Early morning fire activity on the Four Corners Fire prompted Valley County Sheriff to expand evacuations this morning to include residents of Campbell Creek.  As the cold front moved through the valley, winds of over 30 mph were recorded over the fire area.  The fire grew to the south and east; however, the exact perimeter is unknown at this time because heavy smoke limited visibility.  There is no reported damage to private property or structures.  All other areas of the fire perimeter held with little to no growth.  Winds have since diminished.

The combination of strong, gusty winds and thick smoke also limited aircraft during portions of the day.  As they were able, both scoopers and helicopters dropped water on the fire.  Embers falling into dry vegetation started small fires at least a mile ahead of the main fire.  The largest discovered so far is ¼ acre, and helicopters dropped numerous buckets of water on these spots to limit growth until firefighters will be able to work on these areas from the ground as well.

Tomorrow’s weather will be more favorable for firefighters.  Winds will be light, temperatures will remain moderate, and relative humidity will be up slightly.  Going into the week, a high pressure system will return and bring very hot and dry conditions back to the area.

Virtual Information Meeting:  Tomorrow, Sunday, August 28 at 5 PM, a Facebook live virtual meeting will be held to share an update on the fire situation. The meeting can be accessed on the Payette National Forest Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/payettenationalforest.

Use caution traveling through the area. Boaters on Lake Cascade should be continuously aware that water scooping planes and helicopters may use any area of the lake throughout the day to draw water to support the firefighters.

Air Quality:  A heavy inversion is expected Sunday morning as stable conditions will limit air movement.  Those with sensitivities should limit outdoor activities at least until the inversion lifts, which is expected to occur mid to late morning.  Specific information about local smoke levels, forecasts, and possible health impacts is available at https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/cc0ac676/.

Evacuation Information: Valley County Sheriff has issued evacuation orders (Go) for area residents of Campbell Creek, God’s Acres, and French Creek. Others in the vicinity are encouraged to consider evacuation preparations (Ready). Please visit www.wildlandfirersg.org for information on packing and preparing for evacuations. For more information on evacuations and local support, call the Valley County Sheriff's Office at 208.382.5160.

Closure Information:  The complete closure order for the Boise and Payette National Forests – including a full description and an accompanying map – is available at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/closures/8331/.

Evacuations were elevated this morning due to increased activity overnight on the Four Corners Fire and the forecast weather conditions today. The Valley County Sheriff has issued evacuation orders (Go) for area residents of Campbell Creek south to Raspberry Road. The Sheriff’s Office is closing the area and making notifications through Code Red. Please evacuate immediately if you are asked to and travel southbound on west Mountain Road due to the closure to the north. Follow Cabarton Road and flagging to Kelly’s Whitewater Park. If you have property in this area, you will not be able to access it until it is safe to do so; this will be a hard closure. 

Yesterday, winds unexpectedly reached gusts up to 24 mph in the afternoon. This increased fire activity north of Wilson Peak into the Willow Creek drainage and in the subalpine fir along the ridge north of Hazard Creek and down the north side of Hazard Creek. Seven helicopters and six water scooping planes made fast turn arounds from Lake Cascade to put water on the flames. Firefighters continued extinguishing fire in smoldering brush and cutting back thick vegetation along the 435 Road and around the communities on the eastern edge of the fire.

Today, a dry cold front will pass over the fire, switching southwest winds to northern winds in the afternoon with gusts of 25 to 35 mph anticipated along ridges. Cold fronts are weather phenomena that are of concern to firefighters. Even though they bring cooler temperatures, no rain is expected, and changing wind direction challenges firefighting efforts. Fire behavior is expected to be very active in subalpine fir, causing flying embers to travel across drainages and potentially start lots of small fires for firefighters to suppress before they grow together. 

Fire crews continue directly engaging the fire where it is safe to do so. Firefighters keep building off previous days’ work to strengthen structure protection and containment lines. Weather may challenge firefighters today, who will be paying close attention to changing conditions and respond as necessary to protect area values.

Use caution traveling through the area. Boaters on Lake Cascade should be continuously aware that water scooping planes and helicopters may use any area of the lake throughout the day to draw water to support the firefighters. 

Air Quality:  Specific information about local smoke levels, forecasts, and possible health impacts is available at https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/cc0ac676/.

