Cedar Creek / Delancy Fire

Last up-dated: 09-27-2021 / 4:48 PM


Cedar Creek Fire on Left -- Cub Creek 2 Fire on Right Take 7-18-21 5PM

Photo: Cedar Creek Fire on Left- Cub Creek 2 Fire on Right 
Taken 7-18-2021, 5 PM  from the Forest Service Office in Winthrop, WA

Cedar Creek Fire Information Number  509-996-4000
View current evacuation levels and fire location:   County Wide Advisory MAP
InciWeb Fire Information Page:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7655/
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Recording of the Community Meeting Cedar Creek-Cub Creek 2 Fires Burned Area Assessment



You may notice the presence of the
Washington National Guard around the fire areas.  They are here upon our request to help assist in the road blocks.  Be prepared to show proof that you live in the evacuation areas if trying to gain access to your property.  


August 22, 2021
1829

As of today, August 22, 2021 at 11:00 AM all Level 1 (Advisory) areas associated with the Cedar Creek Fire have been removed.

Fire personnel and equipment are still in the area of both the Cedar Creek and Cub Creek 2 Fires.


Previous updates - These are past notices, for current evacuations see the current list above.

Tuesday - August 17, 2021
August 17, 2021
2015

As of today, August 17, 2021 at 7:30 PM the last evacuation area associated with the Cedar Creek Fire, MAZAMA WEST is reduced to Level 1.

Persons returning to these areas should be cautious of hazards caused by the fire.

Be aware of your surroundings and take action if needed.

View the current evacuation levels on the County Wide Advisory MAP

Fire Information Line:509-557-0740

Tuesday - August 10, 2021
August 10, 2021
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As of today, August 10, 2021 at 9 AM more EVACUATION LEVELS that were issued due to the Cedar Creek Fire are reducing. (Winthrop Washington) 

 

The areas listed that were Level 2 (Be Ready) Blue are reduced to Level 1 (Advisory) Yellow:

Mazama-Lost River West
Wolf Creek
Pine Forest
Eastern Wolf Creek South
Elbow Coulee
Newby Creek
Little Bridge
Buttermilk

The area labeled as Mazama West remains at a level 2 (Be Ready) Blue.


SR 20 is OPEN: Hours of Darkness, both lanes open, no Stopping Mile Post 168-171.  Hours of daylight, Pilot car operations may be in use Mile Post 168-171.

Saturday - August 7, 2021
August 7, 2021
0835

As of today , August 7, 2021 at 8:00 AM the EVACUATION LEVELS issued due to the Cedar Creek Fire are changing. (Winthrop Washington)

The areas labeled Pine Forest and Eastern Wolf Creek-South that were a level 3 have been reduced to Level 2, Be Ready. Blue

All other evacuation levels for the Cedar Creek Fire remain the same.

State Route 20 remains CLOSED from Mile Post 165 to 177.  (Just east of Early Winters)

Persons returning to these areas should be cautious of hazards caused by the fire.


Be aware of your surroundings and take action if needed.

The Cedar Creek Fire is still active with fire personal and equipment in the area.


 Again, view the current evacuation levels on the County Wide Advisory MAP


 All evacuations levels remain the same for the Cub Creek Fire 2.


Cedar Creek Fire informational line:  509-557-0740

Where to find official information:

 WEB PAGE WWW.OKANOGANCOUNTY.ORG
OKANOGAN COUNTY ADVISORY MAP

Friday - August 6, 2021
August 6, 2021
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Additional Evacuation Information:

The area labeled Mazama-Lost River West on the County Advisory MAP remains at a Level 2 (Be Ready).
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August 6, 2021
1245

As of today, August 6, 2021 at 12 Noon the EVACUATION LEVELS issued due to the Cedar Creek Fire are changing, most being reduced. (Winthrop Washington)


State Route 20 remains CLOSED from Mile Post 165 to 179 (Mazama Entrance)


