SUMMARY: The Greenwood Fire was detected on August 15, 2021, around 3 pm on the Laurentian Ranger District. The fire is near Greenwood Lake and approximately 15 miles southwest of Isabella, MN and estimated to be around 3,200 acres. Crews are responding with full suppression using ground resources and aircraft. The fire is threatening cabins, homes, and recreational sites. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

 

The Eastern Area Type 2 Incident Management Gold Team, with Incident Commander Brian Pisarek, assumed command of the fire this morning at 6:00 am. There are currently 42 personnel, two helicopters, one fixed wing aircraft, eight engines, two dozers, and two tracked vehicles assigned to the fire with additional firefighting personnel on order.  

 

Today, crews will begin building fireline on the south end of the fire near Greenwood lake.  Aircraft will continue to limit fire spread to the north and monitor the fire growth along the western side.  Fire personnel will look for suppression opportunities on both the eastern and western sides of the fire. Additional fire suppression engines and crews will arrive today to expand suppression efforts today and tonight.  A public meeting will be held Thursday night at 6:00 pm at the Wolf Ridge Environmental Center in Finland.  It will be broadcast on FaceBook as well. 

 

WEATHER: Warmer weather is expected to continue the next three days with today’s temperature expected to reach 90 degrees. Humidity is expected to rise into the high 30 percent range and winds will continue out of the south.  Active fire behavior is expected today.     

 

SAFETY & EVACUATIONS: Lake County Sheriff’s office evacuation orders are in effect for McDougal Lake, Sand Lake, the Highway 2 corridor, and just north of Highway 1. For information regarding evacuations contact Lake County Emergency Management at 773-844-6449. You can sign up for emergency text alerts and calls from Lake County here:  https://www.co.lake.mn.us/emergency-management/.  A Red Cross shelter is now up and running at the Finland Community Center for those who have been evacuated. If you need shelter, you can contact the shelter manager at 425-677-5776.

CLOSURES: Highway 2 is closed from Forest Hwy 11 to Hwy 1. Highway 1 is closed from New Tomahawk Rd to Lankinen Rd.

 

FOREST CLOSURES:  A Forest Service closure order is in place to protect public health and safety due to the Greenwood Fire.  It extends across areas within the Kawishiwi, Laurentian and Tofte Ranger Districts and a small portion of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.  To see the full Forest order and other alerts go to:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/superior

 

FIRE INFORMATION:  For Greenwood Fire information, visit Inciweb at: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7805/  or call 218-499-9441. For all other fires on the Superior National Forest, please call 218-214-7844.

 

AIR QUALITY: The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert effective until 3 p.m. on Friday, August 20, for the inland portion of Minnesota’s Lake County. The affected area includes Stony River Township and Fall Lake Township.  For air quality information, visit MPCA’s Air Quality Index webpage.

 

FIRE RESTRICTIONS: Fire restrictions are in place for the Superior National Forest and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for areas within state jurisdiction Cook and Lake Counties and northern St. Louis County. Campfire and recreational fires are banned in Cook and Lake counties on all public and private lands. The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has also restricted burning on its lands.  

• The Forest is not allowing campfires or charcoal fires within the Forest boundary on National Forest lands, including the BWCAW. Propane and gas powered stoves with on/off valves are allowed. Superior National Forest:  Fire Restrictions Order and our Campfire RestrictionsSee our FAQ for more information. 

• Minnesota Department of Natural Resources:  MN DNR Wildland Fire Information

The Greenwood Fire was detected on 8/15/2021 around 3 pm on the Laurentian Ranger District. The fire is near Greenwood Lake, approx. 15 miles southwest of Isabella, MN.  Effective August 17, 2021, a Forest Service closure is in place across the Forest and into a small portion of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness across the Kawishiwi, Laurentian and Tofte Ranger Districts. The Forest is implementing a closure in the Forest and into a small portion of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness due to the Greenwood Fire. This includes all lands, waters, trails, portages, canoe routes, Wilderness entry points, and recreation sites as shown on the map, exhibit A, in the closure order. Private property owners can access private property. State Highway 1 and County Highway 2 are excluded from the order.

See the full closure order

FIRE INFORMATION: For Greenwood Fire information, visit Inciweb.nwcg.gov or call 218-499-9441. For information on closures, visit the Superior National Forest alerts and notices page. For all other fires on the Superior National Forest, please call 218-214-7844.

