September 2, 2018
Crescent Mountain Fire: 45,788 acres; 35 percent contained
● Personnel: 736
● Point of Origin: Approximately 21 miles west of Twisp
● Start Date: July 29, 2018
● Cause: Lightning
McLeod Fire: 22,511 acres; 35 percent contained
● Personnel: 397
● Point of Origin: Approximately eight miles north of Mazama
● Start Date: August 11, 2018
● Cause: Lightning
Holman Fire: 297 acres, no containment
● Point of Origin: Holman Peak
● Start Date: August 17, 2018
● Cause: Unknown
Crescent Mountain Fire: Level 2 evacuations issued for persons living on Smith Canyon Road and Libby Creek Road west of Smith Canyon Road in the Methow Valley. Firefighting efforts include holding and mop-up along much of the fire perimeter. Successful firing occurred and is planned in the area referred to as the triangle by Buttermilk Creek northwest of Black Pine Lake. Aircraft dropped retardant in the Mission Peak area. Fire has peaked over the saddle and is visible from the Libby Creek area. Fireline construction will begin from Libby Creek area down to Foggy Dew.
McLeod Fire: Much of the fire is calm and is in monitor and patrol status. Direct attack and limited tactical firing operations and structure protection will continue at Yellowjacket Creek. Aircraft applied retardant in the Lost River area in the northwest area of the fire.
Holman Fire: The fire is still burning in the Pasayten Wilderness and being patrolled by aircraft. Harts Pass Road is now open, but the Pacific Crest Trail remains closed from Harts Pass to the Canadian border.
Evacuations: Crescent Mountain Fire: A Level 3 (GO now) evacuation is in effect for all persons living west of the Little Bridge Creek intersection in the Twisp River Valley. A Level 2 (get SET) evacuation is in effect for persons living west of Newby Creek Road to Little Bridge Creek Road, Smith Canyon Road, and Libby Creek Road west of Smith Canyon Road. An alert remains in the Poorman Creek area. The Red Cross has a shelter available at the Methow Valley Community Center in Twisp. No evacuations are in effect for the McLeod or Holman Fires.
Closures: The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and North Cascades National Park have issued trail and area closures orders in the vicinity of all three fires. Maps and information on the closures can be found on InciWeb. Temporary flight restriction information is available at the Federal Aviation Administration’s website.
Smoke/Weather: Temperatures in the 60’s and 70s continue with humidity values in the mid to higher 20’s. Winds are projected to increase later in the day with sustained winds from 10-15 mph and gusts to 25 on the ridges.
Area businesses are open. Please consider showing your support by shopping in the local community.
Fire Information Center: (480) 744-9318
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