11/4/2022 NWCC Morning Brief

11/3/2022 NWCC Morning Brief

11/3/2022 NWCC Morning Brief

11/1/2022 NWCC Morning Brief

10/31/2022 NWCC Morning Brief

10/28/2022 NWCC Morning Brief

10/27/2022 NWCC Morning Brief

10/26/2022 NWCC Morning Brief

10/25/2022 NWCC Morning Brief

10/24/2022 NWCC Morning Brief

10/23/2022 Cedar Creek Fire Update

10/23/2022 Goat Rocks Fire Update

10/23/2022 Loch Katrine, Suiattle River and Boulder Lake Fires Update

10/21/2022 Bolt Fire Update

10/21/2022 Kalama Fire Update

 

Overview:  This will be the last update from the Sierra Front/ Nevada Type 3 IMT. Command of the Kalama Fire will be returned to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest at 0700 on Saturday October 22. Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team 3 will assume command of the Siouxon and Sunset fires on Saturday morning, October 22. Oregon Department of Forestry Incident Management Team will be assuming command of the Black Hole Fire on October 22. Future fire updates on the Kalama Fire will be posted twice a week, or as fire activity dictates, on the Kalama Fire Inciweb page (https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8420/) and the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest Facebook page. Updates on the Siouxon and Sunset Fires will continue to be provided daily on the Siouxon and Sunset Fire Inciweb page (https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8436/) and on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest Facebook page: www.facebook.com/giffordpinchot.

Fire Behavior:  Fire fighters on the Kalama fire continue working on suppression repair activities. Acreage remains at 500 acres and containment remains at 43%.  The Siouxon, Black Hole, and Sunset Fires currently have no containment and are currently at 2396 acres, 605 acres, and 277 acres respectively, with minimal growth.  Crews will continue to conduct suppression operations and assessing the need for additional resources.  There will continue to be multiple road closures in the area of the Siouxon, Black Hole, and Sunset Fires.  The public is asked to stay clear of the fire areas so firefighters can safely do their work. 

Weather: Today’s weather will be cloudy with occasional rain. Maximum temperatures around 56 degrees with light winds and humidity around 75-85%.

Closures: 

• Kalama Fire Closure Order, (MAP)
• Siouxon Fire Closure Order, (MAP)
• Sunset Fire Closure Order  (MAP)

Evacuations: The evacuation level for the Kalama Fire remains at Level 1 “Ready” from the headwaters of the South Fork of the Toutle River to south of Merrill Lake, and from the Skamania/Cowlitz County Border west 5 miles into Cowlitz County.  All current road closures remain in effect. Level 1 “Ready” has also been ordered in the area around Chelatchie, Amboy and Yacolt. 

Sign up for county alerts for local details in case of emergency, such as fire evacuation:
Forest Website: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/gp/fire       

Cowlitz County: http://www.klickitatcounty.org/1235/Emergency-Notification
Fire Information Phone Line: 360-449-7874

10/21/2022 Murphy Lake Fire Update

NOTICE: This will be the last update provided by the Southeast Washington Type 3 IMT

HIGHLIGHTS:  Command will transfer to a Type 4 Team from the Washington Department of Natural Resources at 6am Saturday. No further updates available on inciweb and Facebook pages after 6pm tonight.

Hwy 2 is open but may be subject to intermittent closures and delays if debris falls onto the road. Closure information and status changes are at WSDOT  real-time travel center and by @wsdot_traffic on Twitter.

Precipitation and colder temperatures will significantly suppress fire activity. Fire crews will continue to patrol and monitor containment lines today. Precipitation over the weekend may create additional hazards associated with flash flooding, mudslides, and debris flows in the vicinity of the burn area.

Bolt Creek Fire: 14,766 acres | 51% contained | 157 personnel assigned

Containment increased to 51% and containment will continue to improve. Minimal fire activity expected to continue due to cool, moist conditions.

Murphy Lake Fire: 444 acres | 1 person assigned

Minimal fire activity over the last 24 hours. Cool, moist conditions today and through the weekend will further suppress fire activity.

Weather: Significant precipitation is forecast beginning today and continuing overnight with accumulation approaching 2 inches in the next 24 hours. Periods of precipitation are expected to continue into the middle of next week. Snow is expected above elevations of 3800 to 4200 feet.

