This page is designed to provide for timely and official fire information about wildland fires across the Pacific Northwest. The information is posted by the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center in partnership with Public Information Officers that work for federal, state and local fire agencies and is drawn from official sources within the wildland fire community.
Sunday, June 30, 2019
Saturday, June 29, 2019
6/29/2019 NWCC Morning Brief
Date/Time Stamp: Saturday, Jun 29, 2019, 07:50
Northwest Activity Summary
Light to moderate precipitation occurred in Northwest Washington, the Washington Cascades, and Northeast Washington. Light precipitation was scattered in Oregon, mainly in northeast areas. A couple hundred lightning strikes were recorded primarily in the northeast portions of Washington and Oregon. A few strikes were scattered on the west side and in Southern Oregon. Initial attack was light.
Preparedness Levels
Northwest PL
| National PL: 2 (6/12) |
Northwest Incident Activity
New Fires and Acres16 fires for 11 acres
OR: 9 fires for 2 acres
WA: 7 fires for 9 acres
New Fires and Acres16 fires for 11 acres
OR: 9 fires for 2 acres
WA: 7 fires for 9 acres
Large Fire Summary
New large incidents: 0
Reported incidents: 1 (OR: 1 WA: 0) No growth on existing incidents
New large incidents: 0
Reported incidents: 1 (OR: 1 WA: 0) No growth on existing incidents
Northwest IMT Activity
NIMOs Committed: 0
Type 1 IMTs committed: 0
Type 2 IMTs committed: 0
National Fire Activity
Initial attack activity: Light (125) new fires
New large incidents: 3
Type 1 IMTs committed: 0
Type 2 IMTs committed: 0
National Fire Activity
Initial attack activity: Light (125) new fires
New large incidents: 3
Large fires contained: 3
Uncontained large fires: 8
National IMT Activity
Area Command Teams: 0
NIMOs committed: 0
Type 1 IMTs committed: 0
Type 2 IMTs committed: 3
Area Command Teams: 0
NIMOs committed: 0
Type 1 IMTs committed: 0
Type 2 IMTs committed: 3
Nationally, there are 35 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: 1
Days Coffee. OR-732S-026119. ICT3. 6 miles NW of Tiller, OR. Start 6/26. Full Suppression. Cause: Lightning. 140 acres (+0). Timber. Minimal fire behavior. 100% lined. Precipitation occurred over the fire area. Last report on morning briefing unless significant activity occurs.
Northwest Fire Weather Summary
Temperatures, winds, and humidity with hover near average for late June through Monday. Isolated wet thunderstorms will continue mainly over the higher terrain of the Cascades and Northeast Oregon.
Northwest Fire Potential Summary
Fire danger is generally below average but will gradually rise as the recent spell of wet and cool weather ends. However, no critical weather, fuels or ignition combinations are foreseen through midweek. Fire potential remains at background levels or less for late June.
Friday, June 28, 2019
6/28/2019 Days Coffee Fire AM Update
Douglas Forest Protective
Association
1758 N.E. Airport
Road
Roseburg, Oregon 97470
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FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
6-28-2019
Contact: Kyle Reed
Phone: 541-672-6507 X 136 (office) or 541-817-7186 (cell)
E-Mail: kyle.reed@oregon.gov
Phone: 541-672-6507 X 136 (office) or 541-817-7186 (cell)
E-Mail: kyle.reed@oregon.gov
Days Coffee Fire – Friday Morning Update
Crews
working on the Days Coffee Fire, located six miles northwest of Tiller,
completed hand line around the eastern half of the fire overnight. Several small spot fires were also located
near the fires edge by night shift resources and were taken care of. With the hand line in place around the
eastern half of the fire, control lines have been completed around the entire perimeter
of the Days Coffee Fire and all known spot fires.
Despite
having control lines around the perimeter of the fire, there’s still a lot of
work left to do, to fully secure the Days Coffee Fire. Today, crews working on the fire will be
patrolling the control lines to make improvements where needed and will start
the mop up process. Firefighters will
also be keeping a close eye on the steep slopes along the eastern half of the
fire, checking for any smoldering materials which may roll out of the fire and
into the unburned fuels across to the control lines.
170
firefighters are assigned to the Days Coffee Fire today, including seven hand
crews, four tenders, three engines, two fallers, two helicopters and a bull
dozer.
6/28/2019 NWCC Morning Brief
Date/Time Stamp: Friday, Jun 28, 2019, 07:52
Northwest Activity Summary
Light to moderate precipitation occurred in much of the region yesterday. Southeast and Southern Oregon along the California border stayed relatively dry. Over 700 lightning strikes were recorded, the majority being on the east side of the Washington Cascades, Northeast Washington, and Northeast Oregon. Isolated lightning occurred on the west side of Oregon and Washington. Initial attack was light.
