The Tin Soldier Complex was originally made up of 4 fires burning in timber litter with heavy dead and down fuels.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 6th.

• 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 estimated at 2,368 a cres in size and remains 0% contained.  Fire activity Saturday was low between the 3 fires.  Data was collected yesterday afternoon with an unmanned aircraft system (UAS).  The data is currently being processed and updated acreage on the fire perimeters will be updated later today.

The Bruce, Kah and Sullivan fires are being 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.

PAST AND PLANNED ACTIONS

Fuel breaks have been established around the Wilderness Lodge and the hydro-electric facility.  Hose line 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 are continuing structure protection efforts for the Spotted Bear Ranch, Diamond R Ranch and the Spotted Bear Ranger Station compound.  A safety zone has been established on the Spotted Bear Ranger Station compound.  Crews will continue installing hose line and sprinkler systems around the Spotted Bear Ranch, Diamond R Ranch and the Spotted Bear Ranger Station compound.  Fire personnel are developing a structure plan for the Heinrude residential community.  Those efforts will continue today and into tomorrow.   

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 UAS or drones. If you fly, we can’t!                   

WEATHER 

Cloud cover will keep temperatures cooler today with max temperatures reaching between 70 -75F with increased relative humidities.  Chance of rain and thunderstorms throughout the day. 

NORTHERN ROCKIES TEAM 9    INCIDENT COMMANDER: SHANE MARTIN

Ridge Fire

Flathead National Forest, Hungry Horse Ranger District

Fire Information 406-998-6074  2023.ridge@firenet.gov

inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/mtfnf-ridge-fire

August 6, 2023

Location: 6 miles southeast of Hungry Horse, MT

Start Date: 7/30/23      Cause: Lightning       Size: 2,584 acres       Containment: 0%.

Total Personnel: 115    Dozers: 2    Hand Crews: 4    Water Tenders: 2

KEY MESSAGE

To provide for public and firefighter safety, FS Road 38 (East Side Road) is closed to all public traffic east of the junction of FS Road 497 (Desert Mountain Road) and FS Road 38. FS Road #895 (West Side South Fork Road) is closed to all public traffic starting at mile 15, near the Lid Creek Campground. Pre-evacuation notice in effect for private property along SF Abbot Creek on the west side of the fire.

CURRENT SITUATION

Fire behavior was low to moderate yesterday. Current acreage is at 2,584 acres, an increase of 350 acres. Indirect (away from the fire) suppression efforts are prioritized on the west sides of the fire to protect critical infrastructure and private property. This is a full suppression fire and firefighter and public safety is the top priority.

Yesterday, helicopters provided water bucket drops on the west side of the fire. Hand crews continued work on a fuel break by removing brush and timber to decrease potential fire intensity. Heavy equipment continued work on a fuel break north of the junction of Desert Mountain Road and the East Side Road. Structure protection assessments were being conducted for private property.

Today, hand crews continue implementing a fuel break along FS Road 38 near Emery Bay Campground to decrease potential fire intensity. Heavy equipment crews will scout and implement a fuel break on the west side of the fire to protect private property and the communities of Coram and Martin City. Crews will also implement structure protection measures on Desert Mountain communication sites by wrapping combustible materials. Structure protection assessments will continue for private property in Martin City.

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR

Potential for easterly winds and chances of precipitation over the fire area have decreased through the weekend and into next week. Fire behavior is most active on the southeast side (away from private property) as it spreads north towards Hungry Horse Mountain and impacts FS Road 38 near the Emery Creek drainage. On the west side of the fire, fire behavior has been moderate with slow rates of spread.

CLOSURES AND SPECIAL MESSAGES

 An area closure is in effect due to the Ridge Fire. A Temporary Flight Restriction is in effect over the fire area. The Flathead National Forest has moved to Stage 2 Fire Restrictions and is in Extreme Fire Danger. Residents should stay alert for changing conditions and visit ready.gov/wildfires for preparing for wildfires. For up-to-date information on the Ridge Fire, please visit Inciweb and follow the Flathead National Forest Facebook page. 