Evacuation Information: Valley County Sheriff has issued evacuation orders (Go) for area residents of Campbell Creek south of Raspberry Road. Residences in God’s Acres and French Creek remain under evacuation status (Go). Others in the vicinity are encouraged to consider evacuation preparations (Ready). Please visit www.wildlandfirersg.org for information on packing and preparing for evacuations. For more information on evacuations and local support, call the Valley County Sheriff's Office at 208.382.5160.

Closure Information:  The complete closure order for the Boise and Payette National Forests – including a full description and an accompanying map – is available at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/closures/8331/.

Yesterday, cooler temperatures mellowed fire behavior on the Four Corners Fire. Fire activity was primarily along the ridge above Hazard Creek and north of Wilson Peak in subalpine fir along ridges and in insect-killed timber. Smoke coming from the lower portions of the fire, near Lake Cascade, is from scattered areas of the fire that continue to smolder and consume patches of unburned brush as it slowly spreads downhill. Firefighters, with support from helicopters dropping water, worked to locate and extinguish small fires from embers that fell across the 435 road on Wednesday to keep the fire above the 435 road and away from residential areas along the lake. 
 Today, fire crews will continue extending containment lines with slow and steady burn outs, with the support of favorable west winds, along the southwest edge of the fire near Pole Creek to Poison Creek.  Burn outs are when firefighters intentionally ignite vegetation along the containment line under the right conditions so the flames will burn towards the main fire with a lower fire intensity. The pre-selected containment line along the Campbell Creek Trail was completed with the addition of hoses and water pumps to prepare for when the fire reaches the ridge. Firefighters also continue to strengthen the line by removing vegetation with chainsaws and equipment. Masticators are clearing brush from both sides of the road near the Campbell Creek community. Across the fire, firefighters continue digging, removing dead trees, and extinguishing heat along the fire’s steep and rugged terrain.
 Air quality is being monitored and forecast in the Four Corners Fire vicinity. Specific information about local smoke levels, forecasts, and possible health impacts is available at https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/cc0ac676/.
 As the weekend arrives, please be sure to check all current closures and restrictions.  Use caution traveling through the area and be aware of the increased fire traffic.  Additionally, boaters on Lake Cascade should be continuously aware that water scooping planes and helicopters may use any area of the lake throughout the day to draw water to support the firefighters. Since the fire started, over 3.1 million gallons of water have been dropped by air resources on the Four Corners Fire.
 Evacuation Information:  Residences in God’s Acres and French Creek are under evacuation status (Go).  The Campbell Creek area is under pre-evacuation notice (Set).  Others in the vicinity are encouraged to consider evacuation preparations (Ready).  Please visit https://www.wildlandfirersg.org/ for information on packing and preparing for evacuations.  For more information on evacuations and local support, call the Valley County Sheriff's Office at 208.382.5160.
 Closure Information:  The Payette and Boise National Forests revised the closure area to better reflect changes in fire activity and continue to protect the public and firefighters.  The complete closure order – including a full description of the trails, roads, and areas closed and an accompanying map – is available at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/closures/8331/.

Hotter and drier conditions on the Four Corners Fire yesterday increased activity with active burning in the southeastern area north of Hazard Creek and Stewarts Meadow. By afternoon, the smoke plume was visible and scooper planes worked steadily to dampen the fire and slow its progress. This area of the fire has been consuming vegetation in a basin that would be difficult for firefighters to work in due to difficult and steep terrain. The fire is moving towards a pre-selected containment line near the Campbell Creek trail, where crews have a greater chance of containing the fire and have been preparing to do so.

Today, firefighters will continue to work in the residential areas on the northeast and eastern portions by working above and below the 435 Road to thoroughly extinguish smoldering areas using water and digging to create a more solid containment line. Masticators will be used to continue to remove brush along the roadsides near Campbell Creek area to reduce vegetation and create a more defensible line. Along the western edge where firefighters have achieved containment, crews will continue working 40 to 60 feet into the interior to extinguish any hot spots or smoldering areas with water, digging, and stirring.

In the southwestern area, favorable conditions exist for a burnout operation that will consume unburned vegetation and help crews create a more solid fireline as they work towards the south. The southernmost part, in the Wilson Peak area, may exhibit an increase in activity as it moves into dry, insect-killed trees. On the southeast, fire crews will work towards creating a containment line using existing roads, natural features, bulldozer lines, and handlines.
  

