The Cayuse Mountain Fire is now 75% contained. Yesterday, firefighters made good progress securing containment lines and mopping up toward the interior of the fire. There was no growth in the size of the fire area. Today, firefighters will continue to mop up and strengthen lines around the fire perimeter. In the interior of the fire, dozer and hand lines will be rehabilitated to reduce their impacts. Currently, 422 personnel are assigned to the fire.
Fire behavior is expected to be mostly creeping and smoldering; fire is still making its way through the previously un-burned islands within the fire perimeter. A low pressure system approaching from the west coast will increase clouds and unstable air that could generate showers and a threat of thunderstorms as early as Tuesday.
Level 1 and Level 2 evacuations are in place. Residents in Level 1 areas (“READY”) should assemble emergency supplies and belongings in a safe place, plan escape routes and make sure all those residing within the home know the plan of action. Residents in Level 2 areas (“SET”) should pack emergency items and stay aware of the latest information from local media, fire departments, and public safety. More information on READY SET GO can be found at http://www.wildlandfirersg.org/
Road closures remain in place. They include Elijah Road, Flett Road, Matthews Lake Road, Jacobs Road, Brandom Road, and Wynecoop-Cayuse Road. Drivers in the area are asked to use extreme caution as non-paved roads have numerous hazards including holes, snags and falling trees. Schools in Wellpinit WA started today, so drivers are also asked to be alert for the presences of children and school buses.
Fire information and daily updates are posted on Inciweb at http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4986/ and on the Rawhide Press Facebook page and website at www.spokanetribe.com.
The fire email address is cayusemountainfire@gmail.com . The fire information phone numbers are 509-416-6056 or 509-258-4515.
NW Incident Management Team (IMT) 9, Brian Goff, Incident Commander
Start date: Aug. 21, 2016 Current Size: 18,417 acres Percent Containment: 75%
Structures lost: 14 houses, 9 other structures
Location: Wellpinit, WA on the Spokane Indian Reservation
This page is designed to provide for timely and official fire information about wildland fires across the Pacific Northwest. The information is posted by the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center in partnership with Public Information Officers that work for federal, state and local fire agencies and is drawn from official sources within the wildland fire community.
Monday, August 29, 2016
8/29/2016 Spokane Complex Update
SPOKANE – On Sunday, firefighters continued to
focus efforts on mop-up activities, suppression repair and pulling equipment
off the fire lines.
The Wellesley
Fire is 100% contained and is expected to stay within its perimeters. The Yale Fire is 99% contained – a 4%
percent increase from yesterday with minimal fire activity. Smoke will continue
to be visible for several days, however local fire units continue to patrol and
monitor the fire lines.
Additional fire resources, including aviation
units, were released on Sunday and will continue to be released throughout
Monday to return to their home units or other fires. On Tuesday at 6:00 a.m.,
operations will officially transfer to local fire districts and the Washington
State Department of Natural Resources. The remainder of Northwest Incident
Management Team 11 will be released. Today will be the last update.
There are no evacuations. Please check with the
Spokane County Sheriff or Spokane Emergency Management (https://www.spokanecounty.org/1460/Emergency-Management) for
the most up-to-date information. We ask that citizens using the roadways
continue to be aware of hazards that may be adjacent to the road. For the next
few days, we encourage caution on recreational use (for example, bicyclists) of
areas roads near the fire due to fire traffic and operations.
Northwest Incident Management Team 11 would like
to sincerely thank the public, local agencies and fire districts for their
support of the Spokane Complex.
8/29/2016 Deep North Fire Update
Incident Summary: The Deep North Fire is currently burning approximately eight miles southeast of the town of Northport, Washington, on the hillsides above Deep Lake in Stevens County. The fire was reported at approximately 2:30 pm on August 21, 2016 and is burning in heavy brush and Douglas fir tree stands.
Planned Actions Today: Public and firefighter safety will continue to be the top priority. Last night
firefighters completed the line around fire perimeter. Firefighters continue to minimize the acres burned by extinguishing all fire activity within the control lines up to 100 feet. The plan for today is continued mop up and securing lines in all divisions. There are two type two helicopters assigned to this fire, and there are three air tankers and four small fixed wings out of Canada available for tactical, logistical and medical support if needed.
