Mop up operations, infrared imaging to find hot spots, and patrolling are continuing along completed line on the western perimeter. Near the Sugarloaf Lookout, crews are repairing dozer lines that were used to protect Burgess Cabin. Mop up includes the chipping of significant amounts of material cleared to widen roads and create new containment lines. The southern and eastern areas of the fire are secure, and firefighters are conducting mop up,...
2018-09-05 Morning Operations Update Video (McLeod Fire Wildfire)
September 5 morning update for #CrescentMTNFire and #McLeodFire with Operations Section Chief Scott Schuster. He discusses the plan for the Mission Peak area.
2018-09-05 Morning Operations Update Video (Crescent Mountain Fire Wildfire)
September 5 morning update for #CrescentMTNFire and #McLeodFire with Operations Section Chief Scott Schuster. He discusses the plan for the Mission Peak area.
2018-09-05 Spanish Update (McLeod Fire Wildfire)
5 de septiembre de 2018Incendio Crescent Mountain: 48,866 acres; contención 37%Personal: 964Punto de origen: Aproximadamente 21 millas al oeste del pueblo TwispFecha de inicio: 29 de julio de 2018Causa del incendio: rayoIncendio McLeod: 22,511 acres; contención 35%Personal: 432Punto de origen: Aproximadamente ocho millas al norte de MazamaFecha de inicio: 11 de agosto de 2018Causa del incendio: rayoIncendio Holman: 300 acres, sin contenciónPunto de origen: Holman PeakFecha de inicio: 17 de agosto de 2018Causa del incendio: desconocidaIncendio Crescent Mountain: las aeronaves se están enfocando en retardar la propagación de fuego mientras que la construcción de líneas de control continúa desde el área de Libby Creek a Foggy Dew. El trabajo de extinción y remoción de material combustible comenzó a lo largo de Buttermilk Road después de la quema exitosa el lunes al este de Black Pine Lake. A lo largo del corredor del río Twisp, continúa el trabajo de patrullar y la...
2018-09-05 Spanish Update (Crescent Mountain Fire Wildfire)
5 de septiembre de 2018Incendio Crescent Mountain: 48,866 acres; contención 37%Personal: 964Punto de origen: Aproximadamente 21 millas al oeste del pueblo TwispFecha de inicio: 29 de julio de 2018Causa del incendio: rayoIncendio McLeod: 22,511 acres; contención 35%Personal: 432Punto de origen: Aproximadamente ocho millas al norte de MazamaFecha de inicio: 11 de agosto de 2018Causa del incendio: rayoIncendio Holman: 300 acres, sin contenciónPunto de origen: Holman PeakFecha de inicio: 17 de agosto de 2018Causa del incendio: desconocidaIncendio Crescent Mountain: las aeronaves se están enfocando en retardar la propagación de fuego mientras que la construcción de líneas de control continúa desde el área de Libby Creek a Foggy Dew. El trabajo de extinción y remoción de material combustible comenzó a lo largo de Buttermilk Road después de la quema exitosa el lunes al este de Black Pine Lake. A lo largo del corredor del río Twisp, continúa el trabajo de patrullar y la...
September 5 Update, Cougar Creek, Lost, and Bannock Lakes Fires (Cougar Creek Fire Wildfire)
Cougar Creek Fire: All Level 1 “Get Ready” alerts have now been lifted, and closure areas to the northeast of the fire have been reduced. Fire spread was minimal on Tuesday. Helicopters dropped water on active fire areas near Mad River on Tuesday to support containment efforts by firefighters. Fire line near Signal Peak is holding and will be monitored on Wednesday. Containment improved along the western perimeter including the Sugarloaf Peak area, raising the containment to 71 percent. Mop up operations, infrared imaging to find hot spots, and patrolling are continuing along completed line on the western perimeter. The southern and eastern areas of the fire are secure, and firefighters are conducting mop up, backhaul, and repair work.On Tuesday, smoke returned to the area with air quality ranging from Moderate to Unhealthy. The smoke increase is due to current weather patterns bringing in smoke from Okanogan County and British Columbia wildfires. Smoke from the north is not...
2018-09-05 Update (McLeod Fire Wildfire)
September 5, 2018Crescent Mountain Fire: 48,866 acres; 37 percent containedPersonnel: 964Point of Origin: Approximately 21 miles west of TwispStart Date: July 29, 2018Cause: LightningMcLeod Fire: 22,511 acres; 35 percent containedPersonnel: 432Point of Origin: Approximately eight miles north of MazamaStart Date: August 11, 2018Cause: LightningHolman Fire: 300 acres, no containmentPoint of Origin: Holman PeakStart Date: August 17, 2018Cause: UnknownCrescent Mountain Fire: Efforts are being focused by aircraft to slow the rate of spread while construction of control lines continue from Libby Creek area to Foggy Dew. Mop up operations started along the Buttermilk Road after Monday’s successful burnout operations east of Black Pine Lake. Along the Twisp River corridor, patrol and mop-up continues with the use of hand and engine crews. Control line construction was complete on Monday in the areas of the Twisp River corridor, northwest of Black Pine Lake by Buttermilk Creek. Due to the...