SUMMARY: The Greenwood Fire was detected on August 15, 2021 around 3 pm on the Laurentian Ranger District. The fire is near Greenwood Lake and approximately 15 miles southwest of Isabella, MN and estimated to be around 2,000 acres. Yesterday, fire behavior was observed to be extreme with torching and long-range spotting. Aircraft is being used to limit the fire spread to the north. Full suppression tactics are being used to reduce fire spread. The fire is located outside of the wilderness area and threatens cabins, homes, and recreational sites. Aircraft flew the area this morning to get a better estimate on the footprint. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Fire crews are suppressing the fire on the ground and from the air.

The Forest Service, Lake County and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are currently in unified command. A Type 2 Team was briefed in yesterday evening and will assume full command of the fire on Wednesday morning. There are currently two helicopters, one fixed wing aircraft, eight engines, two dozers, and two tracked vehicles assigned to the fire.

WEATHER: Warmer weather and gusty winds out of the south will continue through the majority of the week. Humidity levels are increasing from the weekend and will be around 30-35%. Tomorrow, hazy skies from the west will move in once again and should knock a few degrees off our high temperatures. Temperatures will be in the high 80s to low 90s.

SAFETY & EVACUATIONS: Evacuations are in effect for McDougal Lake, Sand Lake, the Highway 2 corridor, and just north of Highway 1. The Lake County Sheriff visited approximately 75 dwellings in the vicinity and either notified residents of the evacuation area or left a notice on the door if no one was home. If you have been evacuated and need resources, please call Lake County Emergency Management at 773-844-6449. You can sign up for emergency text alerts and calls from Lake County here: https://www.co.lake.mn.us/emergency-management/.

CLOSURES: Highway 2 is closed from Forest Hwy 11 to Hwy 1. Highway 1 is closed from New Tomahawk Rd to Lankinen Rd.

Effective today, a Forest Service closure is in place across the forest and into a small portion of the Wilderness across the Kawishiwi, Laurentian and Tofte Ranger Districts. The forest is implementing a closure in the forest and into a small portion of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness due to the Greenwood Fire. This includes all lands, waters, trails, portages, canoe routes, Wilderness entry points, and recreation sites as shown on the map, exhibit A, in the closure order. Private property owners can access private property. State Highway 1 and 2 are excluded from the order. 
 

AIR QUALITY: The MPCA has issued an Air Quality Alert for inland Lake County due to wildfire smoke from the Greenwood Fire effective through 3 p.m. today. The affected area will be limited to areas near and directly downwind of the fire to the north and northeast. For more information on current air quality conditions in your area and to sign up for daily air quality forecasts and alert notifications by email, text message, phone, visit MPCA’s Air Quality Index webpage.

FIRE RESTRICTIONS: Due to continued long-term drought conditions and limited fire-fighting resources, the Superior National Forest is not allowing campfires or charcoal fires within the Forest boundary on National Forest lands, including the BWCAW. Propane devices with an on/off switch are permitted, including lanterns, stoves, and firepits. Campfires or charcoal fires are NOT allowed at any BWCAW campsites, backcountry campsites, or rustic campgrounds, even in designated fire rings or grates or grills. Please see Fire Restrictions Order and our Campfire Restrictions. See our FAQ for more information.

The MN DNR activated additional burning restrictions for areas within state jurisdiction in Cook and Lake counties, and northern St. Louis County. Under the additional restrictions, all campfires and recreational fires are banned and the use of welding devices and other torches is prohibited when in proximity to combustible vegetation (unless special permission is granted). The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has also restricted burning on its lands.

Under these additional restrictions, the campfire and recreational fire ban in Cook and Lake counties now includes all public and private land. In the backcountry, and at campsites, only gas or propane camp stoves are allowed. Gas and charcoal grills are allowed at occupied homes, cabins, and resorts. Charcoal and gas fires must be in devices designed for grilling. Please see MN DNR Wildland Fire Information for details.

FIRE INFORMATION:  For Greenwood Fire information, visit Inciweb.nwcg.gov or call 218-499-9441. For information on closures, visit the Superior National Forest alerts and notices page. For all other fires on the Superior National Forest, please call 218-214-7844.

 SUMMARY: The Greenwood Fire was detected on August 15, 2021 around 3 pm on the Laurentian Ranger District. The fire is near Greenwood Lake and approximately 15 miles southwest of Isabella, MN. The current size is unknown and estimated to be at least one thousand acres. Today, the fire is expected to continue spreading northward due to southerly winds. Yesterday, the fire was extremely active and was spotting and crowning, and grew rapidly due to high gusts of winds and dry conditions.

