Final Crater Creek Fire Update 28AUG2023 - Inciweb
Crater Creek Fire
News - 08/28/2023
Final Crater Creek Fire Update
August 28, 2023
Quick Facts
Approximate Size
5,055 acres
Containment
6%
Total Personnel
215
Fire Danger
Very High
Structures Lost
Primary – 0
Secondary - 0
Cause
Lightning/Natural
For Immediate Release - August 28, 2023
Tonasket, WA: This will be the final update for the fire unless significant events occur. With forecasted cooler temperatures, precipitation, and the mild fire behavior observed the last few days, managers feel confident in their decision to transition management of the incident back to the Northeast Region, DNR. Work from previous operational periods continue, though the majority of resources will be released by tomorrow. Crews are working to improve pre-existing fireline that connects Hurley Peak west to the Fourteen Mile Road. Crews chipping and clearing on the FS 39 Road will continue to work until the fire is fully lined.
Please check closure information on the websites below as recensions become possible in the coming weeks. Daily communication with British Columbia fire officials is ongoing.
Weather: Forecast is based on an elevation range of 6000 to 7500 feet. The high today is 68 degrees with a minimum humidity of 30 percent. An upper-level ridge will continue to provide dry, warm conditions today. South winds will be light and terrain drive, shifting west in the evening. The chance of showers and thunderstorms increases Tuesday night.
Closures: Closure Orders have been issued by the US Forest Service, BLM, and DNR.
USFS: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and the Colville National Forest for the following campgrounds, roads, and trails:
Developed Campgrounds Closed
Long Swamp Campground, 14 Mile Campground
Roads Closed
FSR 3900100, 110, 105, FSR 3900395, FSR 3900415, FSR 3900500 (Iron Gate), 502, 505, 510, 515
Trails Closed
Trail No. 340 Long Draw, Trail No. 341 Deer Park, Trail No. 342 Windy Peak, Trail No. 343 Clutch Peak, Trail No. 360 Basin Creek, Trail No. 362 Windy Peak, Trail No. 375 Albert Camp, Trail No. 387 Middle Fork, Trail No. 505 Coleman Ridge from junction with Trail No. 561 north to junction with Trail No. 510, Trail No. 510 Chewuch from junction with 510A Cathedral Driveway north to junction with Trail No. 565 Lesamiz, Trail No. 533 Boundary Trail (Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail) from the junction of the lower Cathedral Lake Trail No. 545 junction east to the Forest Service boundary with the Loomis State Forest, Trail No. 533.2 Smith Lake, Trail No. 534 Tungsten Creek, Trail No. 561 Fire Creek
https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/colville/alerts-notices or https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/okawen/alerts-notices
WA DNR: The WA Department of Natural Resources has closed the northern block of the Loomis NRCA. This closure includes the Disappointment Trailhead, as well as Cold Springs Campground, Cold Springs Overlook, and Chopaka Lake Campground. The Cold Springs Road is closed 6 miles past the intersection with Toats Coulee Road, and the Fourteen Mile Road is closed 1 mile past the intersection with Toats Coulee Road. https://www.dnr.wa.gov/LoomisLoupLoup
BLM: The Chopaka Lake Campground is closed until further notice.
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Crater Creek Fire Update 21AUG2023
Crater Creek Fire
News - 08/22/2023
Crater Creek Fire Update
August 21, 2023
Colville, WA: The fire is burning in remote and rugged terrain with poor access, it is not currently threatening critical infrastructure or municipal watershed integrity. A confine/contain suppression strategy is being implemented, including the improvement of old dozer line and fuel breaks from past fires. Clearing and chipping operations on the FS 39 Road are continuing today, boosting the strength of the southern containment line. Scouting and indirect line building missions are being conducted on the eastern side of the containment area to aid along the eastern perimeter. Acreage is less than previously estimated due to more accurate mapping.
Firefighter and public safety are the highest priorities. Please check up to date road closure information on the websites below. Communication with British Columbia fire officials is ongoing.
