Date/Time Stamp: Tuesday, Jul 07, 2020, 07:56
Northwest Activity Summary
Overall, light initial attack yesterday with most fires contained within the burn period. One large fire east of Mattawa, WA, influenced by strong winds and low relative humidities spread rapidly to several thousand acres. Overnight, scattered lightning coupled with minimal precipitation was reported across the Ochoco, Blue Mountains and northeast Washington.
Northwest IMT Rotation (7/7- 7/14) For additional IMT information refer to the IMT Status/Rotation page | |
NW Area Type 1 | NW Area Type 2 |
PNW Team 2 - Allen | NW Team 13 - Gales |
PNW Team 3 - Livingston | NW Team 10 - Lawson |
| NW Team 7 - Knerr |
Preparedness Levels
Northwest PL
Current | 3-Day | 10-Day | 30-Day |
2 (3/25) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
National PL |
3 (6/15) |
Northwest Incident Activity
New Fires and Acres
25 fires for 4028 acres
OR: 7 fires for 1 acre
WA: 18 fires for 4027 acres
Large Fire Summary
New large incidents: 1
Reported incidents: 1 (OR: 0 WA: 1)
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: Moderate (290 new fires)
New large incidents: 2
Large fires contained: 4
Uncontained large fires: 21
National IMT Activity
Area Command Teams: 0
NIMOs committed: 1
Type 1 IMTs committed: 2
Type 2 IMTs committed: 4
Nationally, there are 12 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: 1
Saddle Mountain. WA-MCR-000291. T3 IC. 19 mi E of Mattawa, WA. Start 7/6. Full Suppression. 4000 acres. 40% containment. Grass and brush. Active fire behavior.
Incidents Previously Reported: 0
Northwest Fire Weather Summary
The Pacific Northwest will be cooler today behind the system that moved through last night. Residual showers over northeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon will drift northeast out of the region this morning. Drizzle and showers over western Washington and northwestern Oregon will taper off through the day. Breezy winds will persist into this evening east of the Cascades, particularly through the Columbia Gorge and Kittitas Valley and adjacent lowlands. Showers and isolated thunderstorms are possible again this afternoon and evening in northeastern Oregon and eastern Washington. After a drier Wednesday, chances for showers return Thursday and Friday as another disturbance crosses the region. Temperatures will fluctuate with passing systems but remain close to seasonal norms region-wide for the next several days, while seasonal relative humidities will continue to have good overnight recovery. Check local NWS forecasts for details in your area.
Northwest Fire Potential Summary
Significant fire potential remains at or below seasonal normal with the main fire threat remaining in light fuels on the lee side of the Cascades and around the Columbia Basin, particularly in breezy periods. Gusty winds around the Columbia Basin this afternoon could challenge efforts to control fires.
More info, see NW 7-Day Significant Fire Potential Forecast, and National 7-Day Significant Fire Potential
National Incident Management Situation Report (IMSR): https://www.nifc.gov/nicc/sitreprt.pdf
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