WILDFIRE ACTIVITY REPORT | WASHINGTON

September 21, 2020September 21, 2020 / NW Fire Blog (TM)

WILDFIRE ACTIVITY REPORT | SEPT 21, 2020

Here is the Washington State Wildfire Activity Report for Monday, September 21, 2020. This covers all wildfire activity and smoke reports from Sunday 0800 PT until 2000 hours PT on Monday for all incidents across the State

Incidents are listed by each time resources were dispatched via each Communications Center.

September 21, 2020

1605 PT | YALE FIRE | Yale Road. Spokane County. 0.1acre. Grass, brush and reproduction. IC 7411. Patrol status. NE WA Communications Center.

1306 PT | HWY 20 PIT | False Alarm. Hwy 20. Concrete. False alarm. Not WA DNR jurisdiction. Northwest DNR Region.

1212 PT | OYSTER DOME | Oyster Dome. Skagit County. 1 acre. No fire located.

1200 PT | BOISE CREEK FIRE | 0.1 acre. Grass, timber and brush. IC HOB1. Contained 1300 hours PT. Controlled 1350 hours PT. South Puget Sound Dispatch Center.

0815 PT | BULLDOG FIRE | Bulldog Mtn. Ferry County. 0.7acre. Grass, brush, reproduction, timber, slash, logs and duff. Resources on-scene at 1055 PT. CAD showing as an open incident. NE WA Communications Center.

September 20, 2020

2138 PT | BRENDER CANYON | Smoke Check. Second Canyon. Fire units unable to locate anything in the area. Central WA Communications Center.

2124 PT | PETE LAKE | Smoke Check. Kittitas County. Nothing found. Central WA Communications Center.

2115 PT | LAKE GOODWIN | 7700 block x 143rd Place NW, Lake Goodwin in Snohomish. 0.1 acre. Patrol Status. Northwest DNR Region.

APPLE ACRES | WA | NEWLY REPORTED – SIT REP1

September 16, 2020September 16, 2020 / NW Fire Blog (TM)

APPLE ACRES FIRE

SIT REP 1 | September 16, 2020

Foreground - a very black, charred drainage. Middle ground - homes and out buildings surrounded by a charred landscape. Background - a steep, rocky mountain rises and is very black with little unburned vegetation. Green conifers are scattered throughout.

Photo Credit: WA DNR

This is a newly reported incident for us as we have been working to catch up on wildfires burning in the Northwest, specifically in Washington and Oregon States.

This wildfire named the APPLE ACRES FIRE is burning about three miles northeast of Chelan, Washington State that ignited on September 7, 2020 from an unknown cause. It is currently under investigation.

This incident is currently under a Local IMT Type 4 which consists of personnel representing WA DNR, USFS, and BLM. Command is based at the Chelan High School

The fire has destroyed 5,573 acres of grass, timber and brush with a 99%containment status. As the fire nears containment, they will be mitigating unburned fuels inside the perimeter which may cause visible smoke to area communities. Mop-up operations near structures are also on effect.

A total of 10 total personnel are still assigned to this incident along with three engines.

Evacuation Information :

Chelan Co OEM – https://www.facebook.com/CCSOEM/
Douglas Co Sheriff Office – https://www.facebook.com/DouglasCountySheriffsOfficeWA

NW Wildfires Rage On | Sit Rep 1

September 12, 2020 / NW Fire Blog (TM)

Thank you for following and reading our Fire Blog posts about wildfires burning in both the States of Washington and Oregon.

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We are currently tracking 25 wildfires and will be adding/deleting as information is received. Wishing you all safety, prayers and thoughts.

WASHINGTON STATE

1. WAWAWAI CANYON FIRE – WA NDR

SW of Pullman off of Wawawai Road, Whitman County. Last known acreage 0.1 acre. Brush and grass. Started 9/12/2020 at 0125 PT. Cause unknown, under investigation. County Sheriff states they are in mop-up operations for the next few days.

