The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for dry lightning over the fire area today. Scattered thunderstorms may also produce gusty and erratic winds.  

The Diamond Complex on the Umpqua National Forest is estimated at 6,134 acres and 11% contained, with 501 people assigned. Resources are shared with the Middle Fork fire.  Following a day of rapid growth, the Middle Fork fire within Crater Lake National Park is estimated at 1,938 acres and 1% contained. The park remains open. Hwy 230 north of the park has been impacted by the fire. Firefighters are working from this road to stop the northward progression of the fire. Travelers should consult https://tripcheck.com/ for current road conditions as traffic may be interrupted by firefighting operations.  

The Umpqua National Forest increased Public Use Restrictions to Level 3 across all ranger districts of the forest in response to the drying conditions and increased fire activity. More information can be found at bit.ly/3xIZZdK. Broken Arrow, Diamond Lake, and Thielsen View Campgrounds are open and taking reservations through www.recreation.gov   

A very active fire season in the Pacific Northwest and across the nation means that firefighting resources are stretched thin. Firefighting is prioritized to attack the fires that are most threatening to critical values at risk. The highest priorities for protection are those fires that threaten life, property, transportation, hydropower infrastructure and developed recreation areas. 

The Trail fire, east of Hwy 138 on the west slope of Mt. Thielsen, is 839 acres and 40% contained. The fire will be monitored from the air and firefighters will respond as needed. 

The Lemolo fire, north of Lemolo Lake on Bunker Hill, is 873 acres and 10% contained. Firefighters are concluding strategic burning operations to strengthen containment on all flanks and have made good progress to tie the containment lines to the Lemolo Lake Road.   

The Pine Bench fire, north of Hwy 138 near Dry Creek, is 2,117 acres and 10% contained. Crews continue to hold and mop up along the FS 4775 Road and patrol the 900 Road and Hwy 138. Work is underway to build indirect contingency fire line by opening and brushing roads to the east and north of the fire, to be used if the fire were to move out of the Boulder Creek Wilderness. Firefighters are scouting for opportunities to check the western flank of the fire in the Wilderness. 

Crews on both the Watson fire, 236 acres and 50% contained, and Loafer fire, 37 acres and 50% contained, will continue their successful containment and mop up on these fires. 

Bear Trap, 64 acres and 50% contained, 2 miles south of Hwy 138 near Bear Trap Mountain now has a control line around the entire fire and crews are mopping up. 

Ooya, 190 acres and 0% contained, north of Hwy 138 about 1 mile northeast of Bird Point. Work continues to remove hazardous snags (standing dead trees) to establish safe access to begin active work on the fire. There is significant power infrastructure to the south of this fire, making it a high priority.  

Potter, 747 acres and 0% contained, north of Hwy 138 about 2 miles southeast of Potter Mountain. Crews are assessing access points to work on containing this fire, to protect critical hydropower infrastructure below the fire. 

Brodie, 121 acres and 0% contained, about 5 miles south of Hwy 138 and south of Devils Canyon. Today this fire is unstaffed, to provide resources for suppression of the Middle Fork fire. 

Trep, 133 acres and 0% contained, about 4 miles south of Hwy 138. This fire became more active in hotter and drier weather, burning about 1.5 miles eastward toward the Lost fire, 25 acres and 0% contained. These fires may require containment as a single perimeter. Crews completed a dozer line across the north flank of the Trep fire. 

Other fires within the complex consist of:  Pig Iron near Pig Iron Mountain north of Hwy 138, is 27 acres and 95% contained;  Rough, 11 acres and 25% contained,  Garwood, 5 acres and 95% contained, about 3 miles southwest of Mt. Bailey; Slide, 0.1 acres and 95% contained, northeast of Pine Bench;; Clearwater, 0.7 acre and 100% contained, south of Hwy 138 about 5 miles northwest of Diamond Lake; Elephant, 0.7 acres and 95% contained, 2 miles southwest of Lemolo Lake;   Sheep, 0.3 acres and 95% contained, 3 miles north of Diamond Lake; Thin, 0.6  acre and 95% contained, four miles northwest of Diamond Lake; Trap, 15 acres and 0% contained, 1 mile south of Hwy 138 near Trap Mountain; Campwood, 20 acres and 25% contained, 2 miles south of Hwy 138;  Birds, 0.1 acres and 100% contained; Wood, 23 acres and 25% contained, 2 miles south of Hwy 138, Mowich, 0.4 acre and 95% contained, 1 mile north of Hwy 138,  Toolbox, 0.1 acres and 95% contained, Dog, 0.1 acres and 100% contained; and Canal, 1 acre and 75% contained. 

