Fire Update – Willamette Complex

Chalk, Coffeepot, McKinley, Moss Mountain, Tire Mountain, 208, and 217 Fires

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 – 9:00 a.m.

Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1

Dan Dallas, Incident Commander

Information Phone: (541) 208-1742

Email:2024.mossmountain@firenet.gov

Information Staffing Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Special Note

In addition to the fires listed above (formerly called Oakridge Lightning Fires), Rocky Mountain CIMT1 is managing the Pyramid, Slate, and Ore Fires; all of which are active on the Willamette National Forest. Newly arrived California CIMT13 will be briefed on the Pyramid, Slate, and Ore Fires today and will assume management of those fires.

Ore Fire Information: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orwif-ore-fire

Pyramid and Slate Fire Information: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orwif-pyramid-and-slate-fires

Current Situation

Fire activity remained moderate on Monday, allowing firefighters to continue making progress on fireline construction and low intensity firing operations aimed at securing more of the fires’ edge. Today’s weather will bring similar conditions, and crews and heavy equipment are expected to once again make good progress on establishing both direct and indirect control lines. A firing group using hand ignition and an ignition-capable UAS (drone) will remove unburned pockets of fuel inside control lines as we work on increasing containment of the fires.

Chalk Fire

Division AA: Crews continue to patrol and secure the established fireline in the southern part of the division. The Firing Group found ideal conditions for extending low intensity firing operations along the indirect line (1920 Road) heading northwest from the western side of the fire. They finished that operation late last night. Today will include further line cleanup and patrol operations.

Division TT: Crews continued to improve indirect firelines north of Chalk Fire while supporting firing operations in Division AA as needed. They were also successful in cleaning up some pockets of unburned fuel along the 1925 Road. Today, conditions allowing, they will begin firing operations near the TT/KK division break, working westward with the goal of eventually tying secure control lines into Division AA.

Division KK: Crews fired an unburned island of fuel within the fire’s southern interior. The remainder of the division was patrolled to ensure firelines remain secure. Today will see further work to secure and patrol the firelines.

Coffeepot Fire and Moss Mountain Fire

Division PP: This division has now been combined into Division RR.

Division RR: Crews are securing and patrolling firelines on the north side of the fire in an area that was fired in recent days. In the southeast part of the fire, firefighters worked to achieve fireline depth inside an indirect control line that was part of the previous night’s firing operations. A UAS (drone) may be used in this area today to remove additional fuels.

Division SS: Moss Mountain Fire was surveilled to ensure no significant movement occurred. Heavy equipment continued with contingency line clearing from south of Moss Mountain west towards the SS/PP division break. Fire managers are assessing potential fireline locations west of Moss Mountain.

Division WW: Crews used chippers to remove fuels and also set up hose lays along contingency lines in the western part of the division. Other resources continued prepping the 2300 road as a contingency line, working to the northwest. This work will continue today.

Contingency Group: This group continues working with local resources to identify and construct contingency lines to protect high value assets existing south of the Coffeepot and Moss Mountain fires.

208 Fire

The 208 Fire in Diamond Peak Wilderness has shown little growth over the past several days. Fire managers are developing plans for aerial surveillance of the fire with either helicopter and operations personnel or remotely with a UAS platform.

217 Fire, Tire Mountain Fire, and McKinley Fire

The 217, Tire Mountain, and McKinley fires are 100% contained.

Weather and Fire Behavior

Overnight temperatures were in the 50-60 degree range with relative humidities (RH) of 60-80%. A nocturnal inversion holding smoke near ground level will break around 2:00 pm. Winds will be light from the west to northwest, temperatures will be about two degrees warmer than yesterday’s high 70s to low 80s, and RH will be slightly lower. An extremely dry airmass is expected to move into the area tonight, and Wednesday will potentially see critically low RHs below 25%

Today’s weather will bring good conditions for continuing low intensity firing operations. Wednesday’s weather will bring unstable conditions and the driest air experienced in recent days. Consequently, fuels will be more subject to ignition and rates of spread may increase.

