NWCC Morning Brief: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
National Preparedness Level: 3
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 occurred in Northeast Washington and across much of Oregon. Northeast Washington also received light precipitation. Initial attack activity was minimal.
National Preparedness Level: 3
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 occurred in Northeast Washington and across much of Oregon. Northeast Washington also received light precipitation. Initial attack activity was minimal.
National Fire Activity
Initial attack activity: Light (129 new fires)
New large fires: 2
Large fires contained: 1
Uncontained large fires: *24
Area Command Teams committed: 0
NIMOs committed: 1
Type 1 IMTs committed: 8
Type 2 IMTs committed: 11
*Uncontained large fires include only fires being managed under a full suppression strategy.
Northwest Preparedness Levels: Today: 4
3-Day: 4, 10-Day: 3, 30-Day: 3
Northwest Fire Activity
New fires and acres (Last 24 hrs): 46 fires for 105 acres (166 acres growth on existing large fires*)
OR: 43 fires for 103 acres
WA: 3 fires for 2 acres
*[acreage reductions not included]
Northwest Large Fires
Uncontained Large Fires: *13 (OR:5,WA:8)
*[complexes tallied as 1 fire]
IMTs Committed in NW
NIMO Teams committed: 1
Type 1 IMTs committed: 3
Type 2 IMTs committed: 6
Incidents not Previously-Reported: 0
Incidents Previously-Reported: 15
Devil's Elbow Complex WA-COA-000168. IMT2. WA Team 4 (Nickey). 15 mi NE of Nespelem, WA. Start 8/3. Full Suppression. Grass and timber. Cause lightning. 26,428 acres (+0 ac). 75% containment. Minimal fire behavior. Also includes; Timm Brothers (100% containment). Tentative transfer to IMT3 scheduled for 8/21 at 0730.
Initial attack activity: Light (129 new fires)
New large fires: 2
Large fires contained: 1
Uncontained large fires: *24
Area Command Teams committed: 0
NIMOs committed: 1
Type 1 IMTs committed: 8
Type 2 IMTs committed: 11
*Uncontained large fires include only fires being managed under a full suppression strategy.
Northwest Preparedness Levels: Today: 4
3-Day: 4, 10-Day: 3, 30-Day: 3
Northwest Fire Activity
New fires and acres (Last 24 hrs): 46 fires for 105 acres (166 acres growth on existing large fires*)
OR: 43 fires for 103 acres
WA: 3 fires for 2 acres
*[acreage reductions not included]
Northwest Large Fires
Uncontained Large Fires: *13 (OR:5,WA:8)
*[complexes tallied as 1 fire]
IMTs Committed in NW
NIMO Teams committed: 1
Type 1 IMTs committed: 3
Type 2 IMTs committed: 6
Incidents not Previously-Reported: 0
Incidents Previously-Reported: 15
Devil's Elbow Complex WA-COA-000168. IMT2. WA Team 4 (Nickey). 15 mi NE of Nespelem, WA. Start 8/3. Full Suppression. Grass and timber. Cause lightning. 26,428 acres (+0 ac). 75% containment. Minimal fire behavior. Also includes; Timm Brothers (100% containment). Tentative transfer to IMT3 scheduled for 8/21 at 0730.
Staley Complex OR-WIF-140210. IMT2. RM Team A (Russell). 28 mi S of Oakridge, OR. Start 7/30. Full Suppression. Timber. Cause lightning. 275 acres (+4 ac). 51% containment. Minimal fire behavior with creeping and smoldering. Steep, rocky and rugged terrain. Values at risk; timber and T & E species. IMT has assumed IA responsibility of 250,000 acre area. (21 confirmed fires, less than 100 acres combined). Includes; Staley 214 acres (+4 ac), Davey 30 acres (+0 ac), IA fires 31 acres. IMT OR Team 4 (Watts) will assume command of Complex on 8/22.
