Despite wind gusts up to 48 mph yesterday afternoon, firefighters prevented the fire from making any large gains. Operations focused on improving existing contingency lines and further expanding lines north of Washburn Road and to the east of Palmer Lake. Overnight, firefighters saw an increase in fire activity on the southwest side of the fire. Fire breached established dozer lines north of Loomis. The fire settled down after 3 AM, aided by lighter winds and cooler temperatures. As a precaution, the town of Loomis is now under a Level 2 (be ready to leave) evacuation. Today, efforts will continue to establish contingency lines around the perimeter of the fire and on structure protection. Burn-out operations may take place, which would bring an increase in smoke to the air. More aircraft have arrived and will be dropping water on the fire throughout the day.
All previous evacuation levels remain in place. Level 3 Evacuations (leave immediately): -Wannacut Lake Road (East) from Washburn to Ellemeham Mtn Road. -Toats Coulee Road to Chopaka Road, along the Loomis-Oroville Road Level 2 Evacuations (be ready to leave): -Ellemeham Mtn Road from Ellis Barns Road to Loomis-Oroville Road -Town of Loomis Residents under evacuation are being notified by the Okanogen Country Sheriff’s Department. Evacuation levels may quickly expand. Leave immediately if you see fire in the area. Do not wait for an evacuation notice. You may contact the Red Cross at 509-670-5331 for assistance if you have evacuated your home or to donate money or supplies. For information on livestock evacuations, please contact Roger Sawyer at 509-429-8036. A temporary flight restriction (TFR) is in place over the Palmer Fire area, restricting public access for aircraft, including drones. All air operations are grounded any time a drone is sighted within the TFR, which inhibits our ability to conduct critical fire suppression efforts. Public flying of any sort of aircraft within the TFR is against the law and is strictly enforced.
Fire at a Glance
Size: 14,187
Containment: 11%
Location: East of Palmer Lake and Northeast of Loomis, WA. West of Highway 97
Cause: Unknown
Total Assigned Personnel: 405
Assigned Resources:
Type 1 Crews - 4
Type 2 Crews – 7
Aircraft – 7
Engines – 24
Water Tenders – 11
Dozers – 8
Closures:
-Wannacut Lake Rd. at Ellemeham Mountain Rd.
-Blue Lake Rd. at Lake Front Rd.
-Washburn Lake Rd. at Loomis-Oroville Rd.
-Ellemeham Mtn Rd. to Ellis Barnes Rd.
-Loomis-Oroville Rd. at Toats Coulee to Chopaka Rd.
FIRE INFORMATION:
509-808-6720
Staffed 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Email:
2020.palmer@firenet.gov
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