FINAL Fire Update 8-28-14

TWISP, WA: The Upper Falls, Little Bridge Creek, and Carlton Complex Fires are all at 100% containment. Fire crews are finishing all suppression repair work within the burn areas and then fires will all go into a monitoring status. The incident command center located on the Twisp-Carlton Road will begin to be disassembled and removed over the weekend into early next week.

This is the final fire update for all three fires. Information boards have been removed from the communities of Twisp, Carlton, Winthrop, and Mazama.

Inciweb, the Google Blog Site, and the Google e-mail lists used during the incident will no longer be active or updated. For continuing questions, please contact the Methow Valley Forest Service Ranger District in Winthrop at (509) 996-4003 or go to their website: http://www.fs.usda.gov/okawen   

With Labor Day Weekend fast approaching, there are key pieces of information that will be useful to those planning trips to National Forest Lands in Okanogan County.

Campfires are allowed in developed fire pits in the designated campgrounds and in the Pasayten and Lake Chelan Sawtooth Wilderness areas.

Campsite number three in Foggy Dew campground is closed because of concerns about flooding and debris flows.  The remaining 11 campsites in Foggy Dew Campground are open.

There are still some road and area closures associated with this summer’s fires and the recent flooding.  The South Summit area, south of Highway 20, remains closed.  The area around Falls Creek Road is closed, as is the area around Little Bridge Creek Road.  Finley Road #4100300 and Pole Pick Mountain Roads #4100500 and 4100535 are impassable.

The Incident Management Teams and Firefighters involved would like to thank the local communities that were impacted, for their patience and support during the suppression of the Carlton Complex, Uppers Falls, and Little Bridge Creek Fires.

Post Clean-Up and Recovery Helpful Links

The Okanogan Conservation District: www.okanogancd.org/Carlton

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS): http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/landscape/ewpp/#actualContent.

Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER): http://centralwashingtonfirerecovery.info/

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Fire Update 8-27-14

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

TWISP, WA:  High pressure in the area continues a warming and drying trend. Above normal temperatures expected through Thursday. Smoldering in the heavy dead and down fuels is still a possibility as things dry out in all three burn areas. Crews continue to backhaul excess equipment and complete suppression repair work.

On yesterday (8/26), a Type 2 Initial Attack Crew, the local district engine, and two Type 3 Helicopters responded to a report of fire near Doe Creek. The fire grew to approximately 1/10^th of an acre but was quickly contained by the Initial Attack crews. No structures were threatened.

The Upper Falls, Little Bridge Creek, and Carlton Complex Fires are all at 100% containment as of Monday (8/25).

For updated information on area and road closures throughout the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest impacted by the fires, please visit the forest website for details: http://www.fs.usda.gov/okawen

Approximately 187 fire personnel still remain assigned to the three fires. Demobilization will continue and crews will be heading back to their home units. All initial attack responses are being handled by the Methow Valley Ranger District.

Clean-Up and Recovery Efforts

The Okanogan Conservation District is working with local, state, and federal agencies to seek funding to assist landowners who need post-fire help to restore forest and pastures and to reduce the risk of flash flood damage. For more information go to:

www.okanogancd.org/Carlton

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) administers the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program, which responds to emergencies created by natural disasters. For more information, please go to: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/landscape/ewpp/#actualContent.

The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest assembled a Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) assessment team to analyze post-fire conditions of burned watersheds and to plan emergency stabilization treatments for the Carlton Complex and other Central Washington Wildfires. For more information and to stay updated on efforts regarding post-fire efforts, please go to:

http://centralwashingtonfirerecovery.info/

Email Address:          upperfallslittlebridgefire@gmail.com

Wildfire blog:            upperfallslittlebridgefire.blogspot.com

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Fire Update 8-26-14

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

TWISP, WA:  A high pressure building over all three fires will continue to result in a gradual warming and drying trend. This is expected to last until the end of the week. High winds are predicted for Thursday and Friday over the fire areas. With this increase in temperatures, interior smoke from smoldering in heavy timber and brush may be seen from the fire areas as things dry out. Crews continue to mop-up and complete suppression repair work.

The Upper Falls, Little Bridge Creek, and Carlton Complex Fires are all at 100% containment as of yesterday (8/25).

Clean-up and recovery efforts are being coordinated on the local, state, and federal levels. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) administers the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program, which responds to emergencies created by natural disasters. For more information on how landowners impacted by these fires can possibly be eligible for financial and technical assistance, please go to http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/landscape/ewpp/#actualContent.

