Firefighters Continue Efforts to Contain Fires 

Cottonwood Ridge, Snake Ridge, Spoon and New Fire Starts – August 5, 2023, Daily Update 

Spoon Fire Quick Facts 

Acres: 4,560 acres 

Cause: Lightning 

Containment: 58% 

Start Date: July 24, 2023 

Location: 2.5 miles east of Highway 60 between Globe and Show Low, AZ. 11 miles southwest of Cedar Creek 

Fuels: Piñyon- Juniper, Manzanita, Grass, Cedar 

Total personnel for all incidents: 366 

Overview: Continued hot, dry temperatures, and winds with gusts up to 25 mph occurred Friday. Crews continued to perform mop up duties along the perimeters of the fires looking for hidden heat sources that may start appearing due to the vegetation drying out after the last rainstorm, and we able to increase containment on the Spoon Fire to 58%. 

There were two new fires reported Friday on the Fort Apache Reservation, and firefighters and air resources were sent to help put out these new starts. 

Crews will continue to scout for and ensure there are no remaining heat sources along fire containment lines. With the help of the firefighters, excavators will begin rehabilitating dozer lines and start the process of returning the land back to its natural state. The repair process will consist of the excavators pulling tress onto the dozer line and having firefighters cut them up, and then start spreading them across the dozer line, as well as spreading grass seed to help reduce run-off should the area receive rain.  This will occur on both the Cottonwood Ridge and Spoon fires. Firefighters will continue to be ready to respond to any new starts. 

Spoon Fire Update: Friday, fire crews continued looking for heat sources along the north and western edges of the fire. An excavator and firefighters will continue repairing dozer and hand lines along the northern perimeter down to Carrizo Creek. The Spoon Fire is now 58% contained. 

Weather: Hot weather in the low 90s, dry fuels and wind gusts up to 25 miles per hour are a concern into the weekend. Firefighters will remain prepared to respond to any new fire starts. 

Evacuations: None. For awareness regarding evacuations, familiarization with the Ready, Set, Go evacuation model is encouraged. Community members may also sign up for the Navajo County Alert System at https://tinyurl.com/y4vwrasw. 

Smoke: Smoke may start to appear if winds stir up any heat sources inside the fire perimeter. For information on smoke and air quality, visit https://www.airnow.gov. 

Closures: Highway 60 remains open. The southwest portion of Fort Apache is closed, including all Salt River sites within the closure area. 

Fire Restrictions: There are several fire restrictions in place depending on location. 

• Fort Apache Agency: Stage 2 Fire Restrictions - No campfire, fireworks, outdoor smoking, debris burning or discharging of firearms. Power saws cannot be used between 10 am and 8 pm. All motorized travel is restricted to developed roads. 

• Show Low, Navajo County and Apache Sitgreaves National Forests: Stage 1 Fire Restrictions - No campfires (except in developed recreation sites), no smoking outdoors, no welding, no fireworks. 

TONASKET, Wash. August 5, 2023 – Crews made significant progress yesterday afternoon and into the overnight hours increasing containment to 62 percent. The fire is now 16,428 acres burning on lands managed by the Washington Department of Natural Resources and the Spokane District—Bureau of Land Management west of Oroville, Wash.

Yesterday, during night shift operations, fire personnel performed road grading in the Blue Lake area.  Interior flare-ups of unburned fuels continued to be visible but posed little danger of spread. During the day, on the western portion, firefighters were engaged in securing dozer lines and mapping areas for repairs. On the eastern perimeter, crews continued to mop up and secure a 100-foot buffer around structures.

Today, on the eastern and southern perimeter crews will focus on repair of dozer lines and make further evaluation of needed repairs. To the northwest, spread potential remains high on this portion of the fire perimeter. Firefighters will be on patrol along the Loomis-Oroville Road and to the north toward Nighthawk border crossing. Rogue River Interagency Hotshots continue efforts to hold the line in check south of the Similkameen River.  Task forces have been developed for initial attack should any new fire starts occur. 

