8/12/2021 Windy Pass Fire Update

 

Date:  Wednesday, August 12, 2021

Contact:  Fire Information, 509-653-1468

Acres: 82

Containment: 64%

Personnel: 128

Yesterday: The Eastern Area Incident Management Team assumed command of the Windy Pass Fire at 0600 yesterday. Smoke remained visible around Lookout Mountain. Mop-up operations were priority, along with perimeter monitoring for any hot spots.

Operations Today: The fire has entered mop-op operations, and crews will continue to monitor the perimeter for hot spots, completing mop-op where those spots present a threat to control lines. There is no anticipated change in fire spread.

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.