Update 08/26/2020: Burnout operations on the Jungle Creek Fire continue through today as planned. Residents and travelers are advised to expect to see increased smoke visibility near the communities of Cle Elum, Ellensburg, Naches, and Yakima.

On August 17th, 2020 in the Jungle Creek area, a wildfire started within the Little Naches River drainage. Ground and aerial resources have been working to actively suppress the fire by constructing fire lines and utilizing helicopter bucket drops to cool hot spots. Cooler weather over the past several days has allowed crews to make substantial progress and has moderated fire activity.  

A fire is burning in the Jungle Creek area of the Naches Ranger District in the Little Naches River drainage. Roads and trails in the area are closed. Forest Road #19 and campgrounds along it are Closed.
For more information: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/okawen/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD786385

Big Canyon Fire: 188 acres, 100% contained. Decrease in acreage is due to more accurate mapping.
Location: approximately 9 miles southeast of Masterson, Texas

The Big Canyon Fire is 100% contained and has been turned back over to the local fire departments to monitor.  

Big Canyon Fire: estimated 500 acres, 90% contained
Location: approximately 9 miles southeast of Masterson, Texas

Crews will mop up hot spots and monitor the fire today.  
 
Fire Weather: Neither elevated nor critical fire weather conditions are anticipated at the burn site through Sunday as twenty foot winds are forecast to remain below 15 mph both today and Sunday. No precipitation is expected through Sunday.