 Aircraft flew the area this morning to get a better estimate on the footprint. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Fire crews are suppressing the fire on the ground and from the air.

 RESOURCES: The Forest Service and Lake County are currently in unified command responding to the Greenwood Fire. The Forest has ordered a Type 2 Incident Management Team to support the response to this fire and the team will likely arrive on site sometime tomorrow.

 WEATHER: Expect to see near critical fire weather this afternoon and evening across Minnesota. Temperatures in the Greenwood Fire area will be around 85 degrees with humidity levels will be roughly around 35 percent and southerly winds from 5-15 mph with gusts of 20 to 25 mph.

 SAFETY EVACUATIONS: Today, the McDougal Lake area is under evacuation. Yesterday, the Forest Service, Lake County and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources notified residents in the McDougal Lake area to be prepared in case in evacuation was necessary. Lake County is the lead on public safety and evacuations. There are reports of extensive ash and smoke along Highway 1. Please exercise caution while driving.

 CLOSURES: Effective August 15, the McDougal Lake Recreation Area on the Tofte Ranger District is closed. This includes McDougal Lake Campground, McDougal Lake Boat Ramp, McDougal Lake Picnic Area, McDougal Lake Trailhead and Trail. Today, the closure order is being expanded to include Little Isabella Campground, Flat Horn/ Gegoka Ski Trails and Trailheads (Trail 71093 and 71093 Spur trails A ,B ,C, D ,E, F, FA ,FB, G, GA ,H, I ,and J ), Lake Gegoka Boat Access, Stony River Observation Site, Stony River Canoe Launch, Flat Horn Lake Picnic Area, Flat Horn Lake Boat Launch, Dragon Boat Launch, Beetle Boat Launch, Grass Boat Launch, Two Deere Boat Launch, Little Wampus Boat Launch, Sand Lake Boat Launch, Bearskin Lake Boat Launch, Surprise Lake Boat Launch, Grouse Lake Boat launch, Shamrock Boat Launch, Chub Lake Boat Launch, Dunnigan Lake Boat Launch and Gypsy Lake Boat Launch. This will be updated on the Superior National Forest alerts and notices page today.

 AIR QUALITY: Air quality is expected to to be good across the state today.  For more information on current air quality conditions in your area and to sign up for daily air quality forecasts and alert notifications by email, text message, phone, or the Minnesota Air mobile app, visit MPCA’s Air Quality Index webpage.

 FIRE RESTRICTIONS: Due to continued long-term drought conditions and limited fire-fighting resources, the Superior National Forest is not allowing campfires or charcoal fires within the Forest boundary on National Forest lands, including the BWCAW. Propane devices with an on/off switch are permitted, including lanterns, stoves, and firepits. Campfires or charcoal fires are NOT allowed at any BWCAW campsites, backcountry campsites, or rustic campgrounds, even in designated fire rings or grates or grills. Please see Fire Restrictions Order and our Campfire Restrictions. See our FAQ for more information.

 The MN DNR activated additional burning restrictions for areas within state jurisdiction in Cook and Lake counties, beginning 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, August 10. Under the additional restrictions, all campfires and recreational fires are banned and the use of welding devices and other torches is prohibited when in proximity to combustible vegetation (unless special permission is granted). The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has also restricted burning on its lands. 

 Under these additional restrictions, the campfire and recreational fire ban in Cook and Lake counties now includes all public and private land. In the backcountry, and at campsites, only gas or propane camp stoves are allowed. Gas and charcoal grills are allowed at occupied homes, cabins, and resorts. Charcoal and gas fires must be in devices designed for grilling.  Please see MN DNR Wildland Fire Information for details. 

 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE
 OKANOGAN-WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST CHELAN, WA  TWENTYFIVE MILE FIRE CLOSURE ORDER NO. 06-17-02-21-41

