Oregon & Washington Fire Maps: Fires Near Me [August 23] | Heavy.com
These are the latest updates about fires in Oregon and Washington as of August 23.
You can see an interactive map of the Oregon and Washington fires here, provided by Oregon.gov, or view details from NIFC.gov here.
Another interactive map is here.
Read on for the latest details about the fires' locations, containment, evacuations, and more.
In Oregon, according to NIFC, there are 14 active fires today, totaling 343,315 acres.
In Washington there are 10 fires today, totaling 103,182 acres.
Read on for details about active fires in Oregon and Washington, according to NIFC.gov and other sources.
You can also see an interactive map of southern Oregon specifically, detailing evacuation areas, here.Here are details on the individual fires for August 23.
187 Gilman Fire.
This Oregon fire is in the Umpqua National Forest.
It's 954 acres and 70 percent contained, located 12 miles northeast of Monument.
Arctic Jim Fire.
This North Cascades National Park fire in Washington is 340 acres and 0 percent contained, according to NIFC.
It's two miles southwest of White Swan.
It's listed on NIFC's webpage but additional details are not available.
Capital Press reported the same information that was on NIFC's page on August 21.
Bannock Lakes Fire.
This Washington fire in the Okanogan/Wenatchee National Forest is 476 acres and 0 percent contained as of August 23.
It's remained about the same size for several days.
The fire is 17 miles west of Stehekin in Glaciar Peaks Wilderness.
Inciweb is covering this fire alongside the Cougar Creek Fire and the Lost Fire.
Inciweb's latest update for the Bannock Lakes fire was August 23, posted on the Cougar Creek Fire webpage.
The fire was caused by lightning and is in the Glacier Peaks Wilderness.
It's burning among "large rocky outcroppings and isolated clusters of timber in steep, inaccessible terrain," Inciweb reported.
" The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT) is closed from Suiattle Pass to High Bridge.
The PCT detour is from Suiattle Pass to Stehekin.
More information and a map is available at http://www.pcta.org.
Aerial observers continue to monitor the fire.".
Boyds Fire.
This Washington fire in the Northeast Region is 3,488 acres and 54 percent contained as of August 22 at 11:34 p.m.
It's 3 miles west of Kettle Falls (at 48.602 latitude, -118.141 longitude).
The cause of the fire is unknown.
On August 23, Inciweb noted the following about evacuation levels: "All areas from Boulder Creek Road south to Sherman Homes Road remain at a Level 2 (Get Set) evacuation.
This evacuation level designation does not mean that the fire is out and these areas are out of danger.
The public should be prepared to leave these areas at a moment's notice.
Evacuation levels are reviewed daily.
A Red Cross Shelter was set up at the Kettle Falls High School.
Columbus Fire.
This Oregon fire is overseen by the Umpqua National Forest.
It's one of four fires near Prospect, Shady Cove, and Tiller.
(The four fires are Miles, Columbus, Snow Shoe, and Round Top.).
It's 10,061 acres and 55 percent contained as of August 23.
It's located 15 miles east of Tiller and is being updated by Inciweb under the Miles Fire information page.
Inciweb noted on August 23: "Much of the Miles and Columbus Fires Perimeter has been containedespecially in areas near residences.
Crews continue patrolling these areas.
They have also been hauling hoses, pumps and other equipment off the fire lines.
Only resources needed to continue this work and to secure open fire line on the Miles and Columbus Fires will remain here.
Over the last few days, over 500 personnel have been released or reassigned to work on other fires.".
A community meeting will be Thursday, August 23 for the Miles and Columbus fires at Tiller RFPD fire station at 27598 Tiller-Trail Highway in Tiller, Oregon.
The meeting is at 6 p.m.
Cougar Creek Fire.
This Washington fire is now 40,105 acres and 40 percent contained as of August 23.
It's 8 miles northwest of Manson, 12 miles northwest of Ardenvior, 7 1/2 miles northeast of Plain, and 20 miles northwest of Entiat.
It was caused by lightning.
The following update was shared by Inciweb on August 23: "Yesterday, crews were able to begin low intensity burnout operations along the western edge of the fire, strengthening the primary containment line.
Smoke lifted again which provided opportunities for aircraft to support firefighters on the ground using both water and retardant.
Helicopters were able to drop over 280,000 gallons of water once the smoke lifted.
When conditions allow, crews will continue the low intensity burnout operations along the western edge of the fire.
Along the southern and eastern sides of the fire, crews continue to mop-up and monitor the fire-line.
Crews will continue to assess structures in the communities of Chiwawa Pines, Shugart Flats and Plain while also continuing to use dozers and other heavy equipment to prepare the secondary containment line above the communities.
Structures in the upper Entiat River Valley will also continue to be assessed and additional contingency lines are being identified as a precaution.".
Inciweb reported the following about evacuation levels on August 23:.
"Chelan County implemented Level 2 (GET SET) evacuation notifications on for the Chiwawa Loop Road from Plain out to the intersection with Chiwawa River Road, both sides of the roadway.
This includes Chiwawa River Pine Community and Shugart Flats Community and all roads that intersect with the Chiwawa Loop Road in the affected area.
"Plain is remaining at a Level 1.
"A Level 2 evacuation status is in place from Stormy Creek MP 16.6 to the end of the Entiat River Rd.".
For specific questions and updates regarding evacuations please call the Chelan County Emergency Management at 509-667-6863 or visit their Facebook page.
Red Cross can be contacted at 509-663-3907.
A Red Cross Shelter at 14916 US 97A in Entiat is on standby.
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