Daily Update 9-12-12 (Okanogan Complex Wildfire)
The Okanogan Complex, which consists of three separate fires, experienced minimal growth yesterday. The Leecher fire, which is the largest, increased by about 100 acres. However, there was significant...
View ArticleDaily Update 9-13-12 (Okanogan Complex Wildfire)
The Okanogan Complex received several new resources yesterday to continue to work on the three fires in the Methow Valley. Containment progress has been made on the complex but fire managers are still...
View ArticleDaily Update 9-14-12 (Okanogan Complex Wildfire)
On the Buckhorn Fire, structure protection is the operational focus. Crews include Washington Dept. of Natural Resources, Washington Fire District #6 and #15, and two interagency Hot Shot crews are...
View ArticleDaily Update 9-15-12 (Okanogan Complex Wildfire)
The Buckhorn Fire has burned past the structures along the southernmost perimeter. No property in the Wildland-Urban Interface was damaged, and firefighters continue to use point protection with...
View ArticleClosure Order: National Forest System Roads (Okanogan Complex Wildfire)
Order No. 778 National Forest System Roads Okanogan - Wenatchee National ForestPursuant to Title 36 CFR261.50(b), the following act is prohibited within the Okanogan - Wenatchee National Forest, Methow...
View ArticleDaily Update 9-16-12 (Okanogan Complex Wildfire)
The Buckhorn Fire made a 300-acre run Saturday afternoon and advanced to the 125 road. It did not spot or cross any established decision points. On the Leecher Fire, mop up is underway and...
View ArticleDaily Update 9-17-12 (Okanogan Complex Wildfire)
At 6:00 AM, Oregon Incident Management Team #1 assumed control of the Goat Fire. This 94-acre fire is burning in steep rugged terrain where fire behavior was very active yesterday, with running fire,...
View ArticleDaily Update 9-18-12 (Okanogan Complex Wildfire)
The two most active fires in the complex currently are the Buckhorn Fire and Goat Fire. The Leecher Fire and Hunter Fire are both in the mop up and monitoring phase.The Goat Fire started late Saturday...
View ArticleUpdated Road Closure Orders: 9-17-12 (Okanogan Complex Wildfire)
Order No. 784 National Forest System Roads Okanogan - Wenatchee National ForestPursuant to Title 36 CFR261.50(b), the following act is prohibited within the Okanogan - Wenatchee National Forest, Methow...
View ArticleDaily Update 9-19-12 (Okanogan Complex Wildfire)
There will be a public meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m. at the Alta Lake State Park to share fire information and answer questions.The Goat Fire was very active yesterday. Two heavy-lift, two medium-lift,...
View ArticleDaily Update 9-20-12 (Okanogan Complex Wildfire)
The unseasonably hot and dry weather in Central Washington continues to spur extreme fire behavior. South facing slopes are particularly volatile as fuels dry through the day and relative humidity...
View ArticlePhoto and Map Gallery (Okanogan Complex Wildfire)
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View ArticleDaily Update 9-21-12 (Okanogan Complex Wildfire)
Continued warm, dry weather and extremely steep, rugged terrain are hampering firefighting efforts, both on the ground, and from the air on the Buckhorn and Goat Fires. The Hunter fire is now in patrol...
View ArticleEvacuation Notices (Okanogan Complex Wildfire)
Evacuation Notice SummaryThis summary reflects the evacuations as 9-21-12 at 12:30pm. Please note that the County Sheriff's Department is responsible for evacuation notices and they contact each...
View ArticleGoat Fire Road Closure Order 9-21-12 (Okanogan Complex Wildfire)
Order No. 791National Forest System RoadsOkanogan- Wenatchee National ForestPursuant to Title 36 CFR261.50 (b), the following act is prohibited within the Okanogan� Wenatchee National Forest, Methow...
View ArticleDaily Update 9-22-2012 (Okanogan Complex Wildfire)
Crews in the vicinities of the Antoine Creek, Quiet Valley, Golf Course and Alta Lake communities worked throughout the day Friday with the focus of their efforts on containing the fire to protect the...
View ArticleDaily Update 9-12-12 (Okanogan Complex Wildfire)
The Okanogan Complex, which consists of three separate fires, experienced minimal growth yesterday. The Leecher fire, which is the largest, increased by about 100 acres. However, there was significant...
View ArticleDaily Update 9-13-12 (Okanogan Complex Wildfire)
The Okanogan Complex received several new resources yesterday to continue to work on the three fires in the Methow Valley. Containment progress has been made on the complex but fire managers are still...
View ArticleDaily Update 9-14-12 (Okanogan Complex Wildfire)
On the Buckhorn Fire, structure protection is the operational focus. Crews include Washington Dept. of Natural Resources, Washington Fire District #6 and #15, and two interagency Hot Shot crews are...
View ArticleDaily Update 9-15-12 (Okanogan Complex Wildfire)
The Buckhorn Fire has burned past the structures along the southernmost perimeter. No property in the Wildland-Urban Interface was damaged, and firefighters continue to use point protection with...
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