Future Fire Behavior: You will continue to see visible smoke within the fire perimeter. This may
continue until a significant weather event is able to extinguish the fire. Local agencies and fire service will continue to monitor the fire.
Weather Outlook: Weather will be warmer. A low pressure system off the coast will send multiple
weather disturbances across the region from the southwest through Wednesday. Max Temp: 80-89
Humidity 20-26%. Ridgetop - Southeast 4-8 mph in the morning, south 6-11 with gusts to 20 mph in the afternoon. Slope/Valley - Upslope/up valley 4-8 mph. Afternoon gusts to 15 mph south aspects.
Closures: None
Evacuations: None
Resources at Risk: Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) timberlands, local livestock and homes near Deep Lake.
Cooperating Agencies: Stevens County Fire District 10 and 11, Washington DNR.
Planned Actions Today: Public and firefighter safety will continue to be the top priority. Last night
firefighters completed the line around fire perimeter. Firefighters continue to minimize the acres burned by extinguishing all fire activity within the control lines up to 100 feet. The plan for today is continued mop up and securing lines in all divisions. There are two type two helicopters assigned to this fire, and there are three air tankers and four small fixed wings out of Canada available for tactical, logistical and medical support if needed.
Future Fire Behavior: You will continue to see visible smoke within the fire perimeter. This may
continue until a significant weather event is able to extinguish the fire. Local agencies and fire service will continue to monitor the fire.
Weather Outlook: Weather will be warmer. A low pressure system off the coast will send multiple
weather disturbances across the region from the southwest through Wednesday. Max Temp: 80-89
Humidity 20-26%. Ridgetop - Southeast 4-8 mph in the morning, south 6-11 with gusts to 20 mph in the afternoon. Slope/Valley - Upslope/up valley 4-8 mph. Afternoon gusts to 15 mph south aspects.
Closures: None
Evacuations: None
Resources at Risk: Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) timberlands, local livestock and homes near Deep Lake.
Cooperating Agencies: Stevens County Fire District 10 and 11, Washington DNR.
8/29/2016 Rail Fire Update
Red flag weather will test recent fireline construction
Unity, Oregon – Multiple efforts underway yesterday at the 39,643-acre Rail Fire have brought rehabilitation and mop-up near completion on the North. Line construction and improvement continue to progress on the South. Dry fuels well within the firelines were consumed, contributing to hazy smoke.
The most active fire and firefighting work is occurring in the southern portion of the fire. Fire lines were initiated around a 175-acre area between Anderson Creek and the Little Malheur River where the fire crossed firelines Saturday night. The wind was low as dozers and hand crews working on the ground received air support from helicopters and Single Engine Air Tankers. Fire movement in this area was stopped. The firelines east of Lone Rock and Monument Rock continue to be widened and improved. Forest Road 16 has been closed and cleared of non-firefighting traffic and people between Roads 13 and 1680.
Last night’s night shift continued these tasks, burning out in strategic places along the southern flanks to remove fuel and widen firelines preparing for Red Flag weather expected today.
From 2 to 7 pm, SW winds (10-15 mph, gusting to 20 mph), very low humidity (8-15%) and an unstable atmosphere (Haines 6) have the potential to produce extreme fire behavior. “This is the most severe fire weather that has occurred on the Rail fire in many weeks,” said Incident Commander Trainee Lonnie Click. “The unstable atmosphere is like opening a chimney damper, allowing air to be pulled in and heat and smoke to rise easily. The public will see a significant smoke column develop today and our containment lines will be tested as the fire is pushed toward the north and east.”
The northern perimeter is well contained, but at the southern edge of the fire, the constructed firelines between Lone Rock and Monument Rock are the most narrow and the lines around the SE corner are not yet well reinforced. Steep topography can funnel and concentrate winds, contributing to spotting. If the fire escapes containment lines it is likely to move faster than air support can check it.
Firefighters are well briefed and prepared for the forecasted weather. They are familiar with monitoring procedures and will move to safe areas well ahead of moving fire if necessary. Primary and alternate plans are in place to continue suppression operations.