Evacuations

For evacuation information please visit: https://www.LaneCountyOR.gov/2024wildfires

To sign up for evacuation alerts please visit: https://www.LaneAlerts.org

Closures and Fire Restrictions

Area, road, trail, and recreation site closures are in place on the Willamette National Forest in the vicinity of many active fires. Temporary road barricades are in place to restrict traffic across the fire areas.

For specific closure information follow this link:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/willamette/alerts-notices/?cid=fseprd552029

Fire restrictions on the Willamette National Forest may be found at this link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/willamette/alerts-notices/?aid=81487

Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) are in place over the Chalk and Moss Fires.

For More Information:

Phone: (541) 208-1742

Email: 2024.mossmountain@firenet.gov

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orwif-oakridge-lightning-fires-2024

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OakridgeLightningFires2024/

Total Willamette Complex Personnel: 970

Fire Cause: Lightning

Location: North & South of Oakridge, OR

Fire Update – Pyramid and Slate Fires

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 – 9:00 a.m.

Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1

Dan Dallas, Incident Commander 

Information Phone: (541) 208-1264 (Hours – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)

Email: 2024.pyramid@firenet.gov

Current Situation: The Pyramid and Slate Fires are being managed by Rocky Mountain CIMT1. On Wednesday, California Interagency Incident Management Team 13 will assume management of the Pyramid and Slate Fires as well as the Ore Fire.

Pyramid Fire (1,328 acres, 31% contained)

Division B/E: Crews continued with strategic firing operations yesterday to bring the fire edge to indirect control lines and secure the fire perimeter. Sprinkler systems have been installed and are operating. Firefighters are patrolling and securing the fire perimeter where needed. 

Division Y: Yesterday, firefighters constructed a combination of direct and indirect handline. Today, they will continue to focus on constructing direct line and removing standing dead trees to hold and secure the fire perimeter. 

Slate Fire (91 acres, 99% contained)

Today and over the next several days, crews will continue to patrol and secure the fire perimeter where needed. 

Weather & Fuel Conditions: 

Today will again be sunny, warm, and dry, with increasing instability. Predicted maximum temperature is 75 to 85 °F and minimum relative humidity is 30 to 40 percent. Hotter, drier, and critically low relative humidity is expected for Wednesday, which will result in increased fire behavior. Heavy smoke is expected today in valleys and drainages. Smoke and air quality conditions are available on: AirNow.gov 

Evacuations, Closures & Fire Restrictions:

On July 17th, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Willamette National Forest, issued a Level 3: Go Now Evacuation Alert for the closure area affected. Please refer to the Linn County Fire Map https://tinyurl.com/LinnCoFireMap for full details of the issued evacuation area (which will appear in red). To sign up for evacuation alerts, visit https://www.linnsheriff.org/. 

Area, road, trail, and recreation site closures are in effect in the Willamette National Forest. Specific information is posted at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/willamette/alerts-notices/?aid=61574. 

Fire restrictions are in effect for Willamette National Forest. Read the complete restrictions at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/willamette/alerts-notices/?aid=81487. 

Wildfires are a no-fly zone for unauthorized aircraft, including drones. If you fly, we can’t. For more information, visit http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.

Pyramid Fire Statistics:

Size: 1,328 acres      Containment: 31%     Total Personnel: 365

Location: East of Middle Santiam Wilderness

Reported: July 17, 2024     Cause: Lightning

Slate Fire Statistics:

Size: 91 acres      Containment: 99%     Total Personnel: 65

Location: 5 miles SW of Detroit

Reported: July 23, 2024     Cause: Undetermined

For More Information:

Information: (541) 208-1264

Email: 2024.pyramid@firenet.gov

Linktree (includes InciWeb and Facebook): https://linktr.ee/2024_Willamette_Complex

Cougar Creek Fire Update for August 6, 2024

Incident Commander Jeff Dimke

Complex Incident Management Team Northwest 12

509-210-2928, staffed 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.  

