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burned by wildfire debriswww.wenatcheeworld.comLEAVENWORTH — A
firefighter on the wildfire just west of Leavenworth suffered burns to
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burnout operation that had been considered in the past few days did
not occur yesterday and is not planned for today. Conditions have been
good and the existing line has been holding (and there has been less
rolling material). Where the fire burned in an irregular pattern
(leaving "fingers" of burned area stretching down the hill),
firefighters were able to put in a line around them and use
intentional ignition to burnout the small areas in between the
fingers.]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2014 18:10:12 +0000 Chumstick Wildfire
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"burnout" is where fire personnel intentionally and deliberately use
fire to secure the containment line. On fires where the topography is
steep (like the Tumwater Fire), a constant concern is that burning
material will roll downhill and ignite unburned fuel. This can cause a
number of problems, including material rolling outside of the
containment line (particularly if the containment line is located
mid-slope). In a burnout, firefighters work in narrow strips, lighting
fire in order to reduce the unburned fuel between the main fire and
the containment line. It is a slow and methodical process that works
when the conditions are just right. One firefighter yesterday referred
to it as "dragging" fire down the hill - that is a pretty good
description. Once completed, this burnout will reduce the risk of
rolling material igniting unburned fuel below and provide a more
secure containment line. Folks in the vicinity of the Tumwater Fire
will continue to hear chainsaws as crews prepare for the burnout.
Should conditions be favorable and the burnout operation started
(likely in the afternoon), folks may see a slight increase in smoke
(which has been very, very minimal today).]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2014
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very scientific, but a good illustration of how our perception of fire
can be shaped by the images we see. The first photo is certainly more
dramatic and could be possibly be considered "scary" if taken out of
context. The second photo is boring in comparison, but shows the fire
in a context that is lacking in a night shot. Looking only at the
first photo, it is easy to forget that fire is a natural process that
has a role in our ecosystem here in Eastern Washington. Trees, such as
the beautiful Ponderosa Pine have adapted to fire and are
resilient!]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2014 16:17:30 +0000 Chumstick Wildfire
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HOME PAGEwww.kpq.comFire crews continue to make progress on a wildland
fire burning in steep terrain west of Leavenworth. Robin DeMario with
the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest says as of Sunday evening the
Tumwater Fire, and a half mile west of Leavenworth, had scorched about
20 acres and was 40 percent contained.]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2014 02:07:19
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Fire activity has been mostly on the ground (as most of Leavenworth
can see!). The fire has been creeping and smoldering, consuming
material on the forest floor. The fire has been more active in areas
of grass and brush but has largely stayed out of the tree tops.
Helicopters continue to drop water. KOHO Radio reported 3 20-person
crews with 2 more on order about an hour ago. One of the concerns is
the steep terrain. When the ground is that steep, it is easy for
material to roll downhill and then light a fire at the bottom of the
hill... which then burns back up to the top. This is problematic for
firefighter safety as well as fire containment.]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2014
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KOHO Radio 101.1 FM on Tumwater Fire:
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have seen a lot of fire this summer - much of it with extreme fire
behavior and some of it with devastating consequences for communities.
However, it is important to remember that not all fire is extreme
fire. In addition, much of the dialogue this summer focused on the
importance of keeping the Chiwaukum Fire west of Highway 2 - that
doesn't mean that any fire east of Highway 2 will automatically be
severe. In that case, the objective of keeping the fire to the west
had to do with predicted weather, fire behavior and fuel conditions.
