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.
Smoke Information: http://wasmoke.blogspot.com/ and Leavenworth webcam at: http://www.leavenworth.org/news-weather
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