Preparedness LevelsNorthwest PL
| National PL: 2 (6/12) |
Northwest Incident Activity
New Fires and Acres31 fires for 8 acres
OR: 16 fires for 1 acre
WA: 15 fires for 7 acres
New Fires and Acres31 fires for 8 acres
OR: 16 fires for 1 acre
WA: 15 fires for 7 acres
Large Fire Summary
New large incidents: 0
Reported incidents: 1 (OR: 1 WA: 0) No growth on existing incidents
New large incidents: 0
Reported incidents: 1 (OR: 1 WA: 0) No growth on existing incidents
Northwest IMT Activity
NIMOs Committed: 0
Type 1 IMTs committed: 0
Type 2 IMTs committed: 0
National Fire Activity
Initial attack activity: Light (121) new fires
New large incidents: 17
Type 1 IMTs committed: 0
Type 2 IMTs committed: 0
National Fire Activity
Initial attack activity: Light (121) new fires
New large incidents: 17
Large fires contained: 4
Uncontained large fires: 10
National IMT Activity
Area Command Teams: 0
NIMOs committed: 0
Type 1 IMTs committed: 1
Type 2 IMTs committed: 3
Area Command Teams: 0
NIMOs committed: 0
Type 1 IMTs committed: 1
Type 2 IMTs committed: 3
Nationally, there are 34 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: 1
Days Coffee. OR-732S-026119. ICT3. 6 miles NW of Tiller, OR. Start 6/26. Full Suppression. Cause: Lightning. 140 acres (+0). Timber. Minimal fire behavior. 100% lined. Precipitation occurred over the fire area.
Northwest Fire Weather Summary
Cool and moist air will continue over the region on Friday before gradually warming back toward normal during the weekend. Some wet thundershowers will continue mainly over higher elevations of the Cascades and east side. General winds across the landscape appear at or below normal through the weekend.
Northwest Fire Potential Summary
Fire danger continues to decline due to the cooler, wetter pattern. Lightning strikes will result in additional ignitions and holdovers are likely to show over the next week, but rapid growth does not appear likely based on the combination of decreased fire danger and lack of critical weather patterns. The exception will be in areas of fine fuels that are prone to locally windy conditions.
6/27/2019 Days Coffee Fire PM Update
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
6-27-2019
Contact: Kyle Reed
Phone: 541-672-6507 X 136 (office) or 541-817-7186 (cell)
E-Mail: kyle.reed@oregon.gov
Days Coffee Fire - Evening Update
Cooler temperatures, higher relative humidity readings and a couple passing rain showers helped firefighters working on the Days Coffee Fire during Thursday's day shift, and as a result, minimal fire growth was reported. Currently, the fire is still estimated to be around 140 acres in size, however, the fires perimeter has not yet been GPS'd on the ground.
Crews took advantage of the mild weather conditions on Thursday and completed fire lines around all the identified spot fires, located south of the main fire. In addition, crews completed fire lines around the western half of the main fire. The eastern half of the fire is located in the bottom of the Coffee Creek drainage, which is very steep and has limited access. Three helicopters were used throughout the day to help cool the eastern half of the fire while ground resources worked in the area.
As with all wildfires, a fire investigation is being completed on the Days Coffee Fire to positively identify the cause of the fire. Today, two fire investigators were on scene of the fire, working to locate the point of origin. Currently, the cause of the Days Coffee Fire remains under investigation.
Tonight, 70 firefighters are assigned to the fire, which consists of three hand crews, two tenders, a bull dozer, and various overhead personnel. Overnight, crews will be working along the eastern half of the fire, digging hand lines, as mechanized equipment is not able to work on the steep slopes.
In addition to DFPA resources working on the Days Coffee Fire, personnel and equipment from the Oregon Department of Forestry, Coos Forest Protective Association, Roseburg BLM, Umpqua National Forest, industrial landowners and operators, and contract fire crews are assisted with the suppression efforts.
6-27-2019
Contact: Kyle Reed
Phone: 541-672-6507 X 136 (office) or 541-817-7186 (cell)
E-Mail: kyle.reed@oregon.gov
Days Coffee Fire - Evening Update
Cooler temperatures, higher relative humidity readings and a couple passing rain showers helped firefighters working on the Days Coffee Fire during Thursday's day shift, and as a result, minimal fire growth was reported. Currently, the fire is still estimated to be around 140 acres in size, however, the fires perimeter has not yet been GPS'd on the ground.
Crews took advantage of the mild weather conditions on Thursday and completed fire lines around all the identified spot fires, located south of the main fire. In addition, crews completed fire lines around the western half of the main fire. The eastern half of the fire is located in the bottom of the Coffee Creek drainage, which is very steep and has limited access. Three helicopters were used throughout the day to help cool the eastern half of the fire while ground resources worked in the area.
As with all wildfires, a fire investigation is being completed on the Days Coffee Fire to positively identify the cause of the fire. Today, two fire investigators were on scene of the fire, working to locate the point of origin. Currently, the cause of the Days Coffee Fire remains under investigation.
Tonight, 70 firefighters are assigned to the fire, which consists of three hand crews, two tenders, a bull dozer, and various overhead personnel. Overnight, crews will be working along the eastern half of the fire, digging hand lines, as mechanized equipment is not able to work on the steep slopes.
In addition to DFPA resources working on the Days Coffee Fire, personnel and equipment from the Oregon Department of Forestry, Coos Forest Protective Association, Roseburg BLM, Umpqua National Forest, industrial landowners and operators, and contract fire crews are assisted with the suppression efforts.
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