The area labeled as Mazama West (on the Okanogan County Advisory MAP) that was issued a Level 3 has been reduced to Level 2 (Be Ready). Blue


 The following areas that were issued a level 2 are being reduced to level 1 (Advisory) Yellow:
Mazama Entrance
Mazama Bible Camp
Wolf Creek Bridge
Eastern Wolf Creek -North
Twin Lakes
Moccasin Ranch
Poorman


The areas in the Twisp River Valley that were issued a level 3 are being reduced to a level 2 (Be Ready). Blue
Elbow Coulee
Newby Creek
Little Bridge
Buttermilk


The area labeled as Wolf Creek will remain at a level 2 (Be Ready).Blue


The areas labeled Pine Forest and Eastern Wolf Creek -South are remaining at level 3, Evacuate NOW. Red


Persons returning to these areas should be cautious of hazards caused by the fire.


Be aware of your surroundings and take action if needed.

The Cedar Creek Fire is still active with fire personal and equipment in the area.


 Again, view the current evacuation levels on the County Wide Advisory MAP


 All evacuations levels remain the same for the Cub Creek Fire 2.


Cedar Creek Fire informational line:  509-557-0740

Where to find official information:

 WEB PAGE WWW.OKANOGANCOUNTY.ORG
OKANOGAN COUNTY ADVISORY MAP


There is no estimated time for reopening State Route 20. 
Monday - August 2, 2021
August 2, 2021
1935

We are advising the persons living in the Level 3 (Immediate Evacuation) areas of the Pine Forest and East Wolf Creek-South zones that the fire activity is increasing on the North side of Gobbler's Knob towards the 4410 Road.

As the fire approaches the 4410 Road firefighters anticipate using defensive firing tactics through the afternoon and evening to contain the fire to the West side of the road.

Please follow the notifications and leave the area to allow fire traffic to have unimpeded access to the fire lines.

Persons should be aware of their surroundings and take action NOW.

Do Not wait for door to door notification, take action NOW.


A Red Cross Shelter is in Stand-by status at the Methow Valley Elementary School in the Eagle Gym.  
Please call 509-670-5331 to contact the shelter.

 For Fire Information call:  509-557-0740
Sunday - August 1, 2021
August 1, 2021
2208

The Wildland Incident Management Team has recommended reducing the Level 3 "evacuate now" order for the Poorman zone to Level 2 "be ready."

The other zones in Twisp River remain Level 3 "Evacuate Now" due to the limited egress for up canyon residents while firefighters are working around the fire on the 4410 Road.

Please remain clear of these zones to avoid impeding fire traffic.

View evacuation areas on the   Okanogan County Advisory MAP. 

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As of today, August 1, 2021 at 6:45 PM evacuation levels on the Cedar Creek Fire have changed.

The following areas have been reduced to NO Evacuation.
Mazama-Lost River (East)
Edelweiss
SR 20 Mile Post 185

The following areas have been reduced to Level 2 Be Ready
Mazama-Lost River (East)
Mazama Entrance
Mazama Bible Camp
Wolf Creek
Wolf Creek Bridge
Eastern Wolf Creek (North)

The following areas remain the same at Level 2 Be Ready
Twin Lakes Development
Moccasin Ranch

The following areas remain the same at Level 3 Evacuate NOW.
Eastern Wolf Creek (South)
Pine Forest
Mazama West

The following areas remain the same at Level 3 Evacuate NOW for the Twisp River Valley areas:
Buttermilk
Little Bridge
Elbow Coulee
Newby Creek
Poorman

View the Cedar Creek Fire Evacuation areas on the Okanogan County Advisory MAP. 

The Cedar Creek Fire is still and active fire, Citizens are asked to be cautious of fire personnel and equipment and BE AWARE of their surroundings and take action if needed.

We are continuously monitoring the situation and working to allow people to return to their homes as quickly as possible.
Saturday - July 31, 2021

July 31, 2021
1944

Level 3 Immediate Evacuation has been issued for the Twisp river Valley from Poorman Creek Road to the Buttermilk area.

