Saturday, July 26, 2014

7/26/2014 AM Chiwaukum Complex and Mills Canyon Fire Update

Suppression of these fires is an interagency effort, including Chelan County Fire Districts 1, 3, 8 and 9; Washington DNR; Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, and the Bureau of Land Management.
Beginning Sunday evening at 8 p.m. traffic will be allowed on Highway 2 from Coles Corner to Leavenworth with pilot cars.
The Southern Area Incident Management Team (Dueitt) begins managing the incident this evening as the Pacific Northwest Team 3 transfers management of the Chiwaukum Complex.
With the dry and clear weather yesterday aircraft was able to fly reconnaissance on all fires. 
Chiwaukum Creek Fire:   Ground firefighters are making progress and will continue for the next 2 to 3 days on burn out operations on the north and east perimeters.  Mop up continues along Highway 2 giving the burned area more depth.  Helicopters were able to drop water on hot spots located on the southern perimeter. 
Kelly Mountain/Duncan fires:  Two Hotshot crews were flown to Kelly Mountain fire yesterday increasing containment to 70%.  Hand crews and equipment continue to clear heavy brush and small trees along Shady Pass Road on the Duncan fire.  
Mills Canyon:  Only 5% of this fire remains uncontained and will continue to be monitored.  Full containment is anticipated in 7-9 days.   
Weather:  The high pressure system is bringing in warmer and drier weather today and into next week.  Fire fighters are anticipating increased fire behavior.    
Evacuations/Closure Information:  Road closures along all county roads located between, or originating from, Highway 2 between Nason and Coles Corner were lifted today. Additionally, the level 3 evacuation notice in effect for the same area was downgraded to level 1. Chelan County Emergency Services posts updated evacuations and closures on their Facebook and Twitter sites at www.facebook.com/pages/Chelan-County-Emergency-Management/188543097925415 or follow them on twitter @ChelanCountyEM.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/okawen/alerts-notices
Smoke Informationhttp://wasmoke.blogspot.com/ and Leavenworth  webcam at:   http://www.leavenworth.org/news-weather
Highway Information: http://www.wsdot.com/traffic/trafficalerts/ or follow twitter: @wsdot

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