Yesterday
The lightning caused Upper Falls Fire significantly
increased intensity. It is located 1 1/2
mile south of the wilderness; southwest of Mt. Barney; between Falls Creek and
Farewell Creek. Based on aerial
reconnaissance, the estimated size last night was 2,600 acres. The fire is burning in a roadless area with
heavy Subalpine/Douglas Fir stands, in steep rugged terrain. Helicopters
dropped water to check and delay movement to the west and south. The fire grew
in size overnight.
Today
At 6:00 this
morning, The Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team took responsibility for
suppression of the Upper Falls Fire. Team operations staff will be establishing
an anchor point and developing a plan for suppressing the fire. Structure
assessments will be done today as well and protection measures put in place. As
the plan develops, crews will be sent to begin suppression. Helicopters will
continue to drop water to check and delay movement to the west and south.
Air resources
are playing a vital role in the
successful containment of this fire and are supporting other fires and initial attack
on new fires.
Anyone who believes they have a new start is encouraged
to call 911. Local fire departments continue to respond to 911 calls reporting
new starts.
Evacuations
Level 1: Wandling Road, Rising Eagle Road, Hill Drive (Hoot and Holler), Signal Drive, Pine Forest, Sun Mountain Resort, Upper Bear Creek Road, East Chewuch Road to Boulder Creek, and Pearrygin Lake State Park. No areas are in Level 2 or 3.
Closures
Forest closures: call the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest (509) 996-4000 or go
to http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/okawen/alerts-notices
Weather: A dry cold front will move over the
area today; high temperatures will be in
the mid 90s with west winds up to 20 mph (mostly in the late afternoon); inversion dispersing after 10:00a.m.
Other places to get information
Information sites are being
established today.
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