The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest assembled a Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) assessment team to analyze post-fire conditions of burned watersheds and to plan emergency stabilization treatments for the Carlton Complex and other Central Washington Wildfires. For more information and to stay updated on efforts regarding post-fire efforts, please go to http://centralwashingtonfirerecovery.info/

The Methow Valley Ranger District has re-opened the entire West Chewuch Road. FS Road #51 is re-opened from Eight Mile Ranch to the end of the road at the 30 Mile Trailhead. The Eight Mile #5130 is now open from the intersection at West Chewuch Road to the intersection at Ortell Creek Road #5220. The remainder of the Eight Mile Road north of the intersection will remain closed. The Billygoat Trailheads are not accessible. The portion of FS Road #4410 that goes over Thompson Ridge from Thompson Pass to Twisp River is now open. FS Road #4415, Little Bridge Creek, remains closed. See the forest website for details of closures: http://www.fs.usda.gov/okawen

There is a Forest Closure for areas surrounding the Carlton Complex. This order closes Road 41 from Hwy 20 to the intersection at FS Road #4150. FS Road #4150 is also closed from Benson Creek on National Forest Lands to Road 41. See the forest website for details of closures: http://www.fs.usda.gov/okawen

Approximately 173 fire personnel still remain assigned to the three fires. Demobilization will continue and crews will be heading back to their home units.

Email Address:          upperfallslittlebridgefire@gmail.com

Wildfire blog:            upperfallslittlebridgefire.blogspot.com

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Fire Update 8-25-14

Monday, August 25, 2014

TWISP, WA:  Today, a Type 3 Team led by Incident Commander Aaron Thompson took over all three fires from Beth Lund’s Type 1 National Incident Team. IC Thompson will oversee all crews still assigned to the incident. Suppression repair work will continue on all three fire burn areas. Partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures with a slight chance of showers should allow for crews to be very productive today. A warming and drying trend is expected to begin on Tuesday.

Fire activity on the Upper Falls Fire is limited to smoldering in the heavy dead and down fuels. Containment is now at 100%. Resources will continue to complete suppression repair work today.

The Little Bridge Creek Fire is now at 100% containment. Fire activity is limited to smoldering. Much of the Forest closures associated within the Little Bridge Creek Fire have been lifted.

Fire suppression repair will remain the focus on the Carlton Complex. Containment for the complex is at 100%.

The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest assembled a Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) assessment team to analyze post-fire conditions of burned watersheds and to plan emergency stabilization treatments for the Carlton Complex and other Central Washington Wildfires. For more information and to stay updated on efforts regarding post-fire efforts, please go to http://centralwashingtonfirerecovery.info/

The Methow Valley Ranger District has re-opened the entire West Chewuch Road. FS Road #51 is re-opened from Eight Mile Ranch to the end of the road at the 30 Mile Trailhead. The Eight Mile #5130 is now open from the intersection at West Chewuch Road to the intersection at Ortell Creek Road #5220. The remainder of the Eight Mile Road north of the intersection will remain closed. The Billygoat Trailheads are not accessible. The portion of FS Road #4410 that goes over Thompson Ridge from Thompson Pass to Twisp River is now open. FS Road #4415, Little Bridge Creek, remains closed. See the forest website for details of closures: http://www.fs.usda.gov/okawen

There is a Forest Closure back in place for areas surrounding the Carlton Complex. This order closes Road 41 from Hwy 20 to the intersection at FS Road #4150. FS Road #4150 is also closed from Benson Creek on National Forest Lands to Road 41. See the forest website for details of closures: http://www.fs.usda.gov/okawen

Approximately 317 fire personnel still remain assigned to the three fires. Demobilization will continue and crews will be heading back to their home units.

Email Address:          upperfallslittlebridgefire@gmail.com

Facebook:                  Great Basin National Incident Management Team 1

Wildfire blog:            upperfallslittlebridgefire.blogspot.com

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Fire Update 8-24-14

TWISP, WA:  Slow-moving thunderstorms are predicted today over both the fire camp and all three fire burn areas. Heavy rain producing localized flash flooding on burn areas, gusty outflow winds, and frequent lightning are possible.

Fire activity on the Upper Falls Fire is limited to smoldering in the heavy dead and down fuels. Containment is at 94%. Resources will continue to complete suppression repair work as well today. No increase in burned acreage.

