Tonasket, WA – The Anglin Fire – Crews completed their last night shift last night after working to patrol the fire line. Firefighters will work on hot spots and rehab items such as fencing and gates that were damaged from the fire or used for initial attack operations. Today some crews will start the demobilization process and head to another fire or back to their respective jurisdiction.  The Anglin fire has a line around it and once those lines are 100% secured and adequate distance in from the line has been secured the containment numbers will rise. At this time the fire is 50% contained and all evacuation levels have been lifted. Fire crews once again will work in high heat and low humidity.

The Green Fire – Overnight crews continued mop up operations and repairing areas effected by suppression efforts. Most of the hot spots have been extinguished and crews today will do some final securing of the fire lines. All evacuation levels have now been lifted. The Green fire is 90% contained at this time.

Both fires started on Monday afternoon and quickly spread due to high temperatures, winds and low relative humidity.  Firefighters from Okanogan County, Washington State Department of Natural Resources and numerous federal, state and local agencies responded to these fast-moving fires.

Residents should expect to see smoke from the interior of the fires over the next few days. Firefighters are closely monitoring these areas.

A weather front is expected this evening that has a potential of dry lightning across the northern districts.

For current evacuation orders please see www.Okanogandem.org . Click on the incidents tab and locate the specific incident.  The Red Cross responded to assist affected residents. There are no firefighter injuries reported at this time.

Fire information and the incident command post is located at the Tonasket High School in Tonasket, WA.  Fire information contact is Jeff Sevigney at (509) 993-2946 or you can also follow us on Facebook @NEWIMT3, and Inciweb @ https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6893/

Tonasket, WA – The Anglin Fire – Firefighters continue to make excellent progress despite the intense heat that has enveloped the region.  Crews worked to complete the last remaining containment lines and start the mop up process.  Aircraft flew in support of the firefighters on the ground.  The Anglin fire is 50% contained and level 3 evacuation orders have been removed. A level 2 evacuation order will remain in place for Rehmke Rd. south of Siwash Rd. and all roads connecting to Rehmke Rd. Level 1 evacuations are still in place for the Cayuse and Island Mtn. areas. Crews will work through the night and continue securing the perimeter.

The Green Fire - Today crews continued mop up operations and repairing areas effected by suppression efforts. The Green fire is 90% contained and remains under a level 1 evacuation order.

Both fires started on Monday afternoon and quickly spread due to high temperatures, winds and low relative humidity.  Firefighters from Okanogan County, Washington State Department of Natural Resources and numerous federal, state and local agencies responded to these fast-moving fires.

Residents should expect to see smoke from the interior of the fires over the next several days. Firefighters are closely monitoring these areas.

A weather front is expected on Thursday that has a potential of dry lightning across the northern districts.

For current evacuation orders please see www.Okanogandem.org . Click on the incidents tab and locate the specific incident.  The Red Cross is currently coordinating with evacuated residents. There were no firefighter injuries reported at this time.

Tonasket, WA – The Anglin Fire - Firefighting efforts today will focus on keeping the fire contained within the established footprint, mopping up 50’ in from perimeter, and 300’ around structures. Aircraft will continue to work over the fire today to help extinguish hot spots and hard to reach areas.  The Anglin fire is currently 50% contained.  Level 3 evacuation orders have been removed. A level 2 evacuation order will remain in place for Rehmke Rd. south of Siwash Rd. and all roads connecting to Rehmke Rd. Level 1 evacuations are still in place for the Cayuse and Island Mtn. areas. All power has been restored. The fire started on Monday afternoon and quickly spread due to high temperatures, winds and low relative humidity.  Firefighters from Okanogan County, Washington State Department of Natural Resources and numerous federal, state and local agencies responded to this fast-moving fire.

The Green Fire - Firefighters from across the region continue to make progress on the fire. Today crews will continue mop up operations and repairing areas effected by suppression efforts. The Green fire is 90% contained and remains under a level 1 evacuation order. Firefighters from Okanogan County, Washington State Department of Natural Resources and numerous federal, state and local agencies responded to the fire.

Residents should expect to see smoke from the interior of the fires over the next several days. Firefighters are closely monitoring these areas.

A thunderstorm threat will continue through the day on Thursday with the potential for dry lightning across all northern fire districts.

For current evacuation orders please see www.Okanogandem.org . Click on the incidents tab and locate the specific incident.  The Red Cross is currently coordinating with evacuated residents. There were no firefighter injuries reported at this time.

Tonasket, WA – The Anglin Fire started yesterday afternoon and quickly spread due to high temperatures, winds and low relative humidity.  Firefighters from Okanogan County, Washington State Department of Natural Resources and numerous federal, state and local agencies continue to assist with fire suppression.  Firefighting efforts today focused on line construction as well as reinforcing containment lines from the previous shift. Aircraft also worked the north end of the fire today to help extinguish hot spots and hard to reach areas of the fire.  Crews will continue to work overnight and expect to make additional progress.  The Anglin fire is currently 0% contained.  

