Status as of Friday, August 6, 2021

information released by US Forest Service, photo released by Southeast Washington Interagency Incident Management Team 

A lightning caused fire was discovered at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3rd in steep rugged terrain about 10 miles NW of Entitat. It is currently estimated at 75 acres, with 0% containment.

Thursday’s weather conditions proved challenging for fire crews as the Moe Canyon Fire moved slightly north. Ardenvoir is not threatened at this time, however the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office issued Level 1 (get ready) evacuation notices last night for homes along the Entiat River Road.

Level 1 evacuations include:

  • From Roaring Creek Road north to milepost 9.5 (Sunshine Lane)
  • Everything south of Entiat River Road
  • Residents immediately along Entiat River Road along the north side

The evacuation notices do not include residents in Crumb Canyon.

Fire Facts:

  • Start Date/Time: 8/03/2021 6:00PM.
  • Known structures lost: None
  • Estimated size: 75 acres
  • Containment: 0%
  • Location: 47 43.080 -121 22.902
  • Injuries: 1
  • Cause: Lightning
  • Resources:   2 Engines, 1 Dozers

Summary: Southeast WA Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed command of the Moe Canyon fire at 6:00AM August 05, 2021. The fire was reported at 6PM August 03. Initial attack was carried out by crews from WA DNR and USFS supported by aircraft. The fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain 10 miles NW of Entiat WA.

Thursday:  During the morning hours fire behavior was light allowing crews to construct and improve containment lines along both the south and north edges of the perimeter.  In the early afternoon winds pickup up as did fire behavior. Fire activity on the northern perimeter of the fire challenged containment lines, with one spot fire detected on the northwest corner of the fire. All resources were moved to the north and worked to prevent the fire from spreading to the west. Crews on the ground were supported by aircraft throughout the afternoon and early evening hours including 3 scoopers, 2 fire bosses, 1 helicopter and 1 air attack.

Thursday Night:  Engine crews will monitor the fire to protect containment lines and carry out initial attack on any spot fires that are detected.

Evacuations: Effective 7:00PM August 5, 2021 a Level 1 (get ready) Evacuation notice is in place south of Entiat River Road from and including Roaring Creek Road north to milepost 9.5 at and including Sunshine Lane. All residences on the north side of Entiat River Road between Roaring Creek Road and Sunshine Lane, excluding those in Crum Canyon are also at Level 1.

Closures: Forest Service Road (Moe Ridge) and 5810310

Cooperators: WA DNR, USFS, Chelan County Fire District 8.