The Wildfire Log | Mile Post 7 Fire

July 20, 2019 / NW Fire Blog (TM) / Leave a comment

MILE POST 7 FIRE | KITTITAS COUNTY, WA

A wildfire is burning off of I-82 and mile post 7 that began on Saturday, July 20th.

There has been a reported 26 acres of grass and brush scorched.

Resources included: E-331 SE-426 SE-461 SE-463 SE-561 SE-MARTIN SE-POLLACK which were dispatched via the Central Washington Interagency Communications Center around 1745 hours PDT.

The fire is being reported by other sources that it has been contained around 2149 hours PDT.

Earlier fire suppression activities included WA DNR resources which included: Rotors making bucket drops and hand crews. The County Fire Marshal was called out for a fire investigation.

#WAwildfires #FireSeason2019

The Wildfire Log | Juniper Wind Tower Fire | 1

July 20, 2019 / NW Fire Blog (TM) / Leave a comment

JULY 20, 2019 | UPDATE 1

KLICKITAT COUNTY, Wash. | A wildfire has prompted resources to be dispatched through the Central Washington Interagency Communications Center at 1659 hours on Saturday, July 20, 2019. Resources included: SE 722, 742, TSUBOTA. More are en route.

The fire is named the JUNIPER WIND TUNNEL FIRE.

Approximately 300 acres of grass, brush and timber have been burned with the fire currently now threatening structures and wind farms is located off of E Road, south of Bickleton, Washington State.

Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office (@wafiremarshal) has approved State Mobilization of resources as of 1930 this evening.

There are limited released details on this wildfire. We are working to gain more intel and will post a new update as information is received.

We are using the following hashtags for this fire #JuniperWindTowerFire #WAwildfires #FireSeason2019.

The Wildfire Log | Cold Creek Fire Burns Near Hanford (WA) | 1

July 18, 2019July 18, 2019 / NW Fire Blog (TM) / Leave a comment

Incident Summary

A wildfire is burning in Benton County but is quickly approaching the Yakima County line in Washington State. The fast moving fire was reported at 1600 hours at 1,000 acres with a 0% containment status.

Location

The fire is burning near the Hanford Nuclear site and said to be about five miles south of the Vernita Bridge.

Resources

At 1605 hours, Washington State Department of Natural Resources or commonly called WA DNR Fire, dispatched through their communications center the following resources: AA-10F BATT-603 CREW-6201 DIV-802 E-6695 BLM E-6696 BLM E-852 FB-205 FB-244 H-339 H-343 HT613CK PATROL-603 PATROL-604 SE-LAWSON T-162.

Fire resources have responded from Benton, Franklin and Walla Walla Counties.

Current Status

This is fire has a high rapid rate of spread with running. It was currently at 8,000 acres around 1815 hours PDT. Fire fuels include Grass, brush and slash.

Closures

SR 24 closed from SR 241 at the Silver Dollar to the Hanford gate.

SR 240 is closed at the Hanford Gate to the SR 225 to West Richland.

SR 24 is closed from the Hanford Gate north to Vernita.

Road Closure map | Credit: WSDOT East

Fire Weather

There is a RED FLAG WARNING in effect on Thursday, July 18, 2019, from 1400 hours to 2100 hours due to gusty winds and higher temps.

Social Media

Our next update on this story will be at 2030 hours unless something more significant occurs.

You can also find us for live updates for all fires on our Twitter account @nwfireblog

Thank you for reading our post!

The Wildfire Log | Lassen County’s Doyle Fire (CA) | 1

July 14, 2019July 14, 2019 / NW Fire Blog (TM) / Leave a comment

Incident Summary | A wildfire broke out on Sunday, July 14, 2019, near the community of Doyle in Lassen County, California. It’s exact location is off Old Highway and Cowboy Joe Road, northwest of Doyle Northern California District – Susanville.

IC | Bureau of Land Management (BLM) of the BLM Eagle Lake Field Office.

Resources | California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, CAL Fire.

Current Status | The fire has burned 150 acres of grass and brush. 0% containment. Fire suppression efforts include fire crews using initial attack with engines and aircraft. Fire is burning on both the east and west sides of Highway 395.

