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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
Current
3-Day
10-Day
30-Day

National PL
1 (9/12)
1
1
1

2 (8/14)
Northwest IMT Rotation (9/10-9/17)
NW Area Type 1
NW Area Type 2
PNW Team 3 - Livingston
NW Team 11 - B. Johnson
PNW Team 2 - Allen
NW Team 7 - Knerr

NW Team 6 - Sheldon


Northwest Incident Activity
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
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
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

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