Wildfire Incident Information
Department of Natural Resources — Northeast Region
Inciweb information was updated: 2 months ago
The fire is burning just west of Oroville, Wash. on lands managed by the Washington Department of Natural Resources and the Spokane District – Bureau of Land Management and has crossed into Canada. The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the Washington Department of Natural Resources. The Team’s top priority is public and firefighter safety, and they are using a full suppression strategy to contain the fire as small as possible, as safely as possible.
Northwest Incident Management Team 7 is currently managing the fire. Ongoing coordination with the British Columbia Wildfire Service will seek to tie in firefighting efforts on both sides of the border.
For up-to-date information on wildfire closures and evacuations, follow Okanogan County Emergency Management at https://okanogancounty.org/government/emergency_management/
Short Grass (1 foot), Brush (2 feet), Timber (Litter and Understory)
For the most current information regarding evacuations: https://okanogancounty.org/government/emergency_management/active_incidents.php
Current Evacuation Orders in Effect:
The Loomis-Oroville Road is still CLOSED due to guardrail damage, rocks rolling off the hillside, and fire equipment and personnel on the roadway from Oroville to Nighthawk.
Blue Lake Road is CLOSED from Golden Road to Wannacut Lake.
Ellemeham Mountain Road is CLOSED at Golden Road.
The Red Cross Shelter at the Oroville High School is CLOSED due to no immediate evacuations.
If anyone has received damage or lost structures, please call Okanogan County Emergency Management and report it at 509-422-7206.
48 hours: Thunderstorms expected to arrive Friday with the potential for gusty outflow winds and lightning.
