Re: Cedar Creek/Delancy/Cub Creek Fires
Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 7:27 pm
Cub Creek 2 Fire-2021
Bill Steers, Operations for CIIMT 1, provides the July 30th Evening Operational Update.
https://www.facebook.com/CubCreek2Fire2 ... 1750342386
#CubCreek2 Fire Evening Update for July 30, 2021
Effective Saturday, July 31, 2021 the Fire Information Line will be (406)-426-9595 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm), also the fire will go to once-a-day morning updates.
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 54,858 acres with 24% containment.
Today crews were engaged on the eastern flank, constructing new dozer and hand lines in the Pebble Creek ridges, with the intent of establishing containment lines from First Butte up to North Twentymile Peak. Some of this area near Pebble Creek is rocky, so dozers are moving up to the top of FS Road 37. Aviation resources were flying throughout the day to support crews on the ground with multiple retardant drops. The western fire edge continues to be worked; crews have initiated mop up. Today, with the hot and dry conditions, flare-ups in the lower drainages continued but even with the high temperatures the Cedar Fire did moderate the Cub Creek 2 with due to smoke. On the southern edge, crews remain in patrol status to ensure the fire stays within containment lines. The fire remains within the existing footprint on the northern region of the fire.
Tomorrow this Excessive Heat Advisory continues, crews will be on the watch out for flair-ups and increased fire behavior on the western and eastern fire edge.
Management of the fire will transition today at 6:00pm to a Type 1 Incident Management Team, Southwest Area IMT 2.
Local resource advisors will continue to provide input to protect natural and historical values at risk.
Residents will continue to see smoke and smoldering or creeping fire behavior near homes, but personnel are actively monitoring those areas. Please only call 911 if flare-ups occur near structures.
Evacuation Information: The Okanogan County Emergency Management (OCEM)
evacuations for the Cub Creek Area were downgraded in some areas. Please consult OCEM information resources at okanogancounty.org for current evacuations. Residents leaving Evacuation Level 3 areas should be extremely cautious, drive slowly, and watch for firefighters and firefighting equipment on the roadway.
Resources for additional information:
StoryMap Link: https://arcg.is/1euzWj
Inciweb Page: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7675/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CubCreek2Fire2021
Smoke Blog: https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/ Email: 2021.cubcreek2@firenet.gov
Highway Information: https://www.wsdot.com/traffic/traffical ... fault.aspx Evacuations: https://www.okanogancounty.org/.../emer ... /index.php
Methow Conservancy (Wildfire Preparedness): https://methowconservancy.org/discover/ ... ecovery%20
Wildfire Ready Neighbors (House Assessments):
https://wildfireready.dnr.wa.gov/
Resources: Total personnel–687; 3-type 1 IHC, 9-type 2, 4 type 2 initial attack hand crews, 6- heavy helicopters, 2- medium helicopter, 3-light lift helicopter, 28- engines, 11-dozer, 11-water tenders, and 179 overhead.
Closures: A Forest Area Emergency Closure has been issued by the Okanogan- Wenatchee National Forest which closes the use of multiple roads, campgrounds, and trails. Please see the enclosed links to the Forest Closure Page. https://bit.ly/3zsRtuw and map: https://bit.ly/3wZ2y50 The documents are also available on Inciweb and Facebook.
A Temporary Flight Restriction is in place over the fire area. Please consult the “Notice to Airmen” (NOTAM) for specifics. Wildfires are a “No Drone Zone” and any drones sighting in a TFR will immediately ground aerial firefighting resources and delay suppression actions.
Weather: Today a Heat Advisory was issued for the region, with temperatures in the high 90’s in the upper elevations and reaching 102 degrees in the lower elevations. Winds were moderate out of the south, pushing smoke from the Cedar Creek Fire over the Cub Creek 2 Fire. Tomorrow, temperatures will be well over 100 degrees in the lower elevations, while upper elevations could reach into the upper 90’s. Tonight will remain warm over the region, with temperatures in the mid 60’s and poor humidity recoveries on the fire.
Air Quality: Please monitor the air quality on the incident FB page above and the WA Smoke Blog https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/ and take appropriate actions. All vehicle traffic is advised to travel with lights on for safety.
