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NOTICE: This will be the last update provided by the Southeast Washington Type 3 IMT

HIGHLIGHTS:  Command will transfer to a Type 4 Team from the Washington Department of Natural Resources at 6am Saturday. No further updates available on inciweb and Facebook pages after 6pm tonight.

Hwy 2 is open but may be subject to intermittent closures and delays if debris falls onto the road. Closure information and status changes are at WSDOT  real-time travel center and by @wsdot_traffic on Twitter.

Precipitation and colder temperatures will significantly suppress fire activity. Fire crews will continue to patrol and monitor containment lines today. Precipitation over the weekend may create additional hazards associated with flash flooding, mudslides, and debris flows in the vicinity of the burn area.

Bolt Creek Fire: 14,766 acres | 51% contained | 157 personnel assigned

Containment increased to 51% and containment will continue to improve. Minimal fire activity expected to continue due to cool, moist conditions.

Murphy Lake Fire: 444 acres | 1 person assigned

Minimal fire activity over the last 24 hours. Cool, moist conditions today and through the weekend will further suppress fire activity.

Weather: Significant precipitation is forecast beginning today and continuing overnight with accumulation approaching 2 inches in the next 24 hours. Periods of precipitation are expected to continue into the middle of next week. Snow is expected above elevations of 3800 to 4200 feet.

The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is closed between Deception Lakes (mile 2447.5) and Hope Lake (mile 2457) due to the Murphy Lake fire. For more information: Pacific Crest Trail Association Web Page The Surprise Lake trail that begins off of Hwy 2 and the Trap Pass Trail are also closed.

Smoke Information: Current information on air quality may be found at Washington Smoke Blog

Forest Closure and Restrictions: The Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest has issued an Emergency Closure on National Forest lands. Roads, trails, and campgrounds are closed. A burn ban remains in effect.