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All Evacuation Notices Canceled (Cougar Creek Fire Wildfire)
The Level 1 "Get Ready" evacuation notices around the Cougar Creek Fire have been canceled, effective at noon on September
2018-09-05 Update (Crescent Mountain 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...
Holman Fire Closure Order 06-17-04-18-30 (Holman Fire Wildfire)
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREForest ServiceOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Winthrop, WAHolman Fire Closure Order: 06-17-04-18-30 Pursuant to 16 USC§ 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 Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest. This Order supersedes Order 06-17-04-18-26 signed on August 2l5t, 2018 by Erick Walker and is effective until October 31, 2018, unless rescinded earlier. PROHIBITIONS: 1. Entering into or being upon National Forest System lands within the Fire Closure Area as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.53(e)]. 2. Being on any National Forest System closed trail, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exibit A [36 CFR § 261.55(a)]. FIRE CLOSURE AREA DESCRIPTION: The fire closure area boundary begins at the Pasayten Wilderness boundary near Slate Peak in T. 37 N., R. 17 E....
2018-09-03 MD-87 Flight Video (Crescent Mountain Fire Wildfire)
On September 3, 2018, MD-87 air support dropped retardant in the Newby Ridge area to reinforce contingency lines on the
September 4, 2018 Fire Update for Cougar Creek, Lost & Bannock Lake (Cougar Creek Fire Wildfire)
Cougar Creek Fire: The fire saw no increase in size on Monday. Firefighters are constructing containment lines and working to address active fire areas in the north, particularly near Mad River and Signal Peak. Helicopters are dropping water to support on-the-ground efforts. Line has been completed along the western perimeter except for a small area near Sugarloaf Peak, raising the containment to 64 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. Team 10 would like to thank the Australian firefighters, the Air National Guard, and the Washington State Guard for their assistance on the Cougar Creek Fire. The Air National Guard and Washington State Guard have been assisting with security and road closures. Most of their service members are approaching the end of...
2018-09-04 Morning Operations Update Video (McLeod Fire Wildfire)
September 4 morning update for #CrescentMTNFire and #McLeodFire with Operations Section Chief Scott Schuster. He emphasizes the success in the firing operations in the Buttermilk Creek area, plans for the Mission Peak to Foggy Dew and explains the new lines on the
2018-09-04 Morning Operations Update Video (Crescent Mountain Fire Wildfire)
September 4 morning update for #CrescentMTNFire and #McLeodFire with Operations Section Chief Scott Schuster. He emphasizes the success in the firing operations in the Buttermilk Creek area, plans for the Mission Peak to Foggy Dew and explains the new lines on the
2018-09-04 Spanish Update (McLeod Fire Wildfire)
4 de septiembre de 2018Incendio Crescent Mountain: 46,650 acres; contención 37%Personal: 878Punto 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: 397Punto de origen: Aproximadamente ocho millas al norte de MazamaFecha de inicio: 11 de agosto de 2018Causa del incendio: rayoIncendio Holman: 299 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. Continúa la quema en el área de Buttermilk Creek al noroeste de Black Pine Lake. A lo largo del corredor del río Twisp, las cuadrillas de mano y camión de bombero continúan patrullando y extinguiendo y removiendo material combustible. El enfoque...
2018-09-04 Spanish Update (Crescent Mountain Fire Wildfire)
4 de septiembre de 2018Incendio Crescent Mountain: 46,650 acres; contención 37%Personal: 878Punto 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: 397Punto de origen: Aproximadamente ocho millas al norte de MazamaFecha de inicio: 11 de agosto de 2018Causa del incendio: rayoIncendio Holman: 299 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. Continúa la quema en el área de Buttermilk Creek al noroeste de Black Pine Lake. A lo largo del corredor del río Twisp, las cuadrillas de mano y camión de bombero continúan patrullando y extinguiendo y removiendo material combustible. El enfoque...
2018-09-04 Morning Update (McLeod Fire Wildfire)
September 4, 2018Crescent Mountain Fire: 46,650 acres; 37 percent containedPersonnel: 878Point of Origin: Approximately 21 miles west of TwispStart Date: July 29, 2018Cause: LightningMcLeod Fire: 22,511 acres; 35 percent containedPersonnel: 397Point of Origin: Approximately eight miles north of MazamaStart Date: August 11, 2018Cause: LightningHolman Fire: 299 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. Firing continued in the area of Buttermilk Creek northwest of Black Pine Lake. Along the Twisp River corridor, patrol and mop-up continues with the use of hand and engine crews. Tuesday’s focus will continue to be on control line construction and continuing to mop-up and hold existing control lines in the areas of the Twisp River corridor, northwest of Black Pine Lake by...