Mojave National Preserve has issued an official closure order for the York Fire area to protect visitors and other members of the public. The justification includes:

• Falling limbs and snags (dead standing trees) and fire-damaged trees
• Impacted road structures and sinkholes due to burned-out bridges and other infrastructure
• Potentially hazardous conditions from weakened structures and potentially impacted barricades around inactive mining structures and diggings
• Unstable burned structures that may contain hazardous materials
• Hot ash and unseen hazards in the few remaining hot spots on the perimeter and interior of the burn area
• Washed out roads from heavy rainfall that occurred in early August 2023
• Potential for flash floods and debris flows during summer monsoon rains

In the next few weeks as remaining fire crews mop up any remaining hot spots in the fire, the preserve will have outside help from other agencies and personnel to assess the region in a Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER).

For your safety, we ask the following:

• Watch out for fire crews, equipment, and helicopter operations in the area
• Watch for washed-out roads or missing culverts
• Stay clear of standing burned vegetation that may fall at any time
• Do not travel into upper Caruthers Canyon
• Drive at slow speeds (25 MPH Max) for avoiding any unexpected hazards in the roadway
• Private land in-holders, please follow the guidelines provided via email to access your property
• Report any unsafe road or other conditions to us at 760-252-6100 or moja_superintendent@nps.gov - if possible, include photos and GPS coordinates

Size: 33,246 acres      

Start Date:  July 15, 2023

Point of origin: 2 miles southeast of Agness, OR

Containment: 30%

Total personnel: 841

Resources: 41 engines l 16 crews l 2 bulldozers l 27 water tenders l 4 masticators l 9 helicopters

Highlights: Crews continue to make good progress on mop-up, assess areas for potential contingency lines, and perform aerial ignitions to remove unburned pockets of fuel within the fire perimeter. Weather patterns remain consistent; however, a slight warming and drying trend is anticipated throughout the week. Firefighters remain ready for any potential changes in fire activity.

Today’s Activities:  Crews are securing and improving existing containment lines to keep the fire within the current footprint. Firefighters are conducting mop-up to secure lines and actively patrolling all divisions. Structure protection resources remain in place around Agness, actively surveying and conducting structure assessments. The alternate control lines on Forest System Roads (FSR) 1376 (to the south) and 1503, 3313, and 3680 (to the west) continue to be improved. Night-shift resources hold and patrol containment lines. Crews are ready to respond to any new fire starts in the area, if needed. Smoke created by helicopter aerial ignitions in the southwest corner of the fire near the headwaters of Lawson Creek and in the Game Lake area may be visible from surrounding areas.

With increased fire traffic, all motorists are asked to slow down, use headlights, and proceed cautiously, especially on Bear Camp Road.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-80s to low-90s and humidity around 25-35%, with winds out of the northeast on ridges in the morning, transitioning to a northwest flow in the afternoon. The period of daily low humidity is increasing, resulting in drier fuels and increased fire behavior.

Smoke:  Smoke may be visible from the surrounding areas. The Smoke Outlook is available at: https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook/b74901f7?

Closures:  The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest (RRSNF) has issued a closure order for the fire area including trails, roads and a portion of the Illinois River. Oak Flat Campground, Game Lake and Wild Horse Campgrounds and Snow Camp Lookout Recreation Rentals are all closed.  The Chetco River Road (FSR 1376) and Chetco/Pistol River Road (FSR 1407) are closed.  The closure allows for public access to the Big Rock swimming hole on the Illinois River.

Evacuations:  Level 1 “Get Ready” evacuation status in place for areas in the vicinity of the Flat Fire. Link to more information:  https://tinyurl.com/currycountyem

Restrictions: Fire danger is currently extreme; the RRSNF is implementing Level 2 Public Use Restrictions. More information here: https://tinyurl.com/ueuznr6e

Please follow all fire restrictions to prevent wildfires. Know before you go. Check on whether there are any campfire restrictions at your recreation destination.

Special Statement

An Air Quality Advisory is in effect for parts of Deschutes, Lake, and Klamath counties until further notice.