The Little Bridge Creek Fire is now at 86% containment. Much of the Forest closures associated within the Little Bridge Creek Fire have been lifted. See the forest website for details of closures.

 http://www.fs.usda.gov/okawen.

Fire suppression repair will remain the focus on the Carlton Complex. Containment for the complex is at 100%.

At the end of shift today, all three fires will be turned over to a Type 3 Incident Command Team.

Approximately 405 fire personnel still remain assigned to the three fires. However, large scale demobilization is continuing and crews will be heading back to their home units.

Email Address:          upperfallslittlebridgefire@gmail.com

Facebook:                  Great Basin National Incident Management Team 1

Wildfire blog:            upperfallslittlebridgefire.blogspot.com

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Fire Update 8/23/14

TWISP, WA:  Scattered showers and thunderstorms were predicted through Friday evening with the potential for additional flash flooding. Luckily, storms skirted around the locations of the fires and fire camp, giving personnel time to regroup and focus on mop up operations, suppression repair work and cleaning up fire camp. Saturday is predicted to see a return of drier and warmer conditions. Fire fighters will take advantage of the drying out and continue to mop-up, chip along contingent lines, and back haul equipment off the Upper Falls and Little Bridge Creek fires.

Fire suppression repair will remain the focus on the Carlton Complex. Much of the Forest closures associated within the Little Bridge Creek Fire have been lifted. See the forest website for details of closures. http://www.fs.usda.gov/okawen

Crews did initial attack one small single tree fire started by lightning. The fire was quickly suppressed.

Approximately 500 fire personnel still remain assigned to the three fires. However, large scale demobilization is in process and crews will be heading back to their home units.

Email Address:          upperfallslittlebridgefire@gmail.com

Facebook:                  Great Basin National Incident Management Team 1

Wildfire blog:            upperfallslittlebridgefire.blogspot.com

Flash Flooding Impacts Fire Camp, Operations

Friday, August 22, 2014

509-997-0878 or 509-997-0880

TWISP, WA:  Heavy rains and strong winds affected operations on the Little Bridge Creek and Carlton Complex fires Thursday evening, causing flash flooding on the Carlton Complex and throughout the incident command post and fire camp located on the Twisp-Carlton Road. All personnel are safe and will be staying at the Incident Command Post (ICP) until we can determine the best course of action for the day. As several of the command post yurts flooded, personnel are setting up new work space for the team.

Last night while returning to ICP, one firefighter’s vehicle was swept off the road, trapping him temporarily in his vehicle until he was able to self-extricate. He remained stranded on the opposite side of Benson Creek from the rest of the fire crew on his division for approximately an hour. Two operations supervisors worked to find a safe place for him to cross, while also helping two citizens get to higher ground. Debris flows impacted several roads in the area. As of Friday morning Hwy. 20 was closed from Twisp to Okanogan and Hwy. 153 was closed from Twisp to Carlton.

Approximately 500 fire personnel remain assigned to the three fires. About 100 personnel working on the Upper Falls Fire 17 miles north of Winthrop are staying in a spike camp off Eight Mile Road, which was  unaffected by flash flooding. Those crews are back out working on the Upper Falls Fire. Line supervisors are assessing the Little Bridge Fire area to determine if it is safe for firefighters return to today. Crews assigned to the Carlton Complex will be staying in camp, helping to clean up and repair damage to the ICP.

Friday’s weather is forecast to be similar to yesterdays, with thunderstorms developing this afternoon that could include heavy rains and strong winds again. Fire personnel are drying out their tents and preparing for additional rain.

Email Address:          upperfallslittlebridgefire@gmail.com

Facebook:                  Great Basin National Incident Management Team 1

Wildfire blog: upperfallslittlebridgefire.blogspot.com

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Flash flooding impacts fire camp, operations Thursday evening

Heavy rains and strong winds hit the Little Bridge Creek, Upper Falls and Carlton Complex fires Thursday evening, causing flash flooding in the Carlton Complex fire area and throughout the incident command post and fire camp. All personnel are accounted for and have been provided options for dry places to sleep. 

 

Approximately 500 people are still assigned to the fires, of which just over 100 are staying at the Eight-Mile spike camp, which wasn't impacted by flooding.

The fire information phones are down and the information center is without power. We will update this site as soon as possible Friday morning.

