This will be
the
last update for the
Snag
Canyon Fire. For information about this fire, please visit
www.inciweb.nwcg.gov or
call the Cle
Elum Ranger District at (509) 852-1100.
The Northern Rockies
Type 1 team will be
transitioning with a Type
3 team Friday, 8/23/14.
Current Situation: In
spite
of gusty, erratic winds, firelines held yesterday and containment increased to 87%. Minimal fire behavior was observed as crews continued to patrol
and mop-up 200
feet
inside control lines. On the
un- controlled perimeter, crews will
continue
to hold and secure
lines and patrol
spots along the fire edge.
Rehab is progressing rapidly
as damages caused by suppression efforts are repaired
and put back as closely
to their natural state as possible. Mitigation efforts
include leveling soil berms caused by dozer line, repairing
and replacing fences, installing water bars and grass seeding of
disturbed soils
Public and firefighter safety remain
our
top priority.
Weather Outlook: Today will continue
to be breezy with
west/northwest winds of 10-15 mph with
gusts to
23. Temperatures are expected to
be between 65-77 with
humidities between 23-34%.
Evacuation Information: All evacuations
were lifted at 12:00 pm 8/19/14.
Road closures will remain in place
in consideration of fire personnel and equipment still working in the fire area. For more information contact the Kittitas County EOC at (509) 933-8305, or visit the county website for updates and evacuation maps at
https://www.co.kittitas.wa.us/.
Forest Closures: The Washington Department of Natural Resources issued a closure for the entire Naneum Ridge State Forest. Contact DNR Southeast Region at (509)
925-8510 for details. The Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest has
issued an Area Closure adjacent to
the fire. More information can be
found on http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4046/ or call the Cle
Elum Ranger District at (509) 852-1100.
Injuries: There have been 16 non-life
threatening medical issues
that received treatment at the
local
hospital. All were
treated and released.
Cooperating Agencies:
Department of Natural Resources, Kittitas County Sheriff, Kittitas County Emergency
Management, Washington National
Guard, Kittitas
Valley Fire
and Rescue, and United States
Forest Service.
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