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Status 7/28/2025

Bear Gulch Firefighters Responding to Nearby Hamma Fire

Update: The incident management team managing the Bear Gulch Fire has assumed command of the nearby Hamma Fire. Firefighters are
using direct attack to suppress the Hamma Fire. The Hamma Fire was reported yesterday evening, along FS-2480 in the Hamma Hamma
drainage on Washington Department of Natural Resources (WA DNR) state land. WA DNR personnel provided initial response in
cooperation with local support resources. It is located northeast of the Bear Gulch Fire.

Today firefighters are working to establish an anchor point and keep the fire south and west of FS-2480 and south of FS-2441. To support
firefighter efforts and safety the public is being asked to avoid the area. Helicopter activity may be visible.

The Bear Gulch Fire has been backing towards the Staircase area of Olympic National Park. Sprinklers are in place and structures and
infrastructure in the area have been prepared with protective structural wrap. Firefighters are working around the clock to protect natural
resources, and historic and critical infrastructure should rolling fire debris encroach upon the area.
Firefighters are preparing FS-2451 to become a potential control line to protect the Copper Creek Community on the southwest side of
Lake Cushman. Crews are reducing fuels on the Mt Ellinor Trail and FS-2419 Road. Firefighters are also constructing indirect fireline along
roads and trails to prevent the spread of the fire east toward Big Creek Campground, Lake Cushman Mt. Rose Village, the community of
Hoodsport and Highway 101.

Fire Behavior: The Bear Gulch Fire continues to burn in the Skokomish Wilderness and Olympic National Park. The surface fire is active
during the warmest part of the day primarily creeping and smoldering with isolated torching and short-range spotting.
Weather: Warmer and slightly drier weather is expected to continue for the next few days.

Fire Specific Data Stamp: This Info Updated 2025-07-29 06:16:02

Incident Contacts 509-219-9555

Incident Web Location https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wacwc-burdoin-fire-wacwc

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Status 7/28/2025

Firefighters continue to focus efforts on perimeter control along all edges of the Burdoin Fire and any interior heat
pockets that potentially pose a threat to structures, infrastructure and other incident values.

Along Highway 14, crews are still finding small smokes and working to fully extinguish them. On the north side of the fire, from west to east,
resources are securing the finger in the Catherine Creek drainage; and deepening containment lines on both sides of the Dixon Creek
drainage and along the west side of the Silvas Creek drainage down to the Klickitat River. Suppression repair efforts will begin soon,
consisting of the removal of cut vegetation, erosion control on interior firelines and providing support to county and state resources near
critical infrastructure sites.

Today, fire crews are patrolling and pulling hose off the Snyder Canyon Fire, which is fully contained. Local emergency management
officials’ highest priority during a wildland fire response is minimizing exposure for its first responders and establishing welfare procedures.
The Klickitat County Sheriff’s office (KCSO) has done a commendable job ensuring the safety of the citizens and recreational visitors within
Klickitat County. They were instrumental to the development of a coordinated efficient response from local, state, tribal, federal and
contracted firefighters.

WEATHER: Hotter, drier weather is expected today, with temperatures climbing into the 90s and potential for dry thunderstorms. With the
largest firefighting force in the state of Washington assigned to the Burdoin Fire, firefighters are well-prepared to quickly respond to any
new fire starts that might occur. This response would be similar to the Snyder Canyon effort several days ago that resulted in quick
containment with minimal acres burned.

EVACUATIONS and CLOSURES: Evacuation levels have not changed since Saturday evening. For the most current information, visit
Klickitat County Emergency Management’s website at www.klickitatcounty.org/249/Emergency-Management or Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/KlickitatDEM911.

Only Highway 142 is open to through traffic. All other roads are restricted to local traffic. Highway 14 remains closed from mile marker 66
east of Bingen to
Courtney Road due to rockfall danger. Please watch for emergency personnel working in the area.

An interactive map with Burdoin evacuation and road closure information is posted at https://caltopo.com/m/0NL3FK3. For Snyder Canyon
information, go to https://sartopo.com/m/0R420N0. Catherine Creek Recreation Area, Coyote Wall Trailhead, Balfour-Klickitat, Lyle
Trailhead, Klickitat Milepost 1, and Klickitat Wild and Scenic River in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area are closed to the
public.

For a map and complete text of the USFS closure, go to https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/columbiarivergorge/alerts/forest-order-
06-22-01-25-03-burdoin-fire.

ASSISTANCE: To register for fire cleanup and recovery assistance, go to Recovery Resources.

Fire Specific Data Stamp: This Info Updated 2025-07-29 06:13:34

Incident Contacts 509-219-9554

Incident Web Location https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wanes-hope-fire

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Status 7/28/2025

Operational Accomplishments: You may have noticed that the acres went up overnight. That is because of the successful burn out
operations from this weekend. Yesterday fire crews made great progress at the South, Southwest and Northeast flanks of the fire and were
able to push the black up to 100 feet from the fire line and 150 feet from structures. Crews reported that the back burn was very successful,
and the dozer and hand lines held up well and kept the fire within the fire line perimeter. Patrolling crews reported fewer hot spots and
smoke and are confident that with fire suppression efforts the fire will continue to burn itself out within the secured perimeter. Today: Crews
will be conducting infrared scans of the fire over the South, Southwest and Northeast flanks. The infrared system allows crews to measure
surface temperatures that allows for precise identification of any remaining hot spots and potential risks to the fire line. Mop up and patrol of
containment lines will ensure that the fire spread has halted and there is no continued threat to structures, and green patches within the fire
line. Crews will be monitoring Bull Hill and mopping up with hand crews along Lael Rd and Flat Creek. The goal for today will also be to
look for opportunities to start suppression repair and rehab work in the areas deemed safe to prevent future fire damage and erosion. Little
pockets of smoke can still be seen coming from the North and Northeast side of the fire and we anticipate that will dissipate later this week
as crews mop up the remaining active fire areas. Weather: Today will be mostly sunny with a high of 86 and low of 57. The afternoon may
be slightly hazy with some smoke in the area laying down in the valleys in the evening. Chance of lightening 0%. Light winds in the morning
will be coming from Southwest 6 to 12 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Drier warmer temps will be possibly followed by wet thunderstorms
this forming weekend.
Evacuations: Evacuations remain in effect. Evacuation and road closure information is available on the Stevens County Emergency
Management Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/stevenscountyem/.