Fire Wx | There are concerns with possible future windy conditions that will hit the area.

Evacuations | Ordered for those homes inside the fire perimeter which include on Highway 395.

Social Media | We are using #CAwildfires #FireSeason2019 to track these incidents. 2019 has sure been a terrible year for California’s wildfire season.

Thank you for reading this post and hope you will join our 300+ readership to catch your news on fires, wildfires and disaster events. Hope you all stay safe out there wherever your travels may take you. – Ed.

The Wildfire Log | Ventura County’s South Fire | 4

July 14, 2019 / NW Fire Blog (TM) / Leave a comment

Incident Summary | A second-alarm brush fire is burning in the area of 21000 block of South Mountain Road and off of Balcom Canyon Road, just east of Santa Paula in Ventura County, California.

Photo Credit: Chris B @CB_FirePhoto, a VCFD Photographer

Fire name is SOUTH FIRE. Sorry for the confusion everyone. It appears that the Firefighters are from SouthInc.

Resources | (IC) Ventura County FD. (Incident Cooperators) Fillmore FD, LA County FD (Firehawk) , CAL FIRE, CHP Moorpark Division and Ventura County Air Unit.

Current Fire Status | Firefighters still battling the fire and will remain on the fire throughout the night.

Social Media | You can also follow us on live coverage for this wildfire on our Twitter page @nwfireblog

The Wildfire Log | Otero County (CO)’s Grass Fire Human Caused

July 14, 2019 / NW Fire Blog (TM) / Leave a comment

A grass fire sparked by a driver on Highway 350 in Otero County, Colorado was charged for starting the wildfire on July 14, 2019, in the early afternoon on Sunday.

Photo Credit | Otero Co SO

Otero County Sheriff’s Office and Fire units from the outlining areas responded to the fire which at the time was determined to be likely from a vehicle.

Firefighters were in mop up operations at 1448 hours PDT. The estimated amount of acres burned were around 20 but this could have been so much more worse.

Nice work, firefighters and Sheriff’s Office for your great egress and teamwork! – Ed.

Opinion | Did You Know? You can prevent these types of Fires

Never park your vehicle on grass on the side of the highway as the hot vehicle exhaust pipe can burn the grass underneath and cause a fire. If it is a windy day, the wind can pick up the fire and spread it around on very dry fire fuels around your vehicle.

Not only is this preventable, but also will be a cost saver for the one that is being charged for fire suppression assets and law enforcement costs. We are pretty sure, there is a hefty fine that will be sure to included in that amount too.

The Wildfire Log | Ventura County’s South Fire | 3

July 14, 2019July 14, 2019 / NW Fire Blog (TM) / Leave a comment

Incident Summary | A second-alarm brush fire is burning in the area of 21000 block of South Mountain Road and off of Balcom Canyon Road, just east of Santa Paula in Ventura County, California.

Fire name is SOUTH INC Fire, formerly the SOUTH FIRE.

Resources | (IC) Ventura County FD. (Incident Cooperators) Fillmore FD, LA County FD (Firehawk) , CAL FIRE, CHP Moorpark Division and Ventura County Air Unit.

Photo Credit: VCFD PIO

Current Fire Status | CAL FIRE has deployed some of their resources as an Incident Cooperator. (1423 PDT)

Fire has increased to 120 acres. 0% containment.

Right flank is being held with retardant while the left is a high priority for the IC/Fire Manager.

It is moving towards the east in the middle of the slope and still going AWAY from structures.

Social Media | You can also follow us on live coverage for this wildfire on our Twitter page @nwfireblog

The Wildfire Log | Ventura County’s South Fire | 1

July 14, 2019 / NW Fire Blog (TM) / Leave a comment

Incident Summary | A second-alarm brush fire is burning in the area of 210000 block of South Mountain Road, west of Fillmore in Ventura County, California.

Photo Credit: @pettyranch

First due fire resources reported smoke and flames with the fire running uphill and about .25 acre in light to medium fuels. It is burning above Fillmore.

