9/19/2021 Schneider Springs Update

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Schneider Springs Fire Update September 19, 2021

Start Date: August 4, 2021 Cause: Lightning Size: 104,853 acres (42,432 hectares) Percent Contained: 31% Resources Assigned: 525 resources Crews (8); Engines (28); Dozers (4); Air Resources (3); Other Heavy Equipment (24) Yesterday and Overnight: Yesterday’s weather brought in measurable precipitation over the fire. This precipitation was able to help moderate fire behavior which allowed firefighters to gain momentum on fire suppression efforts. Temporary restrictions for travel along Bumping River road were lifted, however, it is still advised any travel along this road proceed with caution. Crews within the Goose Prairie and American Ridge area began to collect excess equipment for future removal. Along the American Ridge trail, firefighters scouted the area for potential future efforts to establish a containment line. Near the Cliffdell area and communities south along Highway 410, crews began to mop up around structures and remove any excess equipment. On the southern flank of the fire, firefighters continue to patrol the area.   Today: Scattered showers are forecast again over the fire with the greatest amount around the eastern portion. Crews within the northwest area of the fire will focus on building direct line south of Forest Roads 1709 and 1706. Additionally, crews will continue to prep the American Ridge Trail near Highway 410. Firefighters will once again be patrolling in and around the communities of Cliffdell, Goose Prairie, and Bumping Lake to provide structure protection. Hauling of excess materials and mop up will resume along the Highway 410 corridor south of Cliffdell. Crews will continue patrolling the southern area of the fire. Areas of the fire within the wilderness will also be monitored.    Evacuations:  LEVEL 2: Bumping River Road corridor from north to south; Highway 410 corridor from Salmon Cove to Pinecliff; LEVEL 1: Highway 410 corridor from Pinecliff to the junction of U.S. Route 12, and from U.S. 12 at Hwy 410 west to Tieton Reservoir Rd. See map at Yakima Valley Emergency Management: https://www.facebook.com/YakimaCountyOEM . To sign up for alerts at Yakima County geo-specific emergency alert system: https://www.yakimacounty.us/2222/Alert-Yakima   Closures: Campfire restrictions have been lifted on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Campfires may occur in established fire pits and campfire rings in developed and designated campgrounds, areas under a special use permit, and in Wilderness Areas. An area closure for Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest lands remains in effect. More information can be found at: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/closures/7775/.   Campfires remain prohibited on Washington Dept. of Natural Resources (WADNR) lands. As of September 16th, WADNR managed lands outside the fire area are open. For more information: https://tinyurl.com/WADNR-lands-reopen.   A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place over the fire area. https://knowbeforeyoufly.org/home.   Smoke Information: Visit https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/ for local air quality information.   Safety: Hypothermia is caused by prolonged exposures to very cold temperatures. While hypothermia is most likely at very cold temperatures, it can occur even at cool temperatures (above 40°F) if a person becomes chilled from rain, sweat, or submersion in cold water. Hypothermia is a medical emergency. If you notice any signs of hypothermia (shivering, confusion, exhaustion, etc.) take the person’s temperature or seek medical attention immediately.

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