South Fork Complex OR-PRD-000649. IMT2. OR Team 2 (Fillis/Knerr). 20 mi S of John Day, OR. Start 8/1. Full Suppression. Cause lightning. 65,138 acres (+148 ac). 78% containment. Minimal fire behavior with creeping and smoldering. Level 1 evacuations. Values at risk; residences, ranches, T&E species, communication site, cultural and recreation resources. Campgrounds and trail closures. Murderers Creek South and Buck Fork fires have merged.
Somers OR-WWF-000793. IMT2. EB Team 4 (Kidd). 15 mi E of Imnaha, OR. Start 8/4. Full Suppression. Grass. Cause lightning. 35,917 acres (+0 ac). 58% containment. Moderate fire behavior. Values at risk; ranches and historic structures. Tallied in Uncontained Large Fires count.
South Fork Complex OR-PRD-000649. IMT2. OR Team 2 (Fillis/Knerr). 20 mi S of John Day, OR. Start 8/1. Full Suppression. Cause lightning. 65,138 acres (+148 ac). 78% containment. Minimal fire behavior with creeping and smoldering. Level 1 evacuations. Values at risk; residences, ranches, T&E species, communication site, cultural and recreation resources. Campgrounds and trail closures. Murderers Creek South and Buck Fork fires have merged.
Somers OR-WWF-000793. IMT2. EB Team 4 (Kidd). 15 mi E of Imnaha, OR. Start 8/4. Full Suppression. Grass. Cause lightning. 35,917 acres (+0 ac). 58% containment. Moderate fire behavior. Values at risk; ranches and historic structures. Tallied in Uncontained Large Fires count.
Hansel Creek WA-SES-000549. IMT1. NW Team 2 (Schulte). 8 mi S of Leavenworth, WA. Start 8/2. Multiple Suppression Strategies (Point Zone Protection/Full Suppression). Timber. Cause lightning. 1,064 acres (+10 ac). 60% containment. Minimal fire behavior with creeping and smoldering. Extremely steep terrain. Level 1 evacuations. Managed as part of the Chiwaukum Complex organization. Not tallied in Uncontained Large Fires count. Chiwaukum Complex, Hansel and Duncan fires are all managed by IMT1 NW Team 2 (Schulte).
Duncan WA-OWF-000377. IMT1. NW Team 2 (Schulte). 26 mi N of Leavenworth, WA. Start 7/16. Multiple Suppression Strategies (Monitor/Full Suppression). Timber. Cause lightning. 12,695 acres (+4 ac). 30% containment. Minimal fire behavior with creeping and smoldering. Level 1 evacuations. Road and campgrounds closures in effect. Values at risk; residences, structures, campgrounds. Not tallied in Uncontained Large Fires count. Chiwaukum Complex, Hansel and Duncan fires are all managed by IMT1 NW Team 2 (Schulte).
Duncan WA-OWF-000377. IMT1. NW Team 2 (Schulte). 26 mi N of Leavenworth, WA. Start 7/16. Multiple Suppression Strategies (Monitor/Full Suppression). Timber. Cause lightning. 12,695 acres (+4 ac). 30% containment. Minimal fire behavior with creeping and smoldering. Level 1 evacuations. Road and campgrounds closures in effect. Values at risk; residences, structures, campgrounds. Not tallied in Uncontained Large Fires count. Chiwaukum Complex, Hansel and Duncan fires are all managed by IMT1 NW Team 2 (Schulte).
Upper Falls WA-OWF-000570. IMT1. GB Team 1 (Lund). 17 mi N of Winthrop, WA. Start 8/4. Multiple Suppression Strategies (Confine/Full Suppression). Timber. Cause lightning. 8,120 acres (+0 ac). 44% containment. Smoldering and creeping. Values at risk; private lands. Tallied in Uncontained Large Fires count. Carlton Complex, Little Bridge Creek and Upper Falls fires are all managed by IMT1 GB Team 1 (Lund).