Today’s weather is expected to be warm and dry with winds coming out of the west at 7-11 mph, possibly gusting. This will likely increase fire activity along the eastern fronts. Air quality is being monitored and forecast in the Four Corners Fire vicinity. Specific information about local smoke levels, forecasts, and possible health impacts is available at https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/cc0ac676/.
  

Boaters on Lake Cascade should be aware that water scooping planes and helicopters are using the lake to draw water. Additionally, use caution along Lakeshore Drive due to increased fire traffic in the area.
  

Evacuation Information:  Residences in God’s Acres and French Creek are under evacuation status (Go).  The Campbell Creek area is under pre-evacuation notice (Set).  Others in the vicinity are encouraged to consider evacuation preparations (Ready).  Please visit https://www.wildlandfirersg.org/ for information on packing and preparing for evacuations.  For more information on evacuations and local support, call the Valley County Sheriff's Office at 208.382.5160.
  

Closure Information:  The Payette and Boise National Forests revised the closure area to better reflect changes in fire activity and continue to protect the public and firefighters.  The complete closure order – including a full description of the trails, roads, and areas closed and an accompanying map – is available at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/closures/8331/.

The Four Corners Fire, started by a lightning strike on August 13, is now at 8,361 acres. Firefighters’ structure protection measures in the God’s Acres, French Creek, and Campbell Creek areas continue, and some crews are being moved from preparation work to more active fire containment actions.  Residents of the God’s Acres and French Creek areas are still under evacuation until fire managers and the Valley County Sheriff’s Office are confident the fire will not continue to spread east and residents can return to their homes safely.  The status of evacuations and closures is continuously monitored based on current and expected fire activity.

 Actualización de los incendios White River e Irving Peak

 14 de septiembre de 2022 – 9:00 AM

Plain, WA – Los incendios White River e Irving Peak fueron iniciados por rayos el 11 de agosto. Queda por determinarse la causa del incendio Minnow Ridge. Estos arden en el Bosque Nacional Okanogan-Wenatchee.

Estrategia de extinción: Debido al terreno escabroso y escarpado, los directores de los incendios siguen implementando una estrategia a largo plazo para controlar estos incendios, incluido el uso de líneas perimetrales primarias y de contingencia para la contención. Las tácticas incluyen la finalización y el refuerzo de los cortafuegos al aprovechar caminos forestales y líneas de mano que se han construído.

Situación actual: Un equipo local de gestión de incidentes de tipo 3 asumió el mando de los incendios el 7 de septiembre y actualmente está administrando los incendios White River, Irving Peak, Meander y también el de Minnow Ridge. El incendio Meander permanece con un tamaño de 6 acres y una actividad mínima de fuego.  Puede ser que el humo sea visible durante las próximas semanas a medida que los combustibles en el interior continúan ardiendo y quemándose, y siguen ardiendo varios incendios en toda la región.  Las actualizaciones se publicarán semanalmente a menos que ocurra una nueva actividad grande.

Incendio White River – Acres: 3,184 (hasta el 9/13/2022); 5% de contención; Ubicación: Zona de Sears Creek del drenaje del río White, a unas 14 millas al noroeste de Plain, WA. 
El área de fuego permanece más seco y activo a lo largo de los extremos del sur. La huella del fuego  permanece dentro de las líneas de control, y las características geográficas se están usando como líneas de contención. Los bomberos están trabajando para trazar un punto de anclaje y proteger las estructuras a lo largo de Sears Creek Road y Windmill Lane.

Incendio Irving Peak – Acres: 3,226 (hasta el 9/9/2022); 5% de contención; Ubicación: Aproximadamente a 16 millas al noroeste de Plain, WA
Ayer hubo alguna precipitación sobre el incendio Irving Peak y la propagación fue mínima junto con la actividad del fuego. Los bomberos continúan mejorando las carreteras que se usan como líneas de contención y monitoreando la actividad de los incendios.

