Saturday, July 9, 2016

7/10/2016 NWCC Morning Brief


Date/TimeStamp:  Sunday, Jul 10, 2016, 0800

Posting frequency is daily by 0800.



Northwest Activity Summary
In the past 24 hours, cooler than normal temperatures throughout the Northwest. Moderate lightning in eastern Oregon. Light to moderate precipitation throughout the Northwest. Light initial attack with a 2,000 acre fire reported in grass and brush in eastern WA.



Preparedness Levels
Current:
Northwest 1 (6/15)
National 2 (6/6)

Northwest PL Forecast
1 2 3
3-day 10-day 30-day




Northwest Fire Activity
Large Fire Summary
New large fires: 1
Large fires contained: 0
Uncontained large fires: 1 (OR: 0, WA: 1)
New Fires and Acres
4 fires for 2,090 acres
0 acres growth on existing large fires
OR: 1 fire for 0 acres
WA: 3 fires for 2,090 acres
Northwest IMT Activity
NIMOs committed: 0
Type 1 IMTs committed: 0
Type 2 IMTs committed: 0


National Fire Activity
Initial attack activity: 108 new fires
New large incidents: 9
Large fires contained: 2
Uncontained large fires: 14
National IMT Activity
Area Command Teams committed: 0
NIMOs committed: 0
Type 1 IMTs committed: 1
Type 2 IMTs committed: 3





Northwest Current Incident Details
Incidents not Previously Reported: 1
Rocky Ford  WA-SPD-000430. ICT3. 12 miles east of Ritzville, WA. Start 7/9. Full Suppression. Cause: human. 2,000 acres (+2,000). 5% containment. Grass/Brush. Evacuations in effect. Residences, structures and Sage-grouse habitat threatened.
Incidents Previously Reported: 0



None currently reported.
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 Fire Potential Summary
As a strong upper level trough moves through the region today, thunderstorms and stronger winds will develop. However, showers, cooler temperatures, and higher RH will mitigate these fire weather concerns. The overall potential for large fires and high risk events remains low across the Northwest.




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