Actualización sobre el incendio de Twentyfive Mile

18 de agosto de 2021, 10:00 a. m.

Línea de información sobre el incendio: 206-659-6472 (todos los días, de 8:00 a. m. a 8:00 p. m.)

Tamaño: 7,072 acres

Personal total: 300

Contención: 0 %

Causa: Bajo investigación

Estructuras amenazadas: 772

Estructuras perdidas: 1

El incendio de Twentyfive Mile se informó por primera vez a las 3:45 p. m. del 15 de agosto de 2021. El fuego ardía inicialmente en la costa sur de Lake Chelan, cerca de Twentyfive Mile Creek, y se ha extendido hacia el sur y el oeste de esta área. El incendio está bajo la jurisdicción conjunta del Bosque Nacional Okanogan-Wenatchee, el Departamento de Recursos Naturales del estado de Washington, la Oficina de Administración de Tierras y el Distrito de Bomberos 7 del Condado de Chelan.

Un Equipo de Manejo de Incidentes de Tipo 3, dirigido por el comandante Escobar, asumió el mando de la respuesta de bomberos a las 6:00 a. m. del 16 de agosto. Siguen llegando recursos adicionales. Se ha dado la orden para un Equipo de Manejo de Incidentes de Tipo 1 y se espera su llegada el jueves.

El incendio continúa ardiendo en árboles maderables, matorrales y pastos. Se calcula que el incendio tiene una extensión de 7072 acres. Las cuadrillas combatieron el fuego durante la noche y siguen reforzando las líneas de protección de estructuras. Hoy, las cuadrillas trabajarán en la construcción y el refuerzo de nuevas líneas de contención. El incendio podría continuar su avance hacia el sur y el este, impulsado por el viento en condiciones de calor extremo. Los recursos limitados y los incidentes de comportamiento extremo del fuego continúan dificultando la contención.

Los recursos aéreos seguirán atacando el fuego durante el día. Las aeronaves podrían utilizar masas de agua locales, como Lake Chelan, para reabastecerse. Los usuarios de embarcaciones recreativas deberán estar atentos al despegue y acuatizaje de las aeronaves y mantener una distancia segura.

Evacuaciones: La información más reciente sobre evacuaciones está disponible a través del departamento de Manejo de Emergencias del Condado de Chelan, en los siguientes enlaces. Los niveles de evacuación actuales se mantuvieron vigentes durante la noche y continuarán a lo largo del día. La oficina del alguacil del condado de Chelan actualizará los niveles de evacuación si las condiciones lo justifican.

Información de evacuación

Mapas de áreas de evacuación

Evacuaciones de nivel 3 (Fuera) para todas las propiedades al norte de Cove Marina en South Lakeshore Road, la zona de Granite Falls Road y First Creek Road al oeste de Lakeshore. Lakeshore Road está cerrado desde Cove Marina hacia el norte, hasta más allá de la cuenca hidrográfica de Twentyfive Mile.

Nivel 2 (Listos) hacia el sur desde Cove Marina hasta Morning Sun Drive.

Nivel 1 (En sus marcas) en Lakeshore Road al sur de la zona de Granite Falls.

Cierres: Está pendiente un cierre del área del bosque. Todos los caminos en el área de nivel 3 están cerrados al público en general, incluido Lakeshore Road. Se les pide a los residentes que eviten viajar en las áreas abiertas de Lakeshore Road, a fin de permitir el paso del personal y el equipo de bomberos.

Condiciones meteorológicas: El pronóstico para hoy es de cielos por lo general despejados, con la formación de áreas de humo y bruma por la tarde. Vientos leves a moderados durante el día, con una temperatura máxima cercan a 80 °F. Se pronostican vientos más leves y temperaturas más bajas para la noche.

Información sobre humo: Las temperaturas más bajas están creando cielos más despejados; sin embargo, podrían formarse humo y bruma hacia el final de la tarde. Visite https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/ para obtener información sobre la calidad del aire en su localidad.