The Cedar Creek Fire is near the South side of Gobblers Knob and into Graff Creek and on Thompson Ridge and advancing east and south.

Persons should be aware of their surroundings and take action NOW.

This may be the only notice you receive.

DO NOT wait for door to door notification, take action NOW.

Level 3 Immediate Evacuation (GO NOW) is being issued due to the increased fire activity on the Cedar Creek Fire, near Gobblers Knob, Graff Creek, and Thompson Ridge

Evacuate towards Twisp, DO NOT go towards Winthrop.

Level 3 for the Twisp River Valley, from Poorman Creek Road to Buttermilk.

Level 3 for Twisp River Road and all roads off of Twisp River Road from Poorman Creek to the Buttermilk area.

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1823

Level 3 (Immediate Evacuation) has been issued for the Twisp River Valley from Elbow Coulee to Buttermilk.

The Cedar Creek Fire is near the south side of  Gobbler's Knob and into Graff Creek and  on Thompson Ridge.

Persons should be aware of their surroundings and take action NOW.

This may be the only notice you receive.

DO NOT wait for door to door notification, take action NOW.

Level 3 Immediate Evacuation (GO NOW) is being issued due to the increased fire activity  on the Cedar Creek Fire, near Gobbler's Knob, Graff Creek and Thompson Ridge.

Evacuate towards Twisp, DO NOT go toward Winthrop.

Level 3 issued for the Twisp River Valley from Elbow Coulee to Buttermilk.

Level 3 for Twisp River Road and all roads off of Twisp River Road from Elbow Coulee to the Buttermilk area.

For more information call:  509-557-0740

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Level 3 (Immediate Evacuation) has been issued for the Eastern Wolf Creek area, Winthrop Wa.

The Cedar Creek Fire is near the south side of Gobbler's Knob and into Graff Creek.

Persons should be aware of their surroundings and take action NOW.

This may be the only notice you receive.

DO NOT wait for door to door notification, take action NOW.

Level 3 Immediate Evacuation (GO NOW) is being issued due to the increased fire activity on the Cedar Creek FIre, near Gobbler's Knob and Graff Creek.

Evacuate towards Twisp

Level 3 issued for the Eastern Wolf Creek area.  View MAP for area:  OKANOGAN COUNTY ADVISORY MAP

Level 3 for all roads listed:
Wolf Creek Rd
Pleasant View Drive
Lynx Lane
Bryan Road
Patterson Lake Rd
Bear Orchard Rd

Twin Lakes Road from Wolf Creek Road to Patterson Lake Rd.

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This is a re-issue of Level 3 (Immediate Evacuation) for the Pine Forest Development.

The Cedar Creek Fire is near the south side of Gobbler's Knob and into Graff Creek.

Persons should be aware of their surroundings and take action NOW.

This may be the only notice you receive.

DO NOT wait for door to door notification, take action NOW.

Re-issue of Level 3 Immediate Evacuation (GO NOW) is being issued due to the increased fire activity on the Cedar Creek Fire, near Gobbler's Knob and Gaff Creek.

EVACUATE TOWARDS WINTHROP

Level 3 for all roads listed:
Bitterroot Ln
Daisy Place
Elbow Coulee Road
Lodgepole Drive
Long Leaf Lane
Mugo Road
North Blackjack Rd
Nighthawk Ridge Rd
Pond Rd
Pumphouse Rd
Red Pine Court
Rocky Top Rd
Rodeo Drive
South Blackjack Rd
Short Leaf Rd
Sugar pine Rd
Summer Rd
Timber Creek Lane
Umbrella Rd
Whitebark Lane
Yellow Leaf Rd

A Red Cross Shelter is in Stand-by status at the Methow Valley Elementary School in the Eagle Gym.
Please call 509-670-5331 to contact the shelter.

Make sure you have the FACTS not RUMORS call the Cedar Creek Fire Information line at 509-557-0740.

