Northwest Activity Summary
Yesterday hot conditions continued throughout the region with triple digit temperatures recorded in Portland, Central Oregon and the Columbia Basin. Abundant lightning occurred across the southern tier of the geographic area, reaching into Central Oregon. Lightning in Southwest Oregon was in the 90th percentile for 24hr totals. Precipitation associated with the thunderstorms was extremely limited due to very dry surface conditions but overnight humidity recoveries improved in these areas. Elsewhere, in the region, poor humidity recoveries persisted. 2 IMT2s have been mobilized into Southwest Oregon.
Preparedness Levels
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Northwest Incident Activity
New Fires and Acres66 fires for 402 acres
OR: 52 fires for 240 acres
WA: 14 fires for 162 acres
New Fires and Acres66 fires for 402 acres
OR: 52 fires for 240 acres
WA: 14 fires for 162 acres
Large Fire Summary
New large incidents: 3
Reported incidents: (OR: 5 WA: 3)
New large incidents: 3
Reported incidents: (OR: 5 WA: 3)
2,551 acres growth on existing incidents.
Northwest IMT Activity
NIMOs Committed: 0
Type 1 IMTs committed: 0
Type 2 IMTs committed: 2
Type 2 IMTs committed: 2
National Fire Activity
Initial attack activity: Moderate (221) new fires
Initial attack activity: Moderate (221) new fires
New large incidents: 6
Large fires contained: 7
Uncontained large fires: 34
Large fires contained: 7
Uncontained large fires: 34
National IMT Activity
Area Command Teams: 0
Area Command Teams: 0
NIMOs committed: 0
Type 1 IMTs committed: 2
Type 2 IMTs committed: 5
Type 1 IMTs committed: 2
Type 2 IMTs committed: 5
*Nationally, there are 20 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: 3
Gravel. OR-RSF-000291. IMT2, NW Team 10 (Lawson) is mobilizing. 8 miles NW of Prospect, OR. Start 7/15. Cause: Lightning. Timber. In briefing this morning.Limited information at this time.
Hendrix. OR-RSF-000278. IMT2, NW Team 12 (Harrod) is mobilizing. 10 miles SW of Ashland, OR. Start 7/15. Cause: Lightning. Timber. In briefing this morning.Limited information at this time.
Wagner Complex. OR-711S-008919. Medford ODF. Start 7/15. Approximately 35 fires. 200+ acres. Cause: Lightning. Includes 2 fires greater than 100 acres.Limited information at this time.
Incidents Previously Reported: 5
Currey Canyon. OR-VAD-000099. ICT3. 1 mile NE of Juntura, OR. Start 7/14. Full Suppression. Cause: Unknown. 3,100 acres (+109). 50% containment. Grass and Brush. Minimal fire behavior. Range allotments, big game winter range, and private in-holdings threatened and impacted. Fire expected to spread in inaccessible terrain and light flashy fuels.
Milepost 37. WA-YAA-000085. IMT3. 21 miles NE of Goldendale, WA. Start 7/14. Full Suppression. Cause: Human. 693 acres. Grass and Brush. Mop up stages. No growth expected. Limited information at this time.
Rocky Reach. WA-SES-000322. ICT3. 7 miles N of Wenatchee, WA. Start 7/13. Full Suppression. Cause: Unknown. 3,427 acres (+2,137). 30% containment. Grass and Brush. Moderate fire activity. Structures threatened. Continuing line construction and burnout.
Rattlesnake. WA-COA-180090. IMT3. 19 miles NW of Davenport, WA. Start 7/12. Full Suppression. Cause: Unknown. 2,600 acres (+305). 50% containment. Grass and Brush. Active fire behavior. Steep terrain. Lined. Burnout progressing. Structures threatened.
Solitude. OR-PRD-000610. ICT4. 5 miles W of Spray, OR. Start 7/8. Full Suppression. Cause: Unknown. 708 acres (+0). 100% containment. Brush and grass. Minimal fire behavior. Steep rugged canyon terrain. The fire remains south of the John Day River. No growth expected. Last report on morning briefing unless significant activity occurs.
Northwest Fire Weather Summary
Residual isolated thunderstorms are likely over sections of Southern, Central, and Eastern Oregon today, but with less activity than yesterday. General winds are not expected to be an issue for the majority of the geographic area, but gusty outflow winds can be expected in the vicinity of storms. A marine push will bring a bit of cooling mid-week, as well as potential for breezy to windy conditions in mountain gaps. Warm and dry conditions will persist through the work week for most of the region. See your local NWS fire weather planning forecast for weather details in your local area.
Northwest Fire Potential Summary
Lightning strikes in Southern, Central and Eastern Oregon could start a few new fires. Risk of significant fires is highest and NW07, NW11 and NW12 where lightning will be more widespread. While relative humidity increased with the moisture and cloud cover associated with yesterday’s thunderstorms in Southwestern Oregon, fire danger indices remain high enough that fire starts from light or moderate amounts of lightning or human sources could challenge initial attack resources.
More info, see NW 7-Day Significant Fire Potential Forecast, and National 7-Day Significant Fire Potential Forecast
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