2024.cougarcreek@firenet.gov 

Quick Facts:

Size: 20,653 Acres*             

Start Date: July 15, 2024        

Cause: Under investigation:

Location: SW of Clarkston, 1 mile west of Hwy 129 and Grand Ronde River intersection

Containment: 35%              

Personnel: 480                       

Fire Strategy: Full suppression                       

Resources Assigned: 8 crews, 3 helicopters, 32 engines, 13 water tenders, 17 heavy equipment

    *reduction in acres today due to more accurate mapping in Division A

The Cougar Creek Fire is burning within a mountainous and remote area on the Umatilla National Forest bordering the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. 

Operations: Yesterday’s weather brought light rain and scattered hail with little overall wetting effect on the fire, and as a result there was limited fire activity. Firefighters focused yesterday’s efforts on controlling and mopping up the spot fire west of FSR 40 near the wilderness. Firefighters discovered two small spot fires along FSR 40 yesterday, responding quickly to extinguish and mop up both fires. A helicopter flew several scouting missions yesterday to search for new fire starts from the recent lightning that moved through the area. No new fires were located within the Cougar Creek Fire TFR, although lightning did ignite new fires within the region. Several firefighting resources working on the Cougar Creek Fire, including helicopters, were diverted to assist with these new initial attack fires. Firefighters will continue constructing the handline on the ridge above FSR 40 near Saddle Butte today. 

Based on the success along the south flank of the fire, firefighters began the arduous task of pulling and retrieving fire hose back to staging areas. Over seven and a half miles of hose was backhauled to be inspected, rolled up, and returned to regional fire warehouses. Firefighters are monitoring a pocket of residual heat in a steep drainage within the northeast fire perimeter and will take action if control lines are threatened. Firefighters will be looking for opportunities for direct line placement north of the Spring Creek trailhead. Chipping continues near the FSR 43-40 junction along with heavy equipment work.

Evacuations and Closures: Forest closure descriptions and maps are available online on the Umatilla National Forest closure website. In Washington, evacuation notices are posted on the Asotin County Sheriff website and Asotin County Emergency Management Facebook website. Grande Ronde Road is closed from Troy, Oregon, to the Highway 129 junction in Washington. A level 2 evacuation remains in effect for all of Grouse Flat from Bear Creek Road north to the State boundary and the Garfield County line to Grande Ronde River. The TFR remains in effect: https://bit.ly/4duptei. Drone activity is prohibited under the TFR as firefighting aircraft cannot fly with unauthorized drones present. Please respect road and area closure orders and use extra caution while driving for your safety as well as our firefighters.

Weather and Smoke: A Red Flag Warning for thunderstorms is in effect through 5 PM. The weather forecast also calls for gusty winds and low relative humidity along the ridgelines. Temperatures will be cooler but still above seasonal norms. Air quality in the region remains at Moderate quality. Learn more about smoke at http://wasmoke.blogspot.com/. 

Firefighters continue rapid response to new fire starts 

Daily Update – Tuesday, August 6, 2024 

Highlights: Crews conducted an aerial reconnaissance flight yesterday to assess the progress of all fires and look for any additional new starts. The Southwest Incident Management Team 4 continues to respond to the fires within their designated response area while also lending resources to the Tonto National Forest. The two Superscoopers that assisted on the Sand Stone Fire last week have returned from Idaho and Colorado to support the firefighting efforts. Firefighters will remain in place near Deer Creek and Rye to protect structures from the nearby Deer and Y Bar Fires.  

Total personnel on all incidents: 388     

Y Bar Fire:   Acres: 191          Containment: 0%       Start Date: 8/4/2024        Fuels: Grass, brush  

Operations: The Y Bar Fire is burning in steep, inaccessible terrain on the border and within the Mazatzal Wilderness. The fire is actively burning upslope and spreading upcanyon through desert grass and brush, pushed by terrain winds and thunderstorm outflows. Firefighters constructed a dozer line yesterday and will work to connect this line into existing roads outside the wilderness. As the fire backs into the bottom of Shake Tree Canyon, crews are working to prevent fire from crossing the drainage bottom to the east to protect the communities of Deer Creek and Rye.   

