8/10/2021 Windy Pass Fire Update

 

Windy Pass Fire Update August 10, 2021   Contact: Windy Pass Fire Information at (509) 800-7177, 8AM-8PM

 

Acres: 80 Personnel: 194 Containment: 35% Closures: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/okawen/alerts-notices   Yesterday: Firefighters improved primary line around the fire perimeter, checked the fire edge to the north for remaining hot spots, and installed hose along the fire line. Firing operations occurred between the southern fire line and burned areas to the north. The firing operations produced smoke around Lookout Mountain, which may be visible from nearby areas. Road improvements and construction of contingency line continued.   Operations Today: Firefighters will check the line around yesterday’s firing operations, and then firing operations will be completed for the interior of the primary fire line. Smoke will continue to be visible around Lookout Mountain. Following firing operations, firefighters will secure the fire line so that any flare-ups from around the perimeter of the fire will not break through. After the fire line is secure, crews will begin mop-up, working through the burned areas to locate and extinguish hot spots. Road improvements and construction of contingency line will continue. After today’s operations, Windy Pass Fire will begin to release resources and personnel to other fires.   Weather: A warming dry weather trend is expected through the week. Winds will be light from the northwest. No chance of precipitation through the end of the week.    Closures: The Forest Service has issued Closure Order 06-17-03-21-15 for the Taneum and Manastash drainages including Forest Roads FSR 3100, 3104, 3111, 3120, 3300, 3330, 3350, 3352, 4100, 4110, and 4510. For further details on roads, trails, and campgrounds closed, please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/okawen/alerts-notices. Please stay out of the area for your safety and to ensure firefighter, equipment, and emergency access to the fire.   Smoke Information: The Forest Service works closely with other federal and state partners to predict and mitigate smoke impacts on individuals and communities during wildfires, visit https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/ for local air quality information.    Fire Restrictions: Campfire restrictions are in effect. Campfires are prohibited throughout the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, including developed campgrounds and congressionally designated Wilderness. Please call local ranger district offices for more information. https://tinyurl.com/yby4oysq.