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GILBERT FIRE Update 8-3

Aug 03, 2018

TWISP (August 3, 2018:7:00am)

Acres: 6000
Personnel: 98
Location: 21 miles west of Twisp
Start Date: July 28, 2018
Cause: Lightning
Completion:

Current Activity:

The fire grew from 4500 acres to 6000 acres yesterday. The growth was primarily in a southeast direction into Reynolds Creek and growth was slowed by entering a historical burn area. The fire is expected to become more active as it burns through the historical burn area and enters back onto heavily timbered slopes. Crews are being used to scout contingency lines and continue to work on providing structure protection for upper Twisp River residences. A Type 1 Incident Management Team will be arriving today and command of the fire will be transferred to that team on Saturday.

Evacuations:

There is currently a Level 2 evacuation notice for residents above the road closure at the intersection of Buttermilk Road and Twisp River Road. Level 2 means prepare now to go immediately in the event that the evacuation level is elevated to a Level 3. With predicted weather, the fire is expected to continue to move eastward and could result in an elevation to a Level 3 for upper Twisp River residents could occur in the future.

Closures:

Twisp River Road #4440 from the intersection with Buttermilk Road #43 to the terminus at Roads End Campground. South side Twisp River Roads #4430, #4435, #4440 from the intersection with Buttermilk Road #43 to the end at Twisp River Horsecamp. All trailheads and trails originating from these roads are closed. Travel on Thompson Ridge Road #4410 and Little Bridge Creek Road #4415 is not advised. Specific trail, road, and area closures and a closure map for the fire can be found at the Inciweb site listed below.

Smoke: For information on smoke and public health, please visit: wasmoke.blogspot.com.

Fire Information:

Inciweb: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6069

Facebook: facebook.com/Gilbert Fire Information

Fire Information Center: (480) 744-9318 (8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.)