The fire is named the SOUTH FIRE. Fire Command is #SOUTHINC

Resources | Fillmore FD and LA County FD (Mutual aid). CHP Moorpark Division. Ventura County Air Unit.

Incident Timeline | 1153: Fire reported at 21000 blk of South Mountain Rd. Dozer 7 on-scene. A 2nd dozer, additional air tankers are ordered.

1200: RE27 reported the fire was at 10 acres in steep terrain with potential of 100 acres. One structure was being threatened. Structure protection activities in progress.

Fire in bowl. Credit: VCFD PIO

1201: Fire upgraded to a second-alarm brush fire.

1217: 5 Type 3’s being requested in lieu of inbound Type 1 Engines.

1237: LA County FD sending Copter 19 with Fly Crew 901 and SU20, BC44 deployed as mutual aid.

1242: The Fire IC is stating the official name of this fire has now been changed to #SouthInc brush fire.

Tanker dropping retardant. Credit: VCFD PIO

1259: Fire around 50-60 acres with moderate rate of spread. Fire crews trying to use road system as fire break.

1259 | Fire is at 20 acres and air resources are going direct with fire suppression efforts. There is a minor structure threat.

1306 | Fire is now 50-60 acres with moderate ROS. Additional wildland fire engines and air assets are on order.

Traffic Alerts | CAL Trans is asking drivers to be aware of Emergency Vehicles in the area which is south of the City of Santa Paula. No impacts on SR126 currently.

Social Media | A new update will be released at 1400 hours unless there is significant fire activity or evacuations begin to occur so we can get the information out to the public and provide you with updates.

You can also follow us on live coverage for this wildfire on our Twitter page @nwfireblog

The Wildfire Log | Shady Fire, a NW Wildfire | 1

July 14, 2019 / NW Fire Blog (TM) / Leave a comment

Incident Summary | A wildfire sparked by lightning was reported on the evening of July 10th. It is located about two miles east of Seafoam Guard Station in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness on the Middle Fork Ranger District in Idaho.

This fire is also located on the Salmon-Challis National Forest lands.

Shady Fire photo taken on July 12, 2019. | Courtesy: Inciweb

Resources | There are currently 23 fire personnel assigned to this incident with the ICs are Currie and Trainee Donati.

Fire Behavior | At this time, the fire behavior is moderate with short uphill and short wind-driven runs. Activity on the fire’s edge is also moderate.

Current Status | Firefighters are monitoring fire progression towards ID’d values at risk and will continue to ID further assets in the fire perimeter.

Social Media | We are using the hashtags #ShadyFire #IDwildfires2019 You can also find us on Twitter @nwfireblog for live fire coverage on local and national incidents.

The Wildfire Log | WA Fire Activity | July 8, 2019

July 8, 2019 / NW Fire Blog (TM) / 2 Comments

Thank you for reading our blog post!

Here is the Wildfire Log for today’s wildfire activity:

FERRY COUNTY

Smoke Check | Rose Valley | Call dispatched 2006 hours PDT. WA DNR Communications Center. Open Incident.

OLYMPIC PENINSULA

Wildfire | Hogan Fire | Burrows Rd on Intersection of Hogan’s Road. 0.1 acre. Grass, brush and logs. (IC) Ferneyhough. Dispatched at 1000 hours. Contained at 1025 hours. Controlled at 1100 hours PDT. In Patrol status.

A Resource Order out of the Puget Sound Interagency Comm Center has deployed resources to assist with the SHOVEL CREEK FIRE in Alaska.

SPOKANE COUNTY

Wildfire | Chase Fire Liberty Lake. 3.8 acres. Grass, brush and timber. Call dispatched @ 1316 hours PDT. Resources o/s at 1345 hours PDT. (IC) Shcie. Resources: AR29, 440, 442, C6201 OH. Open incident.

STEVENS COUNTY

Wildfire | Garden Spot Fire | Garden Spot Road. 0.1 acre. Grass, brush and light timber. Dispatched call @ 1728 hours PDT. Resources on-scene @ 1728 hours PDT. (IC) AR 414. Resources: AR108, 414, 441, 450 and 61. Open incident.

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