Restricciones de incendios: Están vigentes restricciones de fogatas. Se prohíben las fogatas en el Bosque Nacional Okanogan-Wenatchee, incluidas las áreas de campamento desarrolladas y las áreas silvestres designadas por el congreso. Comuníquese con las oficinas distritales locales de los guardabosques para obtener más información. https://tinyurl.com/yby4oysq

Size: 7,072 acres

Total Personnel: 300                                                                 

Containment: 0%

Cause: Under investigation

Structures Threatened: 772

Structures Lost: 1

The Twentyfive Mile Fire was first reported at 3:45 p.m. on August 15, 2021. The fire was initially burning on the south shore of Lake Chelan near Twentyfive Mile Creek and has expanded south and west of the area. The fire is under joint jurisdiction of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Washington Department of Natural Resources and Chelan County Fire District 7.

A Type 3 Incident Management Team led by Incident Commander Escobar took command of the firefighting response at 6:00 a.m. August 16. Additional resources are continuing to arrive. A Type 1 Incident Management Team has been ordered and is expected to arrive Thursday.

The fire continues to burn in timber, brush and grass. The fire size is estimated at 7072 acres. Crews staffed the fire overnight and continued to reinforce structure protection lines. Today crews will work on constructing and reinforcing new containment lines. The fire may continue to move to the south and east, wind-driven in extreme heat. Limited resources and extreme instances of fire behavior continue to challenge containment.

Air resources will continue attack on the fire throughout the day. Aircraft may use local bodies of water, including Lake Chelan, to fill. Recreational boaters should be aware of aircraft takeoff and landings and keep a safe distance.

Evacuations: The most up-to-date evacuation information is available through Chelan County Emergency Management at the following links. Current evacuation levels remained in place overnight and will continue throughout the day. The Chelan County Sherriff will update evacuation levels as conditions warrant.

Evacuation Information

Evacuation Area Maps

Level 3 (Go Now) evacuations for all properties north of Cove Marina on South Lakeshore Road, the area of Granite Falls Road and First Creek Road west of Lakeshore. Lakeshore Road is closed from Cove Marina north past the Twentyfive Mile drainage.

Level 2 (Get Set) from South from Cove Marina to Morning Sun Drive.

Level 1 (Get Ready) Lakeshore Road south of Granite Falls area.

Closures: A forest area closure is pending. All roads in the Level 3 area are closed to the general public including Lakeshore Road. Residents are asked to avoid travel on open areas of Lakeshore Road to make way for firefighting personnel and equipment.

Weather: Today's forecast is for mostly clear skies with areas of smoke and haze developing in the afternoon. Winds light to moderate throughout the day with a high near 80. Lighter winds and lower temperatures are forecast for the evening.

Smoke Information: Lower temperatures are creating clearer skies, however, smoke and haze may develop later in the afternoon. Visit https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/ for local air quality information.

Fire Restrictions: Campfire restrictions are in effect. Campfires are prohibited throughout the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, including developed campgrounds and congressionally designated Wilderness. Please contact local ranger district offices for more information. https://tinyurl.com/yby4oysq

Twentyfive Mile Fire Update August 16, 2021 10:00a.m.
Fire Information Line: 206-659-6472 (Daily from 8a.m. to 8p.m.)
Size: 4,000 acres
Total Personnel: 150                                                                 
Containment: 0%
Cause: Under investigation
Structures Threatened: 135 Structures Lost: 1

The Twentyfive Mile Fire was first reported at 3:45 p.m. on August 15, 2021 and is burning on the south shore of Lake Chelan near Twentyfive Mile Creek. The fire is under joint jurisdiction of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Washington Department of Natural Resources and Chelan County Fire District 7.

A Type 3 Incident Management Team led by Incident Commander Escobar took command of the firefighting response at 6:00 a.m. today. Additional resources are continuing to arrive.    The fire is burning in timber, brush and grass. It was first assessed at 300 acres and grew overnight to approximately 4000 acres. Multiple engine crews, air resources and heavy equipment are on scene. Evacuation orders are currently impacting 135 homes or structures. One residential structure was lost overnight. No injuries have been reported to residents or firefighting personnel.