The Middle Fork fire is in the northwest corner of Crater Lake National Park. This fire has been primarily burning in the scars of previous fires but became very active in the past two days when it reached an area of green timber that had not burned recently. The fire remains within the park and did not burn toward critical infrastructure. Firefighters are planning to re-open and improve fire containment lines from previous fires to contain the fire south of Hwy 230.  

The Pacific Crest Trail from the Dutton Ridge Intersection to Hwy 138, Lightning Springs, Bald Crater Loop, Bert Creek and Boundary Springs Trails (within the park) are closed.    

Weather: Cloudy skies will prevail today with a chance of thunderstorms. Some of these storms could produce dry lightning. Temperatures will be a little cooler with higher relative humidity. A slight chance of storms will continue tonight and Sunday. Winds will be from the west-northwest at 5-8 mph with gusts to 10 mph.  

Fire Behavior: Smoke shading and higher humidity will moderate fire behavior. By late afternoon,  the fire will become more active, with isolated group torching, short and scattered crown runs, and increased spotting distance. 

Smoke Outlook: Smoke production will increase with increased fire behavior. Smoke will remain in the area and may reduce visibility and hinder air operations.  For the most up to date information, please visit fire.airnow.gov/  

Fire prevention: Please be very careful with any potential ignition sources. Don’t park in dry grass, and make sure tow chains do not drag. Please be mindful of campfire restrictions and appropriate use of liquid fuel stoves.  

Closures and Evacuations: Umpqua National Forest has issued two closures across the forest in response to fire activity to protect public and wildland firefighter safety. Emergency Fire Closure ORDER NO. 06-15-24-03 and Emergency Fire Closure ORDER NO. 06-15-02-24-01 impact all of the Cottage Grove Ranger District, most of the Diamond Lake Ranger District, and parts of the Tiller and North Umpqua Ranger Districts. The closure orders can be found here: www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/umpqua/alerts-notices. Fire danger is set at Very High and Public Use Restrictions are set at Level 3: bit.ly/3xIZZdK. 

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has downgraded the evacuation order for the Trail fire from a Level 2: BE SET to a Level 1: Get Ready, but the Level 3: GO NOW remains in effect for the Trail fire east of Hwy 138. The Level 2: BE SET and Level 3: GO NOW evacuations for the Lemolo fire remain in place. There is still a Level 2: BE SET for the Pine Bench Fire. For more information visit the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office website: www.dcso.com/evacuations 

The Daily Operational Video update is now available on Facebook: https://fb.watch/tK5jDwJgzO/ 

Community Meeting 

Izee

 3:00 PM, Sunday, August 4

 Izee Schoolhouse

 45477 Izee-Paulina Lane

 Izee, OR 97873

 The public is invited to join leaders form the Alaska Incident Management Team for a community meeting to provide an update on fires including the Telephone, Falls, Sand, Parasol, Poinson Creek and Ritter Fires. 

The meeting will be shared on the Malheur National Forest Facebook page and the Falls and Telephone Fires Facebook page. 

Red Flag Warning Again Forecasted for Today. Minimal Fire Activity Friday 

Location: Lonerock to west of Highway 207 | Size: 137,222 acres | Containment: 84% 

Cause: Under Investigation 

Start Date: July 13, 2024 | Total Personnel: 407

Fire Information Line: 541-208-4369, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.   