The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is closed between Deception Lakes (mile 2447.5) and Hope Lake (mile 2457) due to the Murphy Lake fire. For more information: Pacific Crest Trail Association Web Page  The Surprise Lake trail that begins off of Hwy 2 and the Trap Pass Trail are also closed.

Smoke Information: Current information on air quality may be found at Washington Smoke Blog

Forest Closure and Restrictions: The Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest has issued an Emergency Closure on National Forest lands. Roads, trails, and campgrounds are closed. A burn ban remains in effect.

The USFS Burn Area Emergency Response (BAER) report for the Bolt Creek Fire can be found on the Inciweb page: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/news/8429/.   Washington State Department of Natural Resources has issued a Wildfire-Associated Landslide Emergency Response Team Report at https://www.dnr.wa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/ger_hazards_landslide_walert_report_bolt_creek_suiattle_boulder_toketie_2022.pdf 

Fire Information:

            Today (8am to 6pm):                                       (360) 370-4170

            Beginning Monday (M-F, 8am to 430pm)        (360) 677-2414

No further updates after 6pm on Facebook and Inciweb.

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/boltcreekfireinfo

Inciweb:           Bolt Creek Fire            https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8417

                        Murphy Lake Fire       https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8445

10/21/2022 NWCC Morning Brief

10/20/2022 NWCC Morning Brief

10/19/2022 NWCC Morning Brief

10/15/2022 Goat Rocks Fire Update

 

RED FLAG WARNING: The Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning that goes into effect as of 11 am Saturday, October 15 until 5 pm Sunday, October 16. This is due to a combination of unseasonably warm temperatures, dry conditions, and average wind speeds along ridges at 15 mph. Gusts may reach 25 mph. Easterly winds will pick up Saturday morning and then peak Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. Please monitor emergency alert notifications.  

Residents should anticipate an increase in smoke over the weekend. 

Fire Activity: An increase in fire behavior is expected today, with creeping and smoldering along the fireline. Most of the fire growth is projected on the northern edge in Division Whiskey. Where winds align, the fire is expected to burn fuels in between the fire’s edge and control lines. Some individual or group tree torching may occur. There was some single tree torching by Bluff Lake yesterday.  

Firefighting Efforts: Firefighters patrol communities closest to the fire day and night. Crews test hoses and review the coordinated response plan daily. Firefighters continue to hold all control lines, including the Three Peak Trail system. Helicopter bucket work continues to limit fire spread. Resources are advancing hazardous fuels removal along Forest Road 46.  

Weather:  Saturday and Sunday’s Red Flag warning will bring warmer temperatures. Saturday’s high is 76 degrees; Sunday’s high is 77 degrees. Humidity recovery was poor Friday night. Relative humidity may be as low as 20 on Saturday and 24 on Sunday. Saturday’s wind speeds will be 15 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph. Sunday’s average winds will be a bit slower at 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. 

Evacuations: Areas northeast of Butter Creek and north of US-12, including Lower Timberline and Goat Rocks, are still at an Evacuation Level 1 (Be Ready). Upper Timberline remains at an Evacuation Level 2 (Be Set).  

Emergency Alerts: To receive alerts from Lewis County in the case of an emergency, sign up at https://bit.ly/LewisCountyAlerts.  

Forest Closures: A road and trail closure within the Gifford National Forest is in place. Closure order: https://bit.ly/GoatRocksClosureOrder
Closure map: https://bit.ly/GoatRocksFireClosureMap 

10/15/2022 Cedar Creek Fire Update

10/15/2022 Bolt Creek Fire Update

10/15/2022 NWCC Morning Brief

10/14/2022 Nakia Creek Fire Update

 

Overview: The Nakia Creek Fire, located 9 miles northeast of Camas WA in Clark County WA, and is burning in the Larch Block of the Yacolt Burn State Forest. The fire is at approximately 156 acres in size and is currently 10 percent contained. Reduction in acreage from Monday October 10 is due to better mapping. Additionally, the fire is still uncontained and acres may increase.

Fire Behavior: The fire is burning in slash, steep previously harvest slopes as well as in young timber stands and small pockets of mature timber. Firefighters continue to make good progress and existing containment lines held overnight. Firefighters will continue to prepare direct control lines along the flanks of the fire. Additionally, we are utilizing a combination of direct dozer and hand line along the fires edge. Fire behavior has been smoldering and creeping with some torching observed and short range spotting. The potential for fire growth remains and containment lines are being put in place.

Weather: Weather today is predicted to be dry and warm. High pressure will keep warm and dry weather through the week.