Incendio Minnow Ridge – Acres: 502 (desde el 9/13/2022); 0% de contención; Ubicación: Chikamin Ridge, aproximadamente 14 millas al N de Plain, WA.  
Has sido moderada la actividad de fuego y ha consumido principalmente combustibles en el suelo. Los bomberos continúan explorando caminos forestales y cortafuegos previamente utilizados durante incendios forestales anteriores para determinar si se pueden usar como parte de la estrategia actual de extinción de incendios . 

Clima – Hoy, miércoles 14 de septiembre, existe una posibilidad de lluvias  sobre el área del incendio, con vientos del oeste de alrededor de 6-8 mph. Las temperaturas más frías y la humedad relativa más alta continuarán hasta finales de esta semana.

Calidad del aire y humo: Información actual sobre la calidad del aire y las recomendaciones de salud durante las condiciones de humo está disponible en el Blog de humo de Washington https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/

Cierres – Un cierre de emergencia emitido por el Bosque Nacional Okanogan-Wenatchee permanece en su lugar y se puede ver aquí: www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/okawen/alerts-notices.  El PCT permanece abierto y no se ve directamente afectado por los efectos del fuego.  Es posible que varios senderos en la zona de Chikamin Ridge se cierren debido al incendio en Minnow Ridge.  Los directores de los incendios están pidiendo a las personas que por favor respeten estos cierres mientras se recrean en el área.

Restricciones – No se permiten fogatas en ningún lugar dentro del Bosque Nacional Okanogan-Wenatchee. Están en efecto restricciones de etapa 2 por todo el bosque, incluidos los campamentos y las áreas silvestres: www.fs.usda.gov/detail/okawen/alerts-notices/?cid=fsbdev3_053600.

Evacuaciones: Los niveles actuales de evacuación del condado de Chelan incluyen una evacuación Nivel 2 (Prepárese) para Sears Creek Road y Nivel 1 (Manténgase alerta) para White River Road y Little Wenatchee Road.  www.co.chelan.wa.us/emergency-management/pages/active-emergencies

Información sobre  incendios – Horario de oficina: de lunes a viernes de 8 am a 5 pm |  Teléfono: 509-557-0973
En línea: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8329/ y www.facebook.com/WhiteRiverFireInfo

White River and Irving Peak Fires Update September 14, 2022 – 9:00 AM

Plain, WA – Lightning started the White River and Irving Peak Fires on August 11th. The Minnow Ridge Fire cause is undetermined. These fires are burning on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.

Suppression Strategy – Due to rugged and steep terrain, fire managers continue to implement a long-term strategy to manage these fires, including the use of primary and contingency perimeter lines for containment. Tactics include completion and reinforcement of fire lines utilizing forest roads and constructed hand line.

Current Situation – A local Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed command of the fires on September 7th and is currently managing the White River, Irving Peak, Meander, and now Minnow Ridge fires. The Meander Fire remains at 6 acres with very minimal fire activity. Smoke may be visible over the next several weeks as interior fuels continue to smolder and burn out, and multiple fires burn region-wide. Updates will be posted weekly unless significant new activity occurs.

White River Fire – Acres: 3,184 (as of 9/13/2022); 5% contained; Location: Sears Creek area of the White River drainage, approximately 14 miles NW of Plain, WA.
The fire area remains drier and more active along the southern edges. The fire footprint remains within the control lines, and geographic features being utilized as containment lines. Firefighters are working to establish an anchor point and maintain the structure protection along Sears Creek Road and Windmill Lane.

Irving Peak Fire – Acres: 3,226 (as of 9/9/2022); 5% contained; Location: Approximately 16 miles NW of Plain, WA
The Irving Peak Fire received some precipitation yesterday with minimal growth and fire activity. Firefighters continue to improve roads used as containment lines and monitor fire activity.

Minnow Ridge Fire – Acres: 502 (as of 9/13/2022); 0% contained; Location: Chikamin Ridge, approximately 14 miles N of Plain, WA.
Fire activity has been moderate and mainly consuming ground fuels. Firefighters continue scouting forest roads and fire lines previously utilized during past wildfire activity to determine if they may benefit the current fire suppression strategy.  

Weather – A chance of showers exists over the fire area today, Wednesday, September 14th, with west winds around 6-8 mph. Cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity continue into later this week.