Weather: The high today is 66 degrees with a minimum humidity of 24 percent. A low-pressure system dropping off the Washington coast will draw moisture from remnants of Hurricane Hilary late afternoon and tonight. As a result, an increased chance of showers and thunderstorms, along with high humidity recovery, is expected. Winds will be out of the southwest, with gusts up to 25 mph.
Closures: Closure Orders have been issued by the US Forest Service, BLM, and DNR.
USFS: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and the Colville National Forest for the following campgrounds, roads, and trails:
Developed Campgrounds Closed
Long Swamp Campground, 14 Mile Campground
Roads Closed
FSR 3900100, 110, 105, FSR 3900395, FSR 3900415, FSR 3900500 (Iron Gate), 502, 505, 510, 515
Trails Closed
Trail No. 340 Long Draw, Trail No. 341 Deer Park, Trail No. 342 Windy Peak, Trail No. 343 Clutch Peak, Trail No. 360 Basin Creek, Trail No. 362 Windy Peak, Trail No. 375 Albert Camp, Trail No. 387 Middle Fork, Trail No. 505 Coleman Ridge from junction with Trail No. 561 north to junction with Trail No. 510, Trail No. 510 Chewuch from junction with 510A Cathedral Driveway north to junction with Trail No. 565 Lesamiz, Trail No. 533 Boundary Trail (Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail) from the junction of the lower Cathedral Lake Trail No. 545 junction east to the Forest Service boundary with the Loomis State Forest, Trail No. 533.2 Smith Lake, Trail No. 534 Tungsten Creek, Trail No. 561 Fire Creek
https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/colville/alerts-notices or https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/okawen/alerts-notices
WA DNR: The WA Department of Natural Resources has closed the northern block of the Loomis NRCA. This closure includes the Disappointment Trailhead, as well as Cold Springs Campground, Cold Springs Overlook, and Chopaka Lake Campground. The Cold Springs Road is closed 6 miles past the intersection with Toats Coulee Road, and the Fourteen Mile Road is closed 1 mile past the intersection with Toats Coulee Road. https://www.dnr.wa.gov/LoomisLoupLoup
Crater Creek Fire Update 21AUG2023
Crater Creek Fire
News - 08/22/2023
Crater Creek Fire Update
August 21, 2023
Colville, WA: The fire is burning in remote and rugged terrain with poor access, it is not currently threatening critical infrastructure or municipal watershed integrity. A confine/contain suppression strategy is being implemented, including the improvement of old dozer line and fuel breaks from past fires. Clearing and chipping operations on the FS 39 Road are continuing today, boosting the strength of the southern containment line. Scouting and indirect line building missions are being conducted on the eastern side of the containment area to aid along the eastern perimeter. Acreage is less than previously estimated due to more accurate mapping.
Firefighter and public safety are the highest priorities. Please check up to date road closure information on the websites below. Communication with British Columbia fire officials is ongoing.
Weather: The high today is 66 degrees with a minimum humidity of 24 percent. A low-pressure system dropping off the Washington coast will draw moisture from remnants of Hurricane Hilary late afternoon and tonight. As a result, an increased chance of showers and thunderstorms, along with high humidity recovery, is expected. Winds will be out of the southwest, with gusts up to 25 mph.
Closures: Closure Orders have been issued by the US Forest Service, BLM, and DNR.
