9/29/2017 Diamond Creek Fire Update

 

Diamond Creek Fire: Friday September 29, 2017

Location:  11 miles NNW of Mazama, WA                                
Total Personnel:  22
Acres:  127,607 total acres                                                      
Cause:  Under Investigation
Containment:  80%                                                                 
Start Date:  July 23, 2017
Note:  The containment reflects the percent of operational objectives completed.
 

North Cascades Smokejumpers unwrap Goat Peak Lookout

Current Activities: During yesterday’s operational period, the North Cascade Smokejumpers un-wrapped Goat Peak Lookout. Wrapping is a technique in which heat reflective material is used to protect structures potentially in the path of a fire. 

Heavy equipment continued suppression repair of contingency line yesterday, and remain to work south of the fire with similar objectives today. As with previous operational periods, resource advisors will continue evaluation of the remaining suppression repair activities. Air and ground resources will continue to monitor fire activity.

Various heavy equipment and overhead personnel remain assigned to the fire. 

Pat Creek and Monument Creek areas experienced increased fire activity yesterday due to warmer temperatures. This increased fire activity resulted in some smoke settling overnight in the Lost River area. A light haze is possible in the upper valley today. No significant growth is expected in the US. A National Park Service prescribed burn is also planned for the Stehekin area today.  

Approximately 97,140 acres in the U.S. and 31,132 acres in Canada have burned. The slight change in acres burned is due to more accurate mapping, and some interior burning. 

Weather: A big change in weather is expected to develop over the fire today as a strong cold front approaches the area from the west. The front will deliver a good chance of light rain to the fire in the afternoon, followed by breezy west to northwest winds during the night and into Saturday. There is a chance of light rain in the evening; then becoming partly cloudy. Winds will be west to northwest with 7-11 mph, with gusts up to 11 mph. 

Closures: AREA CLOSURE STILL IN EFFECT. Most roads on the south side of Diamond Creek Fire are now open, effective September 26, 2017. Maps have been posted to the Diamond Creek Fire InciWeb and Facebook pages. The Area Closure boundary has not changed.
 
The following roads remain closed:

• 5130-000 Road (Eightmile Creek Road) from approx. 2 miles above Honeymoon Campground to Billy Goat Trail Head
• 5227-100 Road (Yellow Jacket Road)
• 5225-650 Road

Evacuation Alert Level Removed: Due to Diamond Creek’s minimal fire behavior, cooler temperatures, higher humidity, fall-like weather conditions and completion of the primary fire line, the Level 1 Alert has been removed for Lost River, Mazama, and Rendezvous areas.
 
Persons should be aware that there still is a countywide burn ban in affect and should check with US Forest Service and DNR for additional fire restrictions.

Information: (509)996-4040  8 am -- 8 pm
Website: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5409/
Facebook: facebook.com/diamondcreekfire2017
Smoke Conditions: wasmoke.blogspot.com
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