The Green Fire started yesterday afternoon and quickly spread due to high temperatures, winds and low relative humidity. The crews today were able to work hot spots and reinforce established containment lines. Firefighters from across the region continue to make progress on the fire. The Green fire is currently 20% contained.

 Firefighters will continue to work through tonight on both fires in an effort to secure fire lines and mitigate any further spread of the fires.

Dangerously high temperatures through the week and a cold front expected on Wednesday night through the day on Thursday continue to be a concern.

Level 3 evacuation orders are still in place for the Anglin Fire and the Green fire is currently under a level 1 evacuation order.  For current evacuation orders please see www.Okanogandem.org . Click on the incidents tab and locate the specific incident.  The Red Cross is currently coordinating with evacuated residents. There were no firefighter injuries reported at this time.

Okanogan County Fairgrounds and Tonasket Rodeo grounds are accepting pets and livestock.  Citizen and firefighters safety is our number one priority.  Citizens are asked to remain clear of the fire area. 

Currently there are 305 combined personnel assigned to both fires.  Northeast Washington Interagency Type 3 IMT Team 2 has assumed command of the incident.

Fire information and the incident command post is located at the Tonasket High School in Tonasket, WA.  Fire information contact is Jeff Sevigney at (509) 993-2946 or you can also follow us on Facebook @NEWIMT3, and Inciweb @ https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6893/

Tonasket, WA – The Anglin Fire started yesterday afternoon and quickly spread due to high temperatures, winds and low relative humidity.  Firefighters from Okanogan County, Washington State Department of Natural Resources and numerous federal, state and local agencies assisted with fire suppression well into the evening.  Fire managers also called in multiple aircraft to help with firefighting efforts.  The fire is currently 0% contained.  One residence and two out buildings were lost. 

The Green Fire started yesterday afternoon and quickly spread due to high temperatures, winds and low relative humidity. Overnight crews were able to get an established containment line around the fire and are moving into mop up today. Firefighters from Okanogan County, Washington State Department of Natural Resources and numerous federal, state and local agencies assisted with fire suppression well into the evening.

 Firefighters are on the fire line again today working to establish additional containment lines and protecting structures.  Aircraft will be over the Anglin fire again today.

Level 3 evacuation orders are still in place for the Anglin Fire and the Green fire is currently under level I evacuations.  For current evacuation orders please see www.Okanogandem.org  Click on the incidents tab and locate the specific incident.  The Red Cross is currently coordinating with evacuated residents. There were no injuries reported.

Okanogan County Fairgrounds and Tonasket Rodeo grounds are accepting pets and livestock.  Citizen and firefighters safety is our number one priority.  Citizens are asked to remain clear of the fire area. 

Currently there are 300 combined personnel assigned to both fires.  Both fires are 0% contained. Northeast Washington Interagency Type 3 IMT Team 2 has assumed command of the incident.

Fire information and the incident command post is located at the Tonasket High School in Tonasket, WA.  Fire information contact is Jeff Sevigney at (509) 993-2946 or you can also follow us on Facebook @NEWIMT3, https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6893/

A Red flag warning will be in effect over the fire area for strong winds and low humidity levels through Tuesday morning.

On Wednesday, October 28, at 7:00 AM, California Incident Management Team (IMT) 12 will transfer Command of the Red Salmon Complex back to the Six Rivers, Shasta-Trinity, and Klamath National Forests Type 3 Fire Management Organizations in cooperation with the Hoopa.

Yesterday: Cloud cover over the fire area moderated fire activity for most of the day.  Later in the afternoon, dry air began to filter in causing some increase in fire activity.  The fire is still backing down toward Plummer creek and Milk creek, and east of Dees peak. Pine needle cast and leaf drop is providing enough fuel to allow the fire to re-burn areas that have already burned. Heavy dead and down fuels were smoldering across the eastern flank of the fire and in interior, isolated pockets. Helicopters made progress with water drops to cool hot spots along the containment lines. The majority of work in the remaining divisions consisted of suppression repair assisted by resource advisors, and the back haul of accountable property and equipment. 

Weather and Fire Behavior: A red flag warning went into effect yesterday as a result of falling humidity values accompanied by a wind shift to the northeast early this morning. Winds picked up some overnight but are expected to ease today. Humidity levels are expected to remain low through Thursday. Rain is not forecast in the immediate future. Smoke will impact the area due to moderate burning within containment lines. For information on smoke impacts and how you can lessen your exposure, go to www.airnow.gov.   

Today’s Operations: Crews will monitor existing containment lines and improve lines where possible along Plummer Creek. Direct line construction resumes using Minimum Impact Suppression Tactics (MIST) on the south east flank of the fire with helicopters cooling hot spots with bucket work. Suppression repair and equipment back haul operations carry on within the remaining divisions. As fire containment increases, crews will have shifted many operations from suppression tactics to suppression repair work while working closely with resource advisors (READS) who help direct this work to protect sensitive natural and cultural resources in healing the land.