Pursuant to 16 USC § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Chelan and Entiat Ranger Districts of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. This Order supersedes Order #06-17-02-21-28, signed on September 8, 2021 by Kristin Bail, and is effective October 8 through December 31, 2021, unless rescinded earlier.   PROHIBITIONS:   1.     Entering into or being upon National Forest System Lands, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.53(e)].
 2.     Being on any National Forest System Road as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.54(e)]. 3.Being on any National Forest System Trail, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.55(a)].   FIRE EMERGENCY AREA CLOSURE DESCRIPTION:   The Fire Emergency Area Closure is defined as follows:   From the intersection of Forest Development Road (FDR) 5900 and FDR 5900-112 in Township 29 N, Range 19 East, Section 21 northwest along 5900-112 to intersection with the ridge separating Big Creek and Corral Creek in Township 29 N, Range 19 East, Section 8, following the ridge north to where it ends at Lake Chelan in Township 29 N, Range 19 East, Section 2, then west along the south shore of Lake Chelan to the intersection with the forest boundary approximately ½ mile past Fields Point in Township 29 N, Range 21 East, Section 33, south following the forest boundary to the intersection with the Johnson Creek Road in Township 27 N, Range 21 East, Section 29, north on the Johnson Creek Road (County Jurisdiction Road not closed) to where Johnson Creek turns into FDR 8410, continuing north on FDR 8410 to the junction with FDR 5380 in Township 27 N, Range 20 East, Section 22, north on the 8410 to the Stormy Mountain Trailhead, northwest on FS trail number 1448 to the intersection with FDR 5900 in Township 29 N, Range 19 East, Section PB41, west/northwest on the 5900 to the junction with the 5900-112.
FIRE EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE DESCRIPTION    

Road Number

Description

535000

Entire length

537000

Entire length

5900

From junction with Forest Road 5900-112 to junction with South Lakeshore Drive

5900-112

Entire length, from junction with 5900 to the end

5900114

Entire length

5900115

Entire length

5900116

Entire length

5900118

Entire length

5900121

Entire length

5900124

Entire length

5900125

Entire length

5900126

Entire length

5900128

Entire length

5900130

Entire length

5900132

Entire length

5900221

Entire length

5900530

Entire length

5900535

Entire length

5903000

Entire length

5930100

Entire length

5903200

Entire length

5903400

Entire length

5905000

Entire length

8404000

Entire length

8410

From junction with Forest Road 5900 to junction with Johnson Creek (County Road)

8410100

Entire length

8410114

Entire length

8410119

Entire length

8410120

Entire length

8410125

Entire length

8410211

Entire length

8410231

Entire length

8410234

Entire length

8410237

Entire length

8410240

Entire length

8410300

Entire length

Size: 22,117 acres

Total Personnel: 246 (5 crews, 6 engines, 3 helicopters, 15 water tenders, 2 heavy equipment)

Containment: 62%

Location: 12 miles NW of Chelan, WA

Cause: Under investigation

As of Saturday, September 25, 2021, note the change of contact information: Fire Information: 509-682-4900

Inciweb: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7804/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OkaWenNF/

Southwest Incident Management Team 3 will transition command of the Twentyfive Mile Fire to a Type 3 Organization at 6:00 a.m. Saturday, September 25, 2021. Today will be the final fire update unless there is significant increase in fire activity.

Update: Firefighting crews will continue to monitor and patrol the perimeter. They will secure and repair handlines and perimeter roads as needed. Chipping operations will continue. Repair crews, using heavy equipment, will continue to rehab and repair suppression damaged areas, focusing particularly on areas where dozers were used. Road crews will continue to spread gravel and repair damaged roads. Containment is now at 62% and containment is expected to grow in the upcoming days and weeks.

The BAER Team (Burned Area Emergency Response) is on site to assess damage and develop a recommendation plan to address stabilization and other recovery issues for the fire area. To find out more about the work of BAER team on the Twentyfive Mile Fire, please visit https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7846/.

Weather and Fire Behavior: Warmer and drier weather is forecasted for the weekend. Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-70s to the mid-80s Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. This trend will allow for moderate fire behavior comprised of smoldering, backing, creeping and isolated torching. Fire is expected to continue to burn in unburned pockets of fuel in the interior, but no significant growth is expected. Chances for precipitation will return in the beginning of next week.

Evacuations: Effective at noon on September 13, all remaining evacuation notices related to the Twentyfive Mile Fire were removed. For more information, contact Chelan County Emergency Management, or follow their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CCSOEM.