Road Closures: The Forest Service issued a road closure for Lael Road and Crown Creek Road for public safety. Stevens County
Emergency Management issued a road closure for Northport Flat Creek Road and other roads within the fire area. Please help keep roads
in the area clear for emergency personnel assisting with the Hope Fire.

Safety: We ask all community members, visitors, and travelers to please slow down on the roads, look out for fire crews, fire equipment,
and be aware of drifting smoke. We are still in the area working and have crews and equipment on the roadways.

Fire Specific Data Stamp: This Info Updated 2025-07-29 06:15:10

Incident Contacts 509-402-5878

Incident Web Location https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wawas-lake-spokane-fire

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Status 7/28/25

Yesterday:
Firefighters worked to create depth in mop up around the perimeter of the fire, using established hose lays to extinguish any remaining
areas of heat that could pose a threat to containment lines. Crews also began repair work on indirect dozer lines to reduce long term effects
from suppression efforts in those areas. Increased activity in the interior of the fire due to higher temperatures and dry conditions produced
more visible smoke than in recent days.
Today:
Backhaul of hoses and equipment is beginning in areas where mop up has been completed to a depth that ensures no future heat could
escape the fire line. Fire crews will continue to be engaged in repair work where indirect dozer lines were established. Mop up is ongoing in
areas on the north end of the fire where heavier fuels continue to burn within the interior. There will be visible smoke from some of these
areas throughout the next few days. Aircraft that have been assigned to this fire will be released at the end of the day and be made
available for higher priority fires and new starts.
Weather:
Temperatures continue to rise moving into the first part of the week and relative humidities are expected to drop into the teens. Winds out of
the south/southwest may have gusts up to 15-20 MPH. Following peak dry conditions by midweek, wetting rains with the chance of
thunderstorms are predicted by this weekend.
Closures and Evacuations:
Evacuation levels have been reduced for the Lake Spokane Fire. Please use extreme caution and watch for fire hazards included damaged
trees and ash pits, as well as fire crews and apparatus if you re-enter the fire area.
The boat launch at Lake Spokane Campground remains closed currently to allow safe access to the water source for firefighting resources
on the ground and in the air.

Level 1 and 2 evacuations are in effect - visit the interactive map: https://bit.ly/SCAdvisoryMap
Sign-up for Evacuation Updates at: https://bit.ly/StevensCoHyperReach

Fire Specific Data Stamp: This Info Updated 2025-07-29 06:08:51

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Fire Specific Data Stamp: This Info Updated 2025-07-29 06:06:36

Incident Contacts 509-219-9543

Incident Web Location https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/waowf-pomas-fire-2025

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Status 7/28/2025

Firefighters are facing rugged, roadless terrain that presents significant access and suppression challenges. Over
700 personnel are actively engaged in a full suppression strategy, with an emphasis on limiting fire spread and
safeguarding the values at risk in Holden Village and Lucerne as well as in the Entiat and Chiwawa River drainage
corridors. Firefighter and public safety remain the number one priority on the incident.
Current situation: Fire behavior remained low yesterday, though rising temperatures and lowering humidities are
expected to increase activity today and for the next few days. Lookouts at Ice Lakes observed single tree torching,
creeping and smoldering within the fire perimeter. Truck drivers and heavy equipment operators began staggering
their hours to allow for increased efficiency and enhanced safety on the narrow roadway. Short term weather
forecasts predict thunderstorms with a chance of lightning across the Central Washington Cascades by the end of
the week. In preparation, the team’s Incident Meteorologist and Fire Behavior Analyst took a reconnaissance flight
over the fire to assess for potential fire movement.
Today, fire managers are strategically positioning initial attack crews to support regional fire suppression activities
within the region. Crews and heavy machinery continue to prepare the Entiat and Chiwawa River roads as
contingency lines, focusing on thinning dense vegetation and reducing heavy fuel loads. Fire managers are working
with subject matter experts called Resource Advisors to identify and protect sensitive ecological values, including
riparian ecosystems and mature timber stands. As work in Holden Village, Lucerne and Domke Lake nears
completion, fire managers are repositioning crews to areas requiring additional effort. Equipment, vehicles and fire
protection measures will remain in place in case conditions shift and firefighters need to reengage.
Evacuations: A Level 1 Fire Advisory remains in effect for Holden Village, including the Rio Tinto Mine water
treatment plant; this advisory does not include Lucerne.
Closures: The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has a closure order in effect. The fire remains 12 air miles
from the Pacific Crest Trail and currently poses no threat to that trail. There is a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR)
in place over the fire. Unauthorized drone activity is prohibited under the TFR, as helicopters and aircraft cannot fly
when drones are present.
Weather: Temperatures will be hot today through Thursday with highs climbing into the 90s. There is a chance of
thunderstorms starting Wednesday afternoon through Friday.

Fire Specific Data Stamp: This Info Updated 2025-07-29 06:10:34