8/31/2014 NWCC Morning Brief

National Preparedness Level: 2

For the National Incident Management Situation Report (IMSR), see: http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/sitreprt.pdf

Summary: In the Northwest (last 24 hrs), scattered lightning in Northeast Oregon with light precipitation. Light to moderate rain in many areas on the west side of Oregon and Washington. Initial attack activity was light.

National Fire Activity Initial attack activity:

Light (52 new fires)

New large fires: *0

Large fires contained: 1

Uncontained large fires: *8

Area Command Teams committed: 0

NIMOs committed: 0

Type 1 IMTs committed: 5

Type 2 IMTs committed: 3
*Uncontained large fires include only fires being managed under a full suppression strategy.

Northwest Preparedness Levels: Today: 33-Day: 2, 10-Day: 2, 30-Day: 1

Northwest Fire Activity
New fires and acres (Last 24 hrs): 5 fires for 2 acres (637 acres growth on existing large fires*)
OR: 2 fires for 0 acres
WA: 3 fires for 2 acres
*[acreage reductions not included]

Northwest Large Fires
Uncontained Large Fires: *6 (OR:6,WA:0)
*[complexes tallied as 1 fire]
IMTs Committed in NWNIMO Teams committed: 0
Type 1 IMTs committed: 2
Type 2 IMTs committed: 2
Incidents not Previously-Reported: 0

Incidents Previously-Reported: 6

Deception / Staley Complex OR-WIF-140274. IMT1. PNW Team 2 (Schulte) / ODF (Holloway). 2 mi W of Oakridge, OR. Start 8/12. Full Suppression. Timber. Cause lightning. 2,218 acres (+141 ac). 55% containment. Low to moderate fire behavior. Progress continuing on strengthening control lines. Light precipitation received, moderating fire behavior. Cooler temps, higher humidity expected. Steep, rocky and rugged terrain. Values at risk; timber, municipal watershed, T & E species, recreation. Forest road closures. IA responsibility for 750,000 acre area. (81 confirmed fires). Includes; Deception 1,916 acres (+149 ac.), Staley 250 acres (+1 ac.), Davey 30 acres (+0 ac.), Green Lake/Spirit 34 acres (+0 ac.), Pool Creek 22 acres (+0 ac.), and miscellaneous IA fires totaling 61 acres. Unified command between the US Forest Service and Oregon Department of Forestry.

Lost Hubcap OR-952S-014464. IMT1. ODF Team 2 (Cline). 8 mi SW of Monument, OR. Start 8/29. Full Suppression. Timber. Cause unknown. 2,984 acres (+484 ac). 10% containment. Area received rain that moderated fire behavior. Steep, unstable slopes and slick road conditions from heavy showers. Warm, dry conditions expected to return today. Structure protections in place. 

790 Fire OR-RSF-140790. IMT2. OR Team 2 (Fillis). 30 mi NE of Medford, OR. Start 7/31. Multiple Suppression Strategies (Monitor 50%, Full Suppression 50%). Timber. Cause lightning. 2,272 acres (+12 ac.). 5% containment. Higher humidity and cooler temperatures moderated fire behavior. Expected warming and drying, but breezy conditions will continue. Area and trail closures in effect. 

Bald Sisters OR-MAF-014295.IMT3 (Bishop). 12 mi E of Prairie City, OR. Start 8/2.Confine. Timber. Cause lightning. 1,238 acres (+0 ac). 0% containment.Smoldering. Indirect firelines complete. Long term strategy. Extremely steep and rocky terrain. 

Somers OR-WWF-000793. IMT4. 15 mi E of Imnaha, OR. Start 8/4. Full Suppression. Grass. Cause lightning. 36,185 acres (+0 ac). 78% containment. Creeping and smoldering with isolated interior torching. Partly cloudy, cooler, breezy conditions forecasted.Values at risk; ranches and historic structures. 

South Fork Complex OR-PRD-000649. IMT3 (Brock). 20 mi S of John Day, OR. Start 8/1. Full Suppression. Cause lightning. 66,179 acres (+0 ac). 96% containment. Creeping and smoldering. Minimal fire growth expected. Mop up and suppression repair ongoing. Values at risk; residences, ranches, timber, T&E species, communication site, cultural and recreation resources. Campgrounds and trail closures remain in effect.

 

NW Fires Utilizing Monitor, Confine, Point Zone Protection Suppression Strategies (YTD) (link)

Lists fires (of any size) that singly utilize Monitor, Confine, or Point Zone Protection suppression strategies, or use Multiple Suppression Strategies (which may also include a Full Suppression component).

Northwest Weather Highlights / Fire Potential:

There will be a few lingering showers today as the upper trough departs the region today. Gusty west winds can still be expected over much of the east side, but should decrease throughout the day. Temperatures will be cooler than usual with elevated humidity. Fire danger indices over the region will decrease for the next few days as a result of the cooler weather. Another upper level tough will again bring cooler weather Tuesday and Wednesday. Then a warming and drying trend is expected late in the week.

NW 7-Day Significant Fire Potential Forecast
Nat’l 7-Day Significant Fire Potential Forecast