NORTH STAR FIRE UPDATE
Monday 08/24/2015 –9:00AM
Acres: 147,000
Cause: Under investigation Location: Approximately 12 miles north of Nespelem, WA.
Containment: 3% Fuels/Topography: Timber, grass and understory
Structures Threatened: 2000 + Total personnel: 484
Today’s Actions: The fire showed little to moderate growth yesterday and remains at approximately 147,000 acres. Day and night operational periods continue, crews are building direct and indirect lines providing point protection while also maintaining an anchor point in the southeast section of the fire northeast of Owhi Lake. Red Flag conditions will be in effect until 9PM this evening. Scouting will continue via air on the western side of the fire, due to the proximity of the Tunk Block Fire. Structure protection and support for residences in Republic and Aeneas Valley area continues. Fire managers will be assessing placement of direct and indirect lines helping with the protection of West Fork, along Highway 21 corridor and the town of Republic. Smoke is still impacting local communities. Smoke sensitive individuals should take precautionary measures and stay inside when possible. Please visit http://www.airnow.gov/index.
Yesterday’s Actions: Helicopters provided water drops around Nespelem to support ground crews strengthening of fire perimeter lines. An anchor point has been established on the southeast edge of the fire, near Owhi Flats, using direct line tactics to protect communities to the south. Fire managers assessed road systems and conducted burnout operations where feasible. Crews continued protection of critical communications sites and reinforced firelines to enhance community protection during the day and night shifts. Structure assessment continued in the surrounding areas.
EVACUATIONS:
Highway 21 from the Colville Indian Reservation boundary north to McMann Creek.
Stage 3 evacuations are still in effect for residents in Moses Mountain Community, Haden Creek, including Owhi Flats, Disautel, along Highway 155, all of Aeneas Valley and West Fork.
CLOSURES:
Okanogan – Wenatchee National Forests closure east of Tonasket and south of highway 20.
Highway 21 from Bridge Creek Road north to the Reservation boundary is closed; Highway 155 is closed from Nespelem west to Omak. Colville Indian Reservation forest and recreational areas are closed to the public due to extreme fire danger.
Volunteer Information: www.dnr.wa.gov/
FIRE INFORMATION:
Phone: 509-634-2194
Email: Northstarfire2015@gmail.com
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