Re: Cedar Creek/Varden/Delancy Fires
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2021 10:32 pm
Cedar Creek/Varden/Delancy Fire Update
July 13, 2021 9:00 pm
A Public Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday (July 15, 2021) evening at 6:00 pm at the Mazama Store courtyard. The fire managers will provide updates on the fires and an opportunity for the public to ask questions. Managers will remain after the presentation and Q&As for individual questions at different displayed maps.
Fire Information Line: 509-557-0740 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm)
Winthrop, WA — The Cedar Creek and Varden Fires burned actively throughout the day and the two fires are approximately a half mile apart. The combined estimated size is approximately 1,612 acres. The Varden Fire has burned down to within a quarter mile of State Route 20. Firefighters have prepped the south side of this route from the snow gate at the Silver Star Mt. on the west end to the Early Winters Campground as containment line by reducing fuels.
The Delancy Fire was initial attacked by smoke jumpers and helicopter rappelers. The fire continues to burn and move slightly to the northeast. With the predicted cold front moving through the area tomorrow, resources are being removed as a safety precaution due to the access difficulties and inability to remove them quickly. The estimated size of this fire is approximately 30 acres.
The Methow Valley was blanketed in smoke much of the day limiting use of aerial resources. Heavy lift helicopters were able fly in the late afternoon and provide assistance to firefighters with water bucket drops.
Firefighting resources provided mutual aid this evening to a local, new start with a hotshot and type 2-IA hand crews, five engines, air attack, one heavy lift and one-medium lift helicopters to drop water and keep the fire at 1.6 acres.
Northwest Interagency Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander Kevin Stock, assumed management of the fires this morning. The incident Command Post is located at the Rhythm and Blues Site near Winthrop, WA.
Resources for additional information:
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MazamaFires2021
Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7655/
WA 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/governme ... /index.php
Resources: Total estimated personnel - 314
Closures:
For the safety of the firefighters and aircraft fighting these fires, a temporary flight restriction has been placed over the area. Please consult the “Notice to Airman” for specifics. Wildfires are a “No Drone Zone.”
State Route 20 (North Cascades Highway) remains closed approximately 20 miles west of Winthrop between Silver Star and Early Winters to all traffic due to fire activity between milepost 170 and 177. There is no estimated time for reopening of the route.
Two Forest Service Campgrounds Early Winters and Klipchuck are currently closed. The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is in the process of developing a Forest Area Closure and will provide additional information in the near future.
Evacuation Information: The Okanogan County Emergency Management evacuation levels remain the same.
Weather: Tonight, will be mostly clear except for smokey conditions. Minimum temperature will be near 60 degrees with minimum humidity of 57% with winds northwest 4 to 7 mph with gusts up to 15 degrees.
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. https://tinyurl.com/yby4oysq
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July 13, 2021 9:00 pm
A Public Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday (July 15, 2021) evening at 6:00 pm at the Mazama Store courtyard. The fire managers will provide updates on the fires and an opportunity for the public to ask questions. Managers will remain after the presentation and Q&As for individual questions at different displayed maps.
Fire Information Line: 509-557-0740 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm)
Winthrop, WA — The Cedar Creek and Varden Fires burned actively throughout the day and the two fires are approximately a half mile apart. The combined estimated size is approximately 1,612 acres. The Varden Fire has burned down to within a quarter mile of State Route 20. Firefighters have prepped the south side of this route from the snow gate at the Silver Star Mt. on the west end to the Early Winters Campground as containment line by reducing fuels.
The Delancy Fire was initial attacked by smoke jumpers and helicopter rappelers. The fire continues to burn and move slightly to the northeast. With the predicted cold front moving through the area tomorrow, resources are being removed as a safety precaution due to the access difficulties and inability to remove them quickly. The estimated size of this fire is approximately 30 acres.
The Methow Valley was blanketed in smoke much of the day limiting use of aerial resources. Heavy lift helicopters were able fly in the late afternoon and provide assistance to firefighters with water bucket drops.
Firefighting resources provided mutual aid this evening to a local, new start with a hotshot and type 2-IA hand crews, five engines, air attack, one heavy lift and one-medium lift helicopters to drop water and keep the fire at 1.6 acres.
Northwest Interagency Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander Kevin Stock, assumed management of the fires this morning. The incident Command Post is located at the Rhythm and Blues Site near Winthrop, WA.
Resources for additional information:
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MazamaFires2021
Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7655/
WA 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/governme ... /index.php
Resources: Total estimated personnel - 314
Closures:
For the safety of the firefighters and aircraft fighting these fires, a temporary flight restriction has been placed over the area. Please consult the “Notice to Airman” for specifics. Wildfires are a “No Drone Zone.”
State Route 20 (North Cascades Highway) remains closed approximately 20 miles west of Winthrop between Silver Star and Early Winters to all traffic due to fire activity between milepost 170 and 177. There is no estimated time for reopening of the route.
Two Forest Service Campgrounds Early Winters and Klipchuck are currently closed. The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is in the process of developing a Forest Area Closure and will provide additional information in the near future.
Evacuation Information: The Okanogan County Emergency Management evacuation levels remain the same.
Weather: Tonight, will be mostly clear except for smokey conditions. Minimum temperature will be near 60 degrees with minimum humidity of 57% with winds northwest 4 to 7 mph with gusts up to 15 degrees.
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. https://tinyurl.com/yby4oysq
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