Yesterday’s Activities: The
continuation of cooler, wetter weather allowed crews to take
advantage of opportunities to build line closer to the fires edge where
it was safe and effective to do so. Cooler temperatures across the
fires, combined with relative humidity values of 40-50% subdued fire
behavior. Fire continues to smolder and creep
in forest debris such as needles, small twigs and branches. The fire
was more active on the southwest edge and spread was kept in check by
air support. Burnouts were performed on Rattlesnake gulch area as well
as from Highway 155 to the north. Some evacuation
levels were lowered to allow bus routes to operate for the beginning of
school.
Today’s Operations: The
objectives for these fires continues to be, in order of importance,
protection of life, protection of property and structures and protection
of natural resources. Mitigating the threat to the communities of
Republic, Nespelem, Aeneas Valley, Crawfish and scattered residences
throughout the fire area is the primary mission once risks to life and
safety have been addressed.
On the North Star Fire,
crews will continue to build on progress made yesterday. Firefighters
will be looking for and taking advantage of opportunities to build line
directly adjacent to the fire’s edge and to burn
out between the fireline and the edge of the fire south of the
Republic, in the Aeneas Valley area.
Firefighters will be working to finish the contingency line between the North Star and Tunk Block fires on the north side.
On the Tunk Block Fire,
crews will continue work securing homes in the Crawfish area. Dozers
will be building line in the northeast portion of the fire.
Weather: The
forecast is for cool, breezy conditions with a 20% chance of rain
showers. High temperatures will be in the 65-75 range. Relative
humidity
levels will be between 35-45% gusty winds up to 25 MPH.
Evacuations/Closure Information:
Evacuation and closure information is dynamic and changes more
frequently
than this report is updated. For the most current evacuation
information, please contact your closest Emergency Operations Center
(EOC): Colville Tribal Emergency Services 509-634-2105,
Okanogan County EOC (509) 422-7206, Ferry County EOC 509-775-3132.
National
Forest Lands east of Tonasket and south of highway 20 on the Tonasket
Ranger District are closed. Colville Indian Reservation forest and
recreational areas
are closed.
Highway closure information is available online: http://www.wsdot.com/
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