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Swawilla Fire

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Colville Agency 
Washington 
Nespelem, 
Washington 
99155 
Colville Agency 
Washington 
Nespelem, 
Washington 
99155 

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Swawilla Evacuation Level Updates
Swawill Fire Evacuation Level Narrative update.
Swawill Fire Evacuation Level Narrative update.
Swawilla Evacuation Level Updates

The town of Keller, the Hwy. 21 corridor north to Cache Creek Rd., Mt. Tolman, Buffalo Lake and McGinnis Lake areas (Reynolds Resort), and south of Manilla Creek Rd. are all at Level 2. 

Swawilla Evacuation Map update
Swawilla Fire Evacuation update
Swawilla Fire Evacuation update
Swawilla Evacuation Map update

The town of Keller, the HWY. 21 corridor north to Cache Creek Rd., Mt. Tolman, Buffalo Lake and McGinnis Lake areas (Reynolds Resort), and south of Manilla Creek Rd. are all at Level 2 now. 

UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) assisting controlled burn in Keller, WA
UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) assisting controlled burn in Keller, WA
UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) assisting controlled burn in Keller, WA
UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) assisting controlled burn in Keller, WA

UAS (Drones) make for an efficient and safe burning operation. These UAS system drop ignition sources to the ground, making it safer for firefighters. 

Smoke from Swawilla fire coming off Mt. Tolman
Smoke from Swawilla fire coming off Mt. Tolman
Smoke from Swawilla fire coming off Mt. Tolman
Smoke from Swawilla fire coming off Mt. Tolman

Smoke from Swawilla fire coming off Mt. Tolman 

Flag with firefighters on the Swawilla Fire
The American Flag in the foreground with firefighters on a hill in the far ground
The American Flag in the foreground with firefighters on a hill in the far ground
Flag with firefighters on the Swawilla Fire

American Flag with firefighters on the Swawilla Fire - photo credit Kylie England

Fire Burning down Mt. Tolman
Fire Burning down Mt. Tolman
Fire Burning down Mt. Tolman
Fire Burning down Mt. Tolman

Fire Burning down Mt. Tolman

Firefighters mopping up on the Swawilla Fire
one firefighter sprays water from a hose while another firefighter stirs the ground with a tool in a recently burned field
one firefighter sprays water from a hose while another firefighter stirs the ground with a tool in a recently burned field
Firefighters mopping up on the Swawilla Fire

Firefighters mopping up on the Swawilla Fire- photo credit Kylie England

Swawilla fire burning down Mt. Tolman
Swawilla fire burning down Mt. Tolman
Swawilla fire burning down Mt. Tolman
Swawilla fire burning down Mt. Tolman

Swawilla fire burning down Mt. Tolman 

Swawilla fire burning down Mt. Tolman slope
Swawilla fire burning down Mt. Tolman slope
Swawilla fire burning down Mt. Tolman slope
Swawilla fire burning down Mt. Tolman slope

Swawilla fire burning down Mt. Tolman slope 

Fire burning on Mt. Tolman
Fire burning on Mt. Tolman
Fire burning on Mt. Tolman
Fire burning on Mt. Tolman

Fire burning on Mt. Tolman 

Retardant drop on the Swawilla Fire
A plane flies towards the viewer in a smoky sky. Red retardant is dropping from the back of the plane
A plane flies towards the viewer in a smoky sky. Red retardant is dropping from the back of the plane
Retardant drop on the Swawilla Fire

Retardant drop on the Swawilla Fire- photo credit Kylie England

Swawilla - SE perimeter along road
Holding fire along roadway
Holding fire along roadway
Swawilla - SE perimeter along road
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