Northwest Activity Summary
Seasonal temperatures yesterday with no precipitation and lightning in the region. Lower relative humidities, mostly clear skies and breezy conditions encouraged growth on existing large fires, with the Klondike and Crescent Fires experiencing the largest gains in acreage. Initial attack activity was light with the largest new start at 6 acres.
Preparedness LevelsNorthwest PL
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Northwest Incident Activity
New Fires and Acres10 fires for 8 acres
OR: 8 fires for 7 acres
WA: 2 fires for 1 acre
New Fires and Acres10 fires for 8 acres
OR: 8 fires for 7 acres
WA: 2 fires for 1 acre
Large Fire Summary
New large incidents: 0
Reported incidents: 12 (OR: 8 WA: 4)
6,967 acres growth on existing incidents
New large incidents: 0
Reported incidents: 12 (OR: 8 WA: 4)
6,967 acres growth on existing incidents
Northwest IMT Activity
NIMOs Committed: 0
Type 1 IMTs committed: 2
Type 2 IMTs committed: 3
National Fire Activity
Initial attack activity: Light (84) new fires
New large incidents: 3
Type 1 IMTs committed: 2
Type 2 IMTs committed: 3
National Fire Activity
Initial attack activity: Light (84) new fires
New large incidents: 3
Large fires contained: 4
Uncontained large fires: 37
National IMT ActivityArea Command Teams: 0
NIMOs committed: 1
Type 1 IMTs committed: 5
Type 2 IMTs committed: 10
NIMOs committed: 1
Type 1 IMTs committed: 5
Type 2 IMTs committed: 10
*Nationally, there are 59 large fires being managed under a strategy other than Full Suppression
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: 12
Crescent Mtn. WA-OWF-000428. IMT1, NR Team (Turman).16 mi W of Winthrop WA. Start 7/29. Monitor/Confine/Full Suppression. Cause: Lightning. 48,866 acres (+2,216). 37% containment. Active fire behavior. Timber. Evacuations in effect. Structures, T&E species habitat and timber threatened. Area restriction in effect. Road, trail and area closures.
Klondike. OR-RSF-000354. IMT1, SA Team (Dueitt), Klondike West, IMT3, Klondike East. 9 mi NW of Selma, OR. Start 7/15. Full Suppression. Cause: Lightning. 112,307 acres (+3,148). 46% containment. Active fire behavior. Timber and brush. Structures, private inholdings and Redwood Hwy 199 corridor threatened. Evacuations in effect. Area restrictions in effect. Road, trail and area closures.
Terwilliger. OR-WIF-180227. IMT2, NR Team (Connell). 5 mi SE of Blue River, OR. Start 08/19. Full Suppression. Cause: Unknown. 9,158 acres (+422). 29% containment. Active fire behavior. Timber. Structures, timber and recreational sites threatened. Area restriction in effect. Road, trail and area closures.
McLeod. WA-OWF-000522. IMT1, NR Team (Turman). 6 mi N of Mazama, WA. Start 8/11. Monitor/Full Suppression. Cause: Unknown. 22,511 acres (+0). 35% containment. Moderate fire behavior. Timber. Natural resources and T&E species threatened. Road, trail and area closures.
Natchez. OR-RSF-000348. IMT2, NW Team 7 (Knerr). 8 mi NW of Happy Camp, CA. Start 7/15. Full Suppression. Cause: Lightning. 29,492 acres (+966). 70% containment. Active fire behavior. Timber and brush. Evacuations notices. Structures, infrastructure and timber threatened. Road, trail and area closures.
Cougar Creek. WA-OWF-000419. IMT2, NW Team 10 (Lawson). 12 mi NW of Ardenvoir, WA. Start 7/28. Full Suppression. Cause: Lightning. 42,349 acres (+215). 71% containment. Active fire behavior. Timber and brush. Evacuation notices. Structures, cultural resources, timber, infrastructure and recreation threatened. Road, trail and area closures.
Miles. OR-UPF-000246. IMT3. 7 mi NE of Trail, OR. Start 7/16. Full Suppression. Cause: Lightning. 38,262 acres (+0). 62% containment. Active fire behavior. Timber. Evacuation notices. Structures, commercial timber, power line infrastructure and T&E habitat threatened. Road, trail and area closures.
Columbus. OR-UPF-000237. IMT3. 18 mi NE of Trail, OR. Start 7/15. Full Suppression. Cause: Unknown. 10,609 acres (+0). 58% containment. Active fire behavior. Timber. T&E species habitat, timber, recreation, cultural and natural resources threatened. Road, area, and trail closures.
Miriam. WA-OWF-000443. ICT4. 2 mi SE of White Pass, WA. Start 7/30. Monitor/Confine/Full Suppression. Cause: Lightning. 4,984 acres (+0). 70% containment. Minimal fire behavior. Timber. Evacuations in effect. Structures, White Pass Ski Resort and T&E species habitat threatened. Road, trail and area closures.
Watson Creek. OR-FWF-000360. IMT3. 13 mi W of Paisley, OR. Start 08/15. Full Suppression. Cause: Human. 58,761 acres (+0). 95% containment. Minimal fire behavior. Timber and brush. Structures, campgrounds and T&E species habitat threatened. Road, trail and area closures.
Hugo Road. OR-712S-000584. ICT3. Grants Pass, OR. Start 9/2. Full Suppression. Cause: Unknown. 199 acres. 60% containment. Minimal fire behavior. Grass and timber. Evacuations in effect. Structures threatened. Area closures.
Taylor Creek. OR-MED-000395. IMT3. 10 mi W of Grants Pass, OR. Start 7/15. Full Suppression. Cause: Lightning. 52,839 acres (+0). 95% containment. Minimal fire behavior. Timber and brush. Evacuation notices. Road, trail and area closures. Suppression repair work in progress. Last report unless significant activity occurs.
Northwest Fire Weather Summary
Today will be warm and mostly dry across the region. The thermal trough will shift inland today, shifting low level wind fields as it moves. Offshore surface flow along the western slope of Cascades will warm and dry the west side of the region early in the day. Later, onshore flow will create downslope winds east of the Cascades in southern Oregon causing concerns for critical fire weather in that area. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in northeastern Oregon late this afternoon and evening. Cooler marine air will work its way east across the region, starting along the coast tomorrow. A marine push will bring precipitation to western Washington and northwestern Oregon as we move into the weekend. Check local NWS fire weather planning forecasts for weather details.
Northwest Fire Potential Summary
Across the Pacific Northwest, the risk for development of new significant fires remains near normal levels for the beginning of September. While each PSA as a whole shows nominal risk, local exceptions will be seen where wind, humidity and stability align. As the thermal trough moves east, it could enhance fire behavior along its path. Fires in southwest Oregon are the most likely to be impacted by the shifting winds and instability associated with today’s thermal trough movement. As the upper level winds take on a more westerly component over the next couple days, gusts through mountain gaps could intensify effects in wind prone areas.
More info, see NW 7-Day Significant Fire Potential Forecast, and National 7-Day Significant Fire Potential Forecast
Other GACC Morning Reports:
Northwest Coordination Center Intelligence Section
Desk: (503) 808-2734
ornwc_intel@firenet.gov
ornwc_intel@firenet.gov
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