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Twentyfive Mile Fire Update
August 20, 2021 10:00a.m.
Fire Information Line: 509-761-921 (Daily from 8a.m. to 8p.m.)
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Size: 10,000 acres
Total Personnel: 396
Containment: 5%
Cause: Under investigation
Structures Threatened: 772
Structures Lost: 1
Southwest Area Incident Management Team 1 (Alan Sinclair, Incident Commander) took command of the fire at 6:00 a.m. today.
Yesterday crews continued to work in and around impacted communities, extinguishing hotspots and reducing hazards around structures when possible. Along the southern end of the fire, near Slide Ridge crews and equipment scouted for opportunities to establish indirect lines. Crews maintained an overnight shift, reinforcing structure protection operations in and around properties and homes.
Today, along the western side of the fire, leadership from Southwest Area Team 1 will evaluate the existing road systems along the Devil’s Backbone looking for opportunities to use both aviation and ground support to reinforce suppression efforts. To the north, crews will look for opportunities to go direct along the fires edge, reducing the chances for the fire to grow to the north. On the southern end of the fire, heavy equipment will continue to build dozer lines from Slide Peak south towards First Creek Road.
Moderate fire behavior is expected today as crews continue to work. Strong outflow winds are expected with the passing set of thunder storms with potential to increase fire activity.
Rotor and fixed-wing air resources will continue attack on the fire throughout the day. Aircraft may use local bodies of water, including Lake Chelan, to fill. Recreational boaters should be aware of aircraft takeoff and landings and keep a safe distance.
The Twentyfive Mile Fire was first reported at 3:45 p.m. on August 15, 2021. The fire was initially burning on the south shore of Lake Chelan near Twentyfive Mile Creek and has expanded south and west of the area. The fire is under joint jurisdiction of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Washington Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Land Management and Chelan County Fire District 7.
Weather: Flash flood watch will be in place Friday through Saturday over the fire area. 30 percent chance of wetting rains and an increased chance of lightning is also possible in the area.
Evacuations: The most up-to-date evacuation information is available through Chelan County Emergency Management at the following links. Current evacuation levels remained in place overnight and will continue throughout the day. The Chelan County Sherriff will update evacuation levels as conditions warrant.
Level 3 (Go Now) evacuations for all properties north of Cove Marina on South Lakeshore Road, the area of Granite Falls Road and First Creek Road west of Lakeshore. Lakeshore Road is closed from Cove Marina north past the Twentyfive Mile drainage.
Level 2 (Get Set) from South from Cove Marina to Morning Sun Drive.
Level 1 (Get Ready) Lakeshore Road south of Granite Falls area.
Closures: A forest area closure has been issued in the Twentyfive Mile Creek area. Maps of the closure area are available here. All roads in the Level 3 area are closed to the general public including Lakeshore Road. Residents are asked to avoid travel on open areas of Lakeshore Road to make way for firefighting personnel and equipment.
Smoke Information: Lower temperatures are creating clearer skies, however, smoke and haze may develop later in the afternoon. Visit https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/ for local air quality information.
Fire Restrictions: Campfire restrictions are in effect. Campfires are prohibited throughout the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, including developed campgrounds and congressionally designated Wilderness. Please contact local ranger district offices for more information. https://tinyurl.com/yby4oysq
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