Air resources will continue attack on the fire throughout the day. Aircraft may use local bodies of water, including Lake Chelan, to fill. Recreational boaters should be aware of aircraft takeoff and landings and keep a safe distance.  

Evacuations: The most up-to-date evacuation information is available through Chelan County Emergency Management at the following links.  Evacuation Information
Evacuation Area Maps  

Level 3 (Go Now) evacuations for all properties north of Fields Point Landing on South Lakeshore Road.  
Level 2 (Get Set) from Fields Point Landing to Morning Sun Drive.  
Level 1 (Get Ready) from Morning Sun Drive to Kelly's Resort (12800 S. Lakeshore Road).

Closures: A forest area closure is pending. All roads in the Level 3 area are closed to the general public. Residents are asked to avoid travel on Lakeshore Road to make way for firefighting personnel and equipment.

Weather: Today's forecast is mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. This evening there is a 20 percent chance of showers, partly cloudy, with an overnight low around 49. West wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  

Smoke Information: A cold front that came through on Sunday has helped to clear smoke across much of Eastern Washington. Visit https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/ for local air quality information.   Fire Restrictions: Campfire restrictions are in effect. Campfires are prohibited throughout the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, including developed campgrounds and congressionally designated Wilderness. Please contact local ranger district offices for more information. https://tinyurl.com/yby4oysq   -End-

The most up-to-date evacuation information is available through Chelan County Emergency Management at the following links. 

Evacuation Information

Evacuation Area Maps

Level 3 (Go Now) evacuations for all properties north of Fields Point Landing on South Lakeshore Road.

Level 2 (Get Set) from Fields Point Landing to Morning Sun Drive.

Level 1 (Get Ready) from Morning Sun Drive to Kelly's Resort (12800 S. Lakeshore Road).

Twentyfive Mile Fire Update August 17, 2021 10:00a.m.Fire Information Line: 206-659-6472 (Daily from 8a.m. to 8p.m.)Size: 4,262 acres Total Personnel: 300                                                                 Containment: 0%Cause: Under investigationStructures Threatened: 135Structures Lost: 1
The Twentyfive Mile Fire was first reported at 3:45 p.m. on August 15, 2021 and is burning on the south shore of Lake Chelan near Twentyfive Mile Creek. The fire is under joint jurisdiction of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Washington Department of Natural Resources and Chelan County Fire District 7.

A Type 3 Incident Management Team led by Incident Commander Escobar took command of the firefighting response at 6:00 a.m. August 16. Additional resources are continuing to arrive. A Type 1 Incident Management Team has been ordered and is expected to arrive this week.    The fire continues to burn in timber, brush and grass. The fire size is estimated at 4262 acres. Crews staffed the fire overnight and continued to reinforce structure protection lines. Today crews will work on constructing and reinforcing new containment lines.

Air resources will continue attack on the fire throughout the day. Aircraft may use local bodies of water, including Lake Chelan, to fill. Recreational boaters should be aware of aircraft takeoff and landings and keep a safe distance.  

Evacuations: The most up-to-date evacuation information is available through Chelan County Emergency Management at the following links. Current evacuation levels remained in place overnight and will continue throughout the day. The Chelan County Sherriff will update evacuation levels as conditions warrant.

Evacuation Information
Evacuation Area Maps  

Level 3 (Go Now) evacuations for all properties north of Fields Point Landing on South Lakeshore Road.  

Level 2 (Get Set) from Fields Point Landing to Morning Sun Drive. 
 
Level 1 (Get Ready) from Morning Sun Drive to Kelly's Resort (12800 S. Lakeshore Road).

Closures: A forest area closure is pending. All roads in the Level 3 area are closed to the general public. Residents are asked to avoid travel on Lakeshore Road to make way for firefighting personnel and equipment.