Closures: The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has issued an emergency fire closure for some lands in the vicinity of the Twentyfive Mile Fire. This closure is needed to provide for public and firefighter safety. Please check the interactive map of emergency closures when planning an outing: tinyurl.com/25mileforest 

Tamaño: 22,117 acres

Personal total: 246 personas (5 equipos, 6 camiones de bomberos, 3 helicópteros, 15 tanques de agua, 2 maquinaria pesada)

Contención: 62%

Ubicación: 12 millas al NO de Chelan, WA

Causa: a ser determinada

Tenga en cuenta que a partir del sábado 25 de septiembre de 2021 la información de contacto será diferente: Información sobre incendios: 509-682-4900

Inciweb: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7804/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OkaWenNF/

A partir del sábado 25 de septiembre de 2021 a las 6:00 a.m., el Equipo de gestión de incidentes del suroeste dejará la gestión del incendio de Twentyfive Mile a una organización tipo 3. Esta será la última actualización del incendio, a menos que se produzca un aumento significativo de la actividad del mismo.

Actualización: los bomberos continuarán monitoreando y patrullando el perímetro, asegurando y reparando las líneas de mano y las vías del perímetro según sea necesario. Continuarán las operaciones de tala, y lo equipos usarán maquinaria pesada para seguir rehabilitando y reparando las zonas dañadas por las operaciones de extinción. Se centrarán principalmente en las áreas donde se usaron las excavadoras. Los equipos seguirán esparciendo grava en las vías para reparar los daños. La contención actual es de 62% y se espera que aumente en los próximos días y semanas.

El Equipo BAER (Respuesta de emergencia en áreas quemadas) se encuentra en el lugar para evaluar los daños y desarrollar un plan de estabilización y recuperación para la zona del incendio. Para conocer más acerca del trabajo del Equipo BAER en el incendio de Twentyfive Mile, visite https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7846/.

Condiciones meteorológicas y comportamiento del incendio: el pronóstico para el fin de semana es de clima cálido y seco. Las temperaturas rondarán entre los 70º F hasta mitad de los 80º F, desde el viernes hasta el domingo. Esta tendencia se traducirá en una actividad moderada del incendio que se manifestará con fuego de desplazamiento lento, en dirección del viento, y de manera aislada. Se espera que el incendio siga ardiendo en partes con combustibles pesados sin quemar, pero no se espera que aumente mucho de tamaño. La probabilidad de lluvia regresará a comienzos de la próxima semana.

Evacuaciones: a partir del 13 de septiembre a mediodía, todas las notificaciones de evacuación para el incendio de Twentyfive Mile fueron anuladas. Para más información llame a la Gestión de emergencias del Condado de Chelan o siga su página en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CCSOEM.

Cierres: el Bosque Nacional Okanogan-Wenatchee emitió un cierre de emergencia para algunos terrenos cercanos al incendio de Twentyfive Mile. Este cierre es necesario para la seguridad del público y del personal contra incendios. Consulte el mapa interactivo de cierres de emergencia cuando planifique salir: tinyurl.com/25mileforest. 

Size: 22,061 acres

Total Personnel: 281 (5 crews, 12 engines, 3 helicopters, 17 water tenders, 2 heavy equipment)

Containment: 50%

Location: 12 miles NW of Chelan, WA

Cause: Under investigation 

Southwest Incident Management Team will begin to transition command of the Twentyfive Mile Fire to a Type 3 Organization. As suppression repair activities are completed, personnel will begin to time out and demob or be reassigned to other fires in need. Due to the decrease in fire activity, the last update for the Twentyfive Mile Fire will be released on Friday, September 24, 2021.

Update: Fire management is transitioning resources to concentrate on rehab, repair, and recovery. Monitoring and patrolling continues. Crews are securing and mopping up handlines and perimeter roads. Chipping along the roads and containment lines will continue. Crews are using heavy equipment to rehab and repair dozer lines. Road crews will continue to spread gravel and repair damaged roads.

The BAER Team (Burned Area Emergency Response) is on site to assess damage and develop a recommendation plan to address stabilization and other recovery issues for the fire area. To find out more about the work of BAER team on the Twentyfive Mile Fire, please visit https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7846/.

Weather and Fire Behavior: Warmer and drier weather is forecasted for the next couple of days which should dry out previously wet fuels. This trend will allow for moderate fire behavior comprised of smoldering, backing, creeping and isolated torching. Fire is expected to continue to burn in unburned pockets of fuel in the interior but no significant growth is expected.

Evacuations: All evacuation notices related to the Twentyfive Mile Fire have been removed. For more information, contact Chelan County Emergency Management, or follow their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CCSOEM.