Air Quality and Smoke – Current information about air quality and health recommendations during smoky conditions is available on the Washington Smoke Blog https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/

Closures – An emergency closure issued by the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest remains in place and can be viewed here: www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/okawen/alerts-notices. The PCT remains open and is not directly impacted by these fires. Several trails in the Chikamin Ridge area are pending closure due to the Minnow Ridge Fire. Fire managers are asking people to please respect these closures while recreating in the area.

Restrictions – Campfires are not allowed anywhere within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Stage 2 Restrictions are now in effect for the entire forest, including campgrounds and wilderness areas: www.fs.usda.gov/detail/okawen/alerts-notices/?cid=fsbdev3_053600.

Evacuations – Current Chelan County evacuation levels include a Level 2 evacuation (Be Prepared) for Sears Creek Road and Level 1 (Stay Alert) for White River Road and Little Wenatchee Road. www.co.chelan.wa.us/emergency-management/pages/active-emergencies

Fire Information – Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm | Phone: 509-557-0973
Online: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8329/ and www.facebook.com/WhiteRiverFireInfo

Actualización de los incendios White River e Irving Peak 12 de septiembre de 2022 – 9:00 AM

Plain, WA – Los incendios de White River e Irving Peak fueron iniciados por rayos el 11 de agosto. Estos arden en el Bosque Nacional Okanagan-Wenatchee, al noroeste de Plain, WA.

Estrategia de extinción: Debido al terreno escabroso y escarpado, los directores de los incendios siguen implementando una estrategia a largo plazo para controlar estos incendios, incluido el uso de líneas perimetrales primarias y de contingencia para la contención. Las tácticas incluyen la finalización y el refuerzo de los cortafuegos al aprovechar caminos forestales y líneas de mano que se han construído.

Situación actual: Un equipo local de gestión de incidentes de tipo 3 asumió el mando de los incendios el 7 de septiembre y está administrando los incendios White River, Irving Peak, Meander y ahora el de Minnow Ridge. El incendio Meander tiene un tamaño de 6 acres con una mínima actividad de fuego.  Puede ser que el humo sea visible durante las próximas semanas a medida que el combustible interior continúa ardiendo y quemándose, y varios incendios arden en toda la región.

Incendio White River – Acres: 2,577 (al 9/9/2022); 1% de contención;  Ubicación: Zona de Sears Creek del drenaje del río White, a unas 14 millas al noroeste de Plain, WA. 
El fuego se propagó principalmente en las laderas sur del incendio. La huella del fuego permanece dentro de las líneas de control y las características geográficas que se está usando como líneas de contención. Los bomberos siguen trazando un punto de anclaje, monitoreando la actividad y protegiendo estructuras a lo largo de Sears Creek Road y Windmill Lane.

Incendio Irving Peak – Acres: 3,226 (al 9/9/2022); 7% de contención; Ubicación: Aproximadamente a 16 millas al noroeste de Plain, WA
En los últimos días el incendio Irving Peak ha crecido un poco. Los bomberos continúan mejorando las carreteras utilizadas como líneas de contención, usando una quema estratégica para establecer líneas de control y vigilar la actividad de los incendios .

Incendio Minnow Ridge – Acres: aproximadamente 350; 0% de contención;  Ubicación: Chikamin Ridge, aproximadamente 14 millas al N de Plain, WA.  
Ayer hubo una actividad mínima de fuego.  Los recursos contra incendios continúan el trabajo de preparación alrededor de las estructuras en la zona del río Chiwawa. Los bomberos están explorando cortafuegos utilizados anteriormente en incendios forestales anteriores para determinar si pueden aprovecharse para la estrategia actual. 

Clima – Hoy, lunes 12 de septiembre, traerá una posibilidad de lluvias y tormentas eléctricas con vientos del oeste de 6 a 8 mph y ráfagas de hasta 20 mph que durarán hasta el martes. Esta semana las temperaturas se mantendrán a poco más de 70 grados.

Calidad del aire y humo: Información actual sobre la calidad del aire y las recomendaciones de salud durante las condiciones de humo está disponible en el Blog de humo de Washington https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/

Cierres – Un cierre de emergencia emitido por el Bosque Nacional Okanogan-Wenatchee permanece en su lugar y se puede ver aquí: www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/okawen/alerts-notices.  El PCT permanece abierto y no se ve directamente afectado por los efectos del fuego.  Es posible que varios senderos en la zona de Chikamin Ridge se cierren debido al incendio en Minnow Ridge.  Los directores de los incendios están pidiendo a las personas que por favor respeten estos cierres mientras se recrean en el área.

