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As the fire continues to destabilize terrain, firefighter and public safety awareness remains heightened by the concern for gravity hazards. Falling rocks, rolling debris, falling trees are a concern particularly in the Highway 2 corridor. We ask residents to please be aware of these hazards and remain near their homes and off the roads while firefighters continue to identify potential hazards and remove them for public and firefighter safety.

Update:

Due to favorable weather, fire activity remains low. Visibility changed yesterday as cloud cover cleared and smoke caused by smoldering and creeping of the duff layer became more visible. The strategic objectives for the Bolt Creek Fire are to focus efforts on firefighter safety, protecting values at risk along the Highway 2 corridor, and preventing future spread to the west and east. As of now, 79% of that work has been completed.

On the west side of the fire, firefighters have completed and are monitoring and patrolling lines just east of the town of Index. On the east side of the fire, fireline has been completed on the 510 road, and Beckler River Road is anticipated to be completed by the end of shift today. In the Baring area, crews cleaned up line and laid fire hose to further protect homes, property, and critical infrastructure. The fire has burned underneath the powerlines and Bonneville Power Administration is removing trees and snags to protect the lines.

The Northwest Incident Management Team 8’s objective is to complete containment line on both ends of the fire to protect residences, property, and critical infrastructure. Estimated completion of this objective will be Tuesday. On Wednesday, management of the Bolt Creek Fire will be transferred to Western Washington Type 3 Team. The incoming team will continue to manage the fire to ensure safety of the surrounding communities.

Washington State Mobilized Resources have completed a Risk Assessment Plan of structures for homeowners and local fire districts and will demobilize today.

Weather and Fire Behavior:  Onshore flow will continue to bring light, westerly winds with average speeds at 3-7 mph and gusts near 10 mph. Average temperatures will be near 63°F on the upper ridges and 77°F in the valleys. Relative humidity will drop down to around 45%. A slow warming and drying trend will last through at least mid-week with little chance of precipitation.

Evacuation Levels: Fire movement has slowed over the past 48 hours. New guidance: