Hope Fire 2025

08/03/2025

Blackhawk Fire Information

Email: [email protected] – Phone: 509-219-9554 (same as Hope Fire)
PUBLIC AND FIREFIGHTER SAFETY IS THE NUMBER ONE PRIORITY

Acres: 31 Personnel: 53 Containment: 0% Cause: Under Investigation

Summary: Blackhawk fire started on the afternoon of 7/31/25, located approximately 4 miles southwest of Northport, WA. The fire has consumed approximately 31 acres and is being managed by NE Region IMT 3, that is also managing the Hope fire.

The fire will be turned over to local resources effective 8/3/25 at 8:00 pm
Containment percentage will be updated at end of shift today.

Operational Accomplishments: Fire crews worked on securing the fire line, installing porta tanks and hose lays. They began mopping up around focusing on 25 feet from the fire edge. Fallers evaluated hazard trees and removed them as appropriate throughout the day.

Today: Fire crews will continue to secure the fire line and mopping-up along the fire edge.

Weather: Mostly clear in the morning, become partly cloudy in the afternoon. Maximum temperature around 90 degrees.
Evacuations and Road Closures: No evacuation levels or road closure in place.

Safety: IF YOU FLY WE CAN’T. No Drones Please in fire area. We ask all community members, visitors, and travelers to please slow down on the roads, look out for fire crews, fire equipment, and be aware of drifting smoke. We are still in the area working and have crews and equipment on the roadways.

08/03/2025

Hope Fire Information

Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wanes-hope-fire
Email: [email protected] – Phone: 509-219-9554
PUBLIC AND FIREFIGHTER SAFETY IS THE NUMBER ONE PRIORITY

Acres: 8,177 Personnel: 41 Containment: 95% Cause: Under Investigation

Operational Accomplishments: Fire crews continue to mop up the northern edge of the fire reaching 50+ feet of along the fire edge. All excess fire equipment were removed from the fires

Today: Effective on 8/3/25 at 7:00 am, the fire was turned over to local resources. The fire fighters will continue to patrol the fire and mop up along the northern portions of the fire.

Weather: Mostly clear in the morning, become partly cloudy in the afternoon. Maximum temperature around 90 degrees.
Evacuations and Road Closures: All evacuation levels have been lifted for this fire. Northport Flat Creek road is also open. We ask that people exercise care on the road because there are still fire crews in the area. 15 mile road, Lael road and Bull Hill road remain closed to outside traffic. Evacuation and road closure information is available on the Stevens County Emergency Management page https://www.facebook.com/stevenscountyem/.

Safety: IF YOU FLY WE CAN’T. No Drones Please in fire area. We ask all community members, visitors, and travelers to please slow down on the roads, look out for fire crews, fire equipment, and be aware of drifting smoke. We are still in the area working and have crews and equipment on the roadways.

Community: The Hope Fire team wants to thank the communities of Kettle Falls and Northport for your hospitality, kindness, and encouraging signs of gratitude. We hope to leave this region better than we found it, and in its place a sense of relief and security. From all of us to you, Thank you and be safe out there.

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08/02/2025

Hope Fire Information
Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wanes-hope-fire
Email: [email protected] – Phone: 509-219-9554
PUBLIC AND FIREFIGHTER SAFETY IS THE NUMBER ONE PRIORITY

Acres: 8,177 Personnel: 41 Containment: 95% Cause: Under Investigation

Operational Accomplishments: The southern portions of the fire has been mopped up and is now in patrol status.
Fire crews used infra-red technology to double check mop up along fire edge with the focus in the north side of the fire. Excess fire hose, pumps and porta tanks were removed to get ready for the next fire.

Today: Fire crews will continue to use infra-red technology to double check mop up along fire edge with the focus in the north side of the fire. The remaining excess fire fighting equipment will be removedFire suppression repairs will continue to mitigate the damage caused during the firefighting effort are ongoing.

Weather: A chance for showers and thunderstorms over the area today with the best chances between 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm.
Evacuations and Road Closures: All evacuation levels have been lifted for this fire. Northport Flat Creek road is also open. We ask that people exercise care on the road because there are still fire crews in the area. 15 mile road, Lael road and Bull Hill road remain closed to outside traffic. Evacuation and road closure information is available on the Stevens County Emergency Management page https://www.facebook.com/stevenscountyem/.

Safety: IF YOU FLY WE CAN’T. No Drones Please in fire area. We ask all community members, visitors, and travelers to please slow down on the roads, look out for fire crews, fire equipment, and be aware of drifting smoke. We are still in the area working and have crews and equipment on the roadways.