WEATHER:  Weather patterns are shifting over the next couple of days as a slow-moving system of precipitation moves up from the south. There is an increased chance of isolated thunderstorms that have the potential to produce short bursts of heavy rain if conditions align in the region. Daytime temperatures are expected to be warm and dry today but should drop a couple degrees due to the increased cloud cover expected to move into the region by the weekend.

SAFETY:   There is still active firefighting in the region and aerial resources are in use when conditions allow.  Boaters should be aware of helicopters dipping out of many lakes and ponds in the area and to remain clear when operations are occurring.

SMOKE: The northern winds will continue to bring smoke into the region, funneling down from Canada. Smoke may be dense at times, especially in the early morning, but should clear in the afternoon with more favorable wind flow. However, smoke may still linger in the valleys and result in fair to moderate visibility throughout the afternoon hours.

The British Columbia Wildfire Service is overseeing the fire on the Canadian side. For more information, please visit the Canadian Wildland Fire Information System at https://cwfis.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/home.

Evacuation levels have decreased in Okanogan County, but some road closures remain in place. For up-to-date information on wildfire closures and evacuations, follow Okanogan County Emergency Management at https://okanogancounty.org/government/emergency_management/

Firefighters Continue Efforts to Contain Fires 

Cottonwood Ridge, Snake Ridge, Spoon and New Fire Starts – August 5, 2023, Daily Update 

Cottonwood Ridge Fire Quick Facts 

Acres: 345 

Cause: Lightning 

Containment: 90% 

Start Date: July 23, 2023 

Location: 4 miles south of Show Low, AZ 

Fuels: Timber, grass, brush 

Snake Ridge Fire Quick Facts 

Acres: 42 acres 

Cause: Lightning 

Containment: 100% 

Start Date: July 28, 2023 

Location: 11 miles southwest of Show Low, AZ. 

Fuels:  Grass, Brush 

Total personnel for all incidents: 366 

Overview: Continued hot, dry temperatures, and winds with gusts up to 25 mph occurred Friday. Crews continued to perform mop up duties along the perimeters of the fires looking for hidden heat sources that may start appearing due to the vegetation drying out after the last rainstorm, and we able to increase containment on the Spoon Fire to 58%. 

There were two new fires reported Friday on the Fort Apache Reservation, and firefighters and air resources were sent to help put out these new starts. 

Crews will continue to scout for and ensure there are no remaining heat sources along fire containment lines. With the help of the firefighters, excavators will begin rehabilitating dozer lines and start the process of returning the land back to its natural state. The repair process will consist of the excavators pulling tress onto the dozer line and having firefighters cut them up, and then start spreading them across the dozer line, as well as spreading grass seed to help reduce run-off should the area receive rain.  This will occur on both the Cottonwood Ridge and Spoon fires. Firefighters will continue to be ready to respond to any new starts. 

Cottonwood Ridge Fire Update: With the addition of an excavator, crews will continue to patrol firelines for any remaining heat sources and continue suppression repair work, on the dozer lines to return the area to a more natural state. Meticulous work by firefighters Friday, increased containment on the Cottonwood Ridge Fire to 90%. 

Snake Ridge Fire Update: Crews patrolled the perimeter of the Snake Ridge Fire and did not find any heat sources close to the fireline, so were able to declare the fire 100% contained. 

Weather: Hot weather in the low 90s, dry fuels and wind gusts up to 25 miles per hour are a concern into the weekend. Firefighters will remain prepared to respond to any new fire starts. 

Evacuations: None. For awareness regarding evacuations, familiarization with the Ready, Set, Go evacuation model is encouraged. Community members may also sign up for the Navajo County Alert System at https://tinyurl.com/y4vwrasw. 

Smoke: Smoke may start to appear if winds stir up any heat sources inside the fire perimeter. For information on smoke and air quality, visit https://www.airnow.gov. 

Closures: Highway 60 remains open. The southwest portion of Fort Apache is closed, including all Salt River sites within the closure area. 

Fire Restrictions: There are several fire restrictions in place depending on location. 

• Fort Apache Agency: Stage 2 Fire Restrictions - No campfire, fireworks, outdoor smoking, debris burning or discharging of firearms. Power saws cannot be used between 10 am and 8 pm. All motorized travel is restricted to developed roads. 

