Crescent Mountain and Gilbert Fires (August 6, 2018 7:00 a.m.)
Crescent Mountain Fire: 7,671 acres (0% contained)
Gilbert Fire: 38 acres
Personnel: 221
Location: Approximately 16 miles west of the town of Twisp
Start Date: July 28, 2018
Cause: Lightning
Current Activity: Fire activity was moderate yesterday with the Crescent Fire continuing to be active near Williams Creek. The Gilbert Fire is exhibiting no fire activity with little smoke being produced. Firefighters continue to work to widen existing roads, evaluate ingress and egress routes, and prepare around homes and other structures should the fire progress to those locations. The fire edge is currently 4.9 miles away from the closest structure in the Twisp River drainage..
Evacuations: There is currently a Level 2 evacuation notice for residents above the road closure at the intersection of Buttermilk Road and Twisp River Road. A Level 2 evacuation notice means residents should be prepared to leave immediately in the event a Level 3 notice is issued. With predicted weather, the fire is expected to continue to move eastward.
Closures: Twisp River Road (Forest Road 4400) from the intersection with Buttermilk Road (Forest Road 43) to the terminus at Roads End Campground. West Twisp River Road (Forest Roads 4420, 4430, 4435, and 4440) from the intersection with Buttermilk Road to its terminus at Twisp River Horse Camp. All trailheads and trails originating from these roads are closed. Travel on Thompson Ridge Road (Forest Road 4410) and Little Bridge Creek Road (Forest Road 4415) is not advised. Specific trail, road, and area closures, and a closure map for the fire, may be found at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6093/.
Fire Information:
Fire Information Center: (480) 744-9318
Incident Management Team: Southern Area Red Type 1 Incident Management Team
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