09/05/2015 Wolverine and First Creek fire Update

Community Meeting: There are no public meetings planned for this evening.    

Note:  The Pacific Crest Trail is now open on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.  Forest closures are still in place but have been modified.  Please check the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest webpage for details.

The businesses around Lake Wenatchee are open this holiday weekend. As fire behavior diminishes and everyone enjoys the clear skies and beautiful shorelines, we ask you to remember that fire restrictions remain in effect. Increasing winds and temperatures may usher in more active fire behavior in drought-stricken fuels. Please remain vigilant and prevent human-caused wildfires.

First Creek:  Crews continue to patrol for any hot spots and work towards the rehabilitation of fire lines.  We ask residents to remember that interior smokes will continue to occur.  As residents return to the First Creek area, they are asked to be aware of the possibility of mudslides following any rain events. Visit http://www.centralwashingtonfirerecovery.info/floodwatch or contact your local Emergency Management for more information on mudslides. 

Wolverine:  The fire has not grown but continues to smolder and smokes will be visible throughout the fire area as hot spots linger.  Hotshot crews are working on an indirect line west of the Entiat drainage along the southwest flank of the fire.  Crews will continue to improve the Community Protection Line, a vegetated fuel break that is being thinned and brushed, leaving mature trees in place with proper spacing between them.  This line will assist in the firefighting efforts as well as meeting long term objectives as a possible option in future fire containment. 

Weather:  Today will be slightly warmer and drier than yesterday. Wind speeds will increase in the afternoon, with northwest winds gusting to 35 mph. There is a slight chance of a wetting rain and an increased probability of lightning on Sunday.

Evacuation/Aid Information: LEVEL 1 areas: Entiat River Road starting at approximately mile post 21.5 (Brief) up to the end of Entiat River Road.  First Creek Road and South Shore from Morning Sun Drive to Shady Pass.

Road Closures and Evacuations:

·       Douglas County Emergency Management: 509-888-6841 http://tinyurl.com/DouglasCtyEM

·       Chelan County Emergency Management: 509-667-6863, http:www.co.chelan.wa.us

·       Okanogan Emergency Management: 509-422-7207,  http://okanogandem.org/

·       Road & Hwy Info: wsdot.com Twitter: @wsdot

·       Washington State Patrol: 509-682-8090

National Forest area closures:

·     Methow Ranger District: 509-996-4003	·   Wenatchee River District: 509-548-2550
·     Chelan Ranger District: 509-682-4900	·   Forest Service Closure Maps: http://goo.gl/aTr8bU