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Wildfire Update from USFS

July 30th, 2010 | Comments Off

Fire Weather Outlook Continues To Challenge Firefighters Leavenworth, Wash.—An early morning lightning storm passed through the Wenatchee Valley Friday, leaving a trail of small spot fires on the Okanagon-Wenatchee National Forest. Two new fires were confirmed near the Tronsen Ridge/Sheep Rock area. Both fires are an acre in size, with rappelers and smokejumpers responding to the fires located in remote, steep terrain. Crews continue to search for smokes from today’s storm. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to continue for the next several days, as a weak cold front moves through the area. Heavy rains are expected to accompany the storms. One of the largest fires in the Wenatchee Valley is the Devils Gulch Fire, located six miles southwest of Wenatchee and is 35 acres in size. Friday was the first day that firefighter crews … Read entire article »

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Swakane Fire Update for July 29

Swakane Fire Sends Up Small Smokes Entiat, Wash. — Hotter and drier weather is the culprit behind the occasional smoke seen rising from the Swakane Fire. The Swakane Fire, located on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest between Entiat and Wenatchee, remains at 19,291 acres. Incident Commander, Michelle Ellis said, “A perimeter line is established around the fire, but there is active burning of downed logs, snags, and stumps, creating visible smoke from the interior portion of the burn.” Fire personnel continue to patrol on a daily basis to check smoke sources and to assess any potential affects to un-burned areas along the perimeter. Fire fighters are still unable to access the deep, steep drainages within the fire … Read entire article »

Lightning Sparks Fires in Rural Chelan County

Leavenworth, Wash.—A severe lightning storm passing through the Wenatchee Valley Wednesday, July 28th ignited several fires on the Wenatchee River Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The Devils Gulch Fire is located in the Mission Creek drainage, approximately six miles southwest of Wenatchee. The fire started on a ridge top, then rolled down off three sides, and is currently burning up slope, before rolling over and down the next slope. The fire is estimated between 40-60 acres in size and burning in steep, heavily timbered terrain. Access for firefighters is poor into the area and helicopters were used Wednesday evening for suppression efforts. Crews and equipment are beginning to stage in Cashmere because road access … Read entire article »

Swakane Fire Public Meeting

There is a Public Meeting on Saturday July 17 at 7:00 p.m. at the Entiat Grange Hall (14108 Kinzel, Entiat, Washington) in order to describe the current situation, future plans and reasonable expectations for the Swakane Wildfire. View Larger Map // … Read entire article »

Swakane Fire Update 7/17/10

Swakane Wildfire 65% Contained, Type III Incident Management Team to Continue Firefighting Efforts ENTIAT – The Swakane Wildfire is 65% contained. It has a fire line all around it, but at this point, especially due to the close proximity of unburned fuel with interior hotspots, that line is not sufficient to prevent the fire from increasing in size. Today crews continue to work to hold the current fire footprint, prepare some containment lines for future burnout, and mop up and patrol other parts of the perimeter. The weather should be relatively mild with winds 5-10 miles per hour in an upslope pattern as the area heats up during the day. Temperatures should be 80-85 … Read entire article »

Evacuation Levels Guide

Evacuation Levels Guide

  Wildfire season is here. The Swakane Fire has reminded us of the threat wildfires pose residents in Chelan County. Wildfire is unpredictable, can move and change course, and with dry brush, can spread quickly in the winds of the foothills and the Columbia River Valley.   In our county, we use a three-tiered evacuation system and it is important residents know what the … Read entire article »

Swakane Fire Information

Swakane Fire Information

WENATCHEE - Wildfire season continues north of Wenatchee in Swakane Canyon as Chelan County Fire District 1 crews respond to a wildfire burning in the area. Information will be updated on this page as it becomes available from the Fire Line. Link to Updates direct from Incident Command on Inciweb.org July 15,2010 1000 There was no growth in the perimeter of the Swakane … Read entire article »

Disaster Preparedness

Disaster Preparedness

Are you prepared for an emergency? NCW is blessed with great weather, excellent recreational opportunities, and spectacular scenery. However, with this we are also at risk for disasters. Our region is at risk from Wildfire, Flood, Earthquake, Volcanic Eruption, Severe Storms, Winter Storms, on top of being in a region that offers limited travel routes. The narrow canyons and valleys of … Read entire article »

Spanish Castle Fire Contained

Spanish Castle Fire Contained

CRESCENT BAR – Chelan County Fire District 1 units responded to a fire near milepost 15 along State Route 28 between Rock Island and Crescent Bar/Trinidad in Douglas County. The blaze began late in the afternoon, and quickly spread. Firefighters from all across North Central Washington responded, while the State Patrol closed Highway 28 due to low … Read entire article »

Stay Afloat: Boater Safety

Stay Afloat: Boater Safety

Boating Safety in North Central Washington With the Columbia River, Wenatchee River, Lake Entiat, Lake Wenatchee, Lake Chelan, the Entiat River, Wapato Lake, and a multitude of other water recreational opportunities in the region, we’re lucky to have access to such diverse water recreation. However, whether your going on the water in a row boat, or a large motor vessel, there are … Read entire article »

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