In the photo crews brushing along the Little Wenatchee road west of the Two Rivers gravel quarry.
Wind is forecast for this weekend,please stay out of the way of planes dipping water out of the lake.
Here is the latest update on the fire:
Because of the inaccessible and extremely steep terrain, fire officials are managing both fires with an indirect strategy. Crews are cutting and chipping brush and small trees along existing roads to be used as fire line if needed, and constructing some hand line and dozer line away from the fire’s edge.
Operations: Crews yesterday finished work along the White River Road and chipping at Sears Creek and Windmill Lane. Structure assessments and preparations are complete and hose lays and tanks are in place for residences in the White River area. Firefighters will focus today on road preparation along FS Road 6500 and the road system near Irving Peak using dozers and a masticator. Helicopters will support firefighting efforts this morning. Firefighters responded to three new lightning fires from Monday’s isolated thunder storms. One small fire was detected east of White River Road approximately six miles north of the junction. A Hotshot Crew, three engines, and a helicopter dropping water on the fire provided initial attack. The fire is now completely lined and mop up will begin today. Crews also assisted with initial attack on two small fires near Cady Ridge, providing air support at the request of the local Forest.
Weather and fire behavior: Thunderstorms moved through the area yesterday with some pockets of lightning that may have caused additional fire starts in the area. Firefighters will patrol to check for new starts. The forecast for today is dry, hot weather which could enable fire growth on the White River and Irving Peak fires. The longer-term forecast calls for stronger and more sustained winds that could contribute to active fire growth.