Very High Confidence of High Impact Heat this weekend and persisting through next week.

• Several communities will likely experience triple digit heat for at least 7 consecutive days.
• Overnight lows will be unseasonably warm making it difficult to control the build up of heat in homes without air conditioning.
• Numerous all-time record high temperatures are in jeopardy
• With no significant widespread rain expected anytime soon, our region will be exceedingly dry by the Fourth of July Weekend and vulnerable to fires.
• Prolonged and excessive heat will further stress drought stricken crops.

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

Recording of the Community Meeting Cedar Creek-Cub Creek 2 Fires Burned Area Assessment
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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
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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.


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.
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2021-07-12 
1000

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
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July 13, 2021
1355


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. 
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July 14, 2021
0853

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).
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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.
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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.
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2030

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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1844

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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1419

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

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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https://arcg.is/09bOvm 

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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.
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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.
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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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1800

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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1533

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.
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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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1902

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.
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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
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August 6, 2021
1307

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. 
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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.
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August 10, 2021
1010

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.
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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.
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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.
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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

Recording of the Community Meeting Cedar Creek-Cub Creek 2 Fires Burned Area Assessment

July 16, 2021

2116

A Level 2 (BE READY) Evacuation has been issued from Mile Post 2.3 on the West Chewuch Road North to Raven Road including Raven Road, McLean Hill Road, and Mile Post 2.5 at Walter Road on the Eastside Chewuch Road North to Mile Post 5.2 including Deer Way Loop, Red Dog Road, and Lucky Horse Lane, and Walter Road.

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.
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July 30, 2021
1212

As of today July 30, 2021 at 12 Noon the EVACUATION LEVELS issued due to the Cub Creek 2 Fire are being reduced.

The area labeled as EIGHT MILE (on the Okanogan County Advisory Map) that was issued a Level 3 has been reduced to Level 2 (Be Ready).

The area labeled as UPPER RENDEZVOUS, that was issued a Level 2 has been reduced to Level 1 (Advisory).

The area labeled CHEWUCH will remain at a Level 2 (Be Ready).

Citizens are reminded that ONLY property owners and residents living within the Level 2 areas are allowed access to those Level 2 areas.

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 Cub Creek 2 Fire is still active with fire personnel 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 Cedar Creek Fire.

Cub Creek 2 Fire informational line:  509-593-0574
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August 5, 2021
1730

As of today, August 5, 2021 at 5 PM the EVACUATION LEVELS issued due to the Cub Creek 2 Fire are being reduced.  (Winthrop Washington)

The area labeled as EIGHT MILE (on the Okanogan County Advisory MAP) that was issued a Level 2 has been reduced to Level 1 (Advisory).

The area labeled CHEWUCH that was issued a Level 2 has been reduced to a Level 1 (Advisory).

The area labeled as UPPER RENDEZVOUS that was issued a Level 1 has been reduced to a Level 0. No Level.

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 Cub Creek 2 Fire is still active with fire personnel and equipment in the area.

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

All evacuation levels remain the same for the Cedar Creek Fire

Cub Creek 2 Fire Information Line:  406-426-9595
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August 8, 2021
1712

As of today August, 8, 2021 at 5 PM all EVACUATION LEVELS issued due to the Cub Creek 2 Fire have been dropped.  (Winthrop Washington)

The areas labeled as Eight Mile and Chewuch that were at Level 1 (Advisory) have reduced to NO Evacuation Levels.  Green

View the current evacuation levels on the  County Wide Advisory MAP

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

Cub Creek 2 Fire and Muckamuck Fire Informational line:  509-557-0740

Photo:  Muckamuck Fire
Taken 8-06-2021, 3:30 PM South of the Muckamuck Fire up the West Fork of Salmon Creek on the FS 3700 Road
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August 6, 2021
1823

US Forest Service Campgrounds on North Fork are Level 3 (Immediate Evacuation) and have been closed per US Forest Service.
Campgrounds include:

Cottonwood Campground
Kerr Campground
Oriole Campground
Salmon Meadows 
Alder Campground

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August 6, 2021
1649

Level 1 (Advisory)

The Muckamuck Fire is burning in the area of  Pelican Pass and Muckamuck Mountain, Northwest of Conconully, Washington.