Deer Fire:      Acres: 355         Containment: 18%      Start Date: 7/17/2024      Fuels: Grass, timber  

Operations: The Deer Fire is slowly backing, creeping, and smoldering in grass and timber litter. Firefighters will continue to identify natural holding features and contingency lines for the Deer Fire. Crews will conduct another aerial reconnaissance flight tomorrow to monitor fire growth and behavior.  

Sand Stone Fire:   Acres: 27,390     Containment: 82%     Start Date: 7/25/2024      Fuels: Grass, brush  

Operations: Yesterday’s reconnaissance flight over the Sand Stone Fire showed minimal activity. Firefighters have successfully increased containment of the fire to 82%. Firefighters are continuing to monitor for any heat sources while holding and completing primary and secondary perimeter lines. The nearby Round 3 Fire also showed little activity, aside from a few interior pockets of smoke.  

Weather: Today brings a greater risk for strong to severe thunderstorms with a 60% chance of showers. Although temperatures will be cooler today than yesterday, these storms could be more widespread or numerous and contain stronger outflows and downdrafts which has the potential to increase fire activity. A more typical monsoonal pattern of scattered activity and warmer temperatures is expected to return later in the week.   

Smoke: Smoke may be visible from Fountain Hills, Sunflower, Deer Creek, Rye, Rio Verde, Goldfield, and unincorporated communities in the Rio Verde Foothills. An interactive smoke map is available at https://fire.airnow.gov/.  

Closures: The Tonto National Forest has issued a closure order for the Sand Stone Fire. More information can be found on the Tonto National Forest website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/tonto/alerts-notices/. Trail users should avoid using the Arizona National Scenic Trail near the fire area.  

Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the first priority. Drivers are reminded to use caution and be aware of firefighters working along State Route 87. The temporary flight restriction (TFR) for the Sand Stone Fire will be removed later day. A new TFR is currently in place for the Y Bar Fire. Flying drones near wildfires is dangerous for pilots and firefighters and can bring wildfire suppression efforts to a halt. Know before you fly. If you fly, we can’t. More information can be found at: https://uas.nifc.gov/.   

More Information: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/aztnf-sand-stone /  

480-409-9683 / https://www.facebook.com/TontoNationalForest / 2024.sandstone@firenet.gov  

Cottage Grove – Lane 1 Fires Daily Update – Tuesday, August 6, 2024

The Cottage Grove – Lane 1 Fires are a total of 15,101 acres and considered 9% contained. Percent containment represents sections of fire line that pose no escape risk without further action from firefighters. There are currently 1346 personnel assigned to the incident. 

Firefighters continue with prepping and burning operations during the swing and evening shifts. As a result of the burning efforts, good progress is being made tying the Lane 1 Fire and the Adam Mountain Fire together.

Closures: Due to the wildfires, the Umpqua National Forest has issued Forest Order No. 06-15-24-03 and Forest Order No. 06-15-02-24-01 that can be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/aler/umpqua/alerts-notices.

The Bureau of Land Management has issued the following emergency closure for Lane County: https://www.blm.gov/announcement/bureau-land-management-expands-emergency-fire-closure-due-cottage-grove-lane-1-fire

The following County roads are closed except to owners of private lands accessed from these roads: Brice Creek Road east of Umpqua National Forest Boundary, all of Sharps Creek Road. 

Evacuations: A “Level 2” evacuation notice is in effect for the Bohemia Mining District and Fairview Peak. Additionally, a “Level 1” evacuation notice has been issued by the Lane County Sheriff’s Department for areas east of Disston, starting at Brice Creek Road milepost 0.7 and following Brice Creek Road south. An evacuation map is available at: www.LaneCountyOR.gov/Lane1Fire.

Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR): A “TFR” is in place at an altitude from the surface up to and including 8500 feet, daily (24 hours) until further notice. Complete information is available at https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_4814.html. Flying a drone near or around a wildfire compromises the safety of pilots and interferes with firefighting efforts.