Upper Falls, Little Bridge Creek and Carlton Complex Fires Update 8.21

Thursday, August 21, 2014

A large scale demobilization of resources for all fires is in progress.  Smoke will continue to remain in the area as interior portions of unburned fuels will smolder and occasionally torch. A cooling trend will continue in the area through Friday.  Cloud cover will continue to increase by late today into Friday and widespread, wetting rain is anticipated over the area. 

The Little Bridge Creek Fire, located 10 miles west of Winthrop, WA between Canyon Creek and Little Bridge Creek, is 79% contained. The fire burn area remains at 4,958 acres. There is minimal fire behavior. Crews will continue to mop-up and complete suppression repair. Good progress continues to be made on containment for the fire. More information at:  inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4051.

The Upper Falls Fire, located 17 miles north of Winthrop, remains at 8,120 acres of burned area. The fire is now 59% contained. Fire activity will be limited to smoldering and creeping will continue in the heavy dead and down fuels. Crews continue to mop-up, backhaul excess equipment and complete suppression repair.   More information at: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4060.

The Carlton Complex is located five miles SW of Okanogan. The complex is 256,108 acres and 98% contained. Crews will continue to work on suppression repair along the fire perimeter.  This work is expected to take approximately one week. More information at: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/3967.

Total personnel–714	Hot shot crews–4	Type 2 crews–7
Type 1 helicopters–1	Type 2 helicopters–1	Type 3 helicopters–2
Engines–20	Water tenders–15	Dozers–10

There are no evacuation notices in the fire area. Many of the area Forest closures associated with the Little Bridge Creek Fire were lifted yesterday. For the most current information visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/okawen. 

Information officers will continue to visit the communities of Twisp and Winthrop to provide information to the public on the Little Bridge Creek, Upper Falls, and Carlton Complex Fire through Sunday. The team is continuing to reduce the number of bulletin boards and stops as appropriate. Call 509-997-0880 for the location of your neighborhood board or for more fire information.

Email Address:          upperfallslittlebridgefire@gmail.com

Facebook:                  Great Basin National Incident Management Team 1

Wildfire blog:            upperfallslittlebridgefire.blogspot.com

Twitter:                      @upperfallsfire

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Methow Valley Ranger District Closures Posted 8/20/14

Spanish Version Update 8/20/14

Equipo 1 de Great Basin                                        Comandante de Incidente: Beth Lund

Información del fuego: 509-997-0880

Miércoles, 20 de Agosto del 2014

Como las partes interiores de los combustibles no quemados continúan ardiendo y en ocasiones de la antorcha, se prevé humo. Un frente climático continuará pasando a través de la zona, con lo que continúa temperaturas más frías hasta el jueves, junto con una creciente probabilidad de lluvias sobre el área. Ninguno de los incendios se prevé aumentar. El equipo de gestión de incidentes seguirá coordinando la respuesta inicial de ataque para los terrenos forestales del Distrito del Valle de Methow, según sea necesario. El equipo está reduciendo los recursos de esta semana, según corresponda.

El Pequeño Puente del Fuego de Creek (Littl Bridge Creek Fire ), ubicado a 10 kilómetros al oeste de Winthrop, WA entre Cañón Creek y Little Creek Bridge, es del 79% contención. El área de la quemadura de fuego se encuentra todavía en 4,958 hectáreas. Hay actividad mínima de fuego. Las cuadrillas continúan barriendo y construyendo líneas directas. La información está en inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4051.

El Fuego de la parte superior, situado a 17 kilómetros al norte de Winthrop, se mantiene en 8,120 hectáreas de superficie quemada. El fuego es ahora 59% de contenimiento. Hay algo de combustión  en los combustibles muertos y pesados ​​de abajo a lo largo de Bud Creek y 8 Millas del Creek. Las cuadrillas continúan barriendo y construyendo líneas directas en todo el perímetro del incendio. La información está en inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4060.

El Complejo Carlton está situado a cinco kilómetros suroeste de Okanogan. El complejo está a 256,108 hectáreas y el 98% de contenímiento. Las cuadrillas continúan con la reparación de la supresión del fuego en el área del perímetro de este y esperan que se lleve una semana. La información está en inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/3967.

