Re: Cedar Creek/Delancy/Cub Creek Fires
Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2021 12:30 pm
Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires
Daily Update
August 11, 2021
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Winthrop, WA — The Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires are burning on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and public and private lands within Okanogan County. These fires are being managed by Great Basin Incident Management Team 1.
Fire Information Line: Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires: 509-557-0740 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm daily)
Fire Weather: Temperatures continue to rise on Wednesday, with lower elevations approaching 100 degrees. Humidity levels will decrease below 20 percent in the afternoon. Cloud cover will be limited to higher cirrus. Winds will start light from the southwest, switching to northwest, with some gusts around 15 miles per hour down the Methow Valley late afternoon. A brief push of north-northeast winds will cross the region late Wednesday night into Thursday morning, with some aligning slopes receiving gusts above 20 miles per hour after 3 pm.
Cedar Creek Fire: The fire is currently estimated at 52,889 acres and is 35% contained.
With the return of hot and dry weather we are seeing increased fire activity. Residents will notice an increase in smoke from inside the fire perimeter. This may be a common occurrence until there is a season-ending weather event.
At times, smoke over the fire reduced visibility and made it difficult for aircraft to fly. Today skies will be clear and there will be no restrictions on air operations. If we see flare ups, we will respond. If the fire is in one of the more remote areas, we will monitor, check the fire with helicopter bucket drops, and take action as appropriate.
Data from our recent infrared flight showed areas with scattered, isolated heat across the burn area. We continue to identify and go after hot spots on Vasiliki Ridge. The Vasiliki-Silver Star area was surveyed from the air by the Division Supervisor. He reported that our control features are looking good and that we have an excellent chance of the checking action being effective and working out as intended.
Crews are working hard to turn more red lines on the map black. In the Sheep Creek area, mop-up is taking longer than expected because of extremely heavy fuel loads.
Aerial recognizance flights revealed smoldering fire in some of the upper drainages, particularly in the South Fork of Wolf Creek, Cedar Creek, and Barton Creek. There is heavy fuel loading in these drainages, and with increased temperatures, some of these might see active burning. The fires will be closely monitored. If it appears that the fire might find a way through the rocky natural barriers that surround these creeks, and threaten values at risk, fire managers have defensive plans that will be activated. Contingency lines are being constructed along the north side of the Twisp River to defend homes in the area.
Backhaul continues, with crews collecting pumps, hoses, and other surplus equipment. Hose lays will be removed only in areas that are fully contained. As this work proceeds, the area around the fire is being surveyed. The data collected will be used to develop plans for suppression repair. Currently, there are numerous large fires throughout the region. The demand for fire crews and equipment is tremendously high. Forest resource advisors will work with fire managers to identify rehab work that must be completed immediately and what can be postponed until resources become available. No one wants to deny an active fire the resources they need to save lives and property, so the forest is asking the community for their understanding and patience as they work to prioritize the allocation of critical and extremely limited fire suppression resources.
Delancy Fire: The most recent infrared flight detected no heat on the Delancy fire. The Delancy is 223 acres, is being actively monitored, but is unstaffed.
Resources: Total personnel – 628 firefighters and 203-line supervision and support personnel. Resources include 2 - type 1 hotshot crews, 9 - type 2 hand crews, 1 - type 2 initial attack hand crews, 1 - camp crews, 4 - type 1 (heavy) helicopters, 1 - type 2 helicopter, 2 - type 3 helicopter, 44 - engines, 4 - dozers, 5 – tactical water tenders, 17 - water tenders,1 - skidgen, 3 – skidders, 3 – excavators, and 2 – feller bunchers.
Air Quality: Air quality will remain mostly good from the Methow Valley down to Wenatchee although smoke will accumulate at times in the Methow Valley when temperatures cool overnight and smoke flows down valleys. Air quality could reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups at times. The Okanogan Valley will remain lightly impacted by smoke with periods of heavier impacts in areas downwind of the Muckamuck and Chickadee fires.
Resources for additional information:
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MazamaFires2021
Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7655/
Smoke Blog: https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/
Email: 2021.cedarcreek@firenet.gov
Highway Information: https://www.wsdot.com/traffic/traffical ... fault.aspx
Closures: For the safety of the firefighters and aircraft fighting these fires, a temporary flight restriction (TFR) has been placed over the area. Please consult the “Notice to Airmen” (NOTAM) for specifics. Wildfires are a “No Drone Zone” and any drone sighting in a TFR will immediately impede aerial firefighting resources and delay suppression actions.
The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has implemented a Fire Emergency Area Closure as of July 22nd, 2021. The Closure includes facilities, roads, and trails. The Closure may be viewed in its entirety at the “Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires 2021” Facebook page.