Fire: The Bedrock Fire is estimated at 12,978 total acres and is 5% contained. Fire and smoke behavior were decreased yesterday with higher humidity, cloud cover, and rain in the area. Similar conditions are possible today.

Smoke: A chance of showers in the area again today may lead to fluctuating wind and smoke patterns. Remain alert for changing conditions.
Eugene/Springfield is expected to have GOOD conditions for today. An early lift of the inversion similar to yesterday is expected which will help smoke clear from Oakridge and the Highway 58 corridor by the afternoon. La Pine is likely to experience periods of MODERATE but overall GOOD conditions as well. The McKenzie corridor is likely to experience MODERATE impacts in the afternoon but remain GOOD overall.
Look for a potential increase in smoke for La Pine and Oakridge on Monday with overall MODERATE conditions. As winds become more westerly by midweek look for potential higher smoke impacts for La Pine, Bend and Redmond.

Firefighters Remain on Alert for New Fires as Containment Increases 

Cottonwood Ridge, Snake Ridge, Spoon and New Fire Starts – August 6, 2023, Daily Update 

Spoon Fire Quick Facts 

Acres: 4,560 acres 

Cause: Lightning 

Containment: 80% 

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: 301 

Continued hot, dry temperatures, and winds with gusts up to 30 mph occurred Saturday. Crews continued to reinforce containment lines by turning over dirt to make sure there were no hot spots near the perimeter of the fires. Crews were able to increase containment on the Spoon Fire to 80%, and the Cottonwood Ridge fire to 95%. 

There was one new fire reported Saturday. The fire was reported two miles south of the old Rodeo-Chediski fire on Chediski Mountain. Crews were sent to the west side of the Fort Apache Reservation to assist with fire suppression operations. With the help of a dozer, crews were able to keep the fire to below 10 acres. 

Cottonwood Ridge, Snake Ridge and Spoon fires: The excavators and hand crews continued repairing dozer lines and returning the land back to its natural state. The repair process will continue with the excavators pulling Junipers 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. Crews patrolled the perimeter of the Snake Ridge Fire and did not find any heat sources close to the fireline, so the fire has been declared 100% contained. Firefighters will continue to be ready to respond to any new starts. 

Weather: Hot weather in the low 90s, dry fuels and wind gusts up to 30 miles per hour are a concern through 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. 

More Information: 

Inciweb:  

• Cottonwood Ridge: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/azfta-cottonwood-ridge-fire 

• Spoon: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/azfta-spoon-fire 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BIAFAAFireMgt/ 

Equipo de Gestión de Incidentes del Complejo del área de las Montañas Rocosas 1
Dan Dallas, Comandante del Incidente

Teléfono de Información: 970-648-4470 (publico), 970-765-7123 (medios de comunicación)
Correo electrónico: 2023.lowline@firenet.gov
Horario: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Situación Actual: Ayer, los bomberos observaron un comportamiento de fuego moderado que incluyó la quema de árboles durante gran parte del día y se espera que este comportamiento continúe. El gran trabajo de la última semana se puso a prueba aún más por las condiciones climáticas, lo que brindó a los administradores de incendios una mayor confianza para las condiciones de bandera roja de hoy, seguida la Vigilancia meteorológica de incendios el lunes y martes. El trabajo de hoy reflejará el de ayer, con equipos de bomberos que permanecerán vigilantes, observando los efectos de las condiciones cambiantes en el comportamiento del fuego mientras realizan acciones de supresión de rutina. A medida que se reduzcan los requisitos del trabajo de supresión, algunas cuadrillas estarán posicionadas para el comportamiento del fuego y estarán listas para proporcionar capacidad adicional para el incendio Lowline o una respuesta rápida a un nuevo inicio de fuego.

División A/Z: Se patrullarán las líneas de fuego para garantizar que permanezcan seguras.

División Y: Se establecen líneas de fuego directas e indirectas y los bomberos patrullarán y asegurarán más las líneas según sea necesario. En gran parte de esta división, la actividad de incendios sigue siendo mínima debido a la gran arboleda de álamos. Mañana, los vientos soplarán del oeste y empujarán el fuego hacia sí mismo.