Weather: Today's forecast is for mostly cloudy skies with a 30% chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs will be in the mid to upper 70s. Winds are forecast out of the northwest from 10-15 miles per hour with gusts as high as 25 miles per hour.  

Smoke Information: A cold front that came through on Sunday has helped to clear smoke across much of Eastern Washington. There may still be areas of haze in the afternoon. Visit https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/ for local air quality information.   Fire Restrictions: Campfire restrictions are in effect. Campfires are prohibited throughout the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, including developed campgrounds and congressionally designated Wilderness. Please contact local ranger district offices for more information. https://tinyurl.com/yby4oysq 

Containment Increases; Transfer of Command At 6pm Today

Ford Corkscrew Fire Daily Update August 29, 2021

Acres:  15,772 acres

Personnel: 296

Cause: Under investigation

Containment: 92%

Start Date: Sunday, August 15, 2021

Location: Ford, WA

Fuels:  Timber (grass and understory); brush (2 feet)

Announcement:  Command of the Ford Corkscrew Fire will transfer to a Type 4 Organization with Incident Commander, Charles Davis, at 6pm today. The phonelines listed above will be taken off-line at that time. Please use (509) 685-6900 for all future inquires. The Southwest Area Incident Management Team 5 wants to extend our sincere appreciation to local agencies, cooperators, and the community for your support throughout the incident. Until there is a season-ending event such as wetting rain or snow, warm, sunny days will cause unburned islands of fuel to flame up and smoke may be visible. Please do not report these smoke plumes unless they are close to the fire line.

Overview: The Ford Corkscrew Fire showed moderate fire behavior yesterday, primarily through interior unburned islands on the east side of the fire. Observations of torching and spotting occurred in short duration and smoke was present. Similar conditions are anticipated for today.

Fire Update: Today will be the hottest and driest day of the short-term drying trend the region is currently experiencing. Moderate fire behavior is expected for the Ford Corkscrew Fire as interior islands of fuel continue to burn. Resources in all divisions will mop up and patrol the fire area to adequately secure control lines and protect interior values.

Evacuations are still in place for the Ford Corkscrew Fire. Please refer to the map on Inciweb at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7803/ or Stevens County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. Please note, the reduction in acres is due to better data on containment line locations. As containment line and fire edge confirmations are received from field personnel, further adjustments in acreage are expected.

Weather: Today will be warm and dry with highs near 80 degrees and humidity dropping back into the 20 percent range. Winds will be mostly light and favor southwesterly. Monday, the next low pressure system approaches from the west, adding some cloud cover breezy southwest winds. Increased winds, along with slightly lower relative humidity, will slightly elevate fire weather concerns. A cold front will push in late in the day to trim Monday's high temperatures a few degrees, with cooler conditions Tuesday behind the front.

Closures/Restrictions: Some roads within the and near the fire perimeter remain closed and a temporary flight restriction (TFR) remains in effect around the fire area. Residents and visitors are also encouraged to maintain a safe distance from working aircraft conducting water filling operations on local water ways and lakes, including Loon and Long lakes.

More Information:

Ford Corkscrew Fire Daily Updates on Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7803

Northwest Washington Fire Information Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newfireinfo

Stevens County Emergency Management Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevenscountyem

Evacuation Notices and Updates via Hyper-Reach: https://secure.hyper-reach.com/comsignupw.jsp?id=41001

 Smoke Will Continue to be Visible 

Ford Corkscrew Fire Daily Update August 28, 2021 

Acres:  15,782 acres 

Personnel: 296 

Cause: Under investigation 

Containment: 91% 

Start Date: Sunday, August 15, 2021 

Location: Ford, WA 

Fuels:  Timber (grass and understory); brush (2 feet) 

Announcement:  There will continue to be unburned pockets of trees putting up smoke for the foreseeable future. Until there is wetting rain, or the snow flies, warm, sunny days will cause unburned islands of trees to flame up and put up smoke. Please do not report these smoke plumes unless they are close to the fire line. 