USFS: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and the Colville National Forest for the following campgrounds, roads, and trails:
Developed Campgrounds Closed
Long Swamp Campground, 14 Mile Campground
Roads Closed
FSR 3900100, 110, 105, FSR 3900395, FSR 3900415, FSR 3900500 (Iron Gate), 502, 505, 510, 515
Trails Closed
Trail No. 340 Long Draw, Trail No. 341 Deer Park, Trail No. 342 Windy Peak, Trail No. 343 Clutch Peak, Trail No. 360 Basin Creek, Trail No. 362 Windy Peak, Trail No. 375 Albert Camp, Trail No. 387 Middle Fork, Trail No. 505 Coleman Ridge from junction with Trail No. 561 north to junction with Trail No. 510, Trail No. 510 Chewuch from junction with 510A Cathedral Driveway north to junction with Trail No. 565 Lesamiz, Trail No. 533 Boundary Trail (Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail) from the junction of the lower Cathedral Lake Trail No. 545 junction east to the Forest Service boundary with the Loomis State Forest, Trail No. 533.2 Smith Lake, Trail No. 534 Tungsten Creek, Trail No. 561 Fire Creek
https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/colville/alerts-notices or https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/okawen/alerts-notices
WA DNR: The WA Department of Natural Resources has closed the northern block of the Loomis NRCA. This closure includes the Disappointment Trailhead, as well as Cold Springs Campground, Cold Springs Overlook, and Chopaka Lake Campground. The Cold Springs Road is closed 6 miles past the intersection with Toats Coulee Road, and the Fourteen Mile Road is closed 1 mile past the intersection with Toats Coulee Road. https://www.dnr.wa.gov/LoomisLoupLoup
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Closures - 08/20/2023
Pursuant to 16 USC § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Methow Valley Ranger District of the OkanoganWenatchee National Forest and the Tonasket Ranger District of the Colville National Forest. This Order is effective August 19, 2023 and will remain in effect through November 30, 2023, unless rescinded sooner. PROHIBITIONS:
1.Entering into or being upon National Forest System lands, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.53(e)].
2.Being on a National Forest System trail, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.55(a)].
3.Being on a National Forest System Road as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.54(e)].
CLOSURE AREA DESCRIPTION: The Fire Emergency Area Closure is defined as follows: The closure area boundary begins at the junction of the eastern Pasayten Wilderness Forest Service boundary with Loomis State Forest and the Canadian Border in T40N R24E S6. The closure then follows the Forest Service boundary south and east to the junction with FSR 3900000 Toats Coulee Road in T39N R24E S28. It then turns east and follows the northern edge of FSR 3900000 to the junction of FSR 390300 in T39N R23E S27. It then continues east following the northern edge of FSR 390300 until it reaches Trail No. 510.1 Cathedral Driveway in T39N R23E S18. It then follows the northern edge of Trail No. 510.1 to the junction with Trail No. 510 in T39N R22E S14. Trail No. 510.1 remains open. The closure area then goes north following Trail No. 510 to the junction with Trail No. 561 in T39N R22E S11. It then follows Trail No. 561 south and then west to the junction with Trail No. 505 in T39N R22E S8. The closure continues north and west following Trail No. 505 until it reaches the southernmost fork of the headwaters of Four Point Creek at 7,100 feet in T40N R21E S35. It then follows a direct northwest bearing to the summit of Remmel Mountain at 8,685 feet in T40N R21E S34. The closure boundary then follows the high point of this ridge north until it reach the northernmost high point at 7,768 in T40N R21E S2. It then follows a direct northeast bearing to the junction of Trail No. 510 and Trail No. 565 in T40N R21E S22. It then follows Trail No. 565 north to the junction with Trail No. 533 in T40N R21E S9. The closure then continues north following Trail No. 533 until it reaches the eastern edge of T40N R21E S9. It the follows the eastern edge of Section 9 directly north to the border with Canada. The closure then follows the border between the United States and Canada back to the point of origen at the junction of the eastern Pasatyen Wilderness Forest Sevice boundary with Loomis State Forest and the Canadian Border in T40N R24E S6. FSR 3900000 and FSR 3900300 Toats Coulee Road will remain open to public access during the closure period. The following campgrounds, roads and trails are included in this closure order:
Developed Campgrounds Closed
• Long Swamp Campground
Roads Closed
• FSR 3900100, 110, 105
• FSR 3900395
• FSR 3900415
• FSR 3900500, 502, 505, 510, 515
Trails Closed
• Trail No. 340 Long Draw
• Trail No. 341 Deer Park
• Trail No. 342 Windy Peak
• Trail No. 343 Clutch Peak
• Trail No. 360 Basin Creek
• Trail No. 362 Windy Peak
• Trail No. 375 Albert Camp
• Trail No. 387 Middle Fork
• Trail No. 505 Coleman Ridge from junction with Trail No. 561 north to junction with Trail No. 510 3559, 3571, and 3581.