Fire at a Glance
Size: 39,643 acres
Containment: 60%
Location: 5 miles west of Unity,Oregon
Cause: Under Investigation
Personnel: 770
Resources:
18 Crews
38 Engines
6 Dozers
35 Water tenders
1 Masticator
5 Skidders/Skidgins
Aircraft:
4 Type 1 heavy helicopters
1 Type 2 medium helicopter
2 Type 3 light helicopters
2 Single Engine Air Tankers
Closures:
The fire area and nearby roads including FR16 are closed. The closure order can be found at http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4914/
(Click “Maps” for the closure map)
Fire Information:
(541) 446-3592
Railwildfire@gmail
Unity, Oregon – Multiple efforts underway yesterday at the 39,643-acre Rail Fire have brought rehabilitation and mop-up near completion on the North. Line construction and improvement continue to progress on the South. Dry fuels well within the firelines were consumed, contributing to hazy smoke.
The most active fire and firefighting work is occurring in the southern portion of the fire. Fire lines were initiated around a 175-acre area between Anderson Creek and the Little Malheur River where the fire crossed firelines Saturday night. The wind was low as dozers and hand crews working on the ground received air support from helicopters and Single Engine Air Tankers. Fire movement in this area was stopped. The firelines east of Lone Rock and Monument Rock continue to be widened and improved. Forest Road 16 has been closed and cleared of non-firefighting traffic and people between Roads 13 and 1680.
Last night’s night shift continued these tasks, burning out in strategic places along the southern flanks to remove fuel and widen firelines preparing for Red Flag weather expected today.
From 2 to 7 pm, SW winds (10-15 mph, gusting to 20 mph), very low humidity (8-15%) and an unstable atmosphere (Haines 6) have the potential to produce extreme fire behavior. “This is the most severe fire weather that has occurred on the Rail fire in many weeks,” said Incident Commander Trainee Lonnie Click. “The unstable atmosphere is like opening a chimney damper, allowing air to be pulled in and heat and smoke to rise easily. The public will see a significant smoke column develop today and our containment lines will be tested as the fire is pushed toward the north and east.”
The northern perimeter is well contained, but at the southern edge of the fire, the constructed firelines between Lone Rock and Monument Rock are the most narrow and the lines around the SE corner are not yet well reinforced. Steep topography can funnel and concentrate winds, contributing to spotting. If the fire escapes containment lines it is likely to move faster than air support can check it.
Firefighters are well briefed and prepared for the forecasted weather. They are familiar with monitoring procedures and will move to safe areas well ahead of moving fire if necessary. Primary and alternate plans are in place to continue suppression operations.
Fire at a Glance
Size: 39,643 acres
Containment: 60%
Location: 5 miles west of Unity,Oregon
Cause: Under Investigation
Personnel: 770
Resources:
18 Crews
38 Engines
6 Dozers
35 Water tenders
1 Masticator
5 Skidders/Skidgins
Aircraft:
4 Type 1 heavy helicopters
1 Type 2 medium helicopter
2 Type 3 light helicopters
2 Single Engine Air Tankers
Closures:
The fire area and nearby roads including FR16 are closed. The closure order can be found at http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4914/
(Click “Maps” for the closure map)
Fire Information:
(541) 446-3592
Railwildfire@gmail
8/29/2016 Suncrest Fire Update
LEAVENWORTH – The Suncrest Fire two miles east of the city is 35 percent contained at 496 acres as crews enter the fire’s third day. Cause of the fire remains under investigation. It has progressed to the north, away from homes, through heavy timber and steep hills.
The Type 2 Northwest Incident Management Team 12 assumed control of fire operations Monday morning, taking over for the Type 3 multiagency incident management team led by Chelan -County Fire District 3, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Forest Service.
More than 300 firefighters are fighting the Suncrest fire with the goals of keeping the fire within its current footprint to protect private property and residences.
A public meeting about the fire will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30 at the FD 3 Fire Station, 228 Chumstick Hwy, Leavenworth, WA 98826
Burnout operations overnight by crews were successful in strengthening portions of the fire line. Smoke from the burnouts and the fire settled down the Wenatchee River valley toward Peshastin, but Leavenworth was clear Monday morning.