The fire is very active and moving east at this time.

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

Be cautious of fire equipment and personnel in the area.

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

Level 1 Advisory, NOT an Immediate Evacuation is being issued for persons living in Conconully and surrounding areas.

Now is the time to make sure you have a plan in case you need to evacuate.

Level 1 Advisory ONLY.

This is NOT an Immediate Evacuation.

Where to find official information:

WEB PAGE  www.okanogancounty.org
OKANOGAN COUNTY ADVISORY MAP
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8-15-2021 3:19 PM
A Level 2 (Be Ready) issued for persons living in the Mineral Hill area, Conconully Washington.



Level 3 (Immediate Evacuation)

US Forest Service Campgrounds on North Fork and have been closed per US Forest Service.

Camgrounds Include:

Kerr Campground
Cottonwood Campground
Oriole Campground
Salmon Meadows
Alder Campground


Level 1 (Advisory)

Town of Conconully and West Fork.

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August 15, 2021
5:30 PM

A Level 3 (Evacuate NOW) has been issued for persons living in the Town of Conconully and surrounding areas.

Level 3 is being issued due to the increased fire activity of the Muckamuck Fire, it has crossed the 3800 road and is on Funk Mountain and moving south towards Conconully.

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 (Evacuate NOW) is being issued for those in the Town of Conconully and persons living on:

Conconully Zone

North Fork Salmon Creek Road

Town of Conconully

Sinlahekin Road

Conconully Road

Iron Cap Road

West Fork Conconully Zone

Brady Homestead Road

Cedar Creek Road

NF 3700

Conconogan Road

West Fork Road

Mineral Hill Zone:

Mineral Hill Road

Persons should evacuate towards OMAK.
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August 16, 2021
5:45 PM

A Level 2 (Be Ready) is being issued for the South Pine Creek area, Tonasket Washington

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

A Level 2 (BE READY) is being issued for the area of South Pine Creek to the Fish Lake area, due to the fire activity of the Muckamuck Fire located in Conconully WA.

You must be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice.

This may be the only notice you receive.

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

Fire Information Line:  509-202-4184

Level 2 (Be Ready) is being issued for persons along the following roads:

Sasse Area

Bear Road

Caddy Road

Hagood Cutoff Road

Harrier Lane

Henry Road

Hidden Hills Lane

Pine Creek Road

Stalder Road              

Tuscan Lane
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August 17, 2021
5:58 PM

Effective today, Tuesday August 17, 2021 at 4:24 PM, Mayor of Conconully ordered that the Town of Conconully evacuation level be reduced from level 3 to level 1 (Advisory).

The Muckamuck Fire is still very active near the Town of Conconully, with Fire personnel and equipment in the area.

Level 3 remains in effect for the surrounding area outside the Town of Conconully.

A staffed road block remains in place near the cemetery on Conconully Highway, allowing only residents access to the affected area.

"The Town of Conconully is moving the fire level within the Town limits back to level one effective immediately. Sam Martin, Mayor,4:24 pm 8/17/2021"
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August 19, 2021
0915

As of today, Thursday August 19, 2021 at 8 AM the evacuation Level 2 affecting the South Pine Creek area to Fish Lake has been removed, to no level. 
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As of today, August 22, 2021 at 6:00 PM evacuation areas for the Muckamuck Fire are being reduced.

The West Fork, Conconully,  and Mineral Hill areas have been lowered to a Level 2 (Be Ready).

The Salmon Meadows-Kerr area remain at a Level 3.

The Town of Conconully remain at a Level 1.

Fire personnel and equipment are still transiting and working in the area.

The Sinlahekin Road, North Fork Salmon Creek Road, Mineral Hill Road, and the West Fork Road all remain CLOSED outside of the city limits of Conconully.
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As of 12 Noon, September 1, 2021 the Muckamuck Fire evacuation areas have all been removed.

Fire personnel and equipment are still in the area.