Closures: The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has issued an emergency fire closure for some lands in the vicinity of the Twentyfive Mile Fire. This closure is needed to provide for public and firefighter safety. Please check the interactive map of emergency closures when planning an outing: tinyurl.com/25mileforest 

Tamaño: 22,061 acres

Personal total: 281 personas (5 equipos, 12 camiones de bomberos, 3 helicópteros, 17 tanques de agua, 2 maquinaria pesada)

Contención: 50%

Ubicación: 12 millas al NO de Chelan, WA

Causa: a ser determinada 

El Equipo de gestión de incidentes del suroeste comenzará la transición para dejar a una organización tipo 3 a cargo del incendio de Twentyfive Mile. A medida que se completan las actividades de reparación de terreno, el personal comenzará a retirarse y desmovilizarse, o será reasignado a otros incendios donde sea necesaria su participación. Gracias a la disminución de la actividad del incendio, la última actualización del incendio de Twentyfive Mile será publicada el viernes 24 de septiembre de 2021.

Actualización: los gestores del incendio están reasignando recursos para concentrar las actividades en rehabilitación, reparación y recuperación. Continúan las actividades de monitorización y patrullaje. Los equipos se encuentran asegurando y limpiando las líneas de mano y las vías del perímetro, y continuarán las operaciones de tala en las vías y líneas de contención. Asimismo, están usando maquinaria pesada para rehabilitar y reparar las líneas de excavadoras. Los equipos seguirán esparciendo grava en las vías para reparar los daños.

El Equipo BAER (Respuesta de emergencia en áreas quemadas) se encuentra en el lugar para evaluar los daños y desarrollar un plan de estabilización y recuperación para la zona del incendio. Para conocer más acerca del trabajo del Equipo BAER en el incendio de Twentyfive Mile, visite https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7846/.

Condiciones meteorológicas y comportamiento del incendio: el pronóstico para los próximos días es de clima cálido y seco, que debería secar los combustibles que se humedecieron con las últimas lluvias. Esta tendencia se traducirá en una actividad moderada del incendio que se manifestará con fuego de desplazamiento lento, en dirección del viento, y de manera aislada. Se espera que el incendio siga ardiendo en partes con combustibles pesados sin quemar, pero no se espera que aumente mucho de tamaño.

Evacuaciones: todas las notificaciones de evacuación sobre el incendio de Twentyfive Mile fueron anuladas. Para más información llame a la Gestión de emergencias del Condado de Chelan o siga su página en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CCSOEM.

Cierres: el Bosque Nacional Okanogan-Wenatchee emitió un cierre de emergencia para algunos terrenos cercanos al incendio de Twentyfive Mile. Este cierre es necesario para la seguridad del público y del personal contra incendios. Consulte el mapa interactivo de cierres de emergencia cuando planifique salir: tinyurl.com/25mileforest. 

Size: 22,061 acres

Total Personnel: 330 (7 crews, 13 engines, 3 helicopters, 17 water tenders, 2 heavy equipment)

Containment: 50%

Location: 12 miles NW of Chelan, WA

Cause: Under investigation 

Starting today, due to the decrease in fire activity, updates will begin to be released every other day. 

Reminder about Drones: If you fly, we can’t.
All aerial suppression efforts are grounded when drones are detected within the restricted flight area of the fire.

Yesterday: The cooler, wetter weather this weekend helped decrease fire activity. Much of the firefighters’ efforts will now focus on rehab, repair, monitoring and patrol. Crews finished much of the chipping operations along the southern and northern perimeter. They will chip along the northwestern edge of the fire for the next couple of days. Four excavators were brought in to repair dozer lines. Road crews continued to spread gravel and repair damaged roads.

The BAER Team (Burned Area Emergency Response) is on site to assess damage and develop a recommendation plan to address stabilization and other recovery issues for the fire area. To find out more about the work of BAER team on the Twentyfive Mile Fire, please visit https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7846/.

Weather and Fire Behavior: Sunday was the last day of the cool, damp, cloud-cover weather. High pressure will build over the region Monday and Tuesday. Daytime temperatures in the valleys will return to 70 plus degrees. The higher elevations will also have warmer temperatures accompanied by light winds. Minimal fire growth is expected. Fuels are starting to return to seasonal moisture levels and are requiring more heat to burn.

Evacuations: Effective at noon on September 13, all remaining evacuation notices related to the Twentyfive Mile Fire were removed. For more information, contact Chelan County Emergency Management, or follow their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CCSOEM.

Closures: The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has issued an emergency fire closure for some lands in the vicinity of the Twentyfive Mile Fire. This closure is needed to provide for public and firefighter safety. Please check the interactive map of emergency closures when planning an outing: tinyurl.com/25mileforest