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Friday, September 27, 2019
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Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
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Thursday, September 19, 2019
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Monday, September 16, 2019
Sunday, September 15, 2019
9/15/2019 NWCC Morning Brief
Morning Brief
Date/Time Stamp: Sunday, Sep 15, 2019, 06:55
Northwest Activity Summary
Scattered rain fell in Western Washington
extending south into Northwest Oregon and east along the Canadian border. No
lightning was reported. Good overnight humidity recoveries were observed across
the region with areas of breezy conditions east of the cascades. Initial attack
activity was light. No growth was reported on existing large fires.
Preparedness
Levels
Northwest PL
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Northwest IMT Rotation (9/10-9/17)
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NW Area Type
1
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NW Area Type
2
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PNW
Team 3 - Livingston
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NW Team 11 - B. Johnson
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PNW
Team 2 - Allen
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NW Team 7 - Knerr
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NW Team 6 - Sheldon
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Northwest Incident Activity
New Fires and Acres
11 fires for 5 acres
OR: 9 fires 5 acres
WA: 2 fires 0 acres
New Fires and Acres
11 fires for 5 acres
OR: 9 fires 5 acres
WA: 2 fires 0 acres
Large
Fire Summary
New large incidents: 0
Reported incidents: 1 (OR: 1 WA: 0)
0 acres growth on existing incidents
New large incidents: 0
Reported incidents: 1 (OR: 1 WA: 0)
0 acres 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 (89) new fires
New large incidents: 2
Type 1 IMTs committed: 0
Type 2 IMTs committed: 0
National Fire Activity
Initial attack activity: Light (89) new fires
New large incidents: 2
Large
fires contained: 3
Uncontained
large fires: 13
National IMT Activity
Area Command Teams: 0
NIMOs committed: 0
Type 1 IMTs committed: 1
Type 2 IMTs committed: 4
Area Command Teams: 0
NIMOs committed: 0
Type 1 IMTs committed: 1
Type 2 IMTs committed: 4
Nationally,
there are 42 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
Gopher. OR-RSF-000434. IMT3. 11 mi. E of
Prospect, OR. Start 9/5. Full Suppression. Cause: Lightning. 354 acres
(+0). 35% containment. Slash. Minimal fire behavior. Road, trail and area
closure in effect.
Northwest Fire Weather Summary
An upper level disturbance moves into the region today
with rain. Western Oregon and Western to Central Washington are expected to
receive wetting rains along with cool temperatures. Ahead of the system, winds
will be gusty in Central and Eastern Oregon today. Cooler and wetter weather is
forecasted through the week. Check your NWS forecast for details in your
location.
Northwest Fire Potential Summary
Below average significant fire
potential is expected through early next week. Cool and wet weather will keep conditions
moderated. Expect gusty winds in Oregon east of the Cascades today, potentialy impacting
prescribed burns.
More info, see NW 7-Day
Significant Fire Potential Forecast, and National 7-Day
Significant Fire Potential Forecast