Closures: Closures are in place for public and firefighter safety. Click here for Area Closure Map

Trails: All Motorized Trails in the Yacolt Burn State Forest including the Jones Creek and Hagen Creek Trails Systems are closed. The Larch Mountain Trailhead is also closed.

Roads: Current Road closures. All roads between the L-1600 at Jones Creek ORV Trailhead and the L-1500 at Four Corners, which is the intersection with the L-1000 and L-1400.

Evacuations:   Due to fire behavior the Clark Regional Emergency Services, in co-ordination with Washington Department of Natural Resources, has issued evacuation notifications for the Nakia Creek Fire.  Please visit http://cresa911.org/blog/ for more information on those areas currently under an evacuation level notice. Currently there are no changes to the evacuation notices.

Level 1 – Get Ready

Level 2 – Get Set

Level 3 - GO

Sign up for county alerts: http://cresa911.org/emergency-management/alerts-warnings/

Size: 156 acres with potential for growth. Containment: 10%

Cause: Human Caused. Please contact the Clark County Fire Marshal Office if you have information regarding the cause of the fire at 564-397-3320.

Public Information Officers: Sharon Steriti 360-852-3390

                       Trina Contreras 206-949-1720

Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8420   

DNR Website: Information on Wildfires | WA - DNR

10/14/2022 Bolt Creek Fire Update

10/14/2022 Cedar Creek Fire Update

10/14/2022 NWCC Morning Brief

10/13/2022 Cedar Creek Fire Update

10/13/2022 Bolt Creek Fire Update

10/13/2022 NWCC Morning Brief

10/12/2022 Goat Rocks Fire Update

10/12/2022 Bolt Creek Fire Update

10/12/2022 Cedar Creek Fire Update

10/12/2022 NWCC Morning Brief

10/11/2022 Goat Rocks Fire update

10/11/2022 Bolt Creek Fire Update

10/11/2022 Cedar Creek Fire Update

10/11/2022 NWCC Morning Brief

10/10/2022 Cedar Creek Fire Update

10/10/2022 Goat Rocks Fire Update

10/10/2022 Bolt Creek Fire Update

10/10/2022 NWCC Morning Brief

10/9/2022 Cedar Creek Fire Update

10/9/2022 Goat Rocks Fire Update

10/9/2022 Bolt Creek Fire Update

10/9/2022 NWCC Morning Brief

10/8/2022 Goat Rocks Fire Update

10/8/2022 Bolt Creek Fire Update

10/8/2022 Cedar Creek Fire Update

10/8/2022 NWCC Morning Brief

10/7/2022 Goat Rocks Fire Update

10/7/2022 Cedar Creek Fire Update

10/7/2022 Bolt Creek Fire Update

10/7/2022 NWCC Morning Brief

10/6/2022 Goat Rocks Fire Update

10/6/2022 Double Creek Fire Update

10/6/2022 Bolt Creek Fire Update

10/6/2022 NWCC Morning Brief

10/5/2022 White River, Irving Peak and Minnow Ridge Fire Update

 

White River, Irving Peak, and Minnow Ridge Fires Update Fire Information Line: 509-557-0973 October 5, 2022  -- 4:45 p.m.

·   Acres: 12,336 ·   Personnel: 120 ·   Location: 15 miles northwest of Plain, WA ·   Start Date: August 11, 2022 ·   Estimated Completion: October 30, 2022               Fire updates will be occurring about once a week, or as conditions change.   Unseasonably warm and dry conditions, with temperatures about 10 degrees above average, have contributed to a slight increase in fire activity over the past week. As a result of the natural increase in fire activity and lack of wind, the concentration of smoke has also increased.   White River and Irving Peak Fires:  The fire continued to progress toward the FS 6500 and 311 roads on the south and east perimeters. Last week, several spot fires were located across these roads and were successfully contained by fire crews. In order to protect values at risk and prevent unwanted spread of the fire to the south and east across FS 6500 and 311 roads, firefighters implemented tactical firing operations to strengthen the containment lines. The tactical firing operation has taken several days to complete with limited daily ignitions to avoid excess smoke production. The firing operations have been successful in keeping the fire north of FS 6500 road.   A Type 3 Incident Management Team and numerous fire resources including helicopters, multiple engines, handcrews, and an Interagency Hotshot Crew remain engaged in the full suppression effort.   Operations on the Minnow Ridge Fire:  The Minnow Ridge fire has had moderate growth with the most activity on the south-southeast perimeter in the Marble Creek area. The western edge has not crossed Chickamin Creek.   Weather and Smoke Updates:  The past several days have been warm and dry, conducive to active fire conditions. Smoke from the White River, Irving Peak, and Minnow Ridge fires continues to impact local communities. A frontal weather system bringing winds out of the west/northwest is predicted to move into the area on October 10 which will help to disperse the smoke and improve air quality.   Smoke from the Minnow Ridge fire is likely to impact the local vicinity until a season-ending event such as multiple days of significant rain or snow occurs.   Individuals who are sensitive to smoke may want to take precautions and limit outdoor activities.   Closures:  Fire closure orders remain in place with the following new trail closure additions: ·      Mad River Trail #1409 between Marble Meadow and Blue Creek Cabin ·      Blue Creek Trail #1426 between Marble Meadow and the intersection with North Tommy Trail #1425   Blue Creek Trail #1426 will remain OPEN between Blue Creek Cabin and North Tommy Trial #1425.   Evacuation levels:  All evacuations have been reduced to a level 1.   Fire Information: ·      Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8329/ ·      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhiteRiverFireInfo ·      Fire Information Center: 509-557-0973    #whiteriverfire -End-

