Contact: Naches Ranger District: 509-653-1468
START DATE: August 3, 2021
Cause: Lightning
SIZE: 7,150 acres
Percent Contained: 0%
Resources Assigned: 197 personnel
- Engines: 10
- Handcrews: 3
- Dozers: 4
- Water Tenders: 4
Yesterday: A community meeting was held last night at the Nile-Cliffdell FD #14. Video of that with captions will be available on the Schneider Springs Fire Facebook page by mid-day. Fire managers continued to develop a structural plan, working closely with cooperators and other public land agencies and homeowners. The eastern edge of fire along Rattlesnake Creek held well, thanks to aggressive response immediately following the fire start. Crews continued to work on contingency lines on the western flanks. Air tankers and scoopers worked on the west end of the fire to mitigate spread toward the William O. Douglas Wilderness Area and to assist ground crews. There was limited fire spread on the south side of the fire, along the 1502 Road.
Today: The southern flank of the fire has been impacted with heavy smoke, and an increase in fire behavior was reported. Due to steep and rugged terrain, predicted fire growth will be mainly north, west and south toward the William O. Douglas Wilderness Area. Crews and dozers will continue to build contingency lines where accessible, and aircraft are available to provide support once conditions improve. Smoky conditions continue throughout the valley from multiple sources in the geographic area, and residents and visitors are urged to be especially mindful of changing air and driving conditions on Highways 12 and 410, and to be aware of increased traffic from emergency responders. Winds are forecasted to return this weekend as a low-pressure system moves in Friday, potentially impacting fire behavior.
Evacuations: There have been no changes to evacuation levels, which currently stands at Level 2 (Get Set). Please check with Yakima County Office of Emergency Management on their official Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/YakimaCountyOEM for updates on evacuation information. Residents and visitors are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts through Yakima County: https://www.yakimacounty.us/2222/Alert-Yakima
Closures: A temporary area closure is in place for the fire area and National Forest lands adjacent to it. For further details and a map of the closure area, please visit https://tinyurl.com/2hjd6ws2.
Smoke Information: The Forest Service works closely with other federal and state partners to predict and mitigate smoke impacts on individuals and communities during wildfires. Visit https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/ for local air quality information.
Fire Restrictions: Campfire restrictions are in effect and prohibited throughout the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Contact local ranger district offices for more information. https://tinyurl.com/yby4oysq
SAFETY: A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place above the Schneider Springs Fire area. Wildfires are a No Drone Zone. Visit Know Before You Fly: http://knowbeforeyoufly.org
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