Tunk Block Fire: Suppression repair is nearing completion and
most of it will likely be completed this weekend. It has been the
primary activity occurring on the Tunk Block Fire over the last several
days. 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 187 miles
of suppression repair have been completed on the Tunk Block Fire.
Weather: The
weather is predicted to remain cool and dry today. There is a chance of
gusty winds in the afternoon ahead of a cold front that may pass
through the fire area on Friday morning.
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).
Friday will be the last day this update is mailed out. California
Interagency Incident Management Team 1 is anticipating turning the fires
back to the local agencies Saturday evening.
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