Newby Lake Fire is 95% Contained. The 45 firefighters that remain assigned to the incident are re-rocking roads, fixing fences and preparing contingencies for response should the fire grow outside its existing perimeter.
Because of the safety concerns associated with falling snags, the remote location and fuel conditions, Newby Lake Fire won’t be declared 100% contained until this winter when fire season is over. Patrols will continue throughout the season.
Firefighters today reported visible smokes from within the fire perimeter when cloud cover cleared enough for fuels to dry out. No smokes were visible in Division B, along the eastern perimeter of the fire.
The contingency planning includes accurately mapping the types and locations of firefighting equipment being kept in place for use in defending containment lines as well as identifying if/when strategies to be used for suppression should the fire begin to spread. Road improvements necessary for successful implementation of the contingencies is also occurring.
Closures: An area closure remains in place on all National Forest Lands and WA DNR lands affected by the fire. For the most up-to-date trail, road and campground closure information on National Forest and Washington DNR lands, please contact the appropriate land management agency or visit their websites
Washington DNR: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/managed-lands/forest-and-trust-lands/loomis-and-loup-loup-state-forests
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest: http://www.fs.usda.gov/okawen/
Newby Lake - WA Fire 