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Status 8/13/2025

Unless fire activity changes, this will be the final daily update for the Bear Creek II, Kinkaid Creek, South Nanamkin, North Gua Springs
and Anderson Creek Fires. An Incident Commander with the local unit is shadowing with Pacific Northwest Incident Management Team 3 to
share important information today. Command of the fires will be transferred back to Mt. Tolman Fire Center on Thursday morning.
While reconnaissance flights on Tuesday showed smoke from some fire activity along Bear Creek, the fire held within its current
footprint yesterday. Conditions were hotter and drier than previous days, but the predicted winds were inconsistent, and fire activity was
minimal.

Fire crews worked to improve direct fireline around the fire perimeter, removing vegetation and extinguishing heat to a depth of 30-60
feet. Today firefighters will further secure the direct fireline, to ensure no heat remains near the fire edge that could threaten the line. Crews
will complete the remaining chipping of vegetation debris.

Around the Kinkaid Creek fire, crews and equipment continued to repair roads impacted by suppression activity. Firefighters patrolling
the area observed one visible smoke well interior to the fire and determined it posed no threat to the containment line.

Weather & Fire Behavior: A red flag warning is in effect from noon until 9:00 p.m. today for strong winds and low humidity. Westerly
wind gusts could reach 35 miles per hour. Despite the hot, dry and windy conditions, fire activity is anticipated to remain low. There is
potential for moderate rates of spread in light fuels on south facing slopes if exposed to an ignition source. Otherwise, fire behavior is
anticipated toinclude isolated torching as well as creeping, smoldering and consumption of larger down woody debris.

Fire Specific Data Stamp: This Info Updated 2025-08-18 07:56:37

Incident Contacts Phone: 360-732-1813 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)

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Status 8/17/2025

Update: Numerous areas of interior smoke were visible during yesterday’s operations. The fire is expected to continue smoldering and
slowly moving under the trees. Small flames can be visible burning in heavy fuels. There is a risk of trees falling causing fire spread. Crews
continued operations to rehabilitate roads from the recent rainfall and have made progress along the indirect line near Forest Service Road
2419.

Today, crews in the Staircase area will assess structures and evaluate infrastructure protection efforts. Heavy equipment operators will
continue fuels reduction along road systems. Helicopters and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) will support firefighters on the ground.

Fire Behavior: Recent rainfall over the past few days significantly reduced fire behavior. However, monitoring revealed the impact was less
than anticipated, as the moisture was limited to surface levels. A gradual warming and drying trend may lead to increased fire activity in the
coming days.

Weather: High temperatures today will range from 62 to 68°F, with overnight lows between 46 and 52°F. Smoke, fog, and low clouds, will
clear by late morning. Cool, humid, and stable conditions are expected to persist through the weekend.

Smoke Outlook: Air quality can change quickly. Know your risk to wildfire smoke and plan to reduce exposure. For current smoke reports,
visit: https://fire.airnow.gov

Lake Closure: The southern half of the lake is open to recreation. The north half of the lake is closed to support the Bear Gulch suppression
and evacuation efforts.

Fire Restrictions: All campfires are prohibited in Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park. All outdoor burning is prohibited in
Mason County.

Olympic National Forest Closures: There are many road, trail, and campground closures in the southeast portion of the Forest. Closure
information: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/olympic/alerts

Olympic National Park Closures: There are extensive closures on the southeast corner of Olympic National Park. Closure information:
https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/fire-conditions-and-updates.htm

Evacuation Levels: The Bear Gulch Fire area near Dry Creek Trail is in a Level 3 “GO” evacuation. This includes the Staircase Campground
and areas across the causeway on the north side of Lake Cushman. The area south of Dry Creek has a Level 2 “BE SET” evacuation
notice. Current evacuation information: https://www.facebook.com/masoncosheriff

Fire Investigation: Olympic National Forest is seeking tips for how the fire started on July 6. Members of the public with information are
encouraged to contact the Forest Service Tipline by phone at 541-618-2154 or by email at SM.FS.R6TipHotLine@usda.gov. Tips submitted
via email should have the subject, “Bear Gulch.” Learn more: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/olympic/newsroom/releases/usda-forest-service-
seeks-public-help-fire-investigation-lake-cushman.

