Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires
Morning Update
July 28, 2021
Video Briefing...
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Public Meeting: Join us Wednesday, July 28, 6 p.m. at Twisp River Park, 325 North Lincoln Street in Twisp when representatives from California IIMT 1 and Great Basin IMT 1 will provide detailed updates on the Cub Creek 2, Cedar Creek, and Delancy Fires, as well as a discussion of future suppression efforts. Okanogan County Emergency Manager Maurice Goodall will be on hand to discuss evacuation status. Spokespersons from the US Forest Service and Chief Cody Acord, Okanogan County Fire District 6 will be available to answer your questions.
Fire Information Line - Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires: 509-557-0740 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm)
Winthrop, WA — Cedar Creek and Delancy fires are located on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The fires are burning in very steep and rocky terrain in heavy down fuels.
Cedar Creek Fire: The fire is currently estimated at 35,685 acres with 13% contained.
Last night, good relative humidity recovery and calm winds helped to reduce fire activity. Crews took advantage of the opportunity and made progress in suppression efforts along the northeastern perimeter of the fire in Silver Star Creek area. Firefighters are patrolling along State Route 20 between Silver Star Creek and Early Winters Campground where fire is backing downhill to the road.
Along the northeastern perimeter, fire continues to back down Sandy Butte ridgeline in the Freestone area but remains contained above Forest Service Roads 100 and 115. Firefighters are securing lines as fire backs down. Firefighters are mopping up and patrolling the eastern portion of the line between Looney Creek and Badger Creek.
The primary focus of suppression operations continues to be the southern tip of the fire where crews are working to prevent the fire from encroaching on structures.
Strike teams of state, and local engines (state mob) are providing structure protection for homes throughout the fire area. Crews continue to construct and improve lines in an effort to keep the fire above the Methow River Valley and away from values at risk.
Ash and smoke may be visible for several miles from the fire and will continue as fuel is consumed. Only call 911 if you are seeing actively burning material.
Delancy Fire: The estimated size of this fire is 223 acres. Today, crews will continue to closely monitor the Delancy fire and take appropriate action if the fire should show signs of movement. The fire is expected to continue to creep and smolder in steep, rocky, sparsely vegetated terrain.
Resources for additional information:
Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/MazamaFires2021
Inciweb:
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7655/
Smoke Blog:
https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/
Email:
2021.cedarcreek@firenet.gov
Highway Information:
https://www.wsdot.com/traffic/traffical ... fault.aspx
Evacuations:
https://www.okanogancounty.org/.../emer ... /index.php
Methow Conservancy (Wildfire Preparedness):
https://methowconservancy.org/discover/ ... ecovery%20
Wildfire Ready Neighbors (House Assessments):
https://wildfireready.dnr.wa.gov/
Resources: Total personnel - 560: 3 - type 1 hotshot crews, 5 - type 2 hand crews, 2 - camp crews, 4 - type 1 (heavy) helicopters, 1 - type 2 helicopter, 2 - type 3 helicopter, 55 - engines, 5 - dozers, 16 - water tenders,1 - masticator, 1 - skidgen, 3 – skidders, 1 – excavator, 4 – feller bunchers, 1 – Aerial Supervision Module, and 151 line supervision & support personnel.
Closures:
For the safety of the firefighters and aircraft fighting these fires, a temporary flight restriction (TFR) has been placed over the area. Please consult the “Notice to Airmen” (NOTAM) for specifics. Wildfires are a “No Drone Zone” and any drones sighting in a TFR will immediately impede aerial firefighting resources and delay suppression actions.
State Route 20 (North Cascades Highway) remains closed at milepost 185 (7 miles west of Winthrop) to milepost 165 to all traffic due to fire activity.
The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has implemented a Fire Emergency Area Closure as of July 22nd, 2021. The Closure includes facilities, roads, and trails. The Closure may be viewed in its entirety at the “Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires 2021” Facebook page.
The Forest Service Fire Emergency Area Closure is separate from the Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) closure of portions of State Route 20 and may change or be lifted at different times depending on operational needs. WSDOT is working closely with the Forest Service and Okanogan County to identify where fire activity and firefighting operations warrant closure.
Evacuation Information: The Okanogan County Emergency Management (OCEM) continues to reevaluate evacuation levels. For the most up to date evacuation levels see the OCEM’s website above. Residents entering Evacuation Level 3 areas need to slow down and watch for firefighters and equipment in roadways.
Weather: Weather over the fire area will remain warm and dry today with temperatures ranging from 83 to 91 degrees in the valleys and 77 to 83 along the ridge tops. Relative humidity will be 16 to 22 percent in the valleys and 18 to 25 percent at the ridges. Winds will be mild, upslope, up valley at 4 to 8 miles per hour. There is no rain the forecast.
Air Quality: Stagnant air will continue to hamper smoke dispersion today. Light downslope/downvalley winds will shift to upslope/upvalley winds in the Okanogan Valley with slightly stronger winds in the Methow Valley. Smoke will pool near the fires impacting Mazama, Winthrop, and Twisp with unhealthy to hazardous air quality throughout the day. The Okanogan Valley will have haze with periods of Unhealthy air.
Fire Restrictions: Campfire restrictions are in effect. Campfires are prohibited throughout the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, including developed campgrounds and congressionally designated Wilderness — call local ranger district offices for more information.
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This incident is being managed by Great Basin Incident Management Team 1.
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