El total del personal–995	Tripulaciones de areas calientes–7	Personal de tipo 2–11
Helicopteros Tipo 1-1	Helicopteros tipo 2 –1	Helicopteros de tipo 3–2
Motores–46	Maquinarias de Agua –21	Bulldozers–8

No hay avisos de evacuación en la zona del incendio. Muchas de las áreas que estaban cerradas en la forestal del fuego de Little Bridge Creek ahora se encuentran abiertas. Para información más actualizada visite el http://www.fs.usda.gov/okawen.

Los oficiales de información continuarán visitando las comunidades de Twisp, Winthrop y Mazama para proporcionar información al público sobre el pequeño puente Creek, Upper Falls, y Fuego del Complejo de Carlton, pero se reducirá el número de anuncios. Llame 509-997-0880 para la ubicación de su junta de vecinos o para más información sobre los incendios.

Dirección de Correo electrónico: upperfallslittlebridgefire@gmail.com  Página de Facebook: Great Basin National Incident management Team 1,

Blog del Fuego: upperfallslittlebridgefire.blogspot.com                Twitter: @upperfallsfire 

Upper Falls/Little Bridge Cr. Fires and Carlton Complex Fire Update 8-20-14

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

As interior portions of unburned fuels continue to smolder and occasionally torch, smoke is anticipated.  A weather front will continue to pass through the area, bringing continued cooler temperatures through Thursday, along with an increased chance of rain showers over the area.  None of the fires are anticipated to increase in acreage. The incident management team will continue to coordinate initial attack response for the Methow Valley Ranger District as needed.  The team is downsizing resources this week as appropriate.

The Little Bridge Creek Fire, located 10 miles west of Winthrop, WA between Canyon Creek and Little Bridge Creek, is 79% contained. The fire burn area remains at 4,958 acres. There is minimal fire behavior and crews continue to mop-up and construct direct lines. Information is at inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4051.

The Upper Falls Fire, located 17 miles north of Winthrop, remains at 8,120 acres of burned area. The fire is now 59% contained. Smoldering and creeping will continue in the heavy dead and down fuels along Bud Creek and 8 Mile Creek. Crews continue to mop-up and construct direct lines around the perimeter of the fire.

Information is at inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4060.

The Carlton Complex is located five miles SW of Okanogan. The complex is 256,108 acres and 98% contained. Suppression repair continues by crews in the fire perimeter and is anticipated to take a week. Information is at inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/3967.

Total personnel–995	Hot shot crews–7	Type 2 crews–11
Type 1 helicopters–1	Type 2 helicopters–1	Type 3 helicopters–2
Engines–46	Water tenders–21	Dozers–8

There are no evacuation notices in the fire area. Many of the area Forest closures associated with the Little Bridge Creek Fire are being lifted today.  For the most current information visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/okawen. 

Information officers will continue to visit the communities of Twisp, Winthrop, and Mazama to provide information to the public on the Little Bridge Creek, Upper Falls, and Carlton Complex Fire but will continue to reduce the number of bulletin boards and stops as appropriate. Call 509-997-0880 for the location of your neighborhood board or for more fire information.

Email Address:          upperfallslittlebridgefire@gmail.com

Facebook:                  Great Basin National Incident Management Team 1

Wildfire blog:            upperfallslittlebridgefire.blogspot.com

Twitter:                      @upperfallsfire

Twisp River and Lake Chelan Sawtooth Wilderness Closures Lifted

                    

Contact:   Shannon O’Brien, Public Affairs Specialist, 509-429-9873

Date:   August 19, 2014

Twisp River and Lake Chelan Sawtooth Wilderness Closures Lifted

Winthrop, WA— Much of the Forest closure associated with the Little Bridge Creek Fire is being lifted today.

The area around, and including the following recreation sites is open:

War Creek Campground

Mystery Campground

Poplar Flat Campground

South Creek Campground

Roads End Campground

Twisp River Horse Camp

War Creek Trail #408

Reynolds Creek Trail

South Creek Trail

Slate Lake Trail

Louis Lake Trail

Twisp Pass Trail

North Creek Trail

Scatter Creek Trail

Blackpine Lake Campground was opened last week.

Fire season continues though, and forest recreationists are encouraged to use caution.  The fire weather forecast for the short term calls for some precipitation but the 8-10 day forecast is for above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation.  The campfire ban remains in place, and fire danger is very high.

“It is my intent to reopen access to public lands as soon as it is safe to do so,” said Michael Liu, Methow Valley District Ranger.  “Each day we evaluate whether the risks, or threats, to firefighters and the public have been removed or mitigated.  As conditions change, we will modify the closures accordingly.” 

