Contact: Schneider Springs Information at (509) 653-1468,
8AM-8PM
Acres: 28,356 acres (at 4:00 p.m.
8/16)
Schneider
Springs Fire Perimeter Map
Resources Assigned: 479 personnel -- Crews
(12) -- Engines (26) -- Dozers (6) -- Water Tenders (7) -- Other heavy
equipment (14)
Containment: 0%
Closures:
FIRE AREA CLOSURE
Yesterday: Strong, gusty north and west winds
led to extreme fire behavior. This resulted in several areas of spotting across
control lines on the northeast side of the fire, west of Hwy 410. A Level 3
evacuation order was issued at 3:30 PM for areas along Hwy 410 from Rock Creek
Road to Little Naches Road. When the evacuation orders were issued, fire crews
went into structure protection mode, engaging pumps and sprinkler systems to
protect structures. The fire was active on all fronts with most of the activity
on the north and east sides. On Bumping River Road, the fire reached the River
and a small fire spotted across the river, but crews held it between the river
and the road.
Today: Cooler weather and higher humidity will
be beneficial for fire activity today and will provide fire managers a chance
to assess the fire spread from yesterday. Crews are actively working along the
Highway 410 corridor and Bumping River Road, and in the interior where
additional fire lines are being developed or strengthened. Air assets
in the form of federally-operated drones will confirm fire spread, and aircraft
will fly as resources are available and weather conditions permit. The
southeast corner at Rattlesnake Springs drainage is currently holding well, as
are containment measures along Bumping River Road and the Goose Prairie
community. Evaluation for pump systems and sprinkler systems will continue, and
adjustments will be made where necessary. Resources are continuing to arrive by
the hour. A Red Cross shelter has been established at Summit View Church of
Christ, 100 North 72nd Avenue in Yakima.
Evacuations: A LEVEL 3 evacuation order has been issued
from Rock Creek Road to Little Naches Road along Hwy 410. Bumping River
Road and drainage remains at a LEVEL 3 evacuation. This means if
you live in either of these two LEVEL 3 areas, you need to GO NOW and
evacuate. Additionally, Hwy 410 from Eagle Rock north to Rock Creek Rd
and from Little Naches Road west to Bumping River Road is currently in a LEVEL
2. Those living in these LEVEL 2 areas need to BE SET and
prepared for potential evacuation. Check with Yakima County Office of
Emergency Management for updates on evacuation information.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts through
Yakima County: yakimacounty.us/2222/Alert-Yakima
Schneider
Springs Fire Perimeter Map
Closures: An extension to the current temporary
Forest closure order for National Forest lands is now in effect, and covers the
northwest portion of the William O. Douglas Wilderness Area to Hwy 410, and
north of Hwy 410 in the Little Naches drainage. Agency personnel have been
making notifications in recreation areas, advising visitors to vacate the
area.The closure order also includes all campgrounds within the closure
area. For further details and a map of the expanded closure area:
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.
SAFETY:
A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place above the
Schneider Springs fire area. Wildfires are a No Drone Zone.
Fire Restrictions: Campfire
restrictions are in effect. Campfires are prohibited throughout
the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, including developed campgrounds and
congressionally designated Wilderness.
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