Thursday - July 29, 2021

July 29, 2021
1409

The Cedar Creek Fire is very active, and is spreading east south.  Even though it is still nearly five miles north of the Twisp River Valley, it is a possibility that it could reach the valley in the future.

 A Level 1 Advisory, NOT an Immediate Evacuation is being issued for persons living in the Twisp River Valley, from the Elbow Coulee Road, up valley to the Buttermilk area.

Emergency Management is asking persons living in the Twisp River Valley to start now if you have not already, to have an emergency plan in case the Cedar Creek fire or any other fire comes near you. 

NOW is the time to come up with an Emergency Plan, and then practice that plan before it is needed.

NOW is the time to prep your property and home, if you have not already.

NOW is the time to check with your neighbors, to talk about each other’s plan.

When making your emergency plan, always factor in that our dependable electricity may not be there.

Always remember if you see a danger, take action.

DO NOT wait for door to door notification, take action if needed.

Okanogan County Emergency Management will notify you as soon as possible of any evacuation that is needed.

Again, a LEVEL 1 ADVISORY, NOT AN IMMEDIATE EVACUATION is being issued for persons living in the Twisp River Valley, from the Elbow Coulee Road, up valley to the Buttermilk area.

LEVEL 1 ADVISORY ONLY

Make sure you have the FACTS not RUMORS call the Cedar Creek Fire Information line at 509-557-0740.

Wednesday - July 28, 2021
1700

A Fire information Public Meeting will be held tonight, Tuesday,  July 27, 2021 at 6 PM for both the Cedar Creek and Cub Creek 2 fires. 

Both incident management teams,  the Great Basin Team 1 and California Team 1 will be providing information, along with the local Fire District and Emergency Management.

The meeting will be held at the Mack Lloyd Park in Winthrop next to the Red Barn.

An identical meeting with the same information will be replicated tomorrow, Wednesday, July 28 at Twisp River Park, 325 N Lincoln St. in Twisp at 6 p.m.

There is grass to sit on but you might want to bring a chair.

Tuesday - July 27, 2021

1700

Both incident management team1700s,  thA Fire information Public Meeting will be held tonight, Tuesday,  July 27, 2021 at 6 PM for both the Cedar Creek and Cub Creek 2 fires. e Great Basin Team 1 and California Team 1 will be providing information, along with the local Fire District and Emergency Management.


The meeting will be held at the Mack Lloyd Park in Winthrop next to the Red Barn.

An identical meeting with the same information will be replicated tomorrow, Wednesday, July 28 at Twisp River Park, 325 N Lincoln St. in Twisp at 6 p.m.

There is grass to sit on but you might want to bring a chair.

Monday - July 26, 2021
July 26, 2021
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Okanogan County Electric Co-Op Operations Update for July 26, 2021
Please see the link to their update..

OCEC Update


A Red Cross Shelter is in stand-by status at the Methow Valley Elementary School in the Eagle Gym.  Please call 509-670-5331 to contact the shelter.

Fire Information call:  509-557-0740
Sunday - July 25, 2021
July 25, 2021
2150

Level 3 (Immediate Evacuation) has been issued for the Pine Forest Development.

Cedar Creek Fire is near the South side of the Sun Mountain Lodge area.

Persons should be aware of their surroundings and take action NOW.

This may be the only notice you receive.

DO NOT wait for door to door notification, take action NOW.

Level 3 Immediate Evacuation (GO NOW) is being issued due to the increased fire activity on the Cedar Creek Fire.

EVACUATE TOWARDS WINTHROP.

Level 3 for all roads listed:
 Bitterroot Lane
Daisy Place
Elbow Coulee Road
Lodgepole Drive
Long Leaf Lane
Mugo Road
North Blackjack Road
Nighthawk Ridge Road
Pond Road
Pumphouse Road
Red pine Cr
Rocky Top Rd
Rodeo Drive
South Blackjack
Short Leaf Road
Sugar Pine Road
Summer Road
Timber Creek Lane
Umbrella Road
Whitebark Lane
Yellow Leaf Road

A Red Cross Shelter is in stand-by status at the Methow Valley Elementary School in the Eagle Gym.  Please call 509-670-5331 to contact the shelter.