All persons returning to the areas of the fires should be cautious of hazards that are present, unstable standing trees, hot pockets along the ground and displaced disoriented wildlife.

Muckamuck Fire information line: 509-557-0740
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Level 3 Evacuate NOW for persons living west of Bonaparte Lake Rd, from Squattersville Rd north, including Lost Lake area, Wauconda WA 

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 Spur Mt. fire advancing north and east.  

If you are in need of a Shelter you can contact Red Cross at 509-670-5331

Where to find official information:
WEB PAGE WWW.OKANOGANCOUNTY.ORG
OKANOGAN COUNTY ADVISORY MAP
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August 10, 2021
1947

Level 1 (Advisory)

The Spur Fire is currently burning west of Bonaparte Lake and south of Lost Lake. (Wauconda Washington)

Persons living north of Lost Lake, east of Nealey Road, north to Chesaw Road and east to Toroda Creek, including Pontiac Ridge area are being issued a Level 1 (Advisory).

If you have not already, NOW is the time to make a PLAN just in case you need to evacuate.

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

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

This is NOT an Immediate Evacuation.

Level 1 (Advisory only)
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Today, Wednesday August 11, 2021 in the late afternoon, the Spur Fire and the Walker Fire became very active and pushed South.  Spotting was reported out in front of the fires as they moved towards State Route 20 from Aeneas Valley to approximately  seven miles East of Wauconda.

The Northern Rockies Incident Management Team Six crews are reviewing the days fire progression, and an expected infrared flight tonight to determine a plan and will assess evacuation status as part of the plan.

The Level 3 evacuations will remain in place overnight and additional information will be released tomorrow.

Law enforcement will be patrolling the area for safety and we ask for you patience as we work to keep everyone safe and secure in the area.

State Route 20 was initially going to close due to poor visibility, but was able to remain open.

Ferry County PUD disconnected electric power on Bonaparte Lake Road from State Route 20 to Lost Lake, for safety as requested by the Incident Management Team.

Electric power remains off.

At this time there are not any reports of loss of structures.

Both the Spur and Walker Fires have calmed since this afternoon but are still active.

Persons are asked to remain clear of the area.

Persons should be aware of their surroundings and TAKE ACTION IF NEEDED.
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August 11, 2021
1415

A level 3 Immediate Evacuation is being issued for persons living off of Bonaparte Lake Road from State Route 20 north to Pettijohn Creek and persons living north of State Route 20 from Mile Post 280 to Bonaparte Lake Road, due to the increased fire activity on the south end of Spur Fire and Walker Creek Fire. (Wauconda Washington)

Roads Included in Level 3 issued 8-11-2021

Big Boulder Lane
Wedge Road
Marlys Road
Ringson Drive
Lightning Creek Road
Bonaparte Lake Road

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 south end of Spur Fire and Walker Creek Fire. 

Evacuate towards State Route 20.

Persons needing assistance with sheltering, call the Red Cross at 509-670-5331 
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August 11, 2021
1841

A level 3 Immediate Evacuation is being issued for person living along State Route 20 east of Aeneas Valley Road to seven miles east of Wauconda (Mile Post 292), including Upper Cape Labelle, Mt Annie and High Valley.

Level 3 is being issued due to the increased fire activity on the south end of Spur Fire and Walker Creek Fire. (Wauconda Washington)

Roads Included in Level 3 area: Issued 8-11-2021 6:30 PM
West Highvalley Road
Crosswinds Road
North Cape Labelle Road
Grafton Ranch Road
Grafton Road
Old Stage Road
Ceann Road
Summit Road
Forest Service Road 3100
Mt Annie Road
Muley Mountain Road
Loma Drive

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 south end of Spur Fire and Walker Creek Fire. 

Persons evacuating should evacuate away from the fire which is just east of Bonaparte Road. Evacuate towards State Route 20 then towards Tonasket or Republic.  

Ferry County PUD has shut electric power off from SR 20 to Bonaparte Lake north, on request of the Incident Management Team.