Overview: The Ford Corkscrew Fire showed Minimal fire behavior yesterday due to overnight light precipitation, increased cloud cover, and higher RH values. Interior creeping, backing, and flanking fire behavior will continue and will likely cause visible smoke columns.  

Fire Update: During yesterday’s operational period for the Ford Corkscrew Fire, resources continued mop up activities, patrolled containment lines, and identified suppression repair needs. Crews continue to utilize infrared monitors to identify and secure unburned islands around structures in Rail Canyon.  

Evacuations are still in place for the Ford Corkscrew Fire. Please refer to the map on Inciweb at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7803/ or Stevens County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. If you have questions, please call the fire information phone lines above. Please note, the reduction in acres is due to better data on containment line locations. As containment line and fire edge confirmations are received from field personnel, further adjustments in acreage are expected. 

For structure status information, please email your name, contact information, and address of the property you are inquiring about to 2021.fordcorkscrew@firenet.gov or call 509-508-3311 between the hours of 8am and 8pm PDT. An agency representative from the Stevens County Fire District 1 will contact you as soon as possible. 

Weather: For the weekend ahead, a weak ridge of high pressure returns with warming and drying conditions returning, but with lighter winds to keep conditions moderated. Temperatures will warm back to around seasonal norms or slightly warmer, as relative humidity values drop back into the lower 20 percent range. Winds will favor a southwesterly direction and remain below breezy levels. Mid week, next week, a few low pressure systems arrive that look to lower temperatures, with more clouds, and slight rises in moisture to increase relative humidity. Winds may also become a bit breezy, but no extreme conditions are expected. 

Closures/Restrictions: Some roads within the and near the fire perimeter remain closed and a temporary flight restriction (TFR) remains in effect around the fire area. Residents and visitors are also encouraged to maintain a safe distance from working aircraft conducting water filling operations on local water ways and lakes, including Loon and Long lakes.  

Ways you can help: We greatly appreciate the support and generosity of the community! Our team’s focus is on the mission of fire suppression while keeping firefighter and public safety our number one priority. Our wildland fire crews and staff at Incident Command are well equipped and cared for. While we will not be accepting donations, residents are encouraged to support firefighter efforts and the local community in other ways such posting thank you or consider financial contributions to a voluntary organization of your choice (i.e., American Red Cross, local fire department, etc.). 

If you fly, we can’t: Flying recreational drones over or near wildfires could cause injury or death to firefighters and hamper the effectiveness of wildfire suppression operations. If recreational drones are detected over or near a wildfire, aerial firefighting aircraft may be grounded, causing wildfires to grow larger and unduly threaten lives, property, and natural and cultural resources. Individuals who interfere with wildfire suppression efforts may be subject to civil penalties. 

More Information: 

Ford Corkscrew Fire Daily Updates on Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7803 

Northwest Washington Fire Information Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newfireinfo 

Stevens County Emergency Management Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevenscountyem 

Evacuation Notices and Updates via Hyper-Reach: https://secure.hyper-reach.com/comsignupw.jsp?id=41001 

  Firing Operations Assist in Mitigating Unburned Fuels and Increasing Containment  

Ford Corkscrew Fire Daily Update August 27, 2021 

Acres:  15,768 acres 

Personnel: 316 

Cause: Under investigation 

Containment: 74% 

Start Date: Sunday, August 15, 2021 

Location: Ford, WA 

Fuels:  Timber (grass and understory); brush (2 feet) 

Announcement: Evacuations are still in place for the Ford Corkscrew Fire. Please refer to the map on Inciweb at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7803/ or Stevens County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. If you have questions, please call the fire information phone lines above. Please note, the reduction in acres is due to better data on containment line locations. As containment line and fire edge confirmations are received from field personnel, further adjustments in acreage are expected. 

