8/8/2021 Moe Canyon Fire Update

Moe Canyon Wildfire

Community Meeting: A community meeting will be held TODAY, AUGUST 8, at Cooper’s General Store in Ardenvoir. Fire managers and local officials will provide up to date information on the fire and be available to answer your questions.

Today: The fire remained quiet last night despite gusty wind. The fire is now completely lined; the focus today will be strengthening lines by removing snags, securing debris that could roll out and ignite new fires outside of the lines and mopping up. Unburned material within the perimeter of the fire will continue to burn; expect to see smoke within the interior for several days. Tomorrow: Line improvement as needed, mop up and repair.

Weather: Partly cloudy and a chance of showers with a maximum temperature of 69. Winds will be moderate in the morning hours, increasing in the afternoon with gusts to 35.

Aircraft: A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place in the vicinity of the Moe Canyon Fire.

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 5801(Moe Ridge) and 5810310. Detour using FS road 5800 (Tillicum)   

Cooperators: WA DNR, USFS, Chelan County Fire District 8, BLM.

Start Date/Time: 8/03/2021 6:00PM.

Known structures lost: None

Estimated size: 250 acres  

Containment: 50%

Location: 10 miles NW of Entiat WA

Injuries: 1

Cause: Lightning

 Resources:  

2 crews                                  

6 Engines                          

4 Tenders                  

3 Dozers