• Trail No. 510 Chewuch from junction with 510A Cathedral Driveway north to junction with Trail No. 565 Lesamiz
• Trail No. 533 Boundary Trail (Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail) from the junction of the lower Cathedral Lake Trail No. 545 junction east to the Forest Service boundary with the Loomis State Forest • Trail No. 533.2 Smith Lake
• Trail No. 534 Tungsten Creek
• Trail No. 561 Fire Creek See Exhibit A for closure map.
EXEMPTIONS: Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:
1. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire-fighting force in the performance of an official duty.
2. Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation Order), specifically exempting them from this Order. These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 CFR Part 261, Subpart A. Violations of these prohibitions are punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000.00 for an individual or $10,000.00 for a corporation, or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. (16 USC § 551; 18 USC §§ 3551, 3571, and 3581.) Executed in Wenatchee,Washington this 19th day of August, 2023.
Closures - 08/20/2023
Pursuant to 16 USC § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Methow Valley Ranger District of the OkanoganWenatchee National Forest and the Tonasket Ranger District of the Colville National Forest. This Order is effective August 19, 2023 and will remain in effect through November 30, 2023, unless rescinded sooner. PROHIBITIONS:
1.Entering into or being upon National Forest System lands, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.53(e)].
2.Being on a National Forest System trail, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.55(a)].
3.Being on a National Forest System Road as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.54(e)].
CLOSURE AREA DESCRIPTION: The Fire Emergency Area Closure is defined as follows: The closure area boundary begins at the junction of the eastern Pasayten Wilderness Forest Service boundary with Loomis State Forest and the Canadian Border in T40N R24E S6. The closure then follows the Forest Service boundary south and east to the junction with FSR 3900000 Toats Coulee Road in T39N R24E S28. It then turns east and follows the northern edge of FSR 3900000 to the junction of FSR 390300 in T39N R23E S27. It then continues east following the northern edge of FSR 390300 until it reaches Trail No. 510.1 Cathedral Driveway in T39N R23E S18. It then follows the northern edge of Trail No. 510.1 to the junction with Trail No. 510 in T39N R22E S14. Trail No. 510.1 remains open. The closure area then goes north following Trail No. 510 to the junction with Trail No. 561 in T39N R22E S11. It then follows Trail No. 561 south and then west to the junction with Trail No. 505 in T39N R22E S8. The closure continues north and west following Trail No. 505 until it reaches the southernmost fork of the headwaters of Four Point Creek at 7,100 feet in T40N R21E S35. It then follows a direct northwest bearing to the summit of Remmel Mountain at 8,685 feet in T40N R21E S34. The closure boundary then follows the high point of this ridge north until it reach the northernmost high point at 7,768 in T40N R21E S2. It then follows a direct northeast bearing to the junction of Trail No. 510 and Trail No. 565 in T40N R21E S22. It then follows Trail No. 565 north to the junction with Trail No. 533 in T40N R21E S9. The closure then continues north following Trail No. 533 until it reaches the eastern edge of T40N R21E S9. It the follows the eastern edge of Section 9 directly north to the border with Canada. The closure then follows the border between the United States and Canada back to the point of origen at the junction of the eastern Pasatyen Wilderness Forest Sevice boundary with Loomis State Forest and the Canadian Border in T40N R24E S6. FSR 3900000 and FSR 3900300 Toats Coulee Road will remain open to public access during the closure period. The following campgrounds, roads and trails are included in this closure order:
Developed Campgrounds Closed
• Long Swamp Campground
Roads Closed
• FSR 3900100, 110, 105
• FSR 3900395
• FSR 3900415
• FSR 3900500, 502, 505, 510, 515
Trails Closed
• Trail No. 340 Long Draw
• Trail No. 341 Deer Park
• Trail No. 342 Windy Peak
• Trail No. 343 Clutch Peak
• Trail No. 360 Basin Creek
• Trail No. 362 Windy Peak
• Trail No. 375 Albert Camp
• Trail No. 387 Middle Fork
• Trail No. 505 Coleman Ridge from junction with Trail No. 561 north to junction with Trail No. 510 3559, 3571, and 3581.
