Start Date: August 3, 2021
Cause: Lightning
Size: 101,633
Percent Contained: 17%
Resources Assigned: 728 resources
Crews (14); Engines (38); Dozers (7); Air Resources (8); Other Heavy Equipment (29)
Yesterday: Moderate precipitation fell across the fire, with a tenth to two-tenths of an inch measured in some areas. The moisture helped slow fire progression and behavior, allowing firefighters to continue suppression efforts in key focus areas. The spot fire along American Ridge slowed significantly, with minimal growth in that area. Structure protection continued along the Highway 410 corridor, as a precautionary measure should the fire continue to spread in that direction. Crews and heavy equipment worked to reduce vegetation along Forest Road (FR) 1709 after several days of work in this area to provide a safe place for firefighters to conduct firing operations in the days ahead. Firing operations were halted yesterday off FR 1706 due to the rain and unfavorable burning conditions. Crews continued to work to secure line and slow fire spread around Edgar Rock. Along the southern edges of the fire, mop up and repair work continued.
Today: Pacific Northwest Team (PNW) 10 (Lawson) assumed command of the incident as of 6:00 a.m. Thanks to PNW2 (Allen) for a smooth transition. Heavier fuels are still dry despite the rain, and smoldering heat and fire activity is expected to continue as the area dries out. Firefighters will remain focused on establishing point protection for structures along the Highway 410 and Bumping River Road corridor. Prep work and firing operations are expected to continue off of FR 1706 and 1709 to keep fire away from values at risk in the area. The wildland fire module is hoping to continue firing operations from Burnt Mountain to Shellrock Peak along the trail system in the William O. Douglas Wilderness if fuels become dry enough to achieve objectives.
Evacuations: LEVEL 3: Bumping River Road from north to south; all of Old River Road (NF1704), to include Jefferson Road, Lost Creek Road (NF311), Wapiti Run Lane, Linker Lane and Fontaine Lane.; LEVEL 2: East of the Naches River from the intersection of Little Naches Road and Hwy 410 to Pinecliff; LEVEL 1: Hwy 410 from Pinecliff to the junction of U.S. Route 12, and from U.S. 12 at Hwy 410 west to Tieton Reservoir Road. Yakima County Office of Emergency Management’s official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/YakimaCountyOEM. Yakima County geo-specific emergency alert system: www.yakimacounty.us/2222/Alert-Yakima.
Closures: A fire area closure order for National Forest System lands on the Naches Ranger District is in effect. The closure order and map are available at https://go.usa.gov/xMcuX. There is also a temporary closure of all Washington Department of Natural Resources managed lands in the fire area. Learn more: https://www.dnr.wa.gov/dnr-closure-eastern-2021
Smoke Information, Campfire and Flight Restrictions: Visit https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/ for local air quality information. Campfires are prohibited throughout the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. 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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