• Show Low, Navajo County and Apache Sitgreaves National Forests: Stage 1 Fire Restrictions - No campfires (except in developed recreation sites), no smoking outdoors, no welding, no fireworks. 

Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Fire Protection

Lolo National Forest and Flathead National Forest Land Management                                      

NORTHERN ROCKIES TEAM 1

INCIDENT COMMANDER: BRENT OLSON

 Fire Information: 406-247-0922      

2023.Colt@firenet.gov    

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColtFire 

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/mtmts-colt-fire

Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 9:00 am

Location:  15 miles northwest of Seeley Lake, Montana

Start Date: 7/17/2023            Cause: Lightning       Size: 7,179 acres        Containment: 23%    

Total Personnel: 596             Engines: 15                Helicopters: 5            Hand Crews: 14   

KEY MESSAGE

This is a transition and shadow day on the fire. NR Team 1 has reached the conclusion of our 14-day assignment. NR Team 5 has arrived and following the shadow day today, will transition into command of the Colt Fire at 6:00 am on August 6, 2023. The transition of teams on wildfires is a regular occurrence and both teams are working towards a seamless and safe transition. Fire crews and equipment remain engaged on the fire and will continue to be through this transition.

CURRENT STATUS

Fire activity was subdued yesterday as monsoonal moisture arrived in the upper atmosphere and cloud cover moved over the fire area. However, persistent dry conditions at the surface keep the potential for fire spread high.  The forecast calls for cooler temps, higher humidity levels, and a chance of rain over the weekend. While acreage was added yesterday, the fire size is still listed as 7,179 acres since there wasn’t an overnight infrared mapping flight to verify the increase.

Yesterday, along the east side of the fire and Forest Road 646 (Colt/Uhler Road) engine crews patrolled, monitored, and mopped up where needed. On the north side, crews continued to hold and mop up along road and control lines. On the western side, personnel used road systems to construct control lines and prepared indirect lines for potential firing operations. In the southwest corner there continued to be active fire while crews and equipment continued construction of indirect fire control lines ahead of the fire edge in locations with the highest probability for success. Crews continued to construct handline along the south side working to the west and staying north of the West Fork of the Clearwater River. The Structure Protection Group patrolled the Highway 83 corridor and continued to assess structure protection needs for the Lindbergh Lake area. Helicopters were used for water bucket drops as needed.

PLANNED ACTIONS

In the southwest corner of the fire heavy equipment and crews will continue to construct indirect control lines. Along the west side, crews will prepare roads and handlines and use hose lays to secure and mop up the fire edge. On the north and east sides of the fire, personnel will patrol, hold, and mop up where needed. Crews that have been working from east to west on the south side of the fire north of the West Fork of the Clearwater River will continue handline construction. The crews are working in steep terrain and the handline construction is slow and steady. Helicopters will be used to cool hot spots and slow fire spread. Operations personnel from both teams will work together on all sides of the fire to transfer knowledge and situational awareness to provide for a safe and efficient team transition.

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR

On Saturday, high temperatures in the fire area will range from 64-69 degrees and relative humidity levels ranging from 52-57%. There is a 55-65% chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Winds will be from the east at 10 mph with gusts up to 15 mph.

EVACUATIONS AND CLOSURES

The Missoula County Sheriff’s Office Evacuation Warning and Order summary:

-Residents on Beaver Creek Road (near the summit) are under an Evacuation Warning.

-Mile marker 31 (Beaver Creek Road at the intersection of Hwy 83) south towards Seeley Lake to mile marker 27, and including residences in Rovero Flats, are under an Evacuation Warning.

-Residences beginning at mile marker 27, south end of Rovero Flats, to mile marker 25.5 (the intersection of the West Fork of the Clearwater Road and Hwy 83) are under an Evacuation Warning.

-Residences on the north and south ends of Lake Inez are under an Evacuation Warning. The east side of Lake Inez, along Hwy 83, is not under any Warning or Order.