PC: Whitman Co Sheriff Office

2. INCHELIUM COMPLEX FIRE – BIA. Colville Agency

3 wildfires. 17,086 acres. 33% contained. Moderate fire behavior with backing, flanking and group torching. 17,086 acres. 33% contained. 343 personnel. 6 crews, 14 engines and 1 helo. 13 structures destroyed or damaged. $1.1 Million CTD.

PC: BIA

Shows the kind of fire behavior described as backing fire.

3. BIG HOLLOW FIRE – USFS. Guilford-Pinchot NF

20 miles of Stevenson. 12,050 acres. 0% contained. Moderate fire behavior with creeping, backing and flanking. 161 personnel. 6 crews, 9 engines. $150k CTD.

PC: USFS

Big Hollow Fire - September 9

4. WHITNEY FIRE – WA DNR NE Region.

6 miles NW of Davenport. Managing 3 fires: Whitney, Babb and Manning Road. 123,893 acres. 35% contained. 150 personnel. 1 crew, 21 engines, 1 helicopter. 50 structures lost. $915K CTD.

5. BABB MTN FIRE – WA DNR NE Region.

30 miles from Colfax. 15,266 acres. 25% contained. 63 personnel. 11 engines. Min fire behavior with smoldering and creeping. 223 structures lost. $401K CTD.

PC: WA DNR

Malden city flag pole survived the fire.

6. MANNING ROAD FIRE – WA DNR NE Region

5 miles NW from Colfax. 2,685 acres. 65% contained. 51 personnel, 1 crew and 10 engines. Min fire behavior with torching, creeping and smoldering. 4 structures lost. $133K CTD.

7. APPLE ACRES FIRE – WA DNR – SE Region

3 miles NE of Chelan. 5,753 acres. 93% contained. 103 personnel. 4 crews, 10 engines. $782K CTD.

8. PEARL HILL FIRE – WA FMO

13 miles from Okanogan. 219,956 acres. 64% contained. 528 personnel. 13 crews, 60 engines. 55 structures lost. Moderate fire behavior with backing, flanking and creeping. $1.3M CTD.

PC: Cole Massey

High winds on September 8th caused the Pearl Hill Fire to spread rapidly across grass and low shrub lands, closing many local highways.

9. EVANS CANYON FIRE – WA DNR – SE Region

8 miles from Naches. 75,817 acres. 90% contained. 89 personnel. 2 crews and 8 engines. 12 structures lost. Fire behavior is minimal with smoldering and creeping. $10.1M CTD.

PC: Spokane Valley FD

Fire engine and patches of flame in scrubland at night.

10. COLD SPRINGS FIRE – WA DNR

4 miles SE of Omak. 187,689 acres. 40% contained. 290 personnel. 5 crews, 38 engines and 1 helicopter. 25 structures lost. Active fire behavior with uphill runs, flanking and backing. $1.4M CTD.

PC: BIA

Cold Springs 9-6-20

11. CUSTOMS RD FIRE – WA DNR – NE Region

1 mile NW of Curlew. 2,208 acres. 30% contained. 94 personnel. 2 crews and 12 engines. 55 structures lost. Active fire behavior with single tree torching, creeping and backing. $800K CTD.

12. SUMNER GRADE – WA FMO

4 miles W of Sumner (Pierce County). 800 acres. 50% contained. 4 structures lost. 68 personnel. 21 engines. Moderate fire behavior with smoldering and single tree torching. $150K CTD.

OREGON

13. TWO FOUR TWO FIRE – USFS -Fremont-Winema NF

6 miles from Chiloquin. 14,450 acres. 7% contained. 340 personnel. 3 crews, 34 engines and 4 helicopters. 35 structures destroyed. $2.1M CTD.

Evacuations/Road Closures –> https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7159/

PC: Chiloquin FD

A Chiloquin Fire & Rescue truck is framed by the glow of fire in the near distance. A firefighter is also visible, walking alongside the truck.

14. ECHO MTN COMPLEX

4 miles East of Lincoln City. 2,435 acres. 0% contained. Moderate fire behavior with creeping, isolated torching and backing. 305 personnel including 10 crews and 26 engines. 100 structures destroyed. $327K CTD.