Restricciones – No se permiten fogatas en ningún lugar dentro del Bosque Nacional Okanogan-Wenatchee. Están en efecto restricciones de etapa 2 por todo el bosque, incluidos los campamentos y las áreas silvestres: www.fs.usda.gov/detail/okawen/alerts-notices/?cid=fsbdev3_053600.

Evacuaciones: Los niveles actuales de evacuación del condado de Chelan incluyen una evacuación Nivel 2 (Prepárese) para Sears Creek Road y Nivel 1 (Manténgase alerta) para White River Road y Little Wenatchee Road.  www.co.chelan.wa.us/emergency-management/pages/active-emergencies

Información sobre  incendios – Horario de oficina: de lunes a viernes de 8 am a 5 pm |  Teléfono: 509-557-0973
En línea: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8329/ y www.facebook.com/WhiteRiverFireInfo

White River and Irving Peak Fires Update September 12, 2022

Plain, WA – Lightning started the White River and Irving Peak Fires on August 11th. The Minnow Ridge Fire cause is currently undetermined. These fires are burning on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.

Suppression Strategy – Due to rugged and steep terrain, fire managers continue to implement a long-term strategy to manage these fires, including the use of primary and contingency perimeter lines for containment. Tactics include completion and reinforcement of fire lines utilizing forest roads and constructed hand line.

Current Situation – A local Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed command of the fires on September 7th and is currently managing the White River, Irving Peak, Meander, and now Minnow Ridge fires. The Meander Fire is 6 acres with very minimal fire activity. Smoke may be visible over the next several weeks as interior fuels continue to smolder and burn out, and multiple fires burn region-wide.

White River Fire – Acres: 2,577 (as of 9/9/2022); 1% contained; Location: Sears Creek area of the White River drainage, approximately 14 miles NW of Plain, WA.
Fire growth primarily occurred on the south flanks of the fire. The fire footprint remains within the control lines and geographic features being utilized as containment lines. Firefighters continue to establish an anchor point, monitor activity, and maintain structure protection along Sears Creek Road and Windmill Lane.

Irving Peak Fire – Acres: 3,226 (as of 9/9/2022); 7% contained; Location: Approximately 16 miles NW of Plain, WA
The Irving Peak Fire has seen minimal growth over the last few days. Firefighters continue to improve roads used as containment lines, utilize strategic firing to establish control lines, and monitor fire activity.

Minnow Ridge Fire – Acres: approximately 350; 0% contained; Location: Chikamin Ridge, approximately 14 miles N of Plain, WA.
Minimal fire activity was seen yesterday. Fire resources continue preparation work around structures in the Chiwawa River area. Firefighters are scouting fire lines previously utilized during past wildfire activity to determine if they may be beneficial to the current strategy.  

Weather – Today, Monday, September 12th, will bring a chance of showers and thunderstorms with west winds of 6 to 8 mph and gusts up to 20mph through Tuesday. Temperatures will remain in the low 70s this week.

Air Quality and Smoke – Current information about air quality and health recommendations during smoky conditions is available on the Washington Smoke Blog https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/

Closures – An emergency closure issued by the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest remains in place and can be viewed here: www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/okawen/alerts-notices. The PCT remains open and is not directly impacted by these fires. Several trails in the Chikamin Ridge area are pending closure due to the Minnow Ridge Fire. Fire managers are asking people to please respect these closures while recreating in the area.

Restrictions – Campfires are not allowed anywhere within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Stage 2 Restrictions are now in effect for the entire forest, including campgrounds and wilderness areas: www.fs.usda.gov/detail/okawen/alerts-notices/?cid=fsbdev3_053600.

Evacuations – Current Chelan County evacuation levels include a Level 2 evacuation (Be Prepared) for Sears Creek Road and Level 1 (Stay Alert) for White River Road and Little Wenatchee Road. www.co.chelan.wa.us/emergency-management/pages/active-emergencies

Fire Information – Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm | Phone: 509-557-0973
Online: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8329/ and www.facebook.com/WhiteRiverFireInfo