Overview: The Ford Corkscrew Fire showed moderate fire behavior yesterday along the north and east flanks and within the interior. Firing operations took place along the norther perimeter as gusty winds supported torching and spotting while consuming unburned pockets of fuel within the fire area. Yesterday, firefighters responded to fire that crossed control lines along the northern perimeter. Hand crews and aerial resources (Fire Bosses) took immediate action to catch the fire and crews will continue monitoring that area and work to secure the line. Increasing relative humidity and cooler temperatures will slow fire spread and reduce fire activity. 

Fire Update: During yesterday’s operational period for the Ford Corkscrew Fire, resources continued to construct direct and indirect containment line and conduct point protection near values at risk. Firing operations occurred in some areas, including near the northern perimeter (Division Foxtrot) to remove unburned fuel between the fire edge and constructed control lines. Crews continued mop up activities, patrolled containment lines, worked to secure interior unburned islands.  

Crews have made significant progress on the Ford Corkscrew Fire and will continue to scout and construct direct fire line along unsecured areas of the perimeter where safe to do so. Fire will continue to work through interior pockets of unburned fuels, increasing smoke activity. In areas of completed line, resources in all divisions will monitor activities and conduct mop up operations, provide point protection where needed and continue to identify suppression repair needs. Crews will also continue utilizing infrared monitors to identify and secure unburned islands around structures, including in Rail Canyon.  

For structure status information, please email your name, contact information, and address of the property you are inquiring about to 2021.fordcorkscrew@firenet.gov or call 509-508-3311 between the hours of 8am and 8pm PDT. An agency representative from the Stevens County Fire District 1 will contact you as soon as possible. 

Weather: A sharp disturbance tracked across the Ford Corkscrew Fire last night through this morning, resulting in increased clouds and isolated rain showers to the areas around the fire. Fire weather conditions today will be moderated with cooler temperatures, higher relative humidity, and lighter winds. The current weather system will exit midday to bring clearing conditions and a return of more sunshine. For the weekend ahead, a weak ridge of high pressure will return with warming and drying conditions, but with lighter winds to keep conditions moderated. 

Closures/Restrictions: Some roads within the and near the fire perimeter remain closed and a temporary flight restriction (TFR) remains in effect around the fire area. Residents and visitors are also encouraged to maintain a safe distance from working aircraft conducting water filling operations on local water ways and lakes, including Loon and Long lakes.  

Ways you can help: We greatly appreciate the support and generosity of the community! Our team’s focus is on the mission of fire suppression while keeping firefighter and public safety our number one priority. Our wildland fire crews and staff at Incident Command are well equipped and cared for. While we will not be accepting donations, residents are encouraged to support firefighter efforts and the local community in other ways such posting thank you or consider financial contributions to a voluntary organization of your choice (i.e., American Red Cross, local fire department, etc.). 

If you fly, we can’t: Flying recreational drones over or near wildfires could cause injury or death to firefighters and hamper the effectiveness of wildfire suppression operations. If recreational drones are detected over or near a wildfire, aerial firefighting aircraft may be grounded, causing wildfires to grow larger and unduly threaten lives, property, and natural and cultural resources. Individuals who interfere with wildfire suppression efforts may be subject to civil penalties. 

More Information: 

Ford Corkscrew Fire Daily Updates on Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7803 

Northwest Washington Fire Information Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newfireinfo 

Stevens County Emergency Management Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevenscountyem 

Evacuation Notices and Updates via Hyper-Reach: https://secure.hyper-reach.com/comsignupw.jsp?id=41001 
Structure Information via Stevens County Emergency Management: 509-684-7563 

 Containment Increases as Firefighters Work to Secure Fireline 

Ford Corkscrew Fire Daily Update August 26, 2021 

Acres:  15,827 acres 

Personnel: 326 

Cause: Under investigation 

Containment: 73% 

Start Date: Sunday, August 15, 2021 

Location: Ford, WA 

Fuels:  Timber (grass and understory); brush (2 feet) 

Announcement: Evacuation zones have been further reduced. Please refer to the map on Inciweb at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7803/ or Stevens County Sheriffs Office Facebook Page. Again, evacuations zones have been reduced. Please check the map for your specific address, if you have questions you can call the fire information phone lines above. 

