WILDFIRES -- Thursday’s winds did not affect the Stickpin and three other fires in the Kettle Complex as much as other fires in the region. Smoke blanketed most of the fires, and once again, air resources were grounded due to the poor visibility.

See details and updates on InciWeb.

For mapping updates, see the Wildfire Activity Web Map.

Closures:

• Deer Creek-Boulder Creek County Road 602 remains closed because of significant hazards through the fire area. Highway 20 is recommended as an alternate route.
• The portion of the Colville National Forest from the U.S.-Canada Border to Highway 20, between Highway 21 and US Highway 395 is closed.
• All trails, roads, and access are temporarily closed due to extreme fire activity. No campfires, charcoal or chainsaw use are allowed.

Currently:

• Stickpin Fire south of the U.S.-Canada border is at 50,400 acres.
• Renner Fire 11,800 acres.
• Roy Road Fire is 120 acres and being mopped up.

A community meeting is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 29, at 4 p.m. at the Malo Grange.