15. BRATTAIN FIRE – USFS – Fremont-Winema NF

8 miles from Paisley. 8,000 acres. 0% contained. 90 personnel with 15 helos. 3 structures destroyed. Active fire with short crown runs, group torching and spotting. $1.5M CTD.

PC: USFS

16. STAR MTN LANE FIRE – ODF – Central Unit

3 miles NW of Glide. 48,000 acres. 9% contained. 86 personnel. 3 crews, 15 engines and 5 helos. $750K CTD.

17. RIVERSIDE FIRE – USFS – Mt Hood NF

8 miles SE of Estacada. 132,545 acres. 0% contained. Timber, brush and short grass. Moderate fire behavior with creeping, single tree torching and isolate torching. 246 personnel. 7 crews, 8 engines and 3 helicopters. 53 structures lost. $500K CTD.

PC: USFS

Riverside Fire from La Dee Flats

18. BEACHIE CREEK FIRE – USFS – WILLAMETTE NF

6 miles N of Detroit. 186,988 acres. 0% contained. 532 personnel. 11 crews 39 engines and 7 helos. Moderate fire behavior with spotting and backing.

PC: USFS

Beachie Creek smoke plume with Opal Lake in the forground

19. S OBENCHIAN FIRE – BLM

5 miles E of Eagle Point. 29,432 acres. 20% contained. Active fire behavior with uphill runs, grass and torching. 486 personnel. 15 crews, 22 engines, 12 helicopters. 19 structures lost. $2.3M CTD.

PC : BLM

A bull dozer and helicpter work in tandem on a control line.

20. HOLIDAY FARM FIRE – ODF

35 miles E of Eugene. 156,708 acres. 0% contained. 538 personnel. 11 crews, 61 engines, 4 helicopters. Moderate fire behavior with flanking and backing. $1.4M CTD.

PC: ODF

Holiday Farm Fire 9/8/2020

21. LIONSHEAD FIRE – BIA – WARM SPRINGS

25 miles W of Warm Springs. 136,346 acres. 5% contained. active fire with flanking, torching and short-range spotting. 1193 personnel. 45 crews, 51 engines and 11 helicopters. $14.3M CTD.

PC: BLM

22. WHITE RIVER FIRE – USFS – MT HOOD NF

25 miles W of Wamic. 17,383 acres. 70% contained. 714 personnel. 18 crews, 26 engines. Minimal fire behavior with creeping and smoldering. $20.9M CTD.

PC: USFS

Paved road boardered by fores with heavy smoke coming from one side of the road

23. P515 FIRE – BIA – WARM SPRINGS

17 miles W of Warming Springs. 4,609 acres. 95% contained. 279 personnel. 6 crews, 15 engines. Minimal fire behavior. $7.8M CTD.

PC: Erica Wisner

Tree torching at night Photo credit: Erica Wisner

24. ALAMEDA DRIVE FIRE – ODF

1 mile N of Ashland. 3,200 acres. 33% contained. 107 personnel. 2 crews, 12 engines and 2 helos. Active fire behavior with backing and creeping. 700 structures lost. $501K CTD.

25. ARCHIE CREEK FIRE

20 miles from Glide. 115,857 acres. 0% contained. 369 personnel. 6 crews, 14 engines and 1 helicopter. 52 structures lost. Active fire behavior with long-range spotting, group torching and short crow runs. $359K CTD.

PC: BLM

red plume visible from behind a mountain

(c) NW Fire Blog – Updated 9/12/2020 1815 PT

4 SEATTLE BUILDINGS TORCHED | 2

August 20, 2020 / NW Fire Blog (TM)

Seattle Firefighters were dispatched to an early morning to a 3-alarm blaze that caused heavy fire damage to four buildings under construction in the 1000 block of Sturgus Avenue South on Thursday, August 20, 2020.

Dispatch sent resources at 0542 hours PT.

