Tunk Block Fire: Suppression repair is progressing and is the
primary focus of activities on the Tunk Block Fire. These activities
seek to mitigate resource concerns caused by fireline construction and
the use of roads to access the fire. As much as possible, fire and land
managers want to restore the roads and areas where firelines were
constructed to pre-fire conditions. This work is specifically designed
to minimize sediment delivery into streams and rivers and minimize gully
and surface erosion. Approximately 160 miles of suppression repair have
been completed on the Tunk Block Fire.
Weather: The weather is predicted to remain cool and dry with light winds today and the next couple of days.
Closures: The
Okanogan-Wenatchee and Colville National Forests have closures
encompassing the entire fire areas and adjacent forested areas. Other
areas outside of the burned areas remain open to recreation, hunting and
woodcutting. Colville Indian Reservation forest and recreational areas
within the fires are closed. See the maps at http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3854418.pdf and http://tinyurl.com/OkaWen-Closure-Map for more specific information.
Donation Information: The
Long Term Recovery Group is accepting donations to benefit anyone
affected by the Eastern Washington fires. They are located at 41 Apple
Way in Okanogan (the formal Tribal Bingo Hall) http://www.cfncw.org/fire/. The Red Cross also accepts donations (1-800-Red-Cross).
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