Email: 2024.0404rvlonerock@firenet.gov

Condon, Ore. — Yesterday, crews were able to successfully maintain the containment line despite the increased potential for extreme fire behavior. Crews patrolling and monitoring the fire perimeter reported no new starts or spot fires, and minimal fire activity overall. Heavy equipment was used to break up piles of mixed conifer debris to allow crews utilizing hoselays to treat any materials still holding heat. Operations for today remain the same, and crews hope to finish chipping work that has been ongoing over the past several days.

As activity decreases across the fire area, some crews are being shifted to assist on nearby fires with more critical needs. Southwest Area Team 2 took over management of the Courtrock Fire this morning. The team will continue to manage the Lone Rock Fire as well, where crews will remain focused on further securing the line and adding containment to the fire’s perimeter. 

Weather: A red flag warning is in effect from 2 PM Saturday to 7 AM Sunday PDT. It will be cooler today with increased cloud cover, temperatures in the mid-80's to mid-90's. Winds will be out of the northwest, with gusts between 15-20 mph. There is 20 percent chance of thunderstorms before 11PM.

Evacuations: There are no Level 3 evacuations in place for the Lone Rock Fire.  For up-to-date information, checkout the Real-Time Assessment and Planning Tool for Oregon (RAPTOR) public information map, see link below. Additional information is also available from:  

• For Gilliam County evacuation information, visit Gilliam County Sheriff's Office Facebook page.
• For Wheeler County evacuation information, visit Wheeler County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.
• For Morrow County evacuation information, visit Morrow County Sheriff's Office Facebook page.

Closures: 

• For updated road closure information, visit https://www.tripcheck.com/.
• Umatilla National Forest Order Number 06-14-02-24-02 includes prohibitions within the Heppner Ranger District on the Umatilla National Forest.
• Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Prineville District Office issued an Emergency Public Land Closure on BLM-managed lands along the main stem pf the John Day River and along the North Fork John Day River from Kimberly, Ore. to Dale, Ore.

Smoke Information: Visit https://fire.airnow.gov/ for local air quality information.
 

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Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team Three

Bill Waln, Incident Commander

Location: 5 miles east of Lapwai, Idaho                       
Date Reported: July 24, 2024                                                     
Cause: Lightning
Size: 28,820 acres                                                           
Containment: 90%                                                                                          
Total Personnel: 194

This will be the final update for the Gwen Fire. RM CIMT Team Three extends our sincere gratitude for your patience and understanding during this difficult time. We appreciate your support and thank you for welcoming us into your community.

Significant information pertaining to final containment efforts and post-fire operations will be provided on the Idaho Department of Lands Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/IdahoDepartmentofLands.

Current Situation: 

• RM CIMT Team Three will transfer management of the fire to a local Type 4 incident commander this evening at 6:00 p.m. Firefighting resources, including four engines, a water tender and a fireline medic, will remain to support mop up and patrol operations.
• The Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) above the Gwen Fire was lifted yesterday, Aug. 2, at 12:00 p.m. A TFR restricts non-mission aircraft (including drones) from operating without permission over the fire area. This clears the airspace and allows aviation resources to focus on their specific flight patterns without interference and the potential for life-threatening incursions.
• Expect delays on Highway 3 as the local power company continues their work to replace power poles and repair powerlines in their efforts to restore power to the communities impacted by the fire. 
• Be cautious when traveling through burned areas as rain and/or wind may cause rocks and debris to roll downslope to fall on roadways.
• Expect to see isolated smoke in interior pockets as fuels smolder over the next few weeks.
• Dry weather and recent extreme temperatures have helped material burn more quickly, which contributed to the rapid containment of this fire. 
• Exercise extreme caution in burned areas as they present significant hazards. Smoldering stumps and roots can hold heat and create ash pits, damaged and destabilized trees can fall, rocks and other debris can dislodge and roll down steep slopes, and burned structures will have toxic chemicals in the smoke. 

Air Quality Information: Smoke from numerous wildfires burning in the Northwest can impact local air quality. Please visit https://fire.airnow.gov/ for resources on smoke and air quality.

Weather and Fire Behavior: Today will be slightly cooler but still reach into the low 100s. High clouds will increase as monsoonal moisture moves in from the south. Light north to northeast winds at 4-9 mph will shift to the west at 4-8 mph between 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., then shift to the northwest at 7-13 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.

