Wolverine: The north side of the fire was active along Castle Creek, near Stehekin, yesterday and helicopter water drops were used to hold the fire in check. The southern flank of the fire continued to grow into the Entiat drainage, with extreme fire behavior in Garland and Snow Brushy Creeks. Work continues on constructing an indirect line along Tommy Creek as well as implementing structure protection in the Silver Falls area. As a precautionary measure, the Wenatchee River Ranger District has closed access to the Chiwawa Valley, west of the Entiat River. The fire is approximately five miles east of the Chiwawa Valley. Crews will continue to mop up hot spots and construct contingency lines.
First Creek: The north end of the fire continued to be active Monday afternoon, with air support providing water drops to keep the fire in check along Slide Ridge. The fire continues to grow to the north with short uphill runs exhibiting extreme fire behavior. Crews continue to provide structure protection along South Lakeshore Road and along First Creek Road. Today crews will continue to secure hot spots on the ridgetop, construct direct containment lines where possible, and mop up and patrol to strengthen containment lines.
Chelan Complex: Yesterday crews conducted burnout operations along the northwest flank of the fire removing unburned fuels and strengthening containment lines. Work also continued on dozer line along the Forest Service 600 Road near South Fork Gold Creek. The fire continues to grow to the northwest towards Fisher Creek and South Fork. Due to low humidity last night, extreme fire behavior resulted in a 50 acre spot fire along the northwest portion of the fire. Dozers secured the spot fire and crews continue to mop up hot spots. Portions of the Chelan Complex within three miles of Chelan and all areas east of the Columbia River are completely contained. Today crews will mop up and patrol along the western perimeter of the fire and continue to tie in dozer line to the north. Mop up and patrol will continue along the southwest perimeter.
Weather: Red Flag conditions will continue through 9:00 pm tonight. Temperatures in the valley will be in the 80s and 70s along the ridges. Relative humidity will drop into the low teens this afternoon. Winds are expected to be lighter today from the northwest at 2-5 mph, with gusts up to 15 mph in aligned drainages. Fire behavior is expected to increase in drainages that are aligned with the northwest to southeast winds.
Evacuation/Aid Information: Level 3 evacuations are in place for approximately 1,000 residents in the greater Chelan area. Level 3 evacuations remain for Holden Village, Lucerne, Domke Lake, Riddle, and Lightning Creek. Evacuation information is available from Chelan County Emergency Management. Red Cross shelters are established at MOE Elementary, 407 East Woodin Ave, Chelan; Sterling Middle School,600 North James Street, East Wenatchee; and Brewster High School, 503 S 7th St, Brewster.
Road Closures and Evacuations:
· Washington State Patrol: 509-682-8090
National Forest area closures:
· Methow Ranger District: 509-996-4003
· Chelan Ranger District: 509-682-4900
Evacuation Shelters: Red Cross: 509-663-3907
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