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
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Daily Update
August 11, 2021
Morning Broefing Video... https://www.facebook.com/MazamaFires202 ... 9846567462
Winthrop, WA — The Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires are burning on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and public and private lands within Okanogan County. These fires are being managed by Great Basin Incident Management Team 1.
Fire Information Line: Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires: 509-557-0740 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm daily)
Fire Weather: Temperatures continue to rise on Wednesday, with lower elevations approaching 100 degrees. Humidity levels will decrease below 20 percent in the afternoon. Cloud cover will be limited to higher cirrus. Winds will start light from the southwest, switching to northwest, with some gusts around 15 miles per hour down the Methow Valley late afternoon. A brief push of north-northeast winds will cross the region late Wednesday night into Thursday morning, with some aligning slopes receiving gusts above 20 miles per hour after 3 pm.
Cedar Creek Fire: The fire is currently estimated at 52,889 acres and is 35% contained.
With the return of hot and dry weather we are seeing increased fire activity. Residents will notice an increase in smoke from inside the fire perimeter. This may be a common occurrence until there is a season-ending weather event.
At times, smoke over the fire reduced visibility and made it difficult for aircraft to fly. Today skies will be clear and there will be no restrictions on air operations. If we see flare ups, we will respond. If the fire is in one of the more remote areas, we will monitor, check the fire with helicopter bucket drops, and take action as appropriate.
Data from our recent infrared flight showed areas with scattered, isolated heat across the burn area. We continue to identify and go after hot spots on Vasiliki Ridge. The Vasiliki-Silver Star area was surveyed from the air by the Division Supervisor. He reported that our control features are looking good and that we have an excellent chance of the checking action being effective and working out as intended.
Crews are working hard to turn more red lines on the map black. In the Sheep Creek area, mop-up is taking longer than expected because of extremely heavy fuel loads.
Aerial recognizance flights revealed smoldering fire in some of the upper drainages, particularly in the South Fork of Wolf Creek, Cedar Creek, and Barton Creek. There is heavy fuel loading in these drainages, and with increased temperatures, some of these might see active burning. The fires will be closely monitored. If it appears that the fire might find a way through the rocky natural barriers that surround these creeks, and threaten values at risk, fire managers have defensive plans that will be activated. Contingency lines are being constructed along the north side of the Twisp River to defend homes in the area.
Backhaul continues, with crews collecting pumps, hoses, and other surplus equipment. Hose lays will be removed only in areas that are fully contained. As this work proceeds, the area around the fire is being surveyed. The data collected will be used to develop plans for suppression repair. Currently, there are numerous large fires throughout the region. The demand for fire crews and equipment is tremendously high. Forest resource advisors will work with fire managers to identify rehab work that must be completed immediately and what can be postponed until resources become available. No one wants to deny an active fire the resources they need to save lives and property, so the forest is asking the community for their understanding and patience as they work to prioritize the allocation of critical and extremely limited fire suppression resources.
Delancy Fire: The most recent infrared flight detected no heat on the Delancy fire. The Delancy is 223 acres, is being actively monitored, but is unstaffed.
Resources: Total personnel – 628 firefighters and 203-line supervision and support personnel. Resources include 2 - type 1 hotshot crews, 9 - type 2 hand crews, 1 - type 2 initial attack hand crews, 1 - camp crews, 4 - type 1 (heavy) helicopters, 1 - type 2 helicopter, 2 - type 3 helicopter, 44 - engines, 4 - dozers, 5 – tactical water tenders, 17 - water tenders,1 - skidgen, 3 – skidders, 3 – excavators, and 2 – feller bunchers.
Air Quality: Air quality will remain mostly good from the Methow Valley down to Wenatchee although smoke will accumulate at times in the Methow Valley when temperatures cool overnight and smoke flows down valleys. Air quality could reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups at times. The Okanogan Valley will remain lightly impacted by smoke with periods of heavier impacts in areas downwind of the Muckamuck and Chickadee fires.
Resources for additional information:
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MazamaFires2021
Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7655/
Smoke Blog: https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/
Email: 2021.cedarcreek@firenet.gov
Highway Information: https://www.wsdot.com/traffic/traffical ... fault.aspx
Closures: For the safety of the firefighters and aircraft fighting these fires, a temporary flight restriction (TFR) has been placed over the area. Please consult the “Notice to Airmen” (NOTAM) for specifics. Wildfires are a “No Drone Zone” and any drone sighting in a TFR will immediately impede aerial firefighting resources and delay suppression actions.
The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has implemented a Fire Emergency Area Closure as of July 22nd, 2021. The Closure includes facilities, roads, and trails. The Closure may be viewed in its entirety at the “Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires 2021” Facebook page.
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
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