Northwest Activity Summary
Generally mild weather conditions across the region yesterday. Moderate winds continued in localized areas east of the Cascade crest. Light to moderate precipitation was received in portions of western and northeast Washington along with scattered thunderstorms in parts of eastern Washington. There was light initial attack with the largest fire reported at 155 acres. No growth on existing large fires.
Preparedness Levels
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Northwest Incident Activity
New Fires and Acres21 fires for 288 acres
OR: 15 fires for 161 acre
WA: 6 fires for 127 acres
New Fires and Acres21 fires for 288 acres
OR: 15 fires for 161 acre
WA: 6 fires for 127 acres
Large Fire Summary
New large incidents: 0
Reported incidents: (OR: 1 WA: 1)
New large incidents: 0
Reported incidents: (OR: 1 WA: 1)
No growth on existing incidents.
Northwest IMT Activity
NIMOs Committed: 0
Type 1 IMTs committed: 0
Type 2 IMTs committed: 0
Type 2 IMTs committed: 0
National Fire Activity
Initial attack activity: Light (91) new fires
Initial attack activity: Light (91) new fires
New large incidents: 12
Large fires contained: 7
Uncontained large fires: 26
Large fires contained: 7
Uncontained large fires: 26
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 23 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 theNW Large Incident Summary or Northwest Fires Utilizing Monitor, Confine, Point Zone Protection Suppression Strategies (YTD)
Incidents not Previously Reported: 0
Incidents Previously Reported: 2
Montecito. WA-WFS-000227. ICT3. SR22 and Lincoln Grade. Start 6/27. Full Suppression. Cause: Unknown. 1,877 acres (-623). 100% containment. Grass and brush. Minimal fire behavior. Structures threatened. Last report unless significant activity occurs.
Boxcar 0410 RN. OR-PRD-000410. ICT3. 1/2 mile E of Maupin, OR. Start 6/21. Full Suppression. Cause: Unknown. 100,207 acres. 90% containment. Timber, brush and tall grass. Minimal fire behavior. Structures, infrastructure and recreational areas threatened. Includes previously reported South Junction. Last report unless significant activity occurs.
Northwest Fire Weather Summary
Generally a bit warmer and drier on Saturday than Friday but weather conditions overall remain mild for late June. However, stronger westerly general winds will be picking up in the Columbia Gorge and Columbia Basin but no thunderstorms are forecast through the weekend.
Northwest Fire Potential Summary
Main fire threat continues to be in and near the Columbia River Gorge and Columbia Basin due to westerly general winds from human caused fires in flashy fuels. Overall, the risk of Type I or Type II large fires appears low through the weekend.
More info, see NW 7-Day Significant Fire Potential Forecast, and National 7-Day Significant Fire Potential Forecast
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