Fire Information call:  509-557-0740

View Area on the MAP
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1927

Per Okanogan County Electric Co-Op:  Power is being disconnected to 29 members off of Left Fork Wolf Creek Road.

A Level 3 (EVACUATE NOW) has been re-issued to persons living off of Wolf Creek Road between  the Wolf Creek Bridge and Green Road, due to fire that has spotted towards houses in the area.  

Roads included are:
Aspen Lane
Green Meadows Road
Cottonwood Drive
Green Road
Lealand Road
Left Fork Wolf Creek Road
Lobus Run Road
Lodge Lane
Luck Louie Road
Perrow Drive
Sundance Lane
WC Fields Road
Wild Den Road
Wolf Ridge Lane
Wolf Song Road
Winding Road
AND Sun Mountain Lodge

Persons should be aware of their surroundings and take action NOW.

This may be the only notice you receive.

DO NOT wait for door to door notification, take action NOW.

Level 3 Immediate Evacuation (GO NOW) is being issued due to the Cedar Creek Fire spotting towards houses.
Thursday - July 22, 2021
July 22, 2021
2100

View Area on the MAP

Four Level 2 Be Ready zones have been issue for the Winthrop area due to the fire activity of the Cedar Creek Fire.

ALL OTHER EVACUATION LEVELS issued due to the Cedar Creek Fire remain in effect.
Visit Okanogan County Advisory MAP to view the areas.

Level 2 Be Ready is not an immediate Evacuation, it is a Be Ready to Leave at a moments notice.
Areas are described below:

Level 2 (Be Ready) issued for the Pine Forest Development. (Name of zone - Pine Forest Development)

Level 2 (Be Ready) issued for the Moccasin Ranch area, which includes the area within, starting at the intersection if Twin Lakes Road and Wandling Road to the North on Twin Lakes Road to the Intersection of Patterson Lake Road then to Elbow Coulee Road directly to Dibble Lake. (Name of the zone - Moccasin Ranch Area)

Level 2 (Be Ready) issued for the area of the Wolf Creek starting at the Wolf Creek Bridge, east towards Winthrop along the Methow River to the Winthrop Fish Hatchery then South on Twin Lakes Road to the North end of Patterson Lake.  (Name of zone - Eastern Wolf Creek)

Level 2 (Be Ready) issued for the Twin Lakes Development area, which includes an area within, starting at the end of Twin Lakes Road at the Winthrop Fish Hatchery Road, South on Twin Lakes Road to Wandling Road directly back to the Winthrop Fish Hatchery Road.  (Name of the zone - Twin Lakes Development)

Persons should be aware of their surroundings and take action if needed.

You must be prepared to leave at a moments notice.

DO NOT wait for door to door notification, take action if needed.

Level 2 (BE READY) is being issued due to the fire activity on the Cedar Creek Fire, Winthrop Washington.

A Red Cross Shelter is available at the Methow Valley Elementary School in the Eagle Gym.
The number for the Red Cross Shelter is 509-670-5331. 

For Fire Information call 509-557-0740
Wednesday - July 21, 2021
July 21, 2021
2310

Level 3 Immediate Evacuation (GO NOW) has been issued for persons living off Wolf Creek Road between the Wolf Creek Bridge and Green Road, including:

Aspen Lane
Green Meadows Road
Cottonwood Drive
Green Road
Lealand Road
Left Fork Wolf Creek Road
Lobus Run Road
Lodge Lane
Luck Louie Road
Perrow Drive
Sundance Lane 
WC Fields Road
Wild Den Road
Wolf Ridge Lane
Wolf Song Road
Winding Road
AND Sun Mountain Lodge

Persons should be aware of their surroundings and take action NOW.
This may be the only notice you receive.
Do Not wait for door to door notification, take action NOW.

