Monday, July 28, 2014 –
8:00 a.m. PDT Fire Status Update
Fire
|
Acres
|
% Contained
|
Total Personnel
|
Total
Logging Unit Fires
|
10,481
|
80
|
1227
|
Bear
Butte 2-North
|
3852
|
60
|
|
Haily
Butte
|
108
|
||
Camas
Prairie/Logging Unit*
|
6088
|
||
Skyline
|
116
|
*Adjusted acreage reflects more
accurate mapping
News &
Highlights for the Logging Unit Fires
·
The four
National Guard helicopters, (2 Blackhawks and 2 Chinooks) along with a medium
helicopter, have been demobilized. To date, over 800,000 gallons of water were
dropped on the Logging Unit fires. The remaining helicopters, two heavy and two
light, along with two fixed wing aircraft, remain available for air support.
·
Yesterday,
firefighters and aerial support teamed for another successful day of progress
with the Logging Unit Fires
·
Rising temperatures,
dropping humidities and the progressive threat of “dry” thunderstorms may
increase fire behavior and initial attack activity. Reburn potential within the
interior of the fire lines may again result in visible smoke plumes.
·
Thunderstorm
activity is predicted for the next several days and firefighters will assist
the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs with response to new starts as
requested.
·
As progress is
made towards containment, excess resources will continue to demobilize. Motorists
traveling on Hwy 26 can expect additional heavy equipment traffic on the
roadway.
·
Road and area
closures remain in effect for Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs lands (see
below).
·
Five interagency
hotshot crews, twenty-eight 20-person hand crews, 67 engines, 21 dozers and 24
water tenders are currently assigned.
·
A portion of
the Pacific Crest Trail remains closed with a reroute for hikers.
Logging Unit
Operations Summary:
Firefighters
continue to make good progress in all areas.
The
Skyline and Haily Butte Fires are in patrol status; crews are available to
respond to new starts Crews will
continue with hose lays and mop up efforts on the Logging Unit/Camas Prairie
and Bear Butte 2 Fires, utilizing air support as needed. A contingency line is
being prepared (J-100/J-170/J-200 road systems).
Confederated
Tribes of Warm Springs Road & Area Closures:
Closures
that apply to public with the exception of local residents:
- B-180/Hwy 26 Jct
- B-160/Hwy 26 Jct
- B-140/Hwy 26 Jct
Closures
that apply to all public:
- B-160 near the B-165 Jct
- County Line Rd at the end
of the pavement
- J-100 at the Tenino
Rd/J-100 Jct
Area Closures:
Log Unit/Camas
Prairie Fire Closure
Northern
Boundary: From the W-100/W-200/B-200 Jct, west on the W-200 to the W-240 to the
S650 to the Reservation boundary.
Eastern
Boundary: From the W-100/W-200/B-200 Jct, south on the B-200 to the B-200/B-210
Jct (Trout Lake Rd).
Southern
Boundary: From the B-200/P-500/B-210 (Trout Lake Rd) Jct west to Trout Lake.
Bear Butte 2
Fire Closure:
All
areas south of Whitewater Canyon to Jefferson Cr/Reservation Boundary.
Logging Unit
Fires: Located
on Warm Springs Agency approximately 25 miles NW of Warm Springs. Fire is
burning in mixed conifer above 3800 feet and ponderosa pine below 3800 feet and
grass & brush at lower elevations. Started:
July 16, 2014. Cause: Lightning
caused. Location: Western boundary
of Confederated Tribes of Warms Springs lands.
SAFETY
CONCERNS:
Conditions are changing, assess and observe from varying vantage points; situational
awareness is very important with the changing weather conditions. Firefighters
are advised to be aware of chain reactions when dealing with snags. Safety is
paramount when driving; please slow down and be on the watch for wildlife.
RESOURCE CONCERNS: Main concerns
include the threat to commercial timber and natural resources on Warm Springs
lands, including old growth trees, pristine spring chinook runs, water quality,
wildlife, plant and cultural concerns.
WEATHER: Above normal
temperatures and poor relative humidity recovery will keep conditions very dry
over the area. Continued warming expected with temperatures in the high 70s-80’s
and winds out of the SE at 5-8 mph gusting to 10 mph. Relative humidity between
17-23%. There is a potential of isolated high-based thunderstorms later today.
Haines Index of 4-5 (indicates unstable conditions in the atmosphere that
encourages active fire behavior) is likely. Monsoonal moisture will begin to move into the
region Tuesday and Wednesday with increasing chances for isolated thunderstorms
Wednesday through Saturday.
TODAY’S
EXPECTED FIRE BEHAVIOR: Yesterday’s
cloud cover provided cooler temperatures than expected, along with increased
humidities. The forecasted weather and drying of fuels will provide another
test for the fire perimeter today, with a potential for reburn in unburned
islands, as well as in areas of scorched fuels. Isolated single and small group
torching of trees can be expected mid-afternoon as humidity comes down and the
atmosphere becomes unstable.
COOPERATING
AGENCIES & PARTNERS: Warm Springs Agency, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Mt
Hood National Forest, Deschutes National Forest, Willamette National Forest and
Prineville Bureau of Land Management, Oregon Department of Transportation.
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