Community: The Hope Fire team wants to thank the communities of Kettle Falls and Northport for your hospitality, kindness, and encouraging signs of gratitude. We hope to leave this region better than we found it, and in its place a sense of relief and security. From all of us to you, Thank you and be safe out there.

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08/02/2025

Blackhawk Fire Information

Email: [email protected] – Phone: 509-219-9554 (same as Hope Fire)
PUBLIC AND FIREFIGHTER SAFETY IS THE NUMBER ONE PRIORITY

Acres: 31 Personnel: 67 Containment: 0% Cause: Under Investigation

Summary: Blackhawk fire started on the afternoon of 7/31/25, located approximately 4 miles southwest of Northport, WA. The fire has consumed approximately 31 acres and is being managed by NE Region IMT 3, that is also managing the Hope fire.

Operational Accomplishments: Fire crews worked on securing the fire line and looking for spots outside the fire perimeter. Several spot fires were found outside the fire perimeter. Fallers evaluated hazard trees and removed them as appropriate.

Today: Fire crews will focus on continue securing the fire line and mop-up along the fire edge.

Weather:. A chance for showers and thunderstorms over the area today with the best chances between 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm.
Evacuations and Road Closures: No evacuation levels or road closure in place.

Safety: IF YOU FLY WE CAN’T. No Drones Please in fire area. We ask all community members, visitors, and travelers to please slow down on the roads, look out for fire crews, fire equipment, and be aware of drifting smoke. We are still in the area working and have crews and equipment on the roadways.

08/01/2025

Blackhawk Fire Update - We will be posting updates for this fire on this page.

Blackhawk Fire Information

Email: [email protected] – Phone: 509-219-9554 (same as Hope Fire)
PUBLIC AND FIREFIGHTER SAFETY IS THE NUMBER ONE PRIORITY

Acres: 32 Personnel: 92 Containment: 0% Cause: Under Investigation

Summary: Blackhawk fire started on the afternoon of 7/31/25, located approximately 4 miles southwest of Northport, WA. The fire has consumed approximately 32 acres and is being managed by NE Region IMT 3, that is also managing the Hope fire.

Operational Accomplishments: Air resources and fire fighters were effective in stopping forward progress of the fire with assistance from some rain. Fire fighters worked all night starting to establish a fire break around the fire.

Today: Fire crews will continue to complete a fire break and securing existing fire break around the fire. Mop-up along the fire edge, will begin .

Weather: Chance of thunderstorm on Friday and Saturday afternoons between 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm. Erratic wind gusts up to 30 mph and small hail are additional threats with storms. These storms may bring rain to the area.
Evacuations and Road Closures: No evacuation levels or road closure in place.

Safety: IF YOU FLY WE CAN’T. No Drones Please in fire area. We ask all community members, visitors, and travelers to please slow down on the roads, look out for fire crews, fire equipment, and be aware of drifting smoke. We are still in the area working and have crews and equipment on the roadways.

08/01/2025

Fire Information
Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wanes-hope-fire
Email: [email protected] – Phone: 509-219-9554
PUBLIC AND FIREFIGHTER SAFETY IS THE NUMBER ONE PRIORITY

Acres: 8,177 Personnel: 72 Containment: 90% Cause: Under Investigation

Operational Accomplishments: Along the northwest and north side of the fire, fire crews continue to add depth to the mop-up area approaching 50 feet along a good portion of the fire line. In other portions of the fire, crews were engaged in gridding (lining crews inward from the fire line to search for burning pockets of material and extinguish them). Excess fire fighting equipment was removed and rehabilitation of Fire trail has begun. The southern portion of the fire, fire crews patrolled the fire edge and around structures. Infra-red technology was used to double check mop up along fire edge.

Today: Fire crews will continue to use infra-red technology to double check mop up along fire edge with the focus in the north side of the fire. Excess fire fighting equipment will continue to be removed and rehabilitation of fire trails will continue. Fire suppression repairs to mitigate the damage caused during the firefighting effort are ongoing.

Weather: Chance of thunderstorm on Friday and Saturday afternoons between 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm. Erratic wind gusts up to 30 mph and small hail are additional threats with storms. These storms may bring rain to the area.
Evacuations and Road Closures: All evacuation levels have been lifted for this fire. Northport Flat Creek road is also open. We ask that people exercise care on the road because there are still fire crews in the area. 15 mile road, Lael road and Bull Hill road remain closed to outside traffic. Evacuation and road closure information is available on the Stevens County Emergency Management page https://www.facebook.com/stevenscountyem/.