In other words, it was about that fire (Chiwaukum) on that day. We
recognize that this fire is close but want to also recognize that not
all fire is extreme or severe. Just as there are many different types
of rain and snow, there are many different types of fire.]]> Sun, 14
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Icicle TV - along with more specific info on location.Timeline
PhotosHere's a current photo of the fire burning at the mouth of
Tumwater Canyon. @[76231617814:274:KOHO Radio 101.1 FM] is reporting
that crews are optimistic they can contain it by tonight. The fire has
not spread into Tumwater Canyon. For you climbers out there, the lower
section of fire is burning the upper wall of Hobo.]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2014
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Timeline PhotosForest Service officials are fighting a very visible
burn on the hillside behind HeidleBurger near Leavenworth. Fire
Coordinator Jim Duck with CWICC said the fire was called out around
11:30 Saturday night, and estimates the size at 5-6 acres. Duck said
the fire has not spilled into Tumwater canyon. Ground crews and a
helicopter will fight the fire today, and crews are optimistic they
can contain it by tonight. Cause under investigation. — with
Meorie Flack.]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2014 16:17:23 +0000 Chumstick Wildfire
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This summer marks the 20th anniversary of the 1994 wildfires that
burned over 181,000 acres around Leavenworth, Blewett Pass, and the
Entiat valley, destroying 37 homes. TONIGHT, we will gather to reflect
on the 1994 Fire Season and the 20 years of rebuilding, regrowth, and
the resilience of local communities and the natural ecosystems that
surround us. Please join us at 5:30pm for a community potluck on the
lawn at Barn Beach Reserve, to be followed at 7:00pm by a presentation
in The Barn Learning Center, showcasing John Marshall's stunning fire
photography. We will also open the floor for community storytelling;
please consider bringing a story to share.]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2014
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Community Meeting will be held tonight Thursday, August 14 at 7:00 pm
at the Valley Hi Fire Station. All members of the public are invited
to attend. Ten thousand lightning strikes occurred last night in the
Northwest states, accompanied by 1/4 inch to nearly ½ an inch of
rain within the incident area. Fuels remain very moist; however, fire
danger still exists. Lightning may have ignited new fires which could
show up over the next several days. Initial attack crews are available
to respond to any new starts. Thursday and Friday fire behavior is
expected to be more benign. However, fires are still expected to creep
and smolder under forested areas with heavy canopy. Large woody fuels
are still dry. By Saturday, conditions are expected to dry up and
those fine fuels will once again burn easily. Progress on the Duncan
Fire was made difficult by wet conditions. Heavy rains caused a creek
channel to change direction, threatening nearby homes. Firefighters
showed considerable flexibility by working with the local Forest
Service Ranger District, moving and placing sandbags to mitigate
stream overflow. Reductions in evacuation levels have occurred: Level
2 Evacuation Notices have been downgraded to Level 1 and are in effect
from Entiat River Rd from Mile Post 18 to the community of Brief, on
Entiat River Rd from Brief to the end of County Rd, and on Tyee Rd,
Genne Rd, and Jennie Ln. Crews are continuing to make progress on the
north/northeastern portion of the Hansel Creek Fire. At the western
edge of the fire, firefighters made significant progress building
fireline toward a rocky area and conducting mop-up. The fire remains
west of Highway 97. Structure protection is in place and the portion
of the fire closest to Highway 97 remains secured. Level 2 Evacuation
Notices on Highway 97 have been downgraded to Level 1 in the stretch
of the highway from Ingalls Creek to Camas Creek Road, and in Valley
Hi from Ingalls Ln. to Cottonwood Ln. Level 3 Evacuation Notices have
been downgraded to Level 2 between Ingalls Creek Rd, Hanzel Cr. Rd,
and Pine Ridge Rd. Wet conditions are making travel difficult towards
the Shoofly Fire. Very steep terrain has made direct attack difficult.
Firefighters are developing contingencies on Lake Creek Road and the
Heather Creek Drainage that may be used as containment lines. The
Alpine Fire is now 100% lined, and 80% contained, and will be
unstaffed today. Mop-up continues on the northwest corner of Chiwaukum
Creek Fire at McCue Ridge. Rehabilitation of the fire lines and mop-up
activities continue. Spotting along the western/northwestern edges of
the fire has been contained, and hoselines are being removed from the
line. Level 1 Evacuation Notices have been issued on Coulier Rd.
Public Safety: Successive rain events are expected to occur throughout
the day, with the possibility of 3/10 of an inch within a 20 minute
period. Wet conditions, mixed with erosion from the fire have caused
Flash Flood Warnings in effect through Friday night. There are
multiple fires in the area with large equipment and increased road
traffic. Fire equipment may be on the roads at any time during the day
as they respond to new starts, and wet conditions make roads
dangerous, so please travel with caution. All major roads including
Highway 2 and Highway 97 are open. Businesses in surrounding
communities remain open and ready for business! Evacuations/Closure
Information: Chelan County Emergency Services posts updated
evacuations and closures at
facebook.com/pages/Chelan-County-Emergency-Management/188543097925415
or follow them on twitter @ChelanCountyEM. Okanogan-Wenatchee National
Forest: http://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/okawen/alerts-notices Smoke
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