Summary: Southeast WA Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed command of the Moe Canyon fire at 6:00AM August 05, 2021. The fire was reported at 6PM August 03. Initial attack was carried out by crews from WA DNR and USFS supported by aircraft. The fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain 10 miles NW of Entiat WA.Last Night: Strong gusty winds challenged engine crews and containment lines throughout the night. The fire stayed within its perimeter and no new spot fires were detected.
Today: The northern edge of the fire will be staffed today with engines and hand crews. These resources will focus on reestablishing containment lines that were compromised by yesterdays wind event. To the south of the fire, a dozer will be constructing a contingency line parallel to and just south of the Chief Joseph-Monroe transmission lines. Weather: Cooler temperatures and moderate humidity will help slow the fires progression today. Strong gusty winds are forecast to continue today and tonight. Evacuations: Effective 7:00PM August 5, 2021 a Level 1 (get ready) Evacuation notice is in place south of Entiat River Road from and including Roaring Creek Road north to milepost 9.5 at and including Sunshine Lane. All residences on the north side of Entiat River Road between Roaring Creek Road and Sunshine Lane, excluding those in Crum Canyon are also at Level 1. Closures: Forest Service Road (Moe Ridge) and 5810310 Cooperators: WA DNR, USFS, Chelan County Fire District 8.
Start Date/Time: 8/03/2021 6:00PM. Known structures lost: None Estimated size: 120 acres Containment: 0% Location: 47 43.080 -121 22.902 Injuries: 1 Cause: Lightning
Resources: 2 crews 2 Engines 1 Tender 1 Dozer
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