Safety: IF YOU FLY WE CAN’T. No Drones Please in fire area. We ask all community members, visitors, and travelers to please slow down on the roads, look out for fire crews, fire equipment, and be aware of drifting smoke. We are still in the area working and have crews and equipment on the roadways.

Community: The Hope Fire team wants to thank the communities of Kettle Falls and Northport for your hospitality, kindness, and encouraging signs of gratitude. We hope to leave this region better than we found it, and in its place a sense of relief and security. From all of us to you, Thank you and be safe out there.

07/31/2025

Fire Information
Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wanes-hope-fire
Email: [email protected] – Phone: 509-219-9554
PUBLIC AND FIREFIGHTER SAFETY IS THE NUMBER ONE PRIORITY

Acres: 8,177 Personnel: 290 Containment: 79% Cause: Under Investigation

Air Operations: NO DRONES IN FIRE AREA. Helicopters are still being used on the Hope fire. If drones are seen within or near the fire, helicopters will not be able to assist fire fighters. On Monday a drone was seen in the fire area.

Operational Accomplishments: Along the northwest and north side of the fire, fire crews continue to add depth to the mop-up approaching 50 feet along a good portion of the fire line. The southern portion of the fire, fire crews patrolled the fire edge and around structures.

Today: Fire crews will continue to use infra-red technology to double check mop up along fire edge. Mop up will be focus on the northwest and north side of the fire. Falling of hazard trees will continue as needed.

Weather: Chance of thunderstorm on Thursday with greatest chance from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm, local rain, gusty winds near 35 to 40 mph and small hail with the thunderstorm.
Evacuations and Road Closures: All evacuation levels have been lifted for this fire. Northport Flat Creek road is also open. We ask that people exercise care on the road because there are still fire crews in the area. 15 mile road, Lael road and Bull Hill road remain closed to outside traffic. Evacuation and road closure information is available on the Stevens County Emergency Management page https://www.facebook.com/stevenscountyem/.

Safety: IF YOU FLY WE CAN’T. No Drones Please in fire area. We ask all community members, visitors, and travelers to please slow down on the roads, look out for fire crews, fire equipment, and be aware of drifting smoke. We are still in the area working and have crews and equipment on the roadways.

Community: The Hope Fire team wants to thank the communities of Kettle Falls and Northport for your hospitality, kindness, and encouraging signs of gratitude. We hope to leave this region better than we found it, and in its place a sense of relief and security. From all of us to you, Thank you and be safe out there.

07/30/2025

Fire Information
Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wanes-hope-fire
Email: [email protected] – Phone: 509-219-9554
PUBLIC AND FIREFIGHTER SAFETY IS THE NUMBER ONE PRIORITY

Acres: 8,177 Personnel: 295 Containment: 79% Cause: Under Investigation

Air Operations: NO DRONES IN FIRE AREA. Helicopters are still being used on the Hope fire. If drones are seen within or near the fire, helicopters will not be able to assist fire fighters. On Monday a drone was seen in the fire area.

Operational Accomplishments: On the northern portion of the fire, fire crews continue to evaluate and mitigate hazard trees as fire fighters continue to mop up along the fire edge. Fire fighters secured a 25 feet mop-up perimeter along the fire edge. The southern edge of the fire infrared technology used to check areas near the fire edge for any heat.

Today: Fire Fighters will continue to fall hazard trees in the northern portion of the fire. Fire crews will continue to mop up focusing on securing a 50 feet mop-up perimeter along the fire edge. Helicopters may be used to cool flare ups near the fire edge.

Weather: Maximum temperature of around 93 degree, with northeast winds 4 to 8 mph in the morning becoming upslope winds of 5 – 10 mph mid-morning. Gusty and erratic winds with gust 30 – 50 mph expected near thunderstorms in the afternoon. 20 – 25% chance of thunderstorms during the afternoon.
Evacuations and Road Closures: All evacuation levels have been lifted for this fire. Northport Flat Creek road is also open. We ask that people exercise care on the road because there are still fire crews in the area. 15 mile road, Lael road and Bull Hill road remain closed to outside traffic. Evacuation and road closure information is available on the Stevens County Emergency Management page https://www.facebook.com/stevenscountyem/.

Safety: IF YOU FLY WE CAN’T. No Drones Please in fire area. We ask all community members, visitors, and travelers to please slow down on the roads, look out for fire crews, fire equipment, and be aware of drifting smoke. We are still in the area working and have crews and equipment on the roadways.

Community: The Hope Fire team wants to thank the communities of Kettle Falls and Northport for your hospitality, kindness, and encouraging signs of gratitude. We hope to leave this region better than we found it, and in its place a sense of relief and security. From all of us to you, Thank you and be safe out there.