Level 3 Immediate Evacuation (GO NOW) is being issued due to the increased fire activity of the Cedar Creek Fire.

Evacuate towards Winthrop.

A Red Cross Shelter in in Stand-by status at the Methow Valley Elementary School in the Eagle Gym.
Please call 509-670-5331 to contact the shelter.

For Fire Information call 509-557-0740

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A Fire Information Public Meeting will be held tonight, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, 6 PM at the Mack-Lloyd Park next to the Red Barn in Winthrop.

Come get your questions answered about the Cedar Creek / Delancy Fires, and the Cub Creek 2 Fire, from the Incident Management Fire Managers, Local Fire Department, and Emergency Management.

Make sure you bring your chair.  If you need a mask for the smoke, pick one up at the meeting.

Being informed is part of being prepared.
Tuesday - July 20, 2021
1700

Level 2 (BE READY) has been issued for all persons living north of the Methow River from the end of Lost River, east on Lost River Road to Mazama then east on Goat Creek Road to the intersection of SR 20, including the Edelweiss area.

Level 2 (Be Ready) has been issued for all persons living between State Route 20 and the Methow River from the intersection of SR 20 and Goat Creek Road east towards Winthrop to Mile Post 190.5.

Level 2 (Be Ready) has been issued for persons living off of Wolf Creek Road between the Wolf Creek Bridge and Green Road.

Level 2 (BE READY) has been issued for the Sun Mountain Lodge area.

Persons should be aware of their surroundings and take action if needed.

This may be the only notice you receive.

Do not wait for door to door notification, take action if needed.

 Level 2 (BE READY) is being issued due to the increased fire activity on the Cedar Creek Fire, Mazama Washington. 

Where to find official information:

FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/Okanogan.County.Emergency.Management/

View MAP of Area:  https://arcg.is/09bOvm

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A Level 3 Evacuate NOW has been issued for all persons living on the gravel portion of Wolf Creek Road from State Route 20 east to the pavement, Winthrop Washington.

Persons should be aware of their surroundings and take action NOW.

This may be the only notice you receive.

Do Not wait for door to door notification, take action NOW.

Level 3 Immediate Evacuation (GO NOW) is being issued due to the increased fire activity on the Cedar Creek Fire.

A Red Cross Shelter is in Stand-by status at the Methow Valley Elementary School in the Eagle Gym.  
Please call 509-670-5331 to contact the shelter.

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Level 3  Immediate Evacuation (Go NOW) for persons in the area east of Mazama Bible Camp Road to Wolf Creek.  Along State Route 20 from Mile Post 182 east to Mile Post 185.

Persons should be aware of their surroundings and take action NOW.

Be cautious of emergency vehicles responding.

This may be the only notice you receive.

Do Not wait for door to door notification, take action NOW.  

Evacuate towards Winthrop NOW.

A Red Cross Shelter is in Stand-by status at the Methow Valley Elementary School in the Eagle Gym.  
Please call 509-670-5331 to contact the shelter.

For Fire Information call:  509-557-0740

View MAP of Area:  

https://arcg.is/09bOvm 


There is no estimated time for reopening State Route 20. 

A Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MazamaFires2021 and
InciWeb page:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7655/
have been established for the fires.
Monday - July 19, 2021
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A Level 2 (BE READY) has been issued for persons living from the end of Lost River Road to Mazama then east 2.5 miles towards Winthrop on Goat Creek Road to Mile Post 3.  This area is all on the North side of the Methow River.

Persons should be aware of their surroundings and take action if needed.
You must be prepared to leave at a moments notice.
This may be the only notice you receive.
Do not wait for door to door notification, take action if needed.

A Level 1 (Advisory), remains in effect for persons living in the area from the intersection of Sate Route 20 and Goat Creek Road west 3 miles towards Mazama to Mile Post 3 on Goat Creek Road and from the intersection of State Route 20 and Goat Creek Road west 3 miles to Mile Post 182 at the Mazama Bible Camp Road, on State Route 20.