Closures: All roads and highways are open to the public.  

GWEN FIRE INFORMATION

Fire Information Phoneline: (208) 908-1786                                                            
Email: rjohnson@idl.idaho.gov
Facebook: @IdahoDepartmentofLands     
InciWeb: inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idids-2024-gwen-fire

Community Meeting 

Drewsey 

3:00 PM, Saturday, August 3

Drewsey School Gymnasium 

78882 Drewsey Road 

Drewsey, OR 97904 

The public is invited to join leaders from the Alaska Incident Management Team for a community meeting to provide an update on fires including the Telephone, Falls, Sand, Parasol, Poison Creek, and Ritter Fires. 

The meeting will also be shared on the Malheur National Forest Facebook page and Falls and Telephone Fires Facebook page. 

Fire Update – Oakridge Lightning Fires (Willamette Complex)

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

Saturday, August 3, 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

Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1 (CIMT1) has assumed management of the Pyramid, Slate, and Ore Fires, all of which are active on the Willamette National Forest. Rocky Mountain CIMT1 assuming management of these fires facilitates shifting resources to areas of greatest need as fire activity and conditions change. For information on the three new fires please visit:

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

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

Current Situation

The Oakridge Lightning Fires continued to show low to moderate activity and intensity yesterday. An infrared flight was able to gather data for more accurate mapping; acreage updates are provided below. Crews continue building and strengthening primary fire line while also identifying areas with high probability of success in both the short and long-term future of these fires.

The total acreage of the seven Oakridge Lightning Fires is 8,685 acres with 753 personnel assigned.

Information for each of the seven Oakridge Lightning Fires is provided below. Firefighting activities and suppression actions are described in detail for each double-lettered division on each fire.

Chalk Fire (3,808 acres, 40% contained)

Division AA: Crews working on Division AA of the Chalk Fire were successful in establishing additional containment line on the south side of the Chalk Fire. Firing operations are planned for later today.

Division KK: Line has been constructed and strengthened on the east side of the Chalk Fire. Low-intensity firing operations will take place in the near future to address existing interior dry and receptive fuel. Numerous fire-weakened trees continue to present a significant safety concern to firefighters in Division KK.

Division TT: Work continues in Division TT to prepare and reinforce existing logging roads north of the Chalk Fire. Crews continue to scout for options to be used as primary and secondary line.

Coffeepot Fire (4,327 acres, 0% contained) and Moss Mountain Fire (311 acres, 0% contained)

Division PP: Crews had a successful day addressing a 45-acre spot fire in the southwest corner of the Coffeepot Fire. A strategic firing operation is being considered in this area to strengthen existing line.

Division RR: Line north of the Coffeepot Fire has been completed and is being held after firing operations occurred yesterday. Tactics here are more successful later in the day and into the night. As a result, a swing shift firing group has been implemented to work later hours, when there is a higher probability of success.

Division SS: Line has been constructed to the south of the Moss Mountain Fire moving to the east. Crews have moved heavy equipment to the west where they are working to tie in Division SS to Division PP. Division WW: Preparation work continues in

Division WW as heavy equipment works in this division to prevent significant growth in the northwest area of the Moss Mountain Fire.

Contingency Group: An additional group has been added to focus work in the area of highly valued assets on private land south of the Coffeepot and Moss Mountain Fires. Crews are building and strengthening line here.

208 Fire (154 acres), McKinley Fire (24 acres), and Tire Mountain Fire (23 acres) The 208, McKinley, and Tire Mountain fires have shown little growth over the past several days. Patrols are occurring.

217 Fire (38 acres, 100% contained) The 217 Fire is contained but will continue to be patrolled.

Weather and Fire Behavior

Monday through Wednesday will bring sunny skies, highs in the 70s to 80s, and minimum humidities from 28- 38%. Very high mixing heights are expected each day with strong low-level atmospheric instability. Wind direction will generally be down-valley overnight with light northwesterly winds picking up during the day. Precipitation is not expected for the foreseeable future. A dry thunderstorm is possible later today.