• Trail No. 510 Chewuch from junction with 510A Cathedral Driveway north to junction with Trail No. 565 Lesamiz
• Trail No. 533 Boundary Trail (Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail) from the junction of the lower Cathedral Lake Trail No. 545 junction east to the Forest Service boundary with the Loomis State Forest • Trail No. 533.2 Smith Lake
• Trail No. 534 Tungsten Creek
• Trail No. 561 Fire Creek See Exhibit A for closure map.
EXEMPTIONS: Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:
1. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire-fighting force in the performance of an official duty.
2. Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation Order), specifically exempting them from this Order. These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 CFR Part 261, Subpart A. Violations of these prohibitions are punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000.00 for an individual or $10,000.00 for a corporation, or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. (16 USC § 551; 18 USC §§ 3551, 3571, and 3581.) Executed in Wenatchee,Washington this 19th day of August, 2023.
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OKANOGAN COUNTY, Wash. — The Crater Creek fire, that has burned an estimated 54,000 acres in British Columbia, has entered into Okanogan County.
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources closed the northern block of the Loomis Natural Resources Conservation Area effective immediately as a Canadian wildfire approached the boarder.
It advanced into Washington on Aug. 18 into the general area between SnowSnow Mountain and Hurley Peak.
The fire started on July 22 by a lightning strike and has been burning in steep and dangerous terrain. This has made it challenging for response efforts and posing a significant risk to responder safety on the ground.
The Okanogan County Emergency Management is monitoring the fire and is in contact with DNR, US Forest Service and Loomis Fire Department.
The winds, as of last night, are pushing the fire at the North North West and are predicted to stay that way through Sunday afternoon.
If you live near this fire, Okanogan County Emergency Management advises everyone to continuously check DNR and USFS websites for area closures
If you live in the areas of Chopaka Valley, Toats Coulee and Loomis you should be aware of your surroundings and be prepared to evacuate, if needed.
The strong winds from the north are expected to bring the fire toward the Loomis NRCA.
Up-to-date information on the Crater Creek fire, including photos and maps, can be found via the BC Wildfire Service website.
OKANOGAN COUNTY, Wash. — The Crater Creek fire, that has burned an estimated 54,000 acres in British Columbia, has entered into Okanogan County.
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources closed the northern block of the Loomis Natural Resources Conservation Area effective immediately as a Canadian wildfire approached the boarder.
It advanced into Washington on Aug. 18 into the general area between SnowSnow Mountain and Hurley Peak.
The fire started on July 22 by a lightning strike and has been burning in steep and dangerous terrain. This has made it challenging for response efforts and posing a significant risk to responder safety on the ground.
The Okanogan County Emergency Management is monitoring the fire and is in contact with DNR, US Forest Service and Loomis Fire Department.
The winds, as of last night, are pushing the fire at the North North West and are predicted to stay that way through Sunday afternoon.
If you live near this fire, Okanogan County Emergency Management advises everyone to continuously check DNR and USFS websites for area closures
If you live in the areas of Chopaka Valley, Toats Coulee and Loomis you should be aware of your surroundings and be prepared to evacuate, if needed.
The strong winds from the north are expected to bring the fire toward the Loomis NRCA.
Up-to-date information on the Crater Creek fire, including photos and maps, can be found via the BC Wildfire Service website.
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This is a large fire making spectacular plumes seen from the Methow Valley
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