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A Level 3 Immediate Evacuation (GO NOW) has been issued for the area on the State Route 20 side of the Methow River from the Mazama entrance (Lost River Road) east towards Winthrop to the Mazama Bible Camp Road.  (SR 20 from Mazama to Mile Post 182)

Evacuations are due to increased fire activity of the Cedar Creek Fire, burning Southwest of Mazama Washington

Persons should be aware of their surroundings and take action NOW.

Be cautious of emergency vehicles responding.

This may be the only notice you receive.

Do Not wait for door to door notification, take action NOW.  Evacuate towards Winthrop NOW.

State Route 20 is CLOSED west of Mile Post 182 (Mazama Bible Camp Road).

A Red Cross Shelter is in Stand-by status at the Methow Valley Elementary School in the Eagle Gym.  Please call 509-670-5331 to contact the shelter.

For Fire Information call:  509-557-0740

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A Level 3 Immediate Evacuation (GO NOW) has been issued for the area on the State Route 20 side of the Methow River and west of the Mazama entrance (Lost River Road), which includes:

Arrow Leaf Road
Cassal Ranch Road
Early Winter Drive
Freestone Inn Drive
Freestone Lake Drive
Mazama Pines Lane
Wilson Ranch Road

Due to increased fire activity of the Cedar Creek Fire, burning Southwest of Mazama Washington.

Persons should be aware of their surroundings and take action NOW.

Be cautious of emergency vehicles responding.

This may be the only notice you receive.

Do Not wait for door to door notification, take action NOW.  Evacuate towards Winthrop NOW.

State Route 20 is CLOSED at Lost River Road, entrance to Mazama.

A Red Cross Shelter is in Stand-by status at the Methow Valley Elementary School in the Eagle Gym.  Please call 509-670-5331 to contact the shelter.

For Fire Information call:  509-557-0740

View Area on MAP:  

https://arcg.is/1ST4eP

There is no estimated time for reopening State Route 20. 

A Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MazamaFires2021 and
InciWeb page:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7655/
have been established for the fires.

Link to WSDOT:
WSDOT - Washington State Travel Alerts


Fire Information Number 509-557-0740

Red Cross Shelter 509-670-5331

***There is a stand-by shelter located at the Methow Valley Elementary School in the Eagle Gymnasium***
 
Sunday - July 18, 2021
July 18, 2021
2056

The Cub Creek 2 Fire in Winthrop Washington and the Cedar Creek - Delancy Fires in Mazama Washington experienced growth today.  Smoke columns were visible on both fires.  After receiving numerous calls from concerned residents regarding our current evacuation levels, we have evaluated the current evacuation levels and determined that they will remain unchanged for both the Cub Creek 2 Fire and the Cedar Creek - Delancy Fires.  We are asking that residents respect the road closures that are in place as they are meant to protect you from potential harm.  Please remain aware of your surroundings and be prepared should we need to increase our evacuation levels at a moments notice. 


As of today July 18, 2021 ALL Evacuations remain the same.
Thursday - July 15, 2021
A Public Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 6:00 PM at the Mazama Store courtyard.  The fire managers will provide updates on the fires and an opportunity for the public to ask questions.  Managers will remain after the presentation and Q&As for individual questions and different displayed maps.
Wednesday - July 14, 2021
July 14, 2021
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LEVEL 2 Be ready is being issued for all persons living south of the Methow River and west of Lost River Road (Mazama entrance).

Level 2 is being issued due to the Cedar Creek and Varden Fire Activity.

Level 2 Be Ready, you must be prepared to leave at a moments notice.

Persons should be aware of their surroundings and take action if needed.  DO NOT wait for door to door notification, take action if needed

Level 1 remains in effect for persons living north of the Methow River, up Lost River Road and east of Lost River Road (Mazama entrance) to the intersection of Goat Creek Road and SR 20.

State Route 20 North Cascades Highway remains closed to all traffic due to fire activity between milepost 165 and 177.4 (closed approximately 20 miles west of Winthrop between Silver Star and Early Winters).
Tuesday - July 13, 2021
July 13, 2021
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Level 1 Advisory is still in effect for the Mazama and Lost River areas.