Long distance spot fires are possible today as smoke lifts and the sun makes fuels more receptive. Dry, flammable lichen has been reported carrying ignition potential to these receptive fuels. Crews are patrolling and addressing issues as they arise.

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.

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

Total Fire Personnel: 753 Fire

Cause: Lightning

Location: North & South of Oakridge, OR

For More Information: Phone: (541) 208-1742

Email: 2024.mossmountain@firenet.gov

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

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

Cougar Creek Fire Update for August 3, 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: 19,089 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: 503                       

Fire Strategy: Full suppression                       

Resources Assigned: 9 crews, 3 helicopters, 37 engines, 14 water tenders, 29 heavy equipment

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

Operations: Yesterday fire activity increased significantly due to the higher heat and lower relative humidity, and spot fires crossed FSR 40 near Saddle Butte. Last night firefighters burned out fuels from the dozer line bordering the western edge of the wilderness in an attempt to stop this slopover fire from entering the wilderness, and night shift crews worked to control another spot fire nearby; halting the growth of this new spot fire will be a priority task for fire crews today. Firefighters and aerial resources engaged several spot fires that had ignited west of FSR 40 near Saddle Butte, stopping the progression of these small fires. A large air tanker dropped multiple lines of retardant along a key sector of the fire’s western flank and helicopters dropped 100,000 gallons of water in response to the increased fire behavior. Aerial and ground resources will continue working to slow fire growth east of FSR 40 today, as well as control spot fires west of FSR 40.

Firefighters continue to patrol, mop up, and monitor near Grouse Flats to ensure no uptick in fire behavior. Increased fire behavior led to several spot fires near FSR 43; firefighters quickly responded and caught these spot fires before they grew. Fire managers are prioritizing defending the strategically important eastern flank from FSR 43 down to Medicine Creek to prevent the intense interior heat from pushing east of control lines. Fire managers have adjusted staffing to ensure firefighters are available and ready to respond to any increases in fire behavior during the change from day to night shift. 

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: The fire area experienced a continuing heating and drying trend, with poor nightly recovery rates. Storm cells are expected to build through the weekend and the increased winds are conducive to thunderstorms with dry lightning. Any precipitation will be at higher elevations. Learn more about smoke at http://wasmoke.blogspot.com/. 

Special Note: Today, management of the Pyramid and Slate Fires transitioned to Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1. 

Pyramid Fire (1,195acres, 31% contained)

Division A and E: Crews have been and will continue to improve direct and indirect control lines, cleaning up dozer line edges to hold the fire as it continues to move slowly toward the control lines.

Division Y: Continued securing the fire perimeter and strengthening and securing control lines. Progress in direct fire line construction in this area has been slowed by steep, rugged terrain and dense vegetation, particularly dense standing dead trees that are a risk to firefighter safety. Firefighters will continue to construct direct control line where it is safe to do so.

Slate Fire (91 acres, 99% contained)

Fire crews increased containment on the Slate Fire yesterday to near full containment. Today, firefighters will continue to focus on achieving full containment, focusing efforts in a wet and marshy area. They will continue to patrol and improve control lines along the entire fire perimeter.

Weather and Fire Behavior: 

Cloudy skies today with increased stability, a high temperature of 73 to 83 °F, and a minimum relative humidity of 40 to 55 percent, depending on elevation. A slight chance of dry thunderstorms is predicted early this morning. Fire activity is moderate today but spotting potential continues to be a challenge for firefighters. Tomorrow, clear skies return, and along with it, increased fire behavior potential. Smoke and air quality conditions are available on: AirNow.gov  

Evacuations: 

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/.

Closures and Fire Restrictions: 

Area, road, trail (including the PCT), 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.
 

Retreat Fire 

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

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

3 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

Superficie: 34.759 acres

Contención: 37%

Recursos: 676 personas en total; 6 excavadoras; 17 equipos de bomberos manuales; 42 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 pública. La actividad del fuego en los focos interiores de las zonas no quemadas ha aumentado a lo largo de la autopista y los árboles grandes afectados por el fuego siguen cayendo a través de la autopista en momentos inesperados. Se espera que la autopista permanezca cerrada varios días más.