Persons needing assistance with sheltering, call the Red Cross at 509-670-5331 
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August 14, 2021
1735

Level 3 Immediate Evacuation persons living near the Spur and Walker Fires, Wauconda WA.

A Level 3 (IMMEDIATE EVACUATION) has been issued for persons living in the following areas:

Bartroff (east of Nealey Road, west of Chesaw Road)

West Lost Lake Road

Myers Creek Rd

Bartroff Road

Nealey Road

Vehicle Tri

Miners Lane

Crawford Road

Potosi Drive

Pontiac (south of Pontiac Ridge Road and east of Chesaw Road)

Homestead Place

Wannamaker Road

Prior Loop Road

Sunrise Road

Rebel Road

Stage Coach Loop Road

Homestead Lane

Miners Ridge Road

Spring Meadow Lane

Ridgeback (east of Pontiac Ridge Road and north of Chesaw Road)

Ridgeback Way

Sqove Road

Greer Road

Reed Road

Buck Road

Fish Mountain Road

Red Rock Road

Coogan Creek Road

NF-3200 (south of Beth Lake)

Forest Service Roads

Fox (west of Toroda Creek Road)

Toroda Creek Road

Fox Road

Cougar (south of Toroda Creek)

Teds Place Road

West Fork Cougar Creek Road

East Fork Cougar Creek Road

Cougar Loop Road

Cougar Creek Road

Darkmoon Way

Grouse Springs Road

Toroda Creek Road

Level 3 Evacuate NOW  is being issued due to the increased fire activity and predicted increase in winds.

Person Should evacuate north towards Chesaw then Oroville/Tonasket or Toroda Creek Road to SR 20 then Tonasket or Republic.

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 Spur and Walker Fires advancing North and East.

A Red Cross Shelter has been set up at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 103 S. Whitcomb Ave, Tonasket WA

Red Cross 509-670-5331
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August 14, 2021
2130

A cold front is anticipated to move through Okanogan County, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning for tomorrow Sunday, August 15th.  

The Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 6 working on the Spur, Walker, and Chickadee Fires have made Emergency Management aware of tomorrow's predicted weather and winds affecting fire behavior.  The winds are predicted to be out of the West and Southwest.

We have reviewed each evac area specifically to determine the status of that specific area and how it pertains to the overall fire picture.

Smoke remains dense over the fire minimizing the use of air support, limiting up to date information on fire behavior and perimeter.

Today, we were able to reduce some evac levels, however, several areas have increased and others are increasing to ensure your safety and work towards our goal of providing advance notification rather then last-minute emergent notifications.  

A Red Cross Shelter is in standby at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 103 S. Whitcomb Ave, Tonasket WA.  Persons needing a shelter may call Red Cross 509-670-5331

State Route 20 remains OPEN, with heavy fire personnel and equipment in the area.  Motorists are asked to reduce their speed to 35 MPH from Aeneas Valley to Wauconda Pass and use HEADLIGHTS at all times.

Electric Power (Ferry County PUD) is off along Bonaparte Lake Road and Summer Road. Power was restored along State Route 20.

At this time, we have a report of one trailer that was destroyed and are waiting on confirmation.

Law enforcement will be patrolling the area for safety and we ask for your patience as we work to keep everyone safe and secure in the area.

Areas that were Level 3 that have reduced to Level 2 (Be Ready) Blue:
Ranch
Highvalley
3100 Road
Cape Labelle.

Areas increase to Level 1 (Advisory) Yellow:
Cayuse
Rehmke
Spring
Muskrat
County Line
Aspen

Areas that were Level 1 that increased to Level 2 (Be Ready) Blue:
Buckhorn

Areas increased to Level 2 (Be Ready) Blue:
Razor
Dammel
Homestead
Nicholson
Giveout

Areas that increased to Level 3 (Evacuate NOW) Red:
Bartroff
Pontiac
Ridgeback
NF-3200
Fox
Cougar

Areas that remain at L-evel 3 (Evacuate NOW)
Boy Scout
Walker Lake
Risingson
Boulder
Old Stage

Level 1 (Advisory) for the area of 62 Bonaparte Run Road