If conditions rapidly change an Evacuation Order may be issued with no prior notice or warning. Home and property owners in the surrounding area should remain vigilant and prepared. Have an evacuation plan for family, pets, and livestock; sign up for emergency alerts at Smart911.com; and be familiar with the Missoula County evacuation process and what an order and warning means by clicking on the following link:   https://www.missoulacounty.us/government/public-safety/office-of-emergency-management/evacuation-information.  For evolving Evacuations and Warnings please visit the Missoula County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MissoulaCountySheriffsOffice .

The Lolo and Flathead National Forests have closed several forest roads, areas, and campgrounds near the fire area for public safety. The list of current closures includes:

-Forest Road 906 (closed at Highway 83)

-Rainy Lake Campground access road 4357 (closed at Highway 83)

-Rainy Lake Campground

-Alva Lake Campground access road (closed by gate at Highway 83)

-Alva Lake Campground

-Lakeside Campground access road (closed by gate at Highway 83)

-Lakeside Campground

-Lake Inez Campground

-Forest Road 646 (closed at the junction of FSR 552); FSR 4354; Forest Road 552 (beyond the turn off to west side Lake Inez access)

-Forest Road 5407 and 463 closed beyond the West Side snowmobile trailhead (these roads access the Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Marshall Wildlife Management Area and Lake Marshall)

TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

A Temporary Flight Restriction is in place for air space over the Colt Fire (FDC 3/7867) to provide a safe environment for firefighting aircraft operating in the area. An airport closure is in place for the Condon Airstrip (FDC 07/110) for firefighting helicopter operations. Remember that temporary flight restrictions also apply to unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or drones. If you fly, we can’t!                   

Tin Soldier Complex

Fire Information: 406-758-6458
Saturday, August 5, 2023, at 9:00 am

Location: 17 miles east of Swan Lake, Montana
Start Date: 7/30/2023 Cause: Lightning Size: 2,368 acres Containment: 0%
Total Personnel: 73 Engines: 2 Type 2 IA Crew: 1 Masticators: 1
Water Tender: 1 Heavy Equipment Task Force: 1

Note: Additional personnel from the Spotted Bear District are “on loan” and assisting with fire related operations. Priority will be given for initial attack if any other fires on the Spotted Bear District are detected.

ATTENTION
To provide for public and firefighter safety, the East Side South Fork Road #38 is closed to public travel and the West Side South Fork Road #895 is closed to public travel near the 15 mile just past the Lid Creek Campground.

SUMMARY
The Tin Soldier Complex was originally made up of 4 fires burning in timber litter with heavy dead and down fuels. The Tin Soldier Complex is located on the Spotted Bear Ranger District of the Flathead National Forests, approximately 17 miles east of Swan Lake. The fires associated with the Tin Soldier Complex started by lightning on Saturday, July 30th. Past fire activity has included torching, spotting, and active consumption of heavy fuels.

Current Acres burned as of the morning of August 5th.
• Bruce Fire – 977 acres at 0% containment
• Kah Mtn Fire – 304 acres at 0% containment
• Sullivan Fire – 1,087 acres at 0% containment
• Con Kelly Fire – 0.25 acres – Out.

The Tin Soldier Complex is approximated at 2,368 acres in size and remains 0% contained. Fire activity on Friday was low between the 3 fires. There was no infrared flight last night so an updated acreage was not available.

The Bruce, Kah and Sullivan fires continue to be managed with point source protection to protect values at risk. Values at risk include Stony Communications Site, hydro-electric plant, Heinrude residential community, commercial guest ranches and the Spotted Bear Ranger Station compound. Fire personnel have conducted initial assessments and preparations for structure protection in the above identified areas.

PLANNED ACTIONS
A masticator and heavy equipment task force were utilized to establish a fuel break around the Wilderness Lodge and the hydro-electric facility. A hose line has been laid along the established fuel break and sprinklers have been set up around the Wilderness Lodge. Exposed wood on the hydro-electric facility was wrapped and sprinklers were installed along Addition Bridge.

Fire personnel have started structure protection efforts for the Spotted Bear Ranch, Diamond R Ranch and the Spotted Bear Ranger Station compound that will continue into today. A safety zone is being established on the Spotted Bear Ranger Station compound that should be completed today. Crews will continue to work on improving previous fuel breaks and installing hose line and sprinkler systems around the Spotted Bear Ranch, Diamond R Ranch and the Spotted Bear Ranger Station compound.