2018-09-04 Morning Update (Crescent Mountain Fire Wildfire)
September 4, 2018Crescent Mountain Fire: 46,650 acres; 37 percent containedPersonnel: 878Point of Origin: Approximately 21 miles west of TwispStart Date: July 29, 2018Cause: LightningMcLeod Fire: 22,511 acres; 35 percent containedPersonnel: 397Point of Origin: Approximately eight miles north of MazamaStart Date: August 11, 2018Cause: LightningHolman Fire: 299 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. Firing continued in the area of Buttermilk Creek northwest of Black Pine Lake. Along the Twisp River corridor, patrol and mop-up continues with the use of hand and engine crews. Tuesday’s focus will continue to be on control line construction and continuing to mop-up and hold existing control lines in the areas of the Twisp River corridor, northwest of Black Pine Lake by...
2018-09-03 Evening Operations Update Video (McLeod Fire Wildfire)
September 3 evening update video for #CrescentMTNFire and #McLeodFire with Operations Section Chief Brandon Cichowski. He discusses today's successful firing operations in the Buttermilk Creek area and fire activity in the Mission Peak
2018-09-03 Evening Operations Update Video (Crescent Mountain Fire Wildfire)
September 3 evening update video for #CrescentMTNFire and #McLeodFire with Operations Section Chief Brandon Cichowski. He discusses today's successful firing operations in the Buttermilk Creek area and fire activity in the Mission Peak
Smoke Outlook for 9/03 - 9/04 North Columbia Basin (McLeod Fire Wildfire)
Smoke Outlook for 9/03 - 9/04 North Columbia Basin Special StatementThis will be the final special forecast for the North Columbia Basin area unless conditions change and fire activity and smoke increases.FiresThe Crescent Mtn. fire near Twisp continues to be the most active of area fires and grew 862 acres yesterday to 46,650 acres. The nearby McLeod fire grew 0 acres and remains at 22,511 acres. Cougar Creek fire near Plain grew 30 acres to a total of 42,134 acres. Weather conditions Monday and Tuesday this week are favorable for tactical burning on the Crescent Mt. fire so smoke from this activity is expected.SmokeSmoke impacted air quality in the Twisp area yesterday but did not spread much beyond that. Lighter winds today and tomorrow point towards some accumulations of smoke near active fires with light smoke moving south/southeast.Long-RangeAir quality is expected to remain reasonably good in most of the forecast area. A warmer and more stable atmosphere is predicted for the...
Smoke Outlook for 9/03 - 9/04 North Columbia Basin (Crescent Mountain Fire Wildfire)
Smoke Outlook for 9/03 - 9/04 North Columbia Basin Special Statement This will be the final special forecast for the North Columbia Basin area unless conditions change and fire activity and smoke increases.Fires The Crescent Mtn. fire near Twisp continues to be the most active of area fires and grew 862 acres yesterday to 46,650 acres. The nearby McLeod fire grew 0 acres and remains at 22,511 acres. Cougar Creek fire near Plain grew 30 acres to a total of 42,134 acres. Weather conditions Monday and Tuesday this week are favorable for tactical burning on the Crescent Mt. fire so smoke from this activity is expected. Smoke Smoke impacted air quality in the Twisp area yesterday but did not spread much beyond that. Lighter winds today and tomorrow point towards some accumulations of smoke near active fires with light smoke moving south/southeast. Long-Range Air quality is expected to remain reasonably good in most of the forecast area. A warmer and more stable atmosphere is...