10/5/2-22 Cedar Creek Fire Update

10/5/2022 Goat Rocks Fire Update

10/5/2022 Bolt Creek Fire Update

10/5/2022 NWCC Morning Brief

10/4/2022 Bolt Creek Fire Update

10/4/2022 NWCC Morning Brief

10/3/2022 Goat Rocks Fire Update

10/3/2022 Double Creek Fire Update

10/3/2022 Bolt Creek Fire Update

10/3/2022 NWCC Morning Brief

10/2/2022 Goat Rocks Fire Update

10/2/2022 Cedar Creek Fire Update

10/2/2022 Bolt Creek Fire Update

10/2/2022 NW Morning Brief

10/1/2022 Cedar Creek Fire Update

10/1/2022 Bolt Creek Fire Update

10/1/2022 Goat Rocks Fire Update

10/1/2022 NWCC Morning Brief

9/30/2022 Kalama Fire Update

 

Overview: The Kalama Fire, located southeast of Kalama Horse Camp on the south side of Mount St. Helens, is at approximately 435 acres in size and is currently five percent contained. Acres increased only slightly with burn out operations to assist in securing the perimeter of the fire. Cooler weather and rain over the fire area these past few days has assisted in the firefighting efforts.

Fire Behavior: The fire was located on a cliff and is now burning on extremely steep ground. Fire fighters are preparing indirect lines in more favorable terrain where they can be successful. Fire behavior has been smoldering and creeping with some torching observed. The potential for fire growth remains and containment lines are being put in place.

Weather: Weather today is predicted to be drier and warmer then the past few days. A surface thermal trough will push up from the south, creating northerly flow with warmer and drier weather. Tonight, the thermal trough pushes west which will allow some drier east winds to filter into the fire area. These east winds will continue through Saturday, allowing for and warmer and drier day, with a 20% chance that wind gusts could exceed 20 mph. East winds continue through Saturday night and warmer and drier weather is expected on Sunday.

Closures: Closures remain in place - View a Closure Map: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1059380.pdf

Trails: Cinnamon Trail #204, Kalama Ski Trail #231, Toutle Trail #238, Fossil Trail #242, Kalama Falls Trail #242A

Roads:

• Forest Road (NFS) Road No.81, from the junction with State Route 503 Spur to the junction with NFS Road No. 8100-830 and all associated NFS spur roads off NFS Road No. 81
• NFS Road No. 8117 and all associated NFS spur roads off of NFS Road No. 8117
• NFS Road No. 8122 and all associated NFS spur roads off of NFS Road No. 8122

         Attention Climbers: ·Access to Climbers Bivouac (and climbing route) is open.

Fire Restrictions: Campfire bans, and other public use restrictions are in place across the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and much of the region. View Forest Order: www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1049107.pdf

Evacuations:   Due to moderating fire weather and additional resources on the Kalama Fire the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the U.S. Forest Service and Washington Department of Natural Resources, has issued updated evacuation notifications for Kalama Fire (which is not affecting the City of Kalama or residents along the Kalama River Road at this time). The following updates are effective immediately: 

View an evacuation map: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1060104.pdf

Level 2, Set Evacuation Level:

• North to South: From the Headwaters of the South Fork of the Toutle River, south to Forest Road 7550.
• East to West: From the Skamania County/Cowlitz County border west 5 miles into Cowlitz County.