For further information visit the Inciweb links for each Cottage Grove-Lane 1 fires below:

Lane 1: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/or77s-Cottage-Grove-lane-1 

Adam Mountain: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orupf-adam-mountain

Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM   E-mail: 2024.lane1@firenet.gov

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CottageGroveLane1Fires2024

Cottage Grove – Lane 1 Fires Daily Update – Tuesday, August 6, 2024

The Cottage Grove – Lane 1 Fires are a total of 15,101 acres and considered 9% contained. Percent containment represents sections of fire line that pose no escape risk without further action from firefighters. There are currently 1346 personnel assigned to the incident. 

Firefighters continue with prepping and burning operations during the swing and evening shifts. As a result of the burning efforts, good progress is being made tying the Lane 1 Fire and the Adam Mountain Fire together.

Closures: Due to the wildfires, the Umpqua National Forest has issued Forest Order No. 06-15-24-03 and Forest Order No. 06-15-02-24-01 that can be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/aler/umpqua/alerts-notices.

The Bureau of Land Management has issued the following emergency closure for Lane County: https://www.blm.gov/announcement/bureau-land-management-expands-emergency-fire-closure-due-cottage-grove-lane-1-fire

The following County roads are closed except to owners of private lands accessed from these roads: Brice Creek Road east of Umpqua National Forest Boundary, all of Sharps Creek Road. 

Evacuations: A “Level 2” evacuation notice is in effect for the Bohemia Mining District and Fairview Peak. Additionally, a “Level 1” evacuation notice has been issued by the Lane County Sheriff’s Department for areas east of Disston, starting at Brice Creek Road milepost 0.7 and following Brice Creek Road south. An evacuation map is available at: www.LaneCountyOR.gov/Lane1Fire.

Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR): A “TFR” is in place at an altitude from the surface up to and including 8500 feet, daily (24 hours) until further notice. Complete information is available at https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_4814.html. Flying a drone near or around a wildfire compromises the safety of pilots and interferes with firefighting efforts.

For further information visit the Inciweb links for each Cottage Grove-Lane 1 fires below:

Lane 1: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/or77s-Cottage-Grove-lane-1 

Adam Mountain: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orupf-adam-mountain

Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM   E-mail: 2024.lane1@firenet.gov Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CottageGroveLane1Fires2024

The fire remains at 7,724 acres, 91% contained, with 177 dedicated personnel actively working on the incident.

Current observations show moderate fire behavior, with creeping and smoldering within the established perimeter. Firefighters are diligently patrolling the area, addressing remaining heat, and mopping up hotspots. Small smoke plumes from remaining burning fuels may occasionally appear, firefighters are actively patrolling the area using both ground and aerial resources equipped with infrared cameras to identify and address any areas of concern.

Efforts to repair dozer lines are underway, with heavy equipment operators and resource advisors working together to enhance erosion control by leveling out dozer berms, installing water bars and/or rolling dips.

The Hill Fire forest closure area has been reduced to the fire's perimeter. Route 1 will remain closed south of the intersection with Friday Ridge Road. Horse Mountain has been reopened. East Fork Campground remains closed due to flood damage until repairs are completed. As operations progress, fire-related traffic will continue to use Route 1, Friday Ridge Road, and 6N06.

The Big Rock Day Use Area has partially reopened, including the main parking lot, boat launch, picnic tables, and restrooms. However, the northern portion of the airstrip will remain closed until further notice due to ongoing aviation activities. Aircraft remain on standby to support the Hill Fire and assist with any new incidents in the forest.

All evacuation warnings and orders have been lifted by the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. We appreciate the continued support and patience of the community as we work towards full containment and continue suppression repair operations.

Special Statement

*** AIR QUALITY ALERT *** An Air Quality Alert has been issued for all of Yakima County, including the Yakama Reservation, IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach UNHEALTHY levels.

