Northwest Activity Summary
Warmer than normal across the region yesterday with generally mild winds. A cold front came through overnight bringing very high winds in the cascade gaps and moderate precipitation to Northwest Oregon, Western Washington and the northern Washington mountains. Heavy lightning west of the I-5 corridor and north of Interstate 90 in Washington. Light initial attack yesterday with the largest fire reported at 206 acres in Eastern Washington. Little growth reported on the Boxcar and Jack Knife fires yesterday.
Preparedness Levels
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Northwest Incident Activity
New Fires and Acres14 fires for 219 acres
OR: 6 fires for 0 acres
WA: 8 fires for 218 acres
New Fires and Acres14 fires for 219 acres
OR: 6 fires for 0 acres
WA: 8 fires for 218 acres
Large Fire Summary
New large incidents: 0
Reported incidents: (OR: 4 WA: 0)
New large incidents: 0
Reported incidents: (OR: 4 WA: 0)
10,983 acres growth on existing incidents.
Northwest IMT Activity
NIMOs Committed: 0
Type 1 IMTs committed: 1
Type 2 IMTs committed: 1
Type 2 IMTs committed: 1
National Fire Activity
Initial attack activity: Light (115) new fires
Initial attack activity: Light (115) new fires
New large incidents: 10
Large fires contained: 0
Uncontained large fires: 20
Large fires contained: 0
Uncontained large fires: 20
National IMT Activity
Area Command Teams: 0
Area Command Teams: 0
NIMOs committed: 1
Type 1 IMTs committed: 3
Type 2 IMTs committed: 2
Type 1 IMTs committed: 3
Type 2 IMTs committed: 2
*Nationally, there are 33 large fires being managed under a strategy other than Full Suppression
Northwest Current Incident Details
Incidents listed below meet large fire criteria and/or incidents with a Type 1 or 2 IMT assigned. Large incidents are defined as fires which are 100+ acres in timber or 300+ acres in grass/brush. For additional information on incidents no longer listed below please refer to the NW Large Incident Summary or Northwest Fires Utilizing Monitor, Confine, Point Zone Protection Suppression Strategies (YTD)
Incidents not Previously Reported: 0
Incidents Previously Reported: 4
Boxcar 0410 RN. OR-PRD-000410. IMT2, NW Team 13 (Gales). 1 mile E of Maupin, OR. Start 6/21. Full Suppression. Cause: Unknown. 95,850 acres (+8,850). 47% containment. Timber, brush and tall grass. Active fire behavior with uphill runs. Structures, infrastructure and recreational areas threatened. Road and area closures. Includes previously reported South Junction.
Jack Knife. OR-PRD-000440. IMT2, NW Team 13 (Gales). 11 miles SE of Grass Valley, OR. Start 6/22. Full Suppression. Cause: Lightning. 12,101 acres (+2,101). 65% containment. Brush and grass. Active fire behavior. Structures threatened. Area closures.
Graham 0420 OD. OR-955S-000420. IMT1 ODF Team 2 (Cline). 15 miles N of Sisters, OR. Start 6/21. Full Suppression. Cause: Unknown. 2,175 acres (+32). 65% containment. Timber, brush and short grass. Moderate fire behavior. Structures threatened. Road and area closures. Evacuation notices.
Whiskey. OR-WSA-000026. ICT3. 1 mile NE of Charley Canyon. Start 6/21. Full Suppression. Cause: Lightning. 1,014 acres. 94% containment. Timber, brush and short grass. Minimal fire behavior.
Northwest Fire Weather Summary
A cold front started across the region last night and will bring much cooler temperatures than yesterday with highs 10 to 15 degrees lower. The front will bring breezy to windy conditions with the strongest winds east of the Cascades today. Light to moderate precipitation is expected with the front with the best chances for rain in western Washington and Oregon. Thunderstorms developed with the front this morning in the Cascades and northeastern Washington. Check your local NWS forecasts for details on winds and thunderstorms in your area. Zonal flow behind the front will maintain onshore flow for the rest of the week with moist air and gradual warming. Another upper level trough should move through the area Wednesday and Thursday bringing the next chance for precipitation.
Northwest Fire Potential Summary
Fire danger indices will moderate as a result of the cool, moist marine air moving into the region with today’s front. The risk for new incidents appears lower than threats to ongoing incidents that may be impacted by winds associated with the frontal passage. Any lightning that arrives today appears to be limited. Fire danger indices will trend downward with the cooler air mass.
More info, see NW 7-Day Significant Fire Potential Forecast, and National 7-Day Significant Fire Potential Forecast
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