División X: los administradores de incendios continuarán evaluando opciones para confinar el incendio en esta división remota.

División W: Afortunadamente, los bomberos están encontrando fuentes de calor mínimas cerca de la línea de fuego, por lo que no se planean operaciones de disparo adicionales. Hoy, las patrullas de la línea de fuego continuarán.

Protección de Estructuras: Los equipos de protección de estructuras finalizarán las evaluaciones de estructuras y las empaquetarán en un informe que será útil para los administradores locales en caso de una futura emergencia en el área.

Condiciones Climáticas y de Combustibles:

Se espera que la actividad del incendio aumente como parte de la advertencia de bandera roja pronosticada. El secado de los combustibles se ha acelerado en los últimos días con un secado adicional hoy debido a la baja humedad en la mitad de la adolescencia, cielos soleados, temperaturas cálidas en los 70 superiores y condiciones de viento cercanas a las 30 mph.

Evacuaciones, Cierres, y Restricciones de Incendios:

Hay una orden de evacuación previa vigente para CR 727, Mill Creek. No hay otras evacuaciones o evacuaciones previas cerca del incendio. Para obtener información específica sobre evacuación, consulte Manejo de emergencias del condado de Gunnison en http://www.gunnisoncounty.org. Puede registrarse para recibir alertas de emergencia en sus teléfonos u otros dispositivos en: https://bit.ly/3QhZVZg.

Cierres del Sistema Forestal Nacional: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1126172.pdf.

Cierres temporarios del BLM: https://tinyurl.com/5n8s7xee.

Restricciones de Incendios en el condado de Gunnison: ninguno.

Reportes sobre la perspectiva de humo: https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/ed63b240

Los incendios forestales son una zona de exclusión aérea para aeronaves no autorizadas, incluidos los drones. Si tu vuelas, nosotros no podemos. Para obtener más información, visite http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.

Estadísticas del Incendio Lowline:
Tamaño: 1816 acres
Contenido: 55%
Personal: 325
Locación: 14 mi. NNW de Gunnison, CO
Reportado: 8:00 am 26 de Julio, 2023
Causa: Relámpago

Para más Información:
Línea Telefónica: 970-648-4470 (publicó), 970-765-7123 (media)
Correo electrónico: 2023.lowline@firenet.gov
InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/cogmf-lowline-fire
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GMUGFireInfo

Firefighters Remain on Alert for New Fires as Containment Increases 

Cottonwood Ridge, Snake Ridge, Spoon and New Fire Starts – August 6, 2023, Daily Update 

Cottonwood Ridge Fire Quick Facts 

Acres: 345 

Cause: Lightning 

Containment: 95% 

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: 301 

Continued hot, dry temperatures, and winds with gusts up to 30 mph occurred Saturday. Crews continued to reinforce containment lines by turning over dirt to make sure there were no hot spots near the perimeter of the fires. Crews were able to increase containment on the Spoon Fire to 80%, and the Cottonwood Ridge fire to 95%. 

There was one new fire reported Saturday. The fire was reported two miles south of the old Rodeo-Chediski fire on Chediski Mountain. Crews were sent to the west side of the Fort Apache Reservation to assist with fire suppression operations. With the help of a dozer, crews were able to keep the fire to below 10 acres. 

Cottonwood Ridge, Snake Ridge and Spoon fires: The excavators and hand crews continued repairing dozer lines and returning the land back to its natural state. The repair process will continue with the excavators pulling Junipers 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. Crews patrolled the perimeter of the Snake Ridge Fire and did not find any heat sources close to the fireline, so the fire has been declared 100% contained. Firefighters will continue to be ready to respond to any new starts. 

Weather: Hot weather in the low 90s, dry fuels and wind gusts up to 30 miles per hour are a concern through 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. 