September 3, 2018 Fire Update Cougar Ck, Lost & Bannock Lakes (Cougar Creek Fire Wildfire)
Cougar Creek Fire: The fire spread was minimal on the north and northwestern side on Sunday as firefighters continued efforts to construct containment lines. Helicopters assisted by dropping foam in areas of steep terrain that are difficult to access on the northern fire perimeter. Containment along the western perimeter continues to improve, raising the containment to 55 percent. The southern and eastern areas of the fire are secure and repair work continues on roads and firelines. Gusty winds from the north and northwest are expected through midday on Monday and may impact fire behavior and the ability to use aircraft. A small fire camp has been reestablished in Entiat in order to reduce travel and increase efficiency by placing firefighters near the east side of the fire due to the large amount of mop up, backhaul, and repair work needed on roads and firelines. Lost Fire: The Lost Fire has been held at 80 acres. Containment lines are complete. The fire will...
2018-09-03 Spanish Update (McLeod Fire Wildfire)
3 de septiembre de 2018Incendio Crescent Mountain: 46,650 acres; contención 35%Personal: 835Punto 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: 386Punto de origen: Aproximadamente ocho millas al norte de MazamaFecha de inicio: 11 de agosto de 2018Causa del incendio: rayoIncendio Holman: 299 acres, sin contenciónPunto de origen: Holman PeakFecha de inicio: 17 de agosto de 2018Causa del incendio: desconocidaIncendio Crescent Mountain: el incendio continuó extendiéndose en el área de Mission Peak el domingo, aunque los vientos pronosticados fueron menos que lo anticipado. Las aeronaves están enfocando sus esfuerzos en retrasar la propagación mientras que continúa la construcción de líneas de control desde el área de Libby Creek hasta Foggy Dew. Se llevó a cabo una quema exitosa en el área conocida como el triángulo localizado enseguida de...
2018-09-03 Spanish Update (Crescent Mountain Fire Wildfire)
3 de septiembre de 2018Incendio Crescent Mountain: 46,650 acres; contención 35%Personal: 835Punto 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: 386Punto de origen: Aproximadamente ocho millas al norte de MazamaFecha de inicio: 11 de agosto de 2018Causa del incendio: rayoIncendio Holman: 299 acres, sin contenciónPunto de origen: Holman PeakFecha de inicio: 17 de agosto de 2018Causa del incendio: desconocidaIncendio Crescent Mountain: el incendio continuó extendiéndose en el área de Mission Peak el domingo, aunque los vientos pronosticados fueron menos que lo anticipado. Las aeronaves están enfocando sus esfuerzos en retrasar la propagación mientras que continúa la construcción de líneas de control desde el área de Libby Creek hasta Foggy Dew. Se llevó a cabo una quema exitosa en el área conocida como el triángulo localizado enseguida de...
2018-09-03 Morning Update (McLeod Fire Wildfire)
September 3, 2018Crescent Mountain Fire: 46,650 acres; 35 percent containedPersonnel: 835Point of Origin: Approximately 21 miles west of TwispStart Date: July 29, 2018Cause: LightningMcLeod Fire: 22,511 acres; 35 percent containedPersonnel: 386Point of Origin: Approximately eight miles north of MazamaStart Date: August 11, 2018Cause: LightningHolman Fire: 299 acres, no containmentPoint of Origin: Holman PeakStart Date: August 17, 2018Cause: UnknownCrescent Mountain Fire: The fire continued to spread in the Mission Peak area on Sunday although forecasted winds were less than anticipated. 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. Successful firing occurred on the area referred to as the triangle located by Buttermilk Creek northwest of Black Pine Lake. Along the Twisp River corridor, patrol and mop-up continues with the use of hand and engine crews. Monday’s focus will be control...
2018-09-03 Morning Update (Crescent Mountain Fire Wildfire)
September 3, 2018Crescent Mountain Fire: 46,650 acres; 35 percent containedPersonnel: 835Point of Origin: Approximately 21 miles west of TwispStart Date: July 29, 2018Cause: LightningMcLeod Fire: 22,511 acres; 35 percent containedPersonnel: 386Point of Origin: Approximately eight miles north of MazamaStart Date: August 11, 2018Cause: LightningHolman Fire: 299 acres, no containmentPoint of Origin: Holman PeakStart Date: August 17, 2018Cause: UnknownCrescent Mountain Fire: The fire continued to spread in the Mission Peak area on Sunday although forecasted winds were less than anticipated. 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. Successful firing occurred on the area referred to as the triangle located by Buttermilk Creek northwest of Black Pine Lake. Along the Twisp River corridor, patrol and mop-up continues with the use of hand and engine crews. Monday’s focus will be control...
