8/1/13

Yesterday was a successful day for firefighters on three small fires, ignited during the Sunday, July 28th, lightning storm. Firefighters were able to suppress the Wolverine Creek Fire; located three miles north of Lucerne as well as the Jungle Fire located about two miles north of Graham Harbor. These fires have been declared out.

The Skookum Puss Fire, located near the headwaters of Rex Creek, is 100% contained and will be monitored by air resources.

The Moore Point Fire, which also ignited on July 28th by a lightning strike, continues to burn in the Lake Chelan Sawtooth Wilderness area. Strong winds pushed the Moore Point Fire south and east of Round Mountain to the Meadow Creek drainage late Wednesday evening increasing the total fire size to approximately 1,500 acres. Firefighters worked into the night on protection of private structures near Meadow Creek.

Chelan County Sheriff officials have increased the evacuation level for the private residences in the Meadow Creek area to a Level III, advising homeowners to leave due to the high fire danger. No structures have been lost at this time.

For public and firefighter safety, Forest Service officials have closed the Moore Point Campground, and the Meadow Creek Shelter along Lake Chelan. Trails affected by the Moore Point Fire include the Lakeshore Trail #1274 from Prince Creek to Flick Creek, Moore Point Trail (#1247.1) , North Fork of Fish Creek Trail (#1248.1), Fish Creek Trail (#1245), and the Horton Butte Trail (#1250.01). These trails are posted closed to public access due to the fire danger.

The Lake Chelan area may experience smoky conditions over the next several days however Chelan, Manson and Stehekin businesses are open and welcoming visitors.

Source:  Inciweb.org

 

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