Overview: The Ford Corkscrew Fire showed Moderate fire behavior yesterday along the north flank and within the interior, which continues to exhibit torching and spotting while consuming unburned pockets of fuel. Crews will continue conducting infrared structure assessments and developing reports for properties impacted by the Ford Corkscrew Fire. Red and white striped flagging mays still be visible in driveways to indicate a completed infrared assessment for that property. Evacuations are still in place. Residents should monitor https://www.facebook.com/stevenscountyem for the latest information and are encouraged to stay out of evacuated areas for their own safety and the safety of the firefighters. 

Fire Update: During yesterday’s operational period, resources continued to construct direct and indirect containment line and conduct point protection near values at risk. Firing operations occurred in some areas to remove unburned fuel between the fire edge and secure control lines. Crews also continued mop up activities, patrolled containment lines, worked to secure interior unburned islands, and identified suppression repair needs.  

Crews will continue to scout and construct direct fire line on the north edge of the fire where safe to do so. Resources in all divisions will monitor and mop up within completed lines, provide point protection where needed and continue to identify suppression repair needs. Crews will also secure unburned islands around structures, including in Rail Canyon. Assessment of damaged and destroyed structures is completed. 

For structure status information, please email your name, contact information, and address of the property you are inquiring about to 2021.fordcorkscrew@firenet.gov or call 509-508-3311 between the hours of 8am and 8pm PDT. An agency representative from the Stevens County Fire District 1 will contact you as soon as possible. 

Weather: For Thursday and Friday, an approaching upper level trough and weak cold front will bring increasing moisture and weak instability. The result will be more mid and high clouds Thursday with more lower-level clouds on Friday. Temperature and relative humidity trends will reverse with slight cooler temperatures and slightly raised humidity. Thursday will bring moderately breezy southwest winds ahead of the system. Thursday night, through Friday will provide a chance of showers and possibly an isolated thunderstorm over the fire, but with mostly light amounts expected, the chances for a wetting rain looks low. 

Closures/Restrictions: Road closures remain in place and a reduced, temporary flight restriction (TFR) remains in effect around the fire area. Residents and visitors are also encouraged to maintain a safe distance from working aircraft conducting water filling operations on local water ways and lakes, including Loon and Long lakes.  

Ways you can help: We greatly appreciate the support and generosity of the community! Our team’s focus is on the mission of fire suppression while keeping firefighter and public safety our number one priority. Our wildland fire crews and staff at Incident Command are well equipped and cared for. While we will not be accepting donations, residents are encouraged to support firefighter efforts and the local community in other ways such posting thank you or consider financial contributions to a voluntary organization of your choice (i.e., American Red Cross, local fire department, etc.). 

If you fly, we can’t: Flying recreational drones over or near wildfires could cause injury or death to firefighters and hamper the effectiveness of wildfire suppression operations. If recreational drones are detected over or near a wildfire, aerial firefighting aircraft may be grounded, causing wildfires to grow larger and unduly threaten lives, property, and natural and cultural resources. Individuals who interfere with wildfire suppression efforts may be subject to civil penalties. 

More Information: 

Ford Corkscrew Fire Daily Updates on Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7803 

Northwest Washington Fire Information Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newfireinfo 

Stevens County Emergency Management Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevenscountyem 

Evacuation Notices and Updates via Hyper-Reach: https://secure.hyper-reach.com/comsignupw.jsp?id=41001 

 Containment Increases; Hotter, Drier Weather and Active Fire Activity in Unburned Interior Zones Expected Today 

Ford Corkscrew Fire Daily Update August 25, 2021 

Acres:  15,802 acres 

Personnel: 377 

Cause: Under investigation 

Containment: 59% 

Start Date: Sunday, August 15, 2021 

Location: Ford, WA 

Fuels:  Timber (grass and understory); brush (2 feet) 

Announcements:  A virtual public meeting for the Ford Corkscrew Fire will take place tonight, Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 7pm PDT via the Northwest Washington Fire Information Facebook page. Please note, you do not need to have a Facebook account to attend a live video.  