Level 1, Ready Evacuation Level:

• North to South: South from Forest Road 7550 to south of Merrill Lake.
• East to West: Skamania County/Cowlitz County border west 5 miles into Cowlitz County

Sign up for county alerts: https://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/196/Emergency-Management

Size: 435 acres with potential for growth. Containment: 5% Cause: Under investigation.

Fire Information Phone Line: 360-449-7874

Public Information Officer: Sharon Steriti 360-852-3390

Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8420   

Forest Website: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/gp/fire      

9/30/2022 Bolt Creek Fire Update

9/30/2022 Goat Rocks Fire Update

9/30/2022 Cedar Creek Fire Update

9/30/2022 NWCC Morning Brief

9/29/2022 Double Creek Fire Update

9/29/2022 Goat Rocks Fire Update

9/29/2022 Bolt Creek Fire Update

9/29/2022 Cedar Creek Fire Update

9/29/2022 NWCC Morning Brief

9/28/2022 Bolt Creek Fire Update

9/28/2022 Goat Rocks Fire Update

9/28/2022 Cedar Creek Fire Update

9/28/2022 Double Creek Fire Update

9/28/2022 White River, Irving Peak and Minnow Ridge Fires Update

 

White River, Irving Peak, and Minnow Ridge Fires Update Fire Information Line: 509-557-0973 September 28, 2022   --  8:30 a.m.

·   Acres:  9,579 ·   Personnel:  92 ·   Location:  15 miles northwest of Plain, WA ·   Start Date:  August 11, 2022 ·   Estimated Completion:  October 30, 2022               Fire updates will be occurring about once a week, or as conditions change.   Operations on the White River and Irving Peak Fires: Over the past several days the Irving Peak and White River fires experienced minimal fire growth. The fires have been burning in close proximity to each other and have merged into one fire. The fire has slowly moved downhill to meet containment lines and road systems in the area.   Along the western perimeter in the Little Wenatchee drainage, a few spot fires occurred due to large burning logs rolling down the steep terrain. Crews were able to get access to the spot fires in the bottom of the drainage and contain them, preventing the fire from crossing the Little Wenatchee River.   Another spot fire on the southeast corner was located across White River on a peninsula where the river meanders. This and a few other small spot fires were contained by firefighters over the past few days. Helicopters have been used for water drops as needed to assist in controlling spot fires and keeping the fire in check including the area above Windmill Lane.   A Burned Area Emergency Response Team arrived on September 26 to complete initial assessments of post-fire conditions and determine the need for additional emergency stabilization actions to prevent loss of life and property and critical and natural resources.   Additional suppression repair work will continue on the Irving Peak side of the fire including chipping, repairing culverts, road surfacing, and identifying material that needs to be dispersed to prevent erosion and watershed damage.   Due to the increase in suppression repair activities in the coming days, the public can expect to see more vehicles and heavy equipment traffic on the White River Road #6400 and Chiwawa River Road #6200.   Operations on the Minnow Fire: The Minnow fire has had moderate growth with the most activity on the east-northeast perimeter in the Marble Creek area. The western edge has not crossed Chickamin Creek.   Weather and Smoke Updates: The past several days have been warm and dry, conducive to active fire conditions. Smoke from the White River, Irving Peak, and Minnow Ridge fires continues to impact local communities. A cold front is moving into the area with expected improvement of air quality this afternoon through Friday, September 30th. Smoky conditions will return Saturday through the weekend and may linger for several days.   Smoke from the Minnow Ridge fire is likely to impact the local vicinity until a season-ending event such as multiple days of significant rain or snow occurs.   Individuals who are sensitive to smoke may want to take precautions and limit outdoor activities. Closures:  Fire closure orders remain in place with the following new closure additions:  Trail 1409 (Mad River Trail) between Marble Meadow and Blue Creek Cabin. Trail 1426 (Blue Creek Trail) between Marble Meadow and intersection with Trail 1425 (North Tommy).   Trail 1426 (Blue Creek Trail) will remain OPEN between Blue Creek Cabin and Trial 1425 (North Tommy).   Evacuation levels:  All evacuations have been reduced to level 1.   Fire Information: ·      Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8329/ ·      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhiteRiverFireInfo ·      Fire Information Center: 509-557-0973    #whiteriverfire -End-