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District Ranger Jeff Rivera
Paul Laak, Fire Information 509-548-2558/ 509-679-9294 cell
Cary Stock, Fire Management Officer 509-548-2581/ 509-679-9294 cell
DATE — August 23, 2016 9:00 am
Forest health benefits continue: weather slows new growth on Buck Creek Fire
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Leavenworth,
WA – For several days warmer, drier conditions have aided new, healthy
fire spread in old growth areas of the Glacier
Peak Wilderness. As forest restoration occurs, smoke has been and will
likely continue to be noticeable in local communities including
Leavenworth, Chelan, and Wenatchee especially during the morning hours
in adjacent valleys. Today, fire managers anticipate
cooler, more humid conditions to moderate fire growth.
“The
fire is continuing to grow, but not as quickly,” said Incident
Commander, Dave Nalle. “However, we are continuing to actively
prepare for future growth as this fire helps restore the forest.”
Operations
continue to focus on providing for firefighter and public safety,
maintaining wilderness values and returning fire in
Late Successional Reserves (old growth), and prepping the historic
mining area of Trinty as needed. The Buck Creek Fire was started
naturally by lightning on July 22, 2016 and has since then burned
entirely within the Glacier Peak Wilderness.
Smoke: Smoke is anticipated
to disperse to the west and northwest throughout the day. Light smoke
impacts may occur over night in the areas of Chelan, Leavenworth,
Cashmere, and the greater Wenatchee area. For more
information on smoke and public health, please visit:
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/ enviwa/
Closures:
Fire closures remain in effect for the Buck Creek Fire, which include
the Buck Creek Trail No. 1513, Chiwawa River Trail
No. 1550, Phelps Creek Trail No. 1511 and the Carne Mountain Trail No.
1508. Also closed are the Phelps Creek Campground and Forest Road 6200
immediately north of Alpine Meadows Campground.
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