EVACUATIONS, CLOSURES AND RESTRICTIONS
Evacuation: An evacuation has been issued by the Flathead County Sheriff for Heinrude community.

Restrictions/Closures:

• Stage 2 fire restrictions are in effect as of August 5th.
• A road restriction is in effect for the East and West Side South Fork Roads.
• An area closure is in effect for the front country of the Spotted Bear district as well the Gorge Creek drainage within the Bob Marshall Wilderness area, including Feather, Inspiration, Gorge, Canyon Trickle, and Stadium Creeks.
• A Temporary Flight Restriction is in place for air space over the Tin Soldier Complex to provide a safe environment for firefighting aircraft operating in the area. This includes the Spotted Bear and Meadow Creek Airstrips! Remember that temporary flight restrictions also apply to unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or drones. If you fly, we can’t!

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR
Cloud cover will keep temperatures cooler than yesterday with minimum relative humidity slightly improved as well. There is a chance of rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then rain showers likely and chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.

2023.Sourdough@firenet.gov

360-370-4169

https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/warlp-sourdough-fire

Fire Size: 2,933 Containment: 0% Personnel: 267 Helicopters: 3

The Sourdough Fire is being managed by the Southern Area Gray Incident Management Team. Mitch Ketron is the Gray Team Incident Commander.

This is a no-drone zone. Unauthorized drone flights (UAS) pose serious risks to firefighter and public safety and the effectiveness of wildfire suppression operations. Aerial firefighting is suspended when unauthorized UAS are in the area, allowing wildfire to grow larger.

Yesterday’s Activities: There was an increase in fire activity (and growth) westward to along Stetattle Creek, upslope towards Bucket Creek, and crossing Stetattle Creek; eastward towards Sourdough Creek and Sourdough Creek drainage, and northward towards the top of Sourdough Mountain. Helicopters were used extensively, dropping water to slow fire spread after the morning inversion lifted. Fire personnel were actively engaged in structure protection, triage, and preparation based on fire location and behavior, which included setting up hose lays, sprinkler systems, and preparing structures in the town of Diablo and the Environmental Learning Center. Structure protection efforts around the Diablo community, were implemented successfully. Structure preparation, including wrapping, is complete at the historic Sourdough Lookout.

Today: Fire personnel will continue to scout and identify possible fire containment lines. Terrain is extremely steep, rugged, and inaccessible. Assessments from Ross Dam eastwards Big Beaver Creek started yesterday and will continue today, as will assessment westward along State Road 20 towards Newhalem. Helicopter water drops will continue in order to slow fire spread. Although there is predicted moisture through the area over the weekend it is not a significant amount to slow the fire's progression.

Weather: Partly sunny (65-75 percent). Areas of smoke in the morning. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. with a high near 82. Northeast winds 5-10 mph shifting to the southwest 13-18 mph in the afternoon. Gusty and erratic winds expected near thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humidity 36%. Take caution when recreating outdoors when smoke is present. Learn more at https://wasmoke.blogspot.com

Area/Road Closures & Evacuations EVACUATIONS - Evacuations are in effect for North Cascades Environmental Learning Center. There is no access across Diablo Dam until further notice. State Road 20 is closed between Mile Markers 120-156, Newhalem to Rainy Day Pass. Trail, area, and camp closures are in effect due to fire activity. Closure information can be found at https://www.nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/fire-closures.htm.

2023.Sourdough@firenet.gov

360-370-4169

https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/warlp-sourdough-fire

Fire Size: 2,933 Containment: 0% Personnel: 267 Helicopters: 3

The Sourdough Fire is being managed by the Southern Area Gray Incident Management Team. Mitch Ketron is the Gray Team Incident Commander.

This is a no-drone zone. Unauthorized drone flights (UAS) pose serious risks to firefighter and public safety and the effectiveness of wildfire suppression operations. Aerial firefighting is suspended when unauthorized UAS are in the area, allowing wildfire to grow larger.