Active fire behavior and smoke are expected in pockets of unburned fuels, until fire reaches containment lines. Firefighters have successfully conducted felling operations of hazard trees along Highway 231, between Happy Hill Road and Ford yesterday. Crews will continue conducting infrared structure assessments and developing reports for properties impacted by the Ford Corkscrew Fire. Red and white striped flagging mays still be visible in driveways to indicate a completed infrared assessment for that property. Evacuations are still in place. Residents should monitor https://www.facebook.com/stevenscountyem for the latest information. 

Overview: The Ford Corkscrew Fire showed moderate fire behavior yesterday with torching and spotting during firing operations. The region will experience a continued warming and drying trend, which will support active fire spread, including torching and spotting, in any uncontained and pockets of burned fuels.  

Fire Update: Crews have successfully constructed 45 miles of hand and dozer line on the Ford Corkscrew Fire with the western edge (Division Alpha) now contained. Yesterday, resources continued to construct direct and indirect containment line and conduct point protection near values at risk. Firing operations occurred in some areas to remove unburned fuel between the fire edge and constructed control lines. Crews also continued mop up activities, patrolled containment lines and worked to secure interior unburned islands. 

Firing operations will take place where necessary to further secure the perimeter. Resources in all divisions will monitor and mop up within completed lines, provide point protection where needed and continue to identify suppression repair needs. Crews will also secure unburned islands around structures, including in Rail Canyon. 

The Southwest Area Incident Management Team 5 continues working closely with local partners and stakeholders to continue evaluating evacuation levels across the fire area. Residents are encouraged to stay out of evacuated areas for their own safety and the safety of the firefighters.  

For structure status information, please email your name, contact information, and address of the property you are inquiring about to 2021.fordcorkscrew@firenet.gov or call 509-508-3311 between the hours of 8am and 8pm PDT. An agency representative from the Stevens County Fire District 1 will contact you as soon as possible. 

Weather: Today, the Ford Corkscrew Fire area will experience additional warming and drying. Afternoon humidity levels are expected to dry out near 20% as temperatures warm into the upper 70s and lower 80s. An approaching cold front will bring increasing mid and high-level clouds through the day, filtering sunshine at times. Winds will start off from the northeast and switch to the southwest in the afternoon; wind speeds will remain light throughout the day. 

Closures/Restrictions: Road closures remain in place and a reduced, temporary flight restriction (TFR) remains in effect around the fire area. Residents and visitors are also encouraged to maintain a safe distance from working aircraft conducting water filling operations on local water ways and lakes, including Loon and Long lakes.  

Ways you can help: We greatly appreciate the support and generosity of the community! Our team’s focus is on the mission of fire suppression while keeping firefighter and public safety our number one priority. Our wildland fire crews and staff at Incident Command are well equipped and cared for. While we will not be accepting donations, residents are encouraged to support firefighter efforts and the local community in other ways such posting thank you or consider financial contributions to a voluntary organization of your choice (i.e., American Red Cross, local fire department, etc.). 

If you fly, we can’t: Flying recreational drones over or near wildfires could cause injury or death to firefighters and hamper the effectiveness of wildfire suppression operations. If recreational drones are detected over or near a wildfire, aerial firefighting aircraft may be grounded, causing wildfires to grow larger and unduly threaten lives, property, and natural and cultural resources. Individuals who interfere with wildfire suppression efforts may be subject to civil penalties. 

More Information: 

Ford Corkscrew Fire Daily Updates on Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7803 

Northwest Washington Fire Information Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newfireinfo 

Stevens County Emergency Management Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevenscountyem 

Evacuation Notices and Updates via Hyper-Reach: https://secure.hyper-reach.com/comsignupw.jsp?id=41001