Fire Restrictions: Campfire restrictions are in effect. Campfires are prohibited throughout the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, including developed campgrounds and congressionally designated Wilderness — call local ranger district offices for more information. https://tinyurl.com/yby4oysq
Bill Steers, Operations for CIIMT 1, provides the July 30th Evening Operational Update.
https://www.facebook.com/CubCreek2Fire2 ... 1750342386
#CubCreek2 Fire Evening Update for July 30, 2021
Effective Saturday, July 31, 2021 the Fire Information Line will be (406)-426-9595 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm), also the fire will go to once-a-day morning updates.
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 54,858 acres with 24% containment.
Today crews were engaged on the eastern flank, constructing new dozer and hand lines in the Pebble Creek ridges, with the intent of establishing containment lines from First Butte up to North Twentymile Peak. Some of this area near Pebble Creek is rocky, so dozers are moving up to the top of FS Road 37. Aviation resources were flying throughout the day to support crews on the ground with multiple retardant drops. The western fire edge continues to be worked; crews have initiated mop up. Today, with the hot and dry conditions, flare-ups in the lower drainages continued but even with the high temperatures the Cedar Fire did moderate the Cub Creek 2 with due to smoke. On the southern edge, crews remain in patrol status to ensure the fire stays within containment lines. The fire remains within the existing footprint on the northern region of the fire.
Tomorrow this Excessive Heat Advisory continues, crews will be on the watch out for flair-ups and increased fire behavior on the western and eastern fire edge.
Management of the fire will transition today at 6:00pm to a Type 1 Incident Management Team, Southwest Area IMT 2.
Local resource advisors will continue to provide input to protect natural and historical values at risk.
Residents will continue to see smoke and smoldering or creeping fire behavior near homes, but personnel are actively monitoring those areas. Please only call 911 if flare-ups occur near structures.
Evacuation Information: The Okanogan County Emergency Management (OCEM)
evacuations for the Cub Creek Area were downgraded in some areas. Please consult OCEM information resources at okanogancounty.org for current evacuations. Residents leaving Evacuation Level 3 areas should be extremely cautious, drive slowly, and watch for firefighters and firefighting equipment on the roadway.
Resources for additional information:
StoryMap Link: https://arcg.is/1euzWj
Inciweb Page: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7675/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CubCreek2Fire2021
Smoke Blog: https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/ Email: 2021.cubcreek2@firenet.gov
Highway Information: https://www.wsdot.com/traffic/traffical ... fault.aspx Evacuations: https://www.okanogancounty.org/.../emer ... /index.php
Methow Conservancy (Wildfire Preparedness): https://methowconservancy.org/discover/ ... ecovery%20
Wildfire Ready Neighbors (House Assessments):
https://wildfireready.dnr.wa.gov/
Resources: Total personnel–687; 3-type 1 IHC, 9-type 2, 4 type 2 initial attack hand crews, 6- heavy helicopters, 2- medium helicopter, 3-light lift helicopter, 28- engines, 11-dozer, 11-water tenders, and 179 overhead.
Closures: A Forest Area Emergency Closure has been issued by the Okanogan- Wenatchee National Forest which closes the use of multiple roads, campgrounds, and trails. Please see the enclosed links to the Forest Closure Page. https://bit.ly/3zsRtuw and map: https://bit.ly/3wZ2y50 The documents are also available on Inciweb and Facebook.
A Temporary Flight Restriction is in place over the fire area. Please consult the “Notice to Airmen” (NOTAM) for specifics. Wildfires are a “No Drone Zone” and any drones sighting in a TFR will immediately ground aerial firefighting resources and delay suppression actions.
Weather: Today a Heat Advisory was issued for the region, with temperatures in the high 90’s in the upper elevations and reaching 102 degrees in the lower elevations. Winds were moderate out of the south, pushing smoke from the Cedar Creek Fire over the Cub Creek 2 Fire. Tomorrow, temperatures will be well over 100 degrees in the lower elevations, while upper elevations could reach into the upper 90’s. Tonight will remain warm over the region, with temperatures in the mid 60’s and poor humidity recoveries on the fire.
Air Quality: Please monitor the air quality on the incident FB page above and the WA Smoke Blog https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/ and take appropriate actions. All vehicle traffic is advised to travel with lights on for safety.
Fire Restrictions: Campfire restrictions are in effect. Campfires are prohibited throughout the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, including developed campgrounds and congressionally designated Wilderness — call local ranger district offices for more information. https://tinyurl.com/yby4oysq