Fire

Very active fire behavior will occur under gusty northwest winds and hot/dry conditions. Strategic firing operations have been very successful along the Fire's western perimeter. In addition, a few interior portions of the fire continue to be active. Visit Inciweb for more information on Retreat and other fires in the Pacific NW.

Smoke

Smoke from other fires in the Pacific NW combined with that from the Retreat Fire will push Air Quality to UNHEALTHY levels at times. The contribution of smoke from fires to the north will be quite noticeable. MODERATE to UNHEALTHY for SENSITIVE GROUPS (USG) air quality is expected on average
across the region. UNHEALTHY is likely at times along the western edge of the Yakima Valley with the northwest winds blowing smoke from the Retreat Fire to the southeast.

Perspectivas del humo

Centro-Sur de Washington - Retiro Fuego

Declaración Especial

*** ALERTA DE CALIDAD DEL AIRE *** Una alerta de calidad del aire se ha emitido para todo el condado de Yakima, incluyendo la Reserva Yakama, EN VIGOR HASTA NUEVO AVISO. Los incendios forestales que arden en la región combinados con las condiciones previstas harán que la calidad del aire alcance niveles INSALUBRES.

Fuego

Se producirá un comportamiento del fuego muy activo bajo vientos racheados del noroeste y condiciones cálidas/secas. Las operaciones de fuego estratégicas han tenido mucho éxito a lo largo del perímetro occidental del incendio. Además, algunas partes interiores del incendio siguen activas. Visite Inciweb para obtener más información sobre el Retiro y otros incendios en el noroeste del Pacífico.

Humo

El humo de otros incendios en el noroeste del Pacífico combinado con el del Retreat Fire elevará la calidad del aire a niveles INSALUBRES de ves en cuando. La contribución del humo de los incendios del norte será bastante notable. Se espera una calidad del aire MODERADA a INSALUBRE para GRUPOS SENSIBLES (USG) en toda la región. Es probable que a lo largo del borde occidental del valle de Yakima con los vientos del noroeste soplando humo del Retreat Fire hacia el sur este que sean INSALUBRE.

Retreat Fire 

Información sobre incendios: 509-213-4890 Correo electrónico: 2024.retreat@firenet.gov

inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wases-retreat

6 de Agosto de 2024

Equipo 1 de Northern Rockies , Comandante del Incidente Brent Olson

Ubicación: 14 millas al suroeste de Naches, WA

Fecha de inicio: 23 de Julio de 2024

Causa: Bajo investigación

Tamaño: 44.540 acres

Contención: 53%

Recursos: 595 personas en total; 6 excavadoras; 14 equipos manuales; 35 camiones de bomberos.

Mensajes Clave: 

El corredor de la autopista 12 permanece cerrado a la circulación pública tanto para los bomberos como para la seguridad de el público. El incendio sigue muy activo a lo largo de la autopista y siguen cayendo árboles grandes afectados por el fuego sobre la autopista en momentos inesperados. Se espera que la autopista permanezca cerrada varios días mas.

Las condiciones secas y ventosas de ayer provocaron que algunas islas interiores quedaran sin quemar dentro de la zona del incendio a lo largo del corredor de la autopista 12 ardiendo con intensidad. Las cuadrillas de Protección de Estructuras, asistidas por helicópteros con baldes de agua, respondieron y trabajaron para sofocar y contener la actividad del incendio.

Situación Actual:

El Retreat Fire está siendo completamente administrado con una estrategia de supresión total que da prioridad a la seguridad pública y de los bomberos.

Las cuadrillas de bomberos continuaron limpiando y patrullando la línea de contención en los lados sur y este del incendio. Los bomberos, con el apoyo de los sus camiones y camiones cisterna, siguieron extinguiendo los puntos calientes y asegurando la línea. La contención aumentó en el lado noreste a medida que se avanzaba en los trabajos de limpieza. Las líneas de contención en los lados sur, este y noreste del incendio seguirán siendo patrulladas y vigiladas para garantizar que ni el calor ni el fuego empujen la línea. Se ha avanzado mucho y se seguirá trabajando.