Las condiciones calurosas y secas se han instalado en la región este fin de semana y la actividad del fuego ha aumentado en varias zonas interiores del incendio. La combinación de las operaciones de fuego para asegurar las líneas de control indirecto a lo largo del lado norte del incendio y un aumento de los fuegos interiores ha aumentado la cantidad de humo del incendio.

Situación Actual:

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

Las líneas de contención en el lado sur y este de los incendios siguen aguantando.  Los bomberos están patrullando y limpiando los puntos calientes para asegurar aún más estas líneas de fuego. Hubo algunas zonas de calor a lo largo del lado sur del incendio que se calmaron con el lanzamiento de cubos desde helicópteros y aviones cisterna mono motor.  Los bomberos utilizaron el agua lanzada desde el aire para ayudar a asegurar la zona. Este trabajo continuará hoy para garantizar que estas líneas sigan siendo seguras. 

En la esquina suroeste, los equipos de bomberos pudieron completar las operaciones de fuego a lo largo de la línea de control construida previamente.  Se han instalado bombas y líneas de mangueras a lo largo de esta línea de control para ayudar a los bomberos a asegurar y calmarlos puntos calientes.  Como medida de precaución, los equipos de protección de estructuras colocaron bombas, mangueras y aspersores alrededor de las estructuras de Camp Ghormley y a lo largo de la carretera de Lost Lake. El personal de protección de estructuras también continuó patrullando y extinguiendo puntos calientes cerca de las estructuras a lo largo del corredor de la autopista 12 y despejó árboles caídos y rocas de la autopista según necesario.

En el lado norte del incendio los equipos continuaron utilizando operaciones de fuego para asegurar la línea de control indirecto continuando los trabajos de este a oeste a lo largo de la línea. A medida que los equipos de bomberos de tierra avanzaban con las operaciones de fuego hacia el oeste, se utilizó el encendido aéreo para rellenar la zona entre el borde norte activo del incendio y la línea indirecta. Estos trabajos continuarán varios días más como parte del plan para trabajar en la contención del incendio.

Meteorología y Comportamiento del Fuego:

El viernes se observaron condiciones calurosas y secas sobre la zona del incendio, con vientos principalmente terrales. Por la tarde se desarrollaron vientos racheados del oeste al noroeste que persistieron durante la noche. Hoy se esperan temperaturas más frescas, entre 80 y 92 grados, con aumento de la nubosidad y un 10% de probabilidad de chubascos o tormentas en la zona. Los vientos soplarán hoy principalmente del oeste, entre 10 y 20 km/h, con rachas de hasta 18 km/h.

Las temperaturas máximas, la inestabilidad atmosférica y los vientos ventosos podrían contribuir a un comportamiento activo del fuego, incluyendo desplazamientos cortos y de corto alcance. Combustibles dispersos no quemados sirvieron como combustible para las artemisa/hierbas y aumentaron el comportamiento del fuego con incendios rastreros y de árboles aislados.  La mayor parte de la actividad del fuego se encuentra en elevaciones altas con tipos de combustible de coníferas mixtos donde la actividad del fuego aumentó desde el día anterior con incendios en grupo y focos de corto alcance. Se ha observado fuegos activos durante la noche y la madrugada.

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 US 12 permanece cerrada entre la Y de la autopista 410 y la cumbre del puerto en el punto kilométrico 151.

-Cierre de incendios en el Bosque Nacional de  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 al público la mayor parte de la zona de Oak Creek debido al incendio de Retreat Fire. Está previsto que la zona natural de Oak Creek permanezca cerrada 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 y previsiones sobre la calidad del aire y el humo pueden consultarse en https://www.airnow.gov/.

Recursos para los residentes antes, durante y después del incendio:

Hay muchos recursos en línea disponibles para los residentes de Washington afectados por incendios forestales.

Apoyo a los residentes afectados por los incendios forestales: https://afterthefirewa.dreamhosters.com/ 

Programas para propietarios de viviendas del DNR de Washington:https://wildfireready.dnr.wa.gov/

https://www.dnr.wa.gov/cost-share