Carlton Complex (South Zone)
Acres: 250,806 (total complex) Start Date: 7/14/2014 Cause: Lightning
Location: The Carlton Complex South Zone is located on private, state and federally managed lands north of Chelan, Washington.
Current Information:
Heavy
vegetation and steep terrain in some areas of the fire continue to make
handline construction slow and difficult. Firefighters are continuing to improve line
and mop-up around the Alta Lake area and along existing containment lines. Direct
line construction continues today from Little Joe Creek to Left Fork drainage. Estimated
containment of the fires in the South Zone is 94%. Helicopters will be
available for water drops and air reconnaissance
over the fire area. There is no threat
from fire activity to the cities of Pateros, Brewster, Chelan, or Manson.
Hot temperatures and lower
relative humidities will occur over the fire today. Winds will remain light in
the morning with isolated gusty afternoon winds.
The surrounding communities
have expressed their gratitude for the continued outpouring of donations and
aid that keeps sustaining their citizens.
Effective immediately,
donations of goods are no longer accepted for victims of wildfires Carlton
Complex. The generosity of donors has
exceeded the capacity of the Okanogan County resources to manage and store
donations. Items will be collected and
moved to a central location and then distributed to members of the community. If you still want to help victims of
wildfires Carlton complex, monetary donations can be made to the American Red
Cross or other agencies that provide assistance to those affected.
Portions of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest remain
closed due to the fire activity. Please
contact the Fire Information line listed at the top of the page for more
specific information.
The community of Lake Chelan
would like the public to know that businesses are open as usual.
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