Little Bridge Creek WA-OWF-000538. IMT1. GB Team 1 (Lund). 8 mi SW of Winthrop, WA. Start 8/3. Multiple Suppression Strategies (Confine/Full Suppression). Timber, litter and understory. Cause lightning. 4,958 acres (+0 ac). 64% containment. Minimal fire behavior, mop up. Road and area closures in effect. Carlton Complex, Little Bridge Creek and Upper Falls fires are all managed by IMT1 GB Team 1 (Lund). Tallied in Uncontained Large Fires count.
South Cle Elum Ridge WA-OWF-000621. IMT1. NR (Turman). 10 mi SW Cle Elum, WA. Start 8/7. Full Suppression. Timber. Cause lightning. 894 acres (+0 ac). 77% containment. Smoldering. Steep terrain. Level 1 evacuations. Values at risk; residences, private lands, campgrounds and habitat.
Snag Canyon WA-SES-000559. IMT1. NR (Turman). 10 mi N of Ellensburg, WA. Start 8/2. Full Suppression. Grass, brush, timber. Cause lightning. 12,667 acres (+0 ac). 81% containment. Smoldering. Level 1 and 2 evacuations. National Forest and recreational areas closures. Values at risk; structures, rangeland, recreation and high tension powerlines.
Chiwaukum Complex WA-OWF-000356. IMT1. NW Team 2 (Schulte). 9 mi NW of Leavenworth, WA. Start 7/15. Multiple Suppression Strategies (Confine/Full Suppression). Timber. Cause lightning. 14,201 acres (+0 ac). 70% containment. Creeping and smoldering. Level 1 evacuations. Values at risk; residences, businesses, rail lines, powerlines. Includes; Chiwaukum Creek, Kelly Mountain, Shoofly and Alpine fires. Tallied in Uncontained Large Fires count. Chiwaukum Complex, Hansel and Duncan fires are all managed by IMT1 NW Team 2 (Schulte).
Bald Sisters OR-MAF-014295. NIMO. Southern Area (Quesinberry) / IMT2. SW Team 3 (Day). 12 mi E of Prairie City, OR. Start 8/2. Full Suppression. Timber. Cause lightning. 1,121 acres (+0 ac). 0% containment. Minimal fire behavior. Extremely steep and rocky terrain.
Carlton Complex WA-NES-000534. IMT1. GB Team 1 (Lund). 7 mi S of Twisp, WA. Start 7/14. Multiple Suppression Strategies (Confine/Full Suppression). Timber. Cause lightning. 256,108 acres (+0 ac). 97% containment. Minimal fire behavior. Also includes; Rising Eagle Road. Tallied in Uncontained Large Fires count. Carlton Complex, Little Bridge Creek and Upper Falls fires are all managed by IMT1 GB Team 1 (Lund).
Haven Lake WA-SPS-000044. IMT3. 27 mi NW of Olympia, WA. Start 8/11. Full Suppression. Timber. Cause lightning. 168 acres (+0 ac). 93% containment. Smoldering. Extremely steep slopes. Values at risk; private forest lands, communication sites, logging sites.
Rogue River Drive OR-711S-027015. IMT3. 15 mi N of Medford, OR. Start 8/11. Full Suppression. Timber. Cause lightning. 500 acres (+0 ac). 90% containment. Finishing mop up. Last report unless significant changes occur.
NW Fires Utilizing Monitor, Confine, Point Zone Protection Suppression Strategies (YTD) (link)
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:
The weather pattern is starting to look more fall-like. An upper trough is dropping into the region from the northwest and will be over us the rest of the week. This spells a cooler weather regime for the entire region. There will likely be some showers and thundershowers from time to time mainly over the mountains of NE Washington. As the trough moves in today gusty west winds will develop east of the Cascades primarily in Washington and to a lesser extent in north central Oregon. The windy conditions should diminish some on Wednesday.
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