Northwest Activity Summary
Warmer and drier across the region yesterday with moderate winds along the Columbia River corridor and areas on the east side of the Cascade Range. Very light precipitation in far Northwest Washington. One lightning strike was recorded east of Chemult, Oregon. Moderate initial attack with 45 fires reported, the largest being 186 acres in Eastern Oregon. No significant growth on existing large fires.
Preparedness Levels
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Northwest Incident Activity
New Fires and Acres45 fires for 530 acres
OR: 25 fires for 230 acres
WA: 20 fires for 310 acres
New Fires and Acres45 fires for 530 acres
OR: 25 fires for 230 acres
WA: 20 fires for 310 acres
Large Fire Summary
New large incidents: 0
Reported incidents: (OR: 2 WA: 2)
New large incidents: 0
Reported incidents: (OR: 2 WA: 2)
1,560 acres growth on existing incidents.
Northwest IMT Activity
NIMOs Committed: 0
Type 1 IMTs committed: 1
Type 2 IMTs committed: 0
Type 2 IMTs committed: 0
National Fire Activity
Initial attack activity: Light (144) new fires
Initial attack activity: Light (144) new fires
New large incidents: 4
Large fires contained: 4
Uncontained large fires: 35
Large fires contained: 4
Uncontained large fires: 35
National IMT Activity
Area Command Teams: 0
Area Command Teams: 0
NIMOs committed: 1
Type 1 IMTs committed: 4
Type 2 IMTs committed: 6
Type 1 IMTs committed: 4
Type 2 IMTs committed: 6
*Nationally, there are 27 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
Lobster Creek. OR-723S-000001. IMT1 ODF Team 3 (Smith). 10 miles E of Gold Beach, OR. Start 7/01. Full Suppression. Cause: Unknown. 419 acres (-27). 30% containment. Slash and timber. Minimal Fire Behavior. Mop-up ongoing. Road closures. Acreage change due to better mapping.
Mecca. OR-WSA-000020. IMT3. 1 mile E of Warm Springs, OR. Start 7/02. Full Suppression. Cause: Unknown. 717 acres (+0). 90% containment. Grass and Brush. Minimal fire behavior. No growth expected. Road and area closures. No update received.
Conrad. WA-SES-000244. IMT3. 14 miles NW of Yakima, WA. Start 7/01. Full Suppression. Cause: Unknown. 4,583 acres (+0). 100% containment. Brush and grass. Patrol Status. State fire mobilization authorized 7/1. Last report on morning briefing unless significant activity occurs.
Baird Springs. WA-SPD-000259. ICT4. 6 miles NW of Quincy, WA. Start 7/03. Full Suppression. Cause: Unknown. 2,060 acres (+1,560). 100% containment. Grass and Brush. State fire Mobilization resources released 7/4. Patrol status. Acreage increase due to better mapping. Last report on morning briefing unless significant activity occurs.
Northwest Fire Weather Summary
Today will be warm and dry, especially east of the Cascades as an offshore upper level low and ridge over land will steer upper level winds from the south to southwest. The low will weaken into an open trough that will move inland late Friday or Saturday bringing cooler conditions, gusty winds and a chance of showers and possibly thunderstorms. Warming and drying should resume Sunday as a broad upper level ridge sets up across most of the country. Weather models have been a bit unsettled, so check the NWS forecast for the latest projections for your area.
Northwest Fire Potential Summary
The combination of fire danger, weather and ignitions keeps the risk of significant fires at a normal level for this time of the season. Fire danger indices are high enough, however, that addition of lightning could elevate that risk. At this time, the models are not showing a high probability of thunderstorms with the system projected to move through Friday/Saturday, but we’ll keep an eye on it as model updates become available.
More info, see NW 7-Day Significant Fire Potential Forecast, and National 7-Day Significant Fire Potential Forecast
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