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Friday, July 25, 2014

7/25/2014 8:00 am North Zone Morning Update

Carlton Zone Fire Update
Friday July 25, 2014 - 9:00 AM

FIRE INFORMATION WEBSITES:   
·        Blog:  carltoncomplex.blogspot.com
·        On Facebook search for:  Carlton Complex wildfire
·        Inciweb:  http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/3967/                                 

FIRE INFORMATION
(360) 688-0560 or (360) 688-0148
(509) 996-9971 or (509) 996-3568
Email:  carltoncomplexfire@gmail.com

Media briefings held daily at 11:00 AM at the Carlton Zone ICP located at the Liberty Bell High School south of Winthrop.

Community Meeting at 6:00 PM Saturday, July 26 at The RV Park Roadhouse Restaurant in Carlton.

Fire Operations:  Cooler temperatures assisted firefighters the last few days and progress continues on the Carlton Complex. Firefighters worked throughout the night on Thursday, securing line and providing point protection.  The fire is now 55% contained, with a total acreage of 250,489.  Today, resources will continue extending and improving fire lines. 

Safety Message:  On Wednesday the area received significant wind gusts, reaching upwards to 40 mph at the higher elevations.  On Thursday, 30 mph winds were recorded on area ridge tops.  These winds may have further weakened trees already damaged by wildfire.  Residents need to be aware the potential for falling tree debris exists.

Weather Message:  Over the next few days the area can expect hot and dry conditions, with temperatures getting into the 90’s.  Clear and sunny skies are forecasted, which may expose holdover lightning strikes.  Fire crews will remain vigilant in responding to any smoke reports

 Up to date emergency information can be obtained from the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Services and EOC at (509) 846-2122, (509) 422-2422, (509) 422-2428, (509) 422-2448, or (509) 422-2420.

There is a Red Cross Shelter at the Fellowship Church in Omak.  Displaced public can make contact with the Omak Red Cross Shelter at (509) 663-3907.  Additional shelters are open at The Barn in Winthrop, Chelan High School, and at Brewster High School.

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