7/28/2021 Cub Creek 2 PM Update

 

he Cub Creek 2 Fire is estimated at 52,832 acres with 18% containment.

Today, crews worked diligently to tie in multiple hand lines, dozer lines, and existing road systems on the western and eastern flank of the fire boundary.  The smoke has reduced the potential for significant fire growth, but the hot and dry temperatures remain a recipe for burning in the lower drainages. Along Deer Creek and up into Sweet Grass Butte, where crews completed a strategical burning operation, mop -up and reduction of any burning fuel has been diminished. With a significant warming trend beginning tomorrow, the top priority for crews is to reduce any heat and fuels on the south eastern flank of the fire, especially near Ramsey Creek and up into Tripod Creek. Crews will work overnight to construct line to prevent the fire from pushing east, which will tie off a significant portion of the eastern flank, specifically along FS Road 37 and continuing up north.

There was a community meeting at the City Park in Twisp at 6:00pm.

Local resource advisors will continue to provide input to protect natural and historical values at risk.

Residents will continue to see smoke and smoldering or creeping fire behavior near homes, but personnel are actively monitoring those areas. Please only call 911 if flare-ups occur near structures.

Evacuation Information: The Okanogan County Emergency Management (OCEM)

evacuations for the Chewuch River drainage remain in effect. Please consult OCEM information resources at okanogancounty.org for current evacuations. Residents leaving Evacuation Level 3 areas should be extremely cautious, drive slowly, and watch for firefighters and firefighting equipment on the roadway.

  Resources for additional information:

StoryMap Link: https://arcg.is/1euzWj

Inciweb Page: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7675/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CubCreek2Fire2021

Smoke Blog: https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/ Email: 2021.cubcreek2@firenet.gov

Highway Information: https://www.wsdot.com/traffic/trafficalerts/default.aspx
Evacuations: https://www.okanogancounty.org/government/emergency_management/index.php

Methow Conservancy (Wildfire Preparedness): https://methowconservancy.org/discover/fire-prep-recovery%20

Wildfire Ready Neighbors (House Assessments):https://wildfireready.dnr.wa.gov/

Resources: Total personnel–659; 3-type 1 IHC, 8-type 2, 4 type 2 initial attack hand crews, 5- heavy helicopters, 1- medium helicopter, 2-light lift helicopter, 28- engines, 11-dozer, 12-water tenders, and 173 overhead.

Closures: A Forest Area Emergency Closure has been issued by the Okanogan- Wenatchee National Forest which closes the use of multiple roads, campgrounds, and trails. Please see the enclosed links to the Forest Closure Page. https://bit.ly/3zsRtuw and map: https://bit.ly/3wZ2y50 The documents are also available on Inciweb and Facebook.

A Temporary Flight Restriction is in place over the fire area. Please consult the “Notice to Airmen” (NOTAM) for specifics. Wildfires are a “No Drone Zone” and any drones sighting in a TFR will immediately ground aerial firefighting resources and delay suppression actions.

Weather:  Today, temperatures continued to be warm and dry across the region, with upper elevation ranging into the low 80’s and the lower elevations ranging in the mid 90’s. Wind were light and variable, which kept the smoke over a significant portion of the fire. By tomorrow, will be hot, with temperatures in the upper 90’s in the lower elevations. By Saturday, temperatures will be well over 100 degrees in the lower elevations, while upper elevations could reach into the upper 90’s.

Air Quality: Please monitor the air quality on the incident FB page above and the WA Smoke Blog https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/ and take appropriate actions. All vehicle traffic is advised to travel with lights on for safety.

Fire Restrictions: Campfire restrictions are in effect. Campfires are prohibited throughout the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, including developed campgrounds and congressionally designated Wilderness — call local ranger district offices for more information. https://tinyurl.com/yby4oysq