Las operaciones de fuego se completaron en el lado noroeste del incendio a lo largo de Bethel Ridge y se detuvieron en el lugar donde el plan es girar hacia el sur con la línea de control y utilizar el Bethel Oak Trail. A última hora de la tarde se utilizó la ignición aérea para rellenar la zona interior. Las operaciones de fuego progresaron a lo largo del día. Los gerentes responsables del incendio empezaron a buscar opciones de líneas de control a lo largo de Bethel Oak Trail en dirección este, en la cima de la cresta, como alternativa a llevar una línea hacia el sur hasta la autopista 12. Esta línea estaría en el lado norte del incendio de la cicatriz 2012 Wild Rose y utilizarlo como una potencial característica de control .

En la esquina suroeste del incendio, los equipos de bomberos continuaron limpiando y asegurando la línea de operaciones de fuego anteriores. Todo ha ido bien en esta zona, incluyendo el sistema de protección de estructuras que se ha instalado alrededor de las estructuras de Camp Ghormley y a lo largo de Lost Lake Road. El equipo pesado de bomberos se trasladó a su posición a lo largo de las carreteras forestales 1200 y 1201 y hoy comenzarán los trabajos de construcción de un cortafuegos sombreado. Este corte de combustible se está construyendo como una línea de contingencia.

Meteorología y Comportamiento del Fuego:

Ayer, la mañana comenzó con tormentas eléctricas que se desplazaron por la zona del incendio con tres impactos de nubes contra el suelo y una breve lluvia. La recuperación de la humedad se situó entre el 50 y el 60 por ciento, pero se secó hasta el 20 y el 30 por ciento por la tarde. Tambien por la tarde, las temperaturas se mantuvieron entre los 80 y los 90 grados. Los vientos eran más ligeros con el regreso de vientos en el sureste a partes del incendio. Hoy se espera un día seco y soleado, con temperaturas algo más frescas y una humedad ligeramente inferior. Los vientos seguirán siendo leves.

Los vientos provocaron un incendio activo en coníferas mixtas e iniciaron algunos incendios de árboles aislados y manchas de corto alcance. Los combustibles de salvia/pastos a una altitud aproximada de 4200 pies y por debajo, están en su mayoría mente curados y conllevan una propagación activa del fuego. En elevaciones más altas, la salvia y la hierba están parcialmente curadas y arden en parches con un componente de combustible muerto. La hojarasca por encima de los 5000 pies de altitud está seca y contribuye a un comportamiento activo del fuego con incendios en grupos. En las zonas más elevadas, los combustibles de gran diámetro no se queman por completo y es probable que sigan ardiendo.

Cierres y Evacuaciones:

Para obtener la información más actualizada sobre evacuaciones, visite la Administración de Emergencias del Condado de Yakima en este enlace: Sitio web de la Administración de Emergencias de Yakima.

- La autopista 12 permanece cerrada entre la Y de la autopista 410 y la cima del puerto en el punto kilométrico 151.

- Cierre de incendios en el Bosque Nacional  Okanogan-Wenatchee : www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/okawen/alerts-notices/?aid=89192.

- La Región Sureste del Departamento de Recursos Naturales del Estado de Washington (DNR) ha cerrado temporalmente el Bosque Estatal de Ahtanum debido al aumento de la actividad del incendio adyacente Retreat Fire que arde cerca de Rimrock Lake. El público puede acceder a la información más actualizada sobre cierres en www.dnr.wa.gov/ahtanum.

- El Departamento de Pesca y Vida Silvestre de Washington ha cerrado la mayor parte de la zona silvestre de Oak Creek al acceso público debido al incendio Retreat Fire hasta el 23 de Agosto para garantizar la seguridad pública y facilitar las labores de extinción. Encontrará más información en Áreas silvestres | Departamento de Pesca y Vida Silvestre de Washington.

CALIDAD DEL AIRE Y HUMO

Las condiciones de la calidad del aire y del humo y las previsiones de humo pueden consultarse en https://www.airnow.gov/.