07/29/2025

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Here is the link again for Hope Wildfire Recovery - please fill out and submit if you have been impacted by the wildfire.

The Hope Fire has resulted in the loss of two primary residences and an estimated 20 additional structures, including barns, cabins, and other outbuildings.

We extend our deepest gratitude to Protection Fire District 3 & 8, and especially to the leadership of Chief Herb Hippler and Chief Vince Sainati of Fire District 13, for their immediate and courageous response to this incident. Their swift action, alongside the coordinated efforts of the Stevens County Sheriff's Office, Stevens County 911, U.S. Border Patrol, those fire districts that responded to the countywide all call and other partner agencies, ensured the safe evacuation of all residents in the affected area.

While the loss of property is deeply felt, we are profoundly grateful to report that no major injuries or loss of life occurred. This outcome is a testament to the dedication of our first responders and the resilience and cooperation of our community members. Damage assessments are ongoing and will continue in the coming days as fire activity moderates.

Stevens County Emergency Management encourages landowners who have experienced structure loss or damage and are interested in post-fire recovery assistance to complete the Hope Wildfire Recovery Form. https://forms.office.com/g/XLr9giMPXs This will help us coordinate support and resources for those affected.

For an updated evacuation map visit https://shorturl.at/zjg9r For updates please visit https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wanes-hope-fire

07/29/2025

Hope Fire Daily Update Information @ 0730 - 7.29.25

Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wanes-hope-fire

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 509-219-9554

PUBLIC AND FIREFIGHTER SAFETY IS THE NUMBER ONE PRIORITY

Acres: 8157 Personnel: 295 Containment: 79% Cause: Under Investigation

Operational Accomplishments: Crews made great progress today on the South, Southeast edges of the fire and felt confident that the fire lines and established 100 feet of black into the interior would hold well, so that crews could concentrate on the North Northwest edge of the fire. Crews patrolled for hot spots and flare ups and used air support support for a few buckets of water to cool down areas with steep terrain. Crews also made great progress identifying and mitigating hazard trees along roadways, mopping up into the interior up to 150 feet along several edges of the fire, and rehabilitating affected areas from the fire and equipment.

Today: You may see some additional smoke or flames (active torching) today as the weather is trending hotter and dryer. Crews are ensuring that the fire stays within the fire perimeter as it burns itself out. Light patrols will be along the Southern edges of the fire, and most crews will concentrate on mopping up and tackling hot spots near the head or Northwest edges of the fire. The use of water tenders and possibly air support will likely take place near North Lael Road and Bull Hill Road. Suppression repair work will also be a priority this week as the fire begins to wind down.

Weather: Mostly sunny skies today with a high of 91 and possibly higher in certain elevations. Chance of lightning at 5%. Winds Northeast 4-8 mph in the morning shifting to the South-Southwest 5 to 9 mph around 1100, with gusts up to 15 mph. The warming trend will continue with hotter and dryer conditions.

Evacuations and Road Closures: All evacuation levels have been lifted for this fire. Northport Flat Creek road is also open. We ask that people exercise care on the road because there are still fire crews in the area. 15 mile road, Lael road and Bull Hill road remain closed to outside traffic. Evacuation and road closure information is available on the Stevens County Emergency Management page https://www.facebook.com/stevenscountyem/.

Safety: IF YOU FLY WE CAN’T. No Drones Please in fire zone. We ask all community members, visitors, and travelers to please slow down on the roads, look out for fire crews, fire equipment, and be aware of drifting smoke. We are still in the area working and have crews and equipment on the roadways.

Photo: Provided by firefighters on Northwest division 7.28.25

07/29/2025

Hope Fire Quick Update 2100

Fires are "NO FLY ZONES"

The Hope Fire is still an active fire zone and if you fly we can't.
Fire crews are still utilizing aircraft to put out hot spots and flare ups and their safety is our priority.

Please respect the space and keep your drones at home.

07/28/2025

We are excited to announce all evacuation levels have been lifted on the Hope Fire.

Northport Flat Creek road is also open. We ask that people exercise care on the road because there are still fire crews in the area. 15 mile road, Lael road and Bull Hill road remain closed to outside traffic.

There is still an active wildfire in the area. If you are returning to the area be sure to sign up for emergency evacuation alerts through Hyper-Reach.

Please continue to slow down on road ways and watch for motorcycles, tourists, and visitors to the area. Fire crews are still out there with their equipment as well, please move over and give them space to work and travel.

For more information visit the Stevens County Emergency Management page.