Yesterday’s Activities: There was an increase in fire activity (and growth) westward to along Stetattle Creek, upslope towards Bucket Creek, and crossing Stetattle Creek; eastward towards Sourdough Creek and Sourdough Creek drainage, and northward towards the top of Sourdough Mountain. Helicopters were used extensively, dropping water to slow fire spread after the morning inversion lifted. Fire personnel were actively engaged in structure protection, triage, and preparation based on fire location and behavior, which included setting up hose lays, sprinkler systems, and preparing structures in the town of Diablo and the Environmental Learning Center. Structure protection efforts around the Diablo community, were implemented successfully. Structure preparation, including wrapping, is complete at the historic Sourdough Lookout.

Today: Fire personnel will continue to scout and identify possible fire containment lines. Terrain is extremely steep, rugged, and inaccessible. Assessments from Ross Dam eastwards Big Beaver Creek started yesterday and will continue today, as will assessment westward along State Road 20 towards Newhalem. Helicopter water drops will continue in order to slow fire spread. Although there is predicted moisture through the area over the weekend it is not a significant amount to slow the fire's progression.

Weather: Partly sunny (65-75 percent). Areas of smoke in the morning. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. with a high near 82. Northeast winds 5-10 mph shifting to the southwest 13-18 mph in the afternoon. Gusty and erratic winds expected near thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humidity 36%. Take caution when recreating outdoors when smoke is present. Learn more at https://wasmoke.blogspot.com

Area/Road Closures & Evacuations EVACUATIONS - Evacuations are in effect for North Cascades Environmental Learning Center. There is no access across Diablo Dam until further notice. State Road 20 is closed between Mile Markers 120-156, Newhalem to Rainy Day Pass. Trail, area, and camp closures are in effect due to fire activity. Closure information can be found at https://www.nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/fire-closures.htm.

This Order shall be in effect from August 4th, 2023, at 18:00 PM through September 30, 2023, at 06:00 PM, unless rescinded.

McCall, Idaho- Early-arriving clouds and precipitation slowed fire progression yesterday. Heat was more prevalent from the Mallard Creek drainage on the east, along the northeast perimeter to the Salmon River and along the southeast perimeter to Magpie Creek. There was no infrared flight last night, estimated acreage is 24,000.

Firefighters are conducting a point protection, confine and contain strategy that includes assessments in the Whitewater Ranch and Vitta Point areas. Numerous structures along the northwest side of the fire perimeter are being evaluated, while yesterday crews completed preparation of values at risk including bridges, cabins, lodges and historical sites along the river corridor. Firefighters are assessing and implementing structure protection measures from Arctic Point upriver to Lantz Bar. Given the fire’s slow progression to the northeast, the firefighters will conduct an early assessment of the Sheep Hill lookout.

The arrival of a cold front means mostly cloudy days through the weekend along with the likelihood of light precipitation and scattered thunderstorms. The southern slopes may experience heat from the emerging sunshine, which could lead to drying fuels and localized increased fire behavior when the drainages align with prevailing winds.

Raft launching from Corn Creek has resumed. Rafters are asked to not stop in the fire area, stay together and don't linger as jet boats are operating within the burn area in support of firefighting efforts.  It is best to move through the fire area in the early morning hours. Visibility within the Salmon River drainage can be reduced significantly by smoke. For additional information on rafting, contact the river desk at 208-756-5587 or 208-481-2625.

The road to Whitewater remains closed to public traffic. Currently, a Temporary Emergency Closure is in place on roads, trails, and the area east of Mallard Creek drainage and through the Bargamin Creek drainage, and north of Bat Point. Trail Closures are in place on the Payette National Forest side of the river as well. Please note that the Magruder Corridor Road is open.

An Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place.  All aircraft (including drones) not assigned to the fire are required to remain out of the TFR area. This includes those intending to land at private ranches under the TFR.

The Payette National Forest has a public wildfire information hotline for fire information – 208-634-0820. Visit Inciweb for information on large wildfires at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov, and follow the Payette National Forest on Twitter at @PayetteForest, and on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/payettenational forest

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The Fish lake/Columbia Plateau trail through West Anderson and West Hallett fires is closed to the public for safety concerns. We anticipate it re-opening Tuesday (August 8th).