HIGHWAY 20 IS CLOSED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS
FROM MILEPOST 210, NINE MILES EAST OF TWISP, TO MILEPOST 223, TEN MILES WEST OF
OKANOGAN.
For road closure information,
contact the Washington Department of Transportation (www.wsdot.com or call 511).
Monday, July 21, 2014
7/21/14 4 p.m. Carlton Complex East Road Closures and Evacuations
With hotter dryer conditions this afternoon, fire activity has increased south of Highway 20 between Loup Loup Summit and the Leader Lake Road. Highway 20 has been closed again due to heavy smoke and increased fire equipment on the roadway. The Okanogan County Sheriff has raised evcuation levels to Level 3 - Immediate Evacuation for: Pleasant Valley area; North Cook Mountain Rd.; Rock Creek; Buzzard Lake; Leader Lake; Alpine Lake; and White Rock Rd.
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what is happening up Libby creek? Current weather indicates wind out of the south which is very concerning. What air attack is focused here?
ReplyDeleteThe fire is still moving to the northwest, but has not jumped the creek. South zone air attack is focused on the area.
DeleteThank you for the response. Very appreciated. I was concerned to see winds out of the south with decent gusting. Hopefully air attack can suppress sufficiently.
DeleteYes, thank you for the update! Please keep us posted about Libby Creek status; we are concerned about fire moving north into Poorman Creek and back door to Twisp.
ReplyDeleteWhat is the current status of the Finley Canyon Rd. area? Has it burned anywhere along this road yet? If so, how close to HWY 20?
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