Operations today will focus on solidifying those lines.
The fire was reported at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27.
Approximately 100 homes north of North Road between Anderson Canyon and Fox roads remain under level 3 (Get out) evacuation orders from Chelan County Emergency Management. Some 60 homes south of North Road are under Level 2 evacuation orders and the town of Peshastin, west to Anderson Road and Alpine View Estates are under Level 1.
Residents of Chelan County can sign up for emergency alerts via text message, email or voice mail at http://public.alertsense.com/SignUp/?regionid=1184
The Type 2 Northwest Incident Management Team 12 assumed control of fire operations Monday morning, taking over for the Type 3 multiagency incident management team led by Chelan -County Fire District 3, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Forest Service.
More than 300 firefighters are fighting the Suncrest fire with the goals of keeping the fire within its current footprint to protect private property and residences.
A public meeting about the fire will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30 at the FD 3 Fire Station, 228 Chumstick Hwy, Leavenworth, WA 98826
Burnout operations overnight by crews were successful in strengthening portions of the fire line. Smoke from the burnouts and the fire settled down the Wenatchee River valley toward Peshastin, but Leavenworth was clear Monday morning.
Operations today will focus on solidifying those lines.
The fire was reported at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27.
Approximately 100 homes north of North Road between Anderson Canyon and Fox roads remain under level 3 (Get out) evacuation orders from Chelan County Emergency Management. Some 60 homes south of North Road are under Level 2 evacuation orders and the town of Peshastin, west to Anderson Road and Alpine View Estates are under Level 1.
Residents of Chelan County can sign up for emergency alerts via text message, email or voice mail at http://public.alertsense.com/SignUp/?regionid=1184
8/29/2016 Spokane Complex Wildfire Update
SPOKANE – On Sunday, firefighters continued to focus efforts on mop-up activities, suppression repair and pulling equipment off the fire lines.
The Wellesley Fire is 100% contained and is expected to stay within its perimeters. The Yale Fire is 99% contained – a 4% percent increase from yesterday with minimal fire activity. Smoke will continue to be visible for several days, however local fire units continue to patrol and monitor the fire lines.
Additional fire resources, including aviation units, were released on Sunday and will continue to be released throughout Monday to return to their home units or other fires. On Tuesday at 6:00 a.m., operations will officially transfer to local fire districts and the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. The remainder of Northwest Incident Management Team 11 will be released. Today will be the last update.
There are no evacuations. Please check with the Spokane County Sheriff or Spokane Emergency Management (https://www.spokanecounty.org/1460/Emergency-Management) for the most up-to-date information. We ask that citizens using the roadways continue to be aware of hazards that may be adjacent to the road. For the next few days, we encourage caution on recreational use (for example, bicyclists) of areas roads near the fire due to fire traffic and operations.
Northwest Incident Management Team 11 would like to sincerely thank the public, local agencies and fire districts for their support of the Spokane Complex.
8/29/2016 NWCC Large Fire Brief
Northwest Activity Summary
Warm, dry and windy over the past 24 hours with cooler and wetter conditions in Northwest Washington and coastal Oregon. No lightning, and only a marginal amount of rain west of the Cascades. Light initial attack. No new large fires. Existing large fires reporting increased containment and no growth, with the exception of the Rail fire reporting moderate growth.
