Pomas Fire Update Thursday, July 10, 2025

Firefighters employ a full suppression strategy to manage the Apple Acres fire, located three air miles from Holden Village. The fire predominantly spreads in inaccessible regions along Ice Creek and the Entiat River, prompting the use of air tankers to drop retardant on ridgelines. Hotshot crews build fire lines and lay hoses to curb the fire's southward advance into the Entiat Valley, with alternative containment lines nearing completion. Chelan County has responded by issuing a Level 1 Fire Advisory for Holden Village, advising residents to stay vigilant. Public meetings on the situation, featuring community engagement, have been held to keep residents informed.

The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has enacted Stage 2 Public Use Restrictions, banning campfires and recreational shooting due to escalating fire danger. The Incident Management Team plans to transition command back to local units while remaining available for new fire incidents. The Glacier Peak Wilderness area is closed to the public to ensure safety amid the ongoing fire threat.