Information about the Little Bridge Creek, Carlton and Upper Falls Creek fires is available online at www.inciweb.nwcg.gov. 

Information about area closures is maintained on the Forest website at www.fs.usda.gov/okawen.

To report a fire, please call 911

Spanish Version of Fire Update 8-19-14

Equipo 1 de Great Basin                                        Comandante de Incidente: Beth Lund

Información del fuego: 509-997-0880

Martes, 19 de Agosto del 2014

Se espera que los combustibles empiecen a secarse hoy, pero el comportamiento del fuego deben permanecer mínimo con las temperaturas más frescas. El equipo de gestión de incidentes también está coordinando la respuesta de ataque inicial para el Distrito de Guardabosques del Valle de Methow deberían cualquier fuego remanente de aligeramiento de la semana pasada empezar.

El pequeño puente del Fuego de Creek, ubicado a 10 kilómetros al oeste de Winthrop, WA entre Cañón Creek y Little Creek Bridge, es del 64% contención. El área de la quemadura de fuego se encuentra todavía en 4,958 hectáreas. Hay actividad mínima de fuego. Las cuadrillas continúan barriendo y construyendo líneas directas. La información está en inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4051.

El Fuego de la parte superior, situado a 17 kilómetros al norte de Winthrop, se mantiene en 8,120 hectáreas de superficie quemada. El fuego es ahora 44% de contenimiento. Hay algo de combustión  en los combustibles muertos y pesados ​​de abajo a lo largo de Bud Creek y 8 Millas del Creek. Las cuadrillas continúan barriendo y construyendo líneas directas en todo el perímetro del incendio. La información está en inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4060.

El Complejo Carlton está situado a cinco kilómetros suroeste de Okanogan. El complejo está a 256,108 hectáreas y el 97% de contenímiento. Las cuadrillas continúan con la reparación de la supresión en conjunto con el Departamento de Recursos Naturales y asesores de los recursos forestales de Washington. La información está en inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/3967.

No hay avisos de evacuación en la zona del incendio. Los drenajes del 8-Millas, Falls Creek, Little Bridge Creek, y el río de Twisp siguen cerradas a la entrada en plantaciones de bosques nacionales, debido a la orden de clausura del bosque. Finley Road (# 4100300) y el Polo de la selección Mountain Road (# 4100500 y # 4100535) permanecerá cerrado y son intransitables.

Los oficiales de información continuarán visitando las comunidades de Twisp, Winthrop y Mazama para proporcionar información al público sobre el pequeño puente Creek, Upper Falls, y Fuego del Complejo de Carlton, pero se reducirá el número de anuncios. Llame 509-997-0880 para la ubicación de su junta de vecinos o para más información sobre los incendios.

El total del personal–1,378	Tripulaciones de areas calientes–11	Personal de tipo 2–18
Helicopteros Tipo–1	Helicopteros tipo 2 –1	Helicopteros de tipo 3–2
Motores–75	Maquinarias de Agua –20	Bulldozers–5

Dirección de Correo electrónico: upperfallslittlebridgefire@gmail.com  Página de Facebook: Great Basin National Incident management Team 1,

Blog del Fuego: upperfallslittlebridgefire.blogspot.com                Twitter: @upprfallsfire 

Upper Falls/Little Bridges Cr. Fires and Carlton Complex Fire Update 8-19-14

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Fuels are expected to continue to dry today, but fire behavior should remain at a minimum with the cooler temperatures. The incident management team is also coordinating initial attack response for the Methow Valley Ranger District should any holdover fires from last week’s lightening pop up.

The Little Bridge Creek Fire, located 10 miles west of Winthrop, WA between Canyon Creek and Little Bridge Creek, is 64% contained. The fire burn area is still at 4,958 acres. There is minimal fire activity. Crews continue to mop-up and construct direct lines. Information is at inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4051.

The Upper Falls Fire, located 17 miles north of Winthrop, remains at 8,120 acres of burned area. The fire is now 44% contained. There is some smoldering and creeping in the heavy dead and down fuels along Bud Creek and 8 Mile Creek. Crews continue to mop-up and construct direct lines around the perimeter of the fire.

Information is at inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4060.

The Carlton Complex is located five miles SW of Okanogan. The complex is 256,108 acres and 97% contained. Crews are continuing with suppression repair in conjunction with the Washington Department of Natural Resources and forest resource advisors. Information is at inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/3967.