Closures: For Firefighter and public safety, fire officials remind visitors that areas and roads within and near the perimeter of the fire are closed.  More information is available on forest websites: www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/klamath/alerts-notices | www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/srnf/alerts-notices | www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/stnf/alerts-notices

Red Salmon Complex UPDATE 

Sunday, October 25, 2020 

Total Acres: 143,644 Containment: 75% 

Notice:  A Red flag warning will be in effect over the fire area for strong winds and low humidity levels from Sunday morning through midday Monday. 

Yesterday: A smoke inversion over the South Fork of the Salmon River trapped warm temperatures and drier air until the early afternoon, where moderate backing and creeping of the fire in the West Fork of Plummer Creek, east of Dees Peak, and in the area of Milk Creek was observed. A 10-acre slop over was found to the west of Emigrant Creek and quickly contained. Fire continued actively backing through the needle cast and leaf litter cleaning up the unburned fuels. Heavy dead and down fuels were smoldering across the eastern flank of the fire and in interior, isolated pockets. Helicopters continued to cool hot spots along the containment lines. The vast majority of work in the remaining divisions consisted of suppression repair assisted by resource advisors and the back haul of accountable property and equipment.   

Weather and Fire Behavior:  Humidity recovery was good across much of the complex as 

cold front moved in from the northwest and brought an increase in moisture. The wind and low humidity will trigger a Red Flag warning from Sunday morning through midday Monday. Rain is not forecast in the immediate future, though good humidity recoveries are expected in the valleys. A cold, dry front approaching from the northeast will bring very dry air into the fire area.  Smoke will continue to impact the area due to burning within containment lines. For information on smoke impacts and how you can lessen your exposure, go to www.airnow.gov.    

Today’s Operations: Crews will continue to monitor existing containment lines and improve lines where possible along Plummer Creek. Direct line construction continues using Minimum Impact Suppression Tactics (MIST) on the south east flank of the fire with helicopters cooling hot spots with bucket work. Suppression repair and equipment back haul operations continue in the remaining divisions. As fire containment increases, crews will have shifted many operations from suppression tactics to suppression repair work while working closely with resource advisors (READS) who help direct this work to protect sensitive natural and cultural resources in healing the land.  

Closures: For Firefighter and public safety, fire officials remind visitors that areas and roads within and near the perimeter of the fire are closed.  More information is available on forest websites: www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/klamath/alerts-notices | www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/srnf/alerts-notices | www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/stnf/alerts-notices  

A Red Flag Warning will be in effect over the fire area for strong winds and low humidity levels from Sunday morning through midday Monday.

Yesterday: Creeping and backing fire continued yesterday to include the West Fork of Plummer creek, east of Dees Peak, east of Potato Mountain and along the East Fork of the New River. Fire continued actively backing, cleaning up unburned fuels in its way.  Active snag burning was observed. The majority of work in the remaining divisions consisted of suppression repair assisted by resource advisors and the back haul of accountable property and equipment. 

Weather and Fire Behavior:  A cold front moved in from the northwest last night providing for increased cloud cover, lowering temperatures and increasing humidity values.  The cloud cover will help to maintain the cooler temps and higher humidity’s through Saturday night.  The humidity will drop again on Sunday and winds will pick up Sunday evening.  The higher wind and low humidity will trigger a Red Flag warning from Sunday morning through midday Monday. Fuel moisture levels will remain low allowing the fire to remain active for the near future with moderate fire behavior. Rain is not forecast in the immediate future. Smoke impacting the area remains likely due to continued burning in the interior of the fire area. For information on smoke impacts and how you can lessen your exposure, go to www.airnow.gov.   

Today’s Operations: Crews will continue monitoring and strengthening lines along Plummer Creek, conducting suppression efforts where needed and doing line repair work. Suppression repair and equipment back haul operations continue in the remaining divisions, As fire containment increases, crews shift operations from suppression tactics to suppression repair work and the collection and return of the miles of hose, water pumps, and portable water tanks back to fire camp for cleaning, packaging and shipping.

Closures: For Firefighter and public safety, fire officials remind visitors that areas and roads within and near the perimeter of the fire are closed.  More information is available on forest websites: www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/klamath/alerts-notices | www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/srnf/alerts-notices | www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/stnf/alerts-notices

U.S. Forest Service and California Incident Management Team 12 will host a Red Salmon Complex Community meeting on Friday Oct. 23 at 12:00 PM at the Cecilville Community Center. 

Due to the lack of cell service and WiFi, this meeting will be held in person outside in the parking lot.  The event will be recorded and uploaded after the meeting to the Red Salmon Facebook page.

Participants are asked to adhere to CDC mandates, follow all regulations of social distancing and wearing masks. The incident will supply the appropriate personal protective items (masks & hand sanitizer). Any questions after the meeting on the recorded posting will be addressed as soon as possible.