Rising temperatures, gusty winds and low relative humidity challenged firefighters July 19 on the Chuweah Creek Fire northeast of Nespelem.
Lines held, but there was some spotting and fire slop-over, according to Northwest Incident Management Team 12, which is coordinating the fire fight.
Some spotting also occurred in the nearby Central Peak Fire area. Firefighters plan to watch and hold the line along Keller Butte Ridge on the eastern flank today, July 20.
The team continues to share resources and information with California Incident Management Team 10, which is in charge of the Summit Trail Fire west of Inchelium.
Level 1 evacuation notifications are in place for residents of Nespelem, Keller, Buffalo and McGinnis lakes, San Poil valley/Highway 21 corridor from South Nanamkin Road to the Keller Ferry, Owhi Flats, east of Owhi Lake and Cache Creek Road.