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1100: Entiat crew went to a campground
downcanyon from the fire to rest. NWR crew 6 began to take suppression
action. |
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1200: NWR crew 6 was unable to keep
pumps operating. Crew boss trainee decided to change strategy and
tactics. |
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1200: NWR crew 6 began
constructing indirect handline to pinch the head of the fire. Some
crewmembers knew this was a "watchout
situation." |
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1300: Two civilians drove
up the Chewuch River road past the fire to the Thirtymile campground.
The road had not been closed as requested. |
