Logging Unit Fires
Fire
Information Update
Tuesday, July 29, 2014 –
8:00 a.m. PDT Fire Status Update
Fire
|
Acres
|
% Contained
|
Total Personnel
|
Total
Logging Unit Fires
|
10,440*
|
80
|
1053
|
Bear
Butte 2-North
|
3803
|
80
|
|
Haily
Butte
|
107
|
||
Camas
Prairie/Logging Unit
|
6404
|
||
Skyline
|
116
|
||
N.
Pinhead
|
1
|
*Change in
acreage due to more accurate mapping
News &
Highlights for the Logging Unit Fires
·
Oregon
Incident Management Team #1 (Ross Williams) is scheduled for an inbriefing this
afternoon in preparation of taking over management of 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.
·
Potential 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 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).
·
Two interagency
hotshot crews, twenty-nine 20-person hand crews, 50 engines, 13 dozers and 21
water tenders, one air attack, two heavy helicopters and one light helicopter
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 while maintaining a very good
safety record for this incident.
The
Skyline and Haily Butte Fires are in patrol status; no initial attack response
was required yesterday. With warming conditions, there was single and group
tree torching on the N flank of the Camas Prairie Fire and a considerable
amount of heat in heavy fuels S of the 205 Road on the NE flank.
Crews
will continue with mop up efforts on the Logging Unit/Camas Prairie and Bear
Butte 2 Fires, utilizing air support as needed. The contingency line in the
170/174 road system will be completed today. Clear skies will allow good flying
conditions for helicopter water bucket support.
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 and posting fire lookouts today is stressed; situational
awareness is very important with the changing weather conditions and potential
thunderstorms. Weather is getting hotter and drier, there are large patches of
unburned fuel and downdrafts can be expected around thunderstorms. Fire
weakened trees and snags are a big concern, particularly where firefighters are
working on the margins between burned areas and unburned islands. As weather
warms, crews are reminded to stay hydrated to prevent heat related illness.
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: The weather
is hot and dry in Central Oregon with above normal temps and poor relative humidity
recovery with a chance of high based thunderstorms late Tuesday. Lightning is more likely than widespread
rain. Monsoonal moisture continues to move into the region with increasing
chances for isolated thunderstorms Wednesday through Saturday. Temperatures low
80s to low 90s, and max humidities 45-50%. Winds S/SW/W/NW 5-8 MPH. Wednesday
partly cloudy with continue warm temps max 87-95 and chance of isolated
thunderstorms 25%. Extended forecast Thursday through Saturday shows partly
cloudy with a 20% chance of isolated afternoon/evening thunderstorms each
day. Max temps in the upper 80s to mid
90s.
TODAY’S
EXPECTED FIRE BEHAVIOR: The forecasted weather will continue to dry
available fuels. Reburn potential continues to exist in pockets of unburned areas
of needle cast from scorched conifers. Flame lengths of 3-7 feet can be
expected in heavier fuels and jackpots. Isolated or group tree torching
possible again today. Probability of ignition will increase to 85% during the
peak burning hours. A moderate resistance to control is expected on any new
starts.
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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