Preparedness Levels
Current:
| Northwest PL Forecast
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Northwest Fire Activity
Large Fire Summary
New large fires: 0
Large fires contained: 0
Uncontained large fires: 9 (OR: 3, WA: 6)
Large Fire Summary
New large fires: 0
Large fires contained: 0
Uncontained large fires: 9 (OR: 3, WA: 6)
New Fires and Acres10 fires for 7 acres4,929 acres growth on existing large fires
OR: 3 fires for 1 acre
WA: 7 fires for 6 acres
OR: 3 fires for 1 acre
WA: 7 fires for 6 acres
Northwest IMT Activity
NIMOs committed: 0
Type 1 IMTs committed: 1
Type 2 IMTs committed: 6 (1 transitioning on Rail)
NIMOs committed: 0
Type 1 IMTs committed: 1
Type 2 IMTs committed: 6 (1 transitioning on Rail)
National Fire Activity
Initial attack activity: 78 new fires
New large incidents: 5
Large fires contained: 3
Uncontained large fires: 29
Initial attack activity: 78 new fires
New large incidents: 5
Large fires contained: 3
Uncontained large fires: 29
National IMT Activity
Area Command Teams committed: 0
NIMOs committed: 1
Type 1 IMTs committed: 8
Type 2 IMTs committed: 12
Area Command Teams committed: 0
NIMOs committed: 1
Type 1 IMTs committed: 8
Type 2 IMTs committed: 12
Northwest Current Incident Details
Incidents not Previously Reported: 0
Incidents Previously Reported: 9
Suncrest WA-SES-000459. IMT2. NW Team 12 (Harrod). 2 miles NE of Leavenworth, WA. Start 8/27. Full Suppression. Cause: Unknown. 350 acres (+100). 35% containment. Timber, brush and grass. Moderate fire behavior. Structures, power infrastructure, and private timber threatened. Evacuations and evacuation notices. State Mobilization authorized 8/28. Transfer of command from ICT3 to IMT2 NW Team 12 (Harrod).
Rail OR-WWF-000582. IMT2. NW Team 6 (Sheldon)/NW Team 13 (Gales). 5 miles W of Unity, OR. Start 7/31. Full Suppression. Cause: Unknown. 39,035 acres (+4,666). 60% containment. Timber. Moderate fire behavior. Reported acreage growth mostly interior. Road, trail and area closures. Some spread south toward containment lines. Continued burn out as conditions allow. Mop-up and suppression repair ongoing on other divisions. Evacuation notices. Planned transfer of command from IMT2 NW Team 6 (Sheldon) to IMT2 NW Team 13 (Gales) today at 0600.
Deep North WA-NES-000802. IMT2. NW Team 10 (Ciraulo). 25 miles NE of Colville, WA. Start 8/21. Full Suppression. Cause: Unknown. 596 acres (+0). 70% containment. Timber and brush. Moderate fire behavior with active burning in pockets of heavier fuels. Evacuation notices. Continued line improvement, mop-up and suppression repair. State Mobilization authorized 8/22. State Mobilization ended 8/27.
Cayuse Mtn. WA-SPA-000024. IMT2. NW Team 9 (Goff). 8 miles SW of Wellpinit, WA. Start 8/21. Full Suppression. Cause: Human. 18,417 acres (+0). 75% containment. Timber and grass. Minimal fire behavior. Structures destroyed and threatened. Evacuation notices. Road and trail closures. Cayuse Mtn. WA-SPA-000024 started as Hart fire WA-NES-000806, which crossed the Spokane River.
Spokane Complex WA-NES-000819. IMT2. NW Team 11 (Rabe). Full Suppression. Cause: Unknown. 6,358 acres (+163). 99% contained. Grass and brush. Minimal fire behavior. Structures destroyed.
Wellesley WA-NES-000807. Start 8/21. 7 miles NE of Spokane, WA. 341 acres (+0). 100% containment. Patrol status. State Mobilization ended 8/24.
Yale WA-NES-000808. Start 8/21. 12 miles S of Spokane, WA. 6,017 acres (+163). 98% containment. Low fire behavior.Road closures lifted, evacuation levels dropped to level 1. State Mobilization authorized 8/21. Anticipated state mobilization ending today at 2359.
High Pass 12.5 OR-781S-004917. IMT1. ODF Team 2 (Cline). 10 miles W of Junction City, OR. Start 8/25. Full Suppression.Cause: Unknown. 195 acres (+0). 60% containment. Logging slash and timber. Minimal fire behavior. Evacuation notices lifted.Tentative transition to local unit 8/31.
Cleveland Ridge OR-711S-014617. IMT3. 25 miles N of Medford, OR. Start 8/22. Full Suppression. Cause: Human. 530 acres (+0). 89% containment. Timber. Minimal fire behavior. Extensive mop-up in heavy fuels. Evacuation notices and road closures.
