9/7/2017 Diamond Creek Fire Update

Yesterday: The fire continued moving predominantly east in the Ashnola drainage as well as farther north into British Columbia. Smoke could be seen throughout the area as the fire progressed into the Little Willie drainage. The fire area continues to burn into steep, rugged terrain of the Pasaytan wilderness.

Today:  Chippers and dozers are improving fireline by treating slash created as part of the preparation work on the indirect fire line. Chippers are working at Goat Creek Road 5225 past the 200 road junction. Fire personnel are also scouting and improving defensive lines north of Mazama.

Evacuations: Evacuation Alert Level: Mazama, Rendezvous and Lost River are under a Level 1 evacuation. A level 1 notifies resident and visitors to be aware of the danger that may exist in their areas. Monitor emergency services information for updates. The Okanagan County alert system will provide automated alerts to the public. To sign up for this service, visit okanagandem.org or call (509) 422-7206.

Closures: There are currently more than 60 roads or trails closed for public safety including Monument Trail #484 and Andrews Creek #504. Complete closure details and maps are available at inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5409/.

Weather: Weather: Partly Sunny. A slight chance of a shower or thunderstorm after 3pm in the fire area. Maximum temperature 82 degrees. Winds forecasted at 2-6 mph from the South, with mid-level winds shifting to the North. Gusty or erratic winds expected near any thunderstorms.

Smoke: Heavy smoke from 5 large fires on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest will stay in the valleys today. For smoke conditions and more information, visit wasmoke.blogspot.com.

Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions remain in place. Maintaining, attending, or using a fire or campfire, and use of charcoal briquette barbecues, or other devices that use solid fuel is prohibited across most of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. An Industrial Fire Precaution Level III is in effect which does not allow any firewood cutting with a power saw for commercial or personal use.

Information: (503)765-5724 from 8 am – 6 pm
Website: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5409/
Facebook: facebook.com/diamondcreekfire2017
Smoke Conditions: wasmoke.blogspot.com
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