More Information: 

Inciweb:  

• Cottonwood Ridge: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/azfta-cottonwood-ridge-fire 

• Spoon: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/azfta-spoon-fire 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BIAFAAFireMgt/ 

NORTHERN ROCKIES TEAM 5    INCIDENT COMMANDER: JOE SAMSPON

CURRENT STATUS 

Northern Rockies Team 5, a Complex Incident Management Team led by Incident Commander Joe Sampson, assumed command of the fire on August 6th at 6 am. Yesterday, hand crews continued constructing handline from the southwestern portion of the fire to Sunset Ridge. Crews in the southeast then began to search for opportunities to extend this line beyond Sunset Ridge. This is the area where the fire is currently most active and contains steep terrain with heavy fuels.  

To the north, crews placed hose lays along the creek bed in the Beaver Lake area. On the fire’s eastern edge, crews continued their patrols of the fire’s edge and “mopped up” residual heat along the fire’s perimeter, as needed. Heavy rainfall limited firefighter access to the southern edge of the fire. Firefighting activity remained limited in this area throughout the day. A structure protection group patrolled the Highway 83 corridor and assessed structural protection needs for the Lindbergh Lake area.   

PLANNED ACTION  

Heavy equipment will begin constructing line from Sunset Ridge east, continuing the progress of the line constructed by hand crews. To the north, crews will “mop-up” residual heat along the fire’s perimeter from Beaver Lake to Colt Lake. Patrols will continue on the eastern side of the fire. Firefighters will continue constructing handline along the south edge of the fire today, as weather permits.  

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR 

Recent rain showers have slowed the fire’s forward progression with fire growth mainly contained to the southwestern portion of the fire. Up to a quarter inch of rain accumulated on the southernmost areas of the fire yesterday. Continued rain showers with temperatures in the mid-70s, and relative humidity above 50 percent are expected to reduce fire activity over the next few days. Up to a half inch of rain is predicted in the area and flooding is possible. However, strong outflow winds (up to 45 mph) from thunderstorms increases the risk of the fire spotting into unburned fuels beyond the current fire perimeter.  

While the fire will likely exhibit creeping and smoldering behavior in the coming days, single tree torching is possible if the fire burns into large areas of unburned ground fuels. As the weather warms towards the middle of the week, with less precipitation anticipated, an increase of fire activity is expected.    

CLOSURES AND SPECIAL MESSAGES 

Specific closure information can be found at https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/mtmts-colt-fire  

Cheney, WA, - The West Hallett Fire was reported at 1337 on Monday July 31st. It is located approximately 2 miles West of Highway 195 North of the Cheney Spokane Road.

Cheney, WA, - The West Anderson Fire was reported at 1708 on Wednesday August 2nd. It is located approximately ½ mile east of the city of Cheney South of West Anderson Road.

Currently there are approximately 150 line and support personnel assigned to the fires. As we work towards full containment on West Hallett, we will be de-mobilizing crews to right size the number of personnel for the smaller West Anderson Fire.

The West Hallett fire is 95% contained and is sized at 126 acres. Evacuation levels are at level 1 (be ready to go) for residences within the fire perimeter. See attached map for clarification.

The West Anderson Fire is 35% contained and is sized at approximately 48 acres. Evacuation levels are at level 1 (Be ready to go) for areas along West Anderson road south of Cheney Spokane Road. See attached map for clarification.

Washington Department of Natural Resources and Spokane County Fire District 3 have assigned management of both fires to a Northeast Washington Interagency Type 3 Incident Management Team.

On West Hallett, firefighters continue to make progress toward the fire being 100% contained. Isolated hot areas are being searched out and are being extinguished as they are found. There will be minimal personnel on this fire today.

On West Anderson, Firefighters have established a perimeter around the entire fire and are utilizing a hose lay to mop-up as vehicle access is very limited. Crews will continue to work inward toward complete extinguishment.

We anticipate turning these fires back to local control on Tuesday 8/8/2023. The fires will be completely extinguished and in a patrol status. Patrol status means that crews from the local district will be checking to make sure that if hotspots or smokes show themselves that they are extinguished.

The Fish lake/Columbia Plateau trail through the fires is closed to the public for safety concerns. We anticipate it re-opening Tuesday 8/8/2023.

The incident command post is located at the Cheney middle School in Cheney WA. Fire information contact is Eric Keller at 509-481-7064.