Hart WA-NES-000806. IMT3. 13 miles N of Davenport, WA. Start 8/21. Full Suppression. Cause: Unknown. 4,983 acres (+0). 95% containment. Grass and timber. Minimal fire behavior. No growth expected. Area closures. State Mobilization authorized 8/21. State Mobilization ended 8/27. Cayuse Mtn. WA-SPA-000024 started as Hart fire WA-NES-000806, which crossed the Spokane River.
Pickens North WA-NES-000832. IMT3. 7 miles NE of Tonasket, WA. Start 8/24. Full Suppression. Cause: Human. 760 acres (+0). 95% containment. Grass and brush. Minimal fire behavior. Mop-up progressing. No 209 received. Last report on Morning Brief unless significant activity occurs.
Northwest Fires Utilizing Monitor, Confine, Point Zone Protection Suppression Strategies (YTD) (link)
Lists fires (of any size) that singly utilize Monitor, Confine or Point Zone Protection suppression strategies, or use Multiple Suppression Strategies (which may also include a Full Suppression component).
Northwest Fire Potential Summary
Warmer temperatures and increased winds today ahead of tomorrow’s thunderstorms. Today, large fire potential will be elevated in southern and Central Oregon due to continued hot, dry and windy conditions. The remainder of the Region will see reduced fire potential due to cooler temperatures and slightly increased moisture. Lightning may appear over sections of Eastern Oregontomorrow. It is not clear how much lightning the system will bring but fire activity may increase with any ignitions. Beyond tomorrow, the Region appears to be headed for a steady downturn in fire activity due to widespread rain and increasing moisture.
More info, see NW 7-Day Significant Fire Potential Forecast, and National 7-Day Significant Fire Potential Forecast
Other GACC Morning Reports:
Sunday, August 28, 2016
8/28/2016 Cleveland Ridge Fire Update
Cleveland Ridge Fire Burning Itself Out
This is the final update about the Cleveland Ridge Fire unless conditions change.
The number of hot spots remaining inside the Cleveland Ridge Fire’s fire line is dwindling as burning vegetation either naturally burns out, or firefighters extinguish them. The day shift’s objective is to put out all hot spots within 300 feet of the fire line, and go farther when it is warranted.
The fire remains at 530 acres and is 80 percent contained. Today, 130 firefighters are working on the fire. Last night, 85 firefighters continued the mop-up operation and patrolled the fire perimeter.
The number of private contract firefighters assigned to the Cleveland Ridge Fire will continue to decrease this weekend until the final mop-up operation is turned over to seven 10-man crews from the Oregon Department of Corrections. They will be supported by a small fleet of wildland fire engines and water tenders, as well as fallers to cut down hazardous trees. An air tanker, helicopters and bulldozers will be available from the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Southwest Oregon District, based in Central Point.
The fire burned on private and Bureau of Land Management forestland 5 miles north/northwest of Shady Cove. Rehabilitation projects to protect the landscape against undue erosion and invasive plants will begin as mop-up operations decrease.
8/28/2016 High Pass 12.5 Fire Update
Residents along High Pass Road affected by the Level 1 evacuation order can rest a little easier today. ODF reminds all Oregonians to be careful at home and in the forest to prevent a wildfire from starting. Weather conditions are better than a few days ago but fuels are still very dry and susceptible to fire.
Due to heavy fire fighting traffic, there is still a road block on High Pass Rd at the west end of Lavell Road.
The High Pass 12.5 Fire is entering the next stage: mop-up. At the 5:30 a.m. morning briefing in fire camp, Day Operations Supervisor Matt Flock gave the fire fighters direction to not leave any hot spots for the district personnel to handle. Last night the fire was flown and an Infra-red camera was used to detect where the hot spots (heat) remains in the ground. In addition, handheld Infra-red cameras were used on the ground by fire fighters who walk the burn area. Fluorescent flagging marks hot spots on the ground for the fire fighters to expose and extinguish.
It takes a tremendous amount of personnel to cover the fire area and mop-up the heavy fuels.
Resources on the fire today are: 22 (20 person) crews, 2 medium and 2 light helicopters, 12 engines, 1 dozer, 11 water tenders.
There are a total of 537 personnel assigned to this incident.
Fire size remains unchanged at 195 acres and is 35% contained.
To date, no injuries and only one heat related incident has occurred.
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