There are no evacuation notices in the fire area. The 8-Mile, Falls Creek, Little Bridge Creek, and Twisp River drainages are still closed to entry on National Forest lands because of the Forest closure order. Finley Road (#4100300) and Pole Pick Mountain Road (#4100500 and #4100535) remain closed and are impassable.

Information officers will continue to visit the communities of Twisp, Winthrop, and Mazama to provide information to the public on the Little Bridge Creek, Upper Falls, and Carlton Complex Fire but will reduce the number of bulletin boards and stops. Call 509-997-0880 for the location of your neighborhood board or for more fire information.

Total personnel–1,378	Hot shot crews–11	Type 2 crews–18
Type 1 helicopters–1	Type 2 helicopters–1	Type 3 helicopters–2
Engines–75	Water tenders–20	Dozers–5

Email Address:          upperfallslittlebridgefire@gmail.com

Facebook:                  Great Basin National Incident Management Team 1

Wildfire blog:            upperfallslittlebridgefire.blogspot.com

Twitter:                      @upperfallsfire

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Conversation About Wildfire Prevention (near homes) On Social Media

Promoting Wildfire Prevention through Social Media

Aug. 18-22, 2014

Having a conversation about wildfire prevention (near homes) on social media

Join our office, state government, local governments and local media in having an online conversation with our audiences about wildfire prevention. In this case, our audience is homeowners on both sides of the mountains.

Timing

Sending out social content starting this week, Aug. 18- 22. 

Content

Tweets and Facebook posts driving traffic to DNR’s wildfire prevention page http://bit.ly/WaWILDFIREprevention. We’ve also created an infographic and provided a few photos to use as visuals. There are sample tweets and posts below for your use beginning August 18. If you’d prefer to create your own content, please feel free.

Contact

Anna Bukowski
Governor’s Office

360.902.0636

anna.bukowski@gov.wa.gov                                   

 

Twitter
Monday Watering lawns	Defend your home from #waWILDFIRE: Dry brush is fuel. If it’s brown, cut it down http://bit.ly/WaWILDFIREprevention	defend your home infographic
	Prevent #waWILDFIRE ignition: Keep your lawn hydrated. Dry vegetation is fuel. http://bit.ly/WaWILDFIREprevention	watering lawn photo
Tuesday Tree Tops	Learn the #waWILDFIRE 5by10 tree rule. Keep branches 10 ft up, 5 ft between http://bit.ly/WaWILDFIREprevention	tree top photo
	Prevent spread of #waWILDFIRE, prune tree branches 10 ft off ground http://bit.ly/WaWILDFIREprevention	tree tops infographic
Wednesday Debris under homes	Help prevent #waWILDFIRE: Remove anything under decks, porches, gutters: http://bit.ly/WaWILDFIREprevention	defend your home infographic
	Defend your home from #waWILDFIRE. Clear debris from gutters, porches, decks: Leaves, lawn clippings & more - http://bit.ly/WaWILDFIREprevention	debris under home photo
Thursday Debris around homes	Help prevent #waWILDFIRE: Remove anything flammable within 30 ft of your home http://bit.ly/WaWILDFIREprevention
	Create “safe space” for your home. Clear flammables and debris 30ft around it. If it can catch fire, don’t let it touch your house http://bit.ly/WaWILDFIREprevention	defend your home infographic
Friday Follow Friday & ICYMI	#FF for more info about #waWILDFIRE @waDNR_fire @ChelanCountyEM @inciweb @NWCCInfo @MethowNews @OmakChronicle @waEMD
	ICYMI: defend your home from #waWILDFIRE, prevention tips: http://bit.ly/WaWILDFIREprevention
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	Brush, grass and small fires don’t have to be disasters. Here are a few ways to minimize wildfire damage around your home http://bit.ly/WaWILDFIREprevention	defend your home infographic
	1)    Help prevent #waWILDFIRE -       REMOVE anything under decks, porches, gutters -       CUT down dry brush around your home -       CLEAR area within 30 feet of your home -       REMOVE debris from on top of or over your roof http://bit.ly/WaWILDFIREprevention	photo
	A green lawn can help prevent #waWILDFIRE from reaching your home. If it’s brown, cut it down! http://bit.ly/WaWILDFIREprevention	watering lawn photo]
	In case you missed it: Four ways you can defend your home against wildfire:	defend your home infographic