Recreation Opportunities: Many recreation areas remain open. Learn more: https://www.explorehoodcanal.com/

Fire Specific Data Stamp: This Info Updated 2025-08-18 08:03:39

Incident Contacts 509-223-9093

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Status 8/17/2025

The Crescent Road fire is burning primarily between Crescent Road and Devil’s Gap Road at the northeast
corner of Lincoln County and western edge of Spokane County.

Yesterday, although minimal rain fell on the fire in the morning, it helped to keep fire behavior low and aided
crews in strengthening fire lines. Crews have been working up to 100 feet into the interior from the fire line in
search of smoldering stumps, burning down wood and other consuming materials and extinguishing these
either through dry mop-up (opening up these to the air to finish consuming) or through wet mop-up (adding
water and extinguishing burning material). Fire along the bluffs above Willow Wind Organic Farm (northwest
segment of the fire) continues to remain active and burn in areas inaccessible to crews. A type 2 helicopter has
been engaging the fire area with water drops to keep fire behavior low as the fire consumes material within this
area. Crews have constructed contingency lines around the bluffs and are evaluating options to contain the fire
within this area.

Today, crews will continue to work on smoldering material 100 feet from the fire line, continuing to work on
containment of the fire. Seven miles of hose (enough hose to lay out between Reardan and the edge of the fire)
is being installed around the fire perimeter to help crews engaged in suppression efforts. Two skidgens (logging
skidders modified with water carrying capabilities) are also aiding crews in providing water resources into areas
where hose lays are difficult to install. Hazard trees continue to be identified and removed for crew and fire
line safety.

Evacuations: Level 1, 2, and 3 evacuations are in place and have been lowered as of 0800 this morning.
Weather: High 79/Low 56. Sunday will bring a drying and warming trend with highs in the 70s and RHs in the
mid-20s. Southwest winds will be slowly decreasing through the day as well. There will be a 15% chance of
showers Sunday night into Monday morning with little additional rainfall expected.

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Status 8/18/2025
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Fire Specific Data Stamp: This Info Updated 2025-08-18 08:06:16

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

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Status 8/16/2025
Management of the Pomas Fire will return to the local unit Tuesday morning, August 19th. Pomas Fire Updates will be provided weekly
unless conditions change and more frequent information sharing is needed. Please continue to monitor Inciweb and the Pomas Fire
Facebook page for updates related to Forest Closures, Evacuation Status, and who to contact for fire related information. This will be
the last update from Northern Rockies Team 8.

Current Situation: Widespread rain occurred over the fire area yesterday and into the early morning with the fire receiving approximately
an inch of rain. Fire activity will remain low over the next couple of days until temperatures and humidities return to levels that support
more active burning.

Work along the secondary control line in the Chiwawa River valley has shifted as the removal of heavy fuels is complete. Firefighters
will focus on chipping and piling the remaining lighter fuels such as brush and understory vegetation as well as slash generated from
removal of heavy fuels. Crews and heavy equipment in the Chiwawa River valley are also engaged in suppression repair where
possible - cleaning ditches of debris, ensuring culverts are functional, and repairing constructed handline and trails utilized as
secondary control lines. Suppression repair will continue in the Chiwawa River valley as well as the Entiat River corridor over the
coming weeks.

The Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) over the fire area has been removed.

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. Many alternatives for recreation are still open
outside the closure area. The fire is 12 air miles from the Pacific Crest Trail and poses no threat to that trail.

Weather: On and off rain occurred over the fire yesterday bringing cool and cloudy conditions. Precipitation will move east of the area
Saturday with skies becoming mostly sunny by the afternoon. Temperatures will climb into the upper 60s in the valleys with the fire
experiencing temperatures in the upper 50s. The strongest winds will be at the mountain ridges with gusts to 20 mph. Elsewhere,
sustained winds will remain below 8 mph. A subtle warming and drying trend returns on Sunday.

Fire Specific Data Stamp: This Info Updated 2025-08-18 07:57:57