Northwest Type II Interagency Incident Management Team #8 took over management of the fires at 6:00 a.m. July 13.

The team is in process of establishing a phone line for additional information and setting up information boards. 

The next fire information update will come out from the team this evening. We appreciate your patience during this transition period.

A Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MazamaFires2021 and
InciWeb page:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7655/
have been established for the fires.

State Route 20 North Cascades Highway remains closed to all traffic due to fire activity between milepost 170 and 177 is closed approximately 20 miles west of Winthrop between Silver Star and Early Winters).

There is no estimated time for reopening of the road. 
Monday - July 12, 2021
2021-07-12 
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State Route 20 CLOSED at 10:00 today 7-12-2021 until further notice between Mile Post 170.6 on the west end and Mile Post 177.4 on the east side.

Varden Fire has not reached the SR20 but due to personnel and equipment on the roadway it was closed.

Level 1 Advisory  remains in effect for the Mazama and Lost River areas.

Link to WSDOT:
WSDOT - Washington State Travel Alerts
Sunday - July 11, 2021
2021-7-11

0900
Cedar Creek Fire is still ACTIVE.
Level 1 Advisory will remain in place for the Mazama and Lost River Areas.
Early Winter Camp Ground is CLOSED.
State Route 20 is OPEN. Deployment of WSDOT reader boards in works, warning travelers of Fire personnel and possible visibility reduction due to smoke.
Aviation and Ground personnel will be working the fire today.  
For any Pilots, both Airplane and SUAV, there is a TFR in place. Surface to 11,000 feet.

TFR

2021-07-11
1130
Cedar Creek Fire remains active.

A second fire Varden” is burning a few miles to the west of Cedar Creek Fire, one half mile off of SR 20.

Due to the Varden Fire USFS has requested the WSDOT reduce SR 20 down to one lane of traffic with a pilot car, between Mile Posts 170 and 175.

Klipchuck and Lone Fir Campgrounds have been closed.


2021-07-11
1930

There are three fires burning west of Mazama in Okanogan County.

Cedar Creek and Varden Fires are south of SR 20.  

The Varden Fire is closest to SR 20 and working its way towards the highway.  SR 20 (MP-170 to 174) was reduced down to one lane with a pilot car today, 7-11-2021, as to allow crews room to work next to the highway. 

SR 20 will open back up to two lanes around 8 PM tonight until approximately 8 AM tomorrow morning when it will again be reduced down to one lane. If the fire reaches SR 20 you can expected that SR 20 would be closed.

The Delancy Fire is north of SR 20 and being estimated at 30 acres.

Level 1 Advisory is still in effect for the Mazama and Lost River areas.
 
This is a good time for persons in the Level 1 area to make a plan for “If we get EVACUATED”.
 
 Let’s hope it does not get to that point, but if it does, you should be prepared. 
 
Update will be provided 7-12-2021 when information becomes available.
Saturday - July 10, 2021
1700
LEVEL 1 - Advisory
A fire is burning near Cedar Creek, Southwest of Mazama.
The USFS is actively working the fire.
The name of the fire is Cedar Creek.
A Level 1 Advisory has been issued for persons in the Mazama Area and up Lost River.
Level 1 is an Advisory, NOT an immediate Evacuation.

Persons should be aware of their surroundings and take action if needed.
Do not wait for door to door notification, take action if needed.
Level 1 Advisory, NOT an Immediate Evacuation for the Mazama Area and up Lost River.

2030
Cedar Creek Fire is still active and is now estimated to be 100 acres.
Level 1 Advisory for the Cedar Creek Fire will stay in place for the Mazama and Lost River areas overnight.
An update will be provided by 9:00 AM tomorrow morning, 2021-07-11.
Level 1 is an Advisory, NOT an Immediate Evacuation.
Persons should be aware of their surroundings and take action if needed