The Battalion Chief responding to the scene could see a black thermal cloud in the Beacon Hill area and immediately called for a 2nd alarm. At the height of the incident, it had reached a total of 3-alarms, emptying out half of the City’s stations. Other units from outside the area responded to CODE RED move-ups to back fill areas to continue with uninterrupted calls for service.

Two eastbound lanes in the interchange on I-90 and I-5 were ultimately shutdown by WSDOT and WSP on I-90 as large burning embers spotted from the top of the Beacon Hill side and raining on drivers down below. One eyewitness said it was like driving in the middle of the forest on fire.

Traffic was held for about twenty minutes, then reopened again by the WSDOT Incident Response Team and Washington State Troopers.

Photo Credit | Seattle FDIn all a total of four buildings were heavily damaged. The cause is unknown and under investigation by the Fire Marshal’s office.

There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians were reported.

Resources dispatched to this structure fire were A10 AIR10 B2 B5 DEP1 E10 E25 E30 E5 E6 L1 L10 L3 M1 M44 MAR5 REHAB1 SAFT2 STAF10 AIR240-260 B6 E2 E28 E34 E36 L4 PIO R1 E16 E22 E9 E26 E13 L13

Fire originally was dispatched at 0542 PT.

PALMER FIRE | OKANOGAN CO WA | SIT REP 3

August 20, 2020August 20, 2020 / NW Fire Blog (TM)

SIT REP 3 | 8/20/2020

PALMER FIRE

Washburn Road

5 mi ESE of Loomis

Okanogan County, Washington State

Start 8/18/2020 1500 PT

Photo Credit | Wikipedia

Incident Summary

Reported at 1451 PT on August 18, 2020 as being half way up Washburn Lake Road towards Washburn Lake.

DNR quickly mobilized, bringing in numerous air and ground resources. The winds were shifting driving the fire in all directions, consuming grass, scrubs and trees.

At 4 PM a level 2 evacuation was issued over Okanogan County Alerts as Okanogan County Sheriff’s Deputies, Fish and Wildlife Officers along with Border Patrol Agents made door to door notifications for persons south and west of Wannacut Lake.

By 1800 hours PT the fire was still progressing in all directions and was estimated at 1000 acres.

At 2050 PT, a level 3 evacuation was issued over Okanogan County Alerts as law enforcement made door-to-door notifications for the area west of Wannacut Lake, including Wannacut Lake Road from Ellis Barnes Road in the north, south to Richards Road. (Presser/NE WA IMT)

The map below:

Estimated fire perimeter map for Palmer. Adjusted acres is 11,191. This is a rough outline that is subject to change with better GIS data and mapping. An infrared flight has been ordered for tonight, but it is not guaranteed to happen.

This map shows the fire perimeter (red), level 3 evacuation area (pink), and level 2 evacuation area (yellow). The black dots are known structures. There could be others not showing on this map.

PC | NE WA IMT

Current Status

Fire has scorched the BLM-Spokane District land in the amount of 11,191 acres of brush and grass. It has destroyed 30 or more structures. There is a 0% containment status.

Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized mobilization of state firefighting resources on August 19, 2020, at 9:45 am at the request of Fire Chief Darryl Perry, Okanogan County Fire District 10

Fire is moving towards the Canadian border and can be seen on the other side, prompting multiple emergency reporting and calls.

FIRE FACT

2015: WA Governonr Jay Inslee has declared a state of emergency due to wildfire. It comes 5 years to the day that 3 firefighters were killed in Twisp during the OKANOGAN COMPLEX. (PALMER FIRE has similarities to the Compex Fire)

Fire behavior is extreme and has a fast-moving rate of spread.

A NW IMT Team 6 (Sheldon) has been ordered to manage the incident.

Evacuations – Level 3 (GO NOW!)

Wannacut Lake Road at Ellemeham Mountain Road
Ellis Barns Road at Loomis-Oroville Road
Blue Lake Road at Lake Front Road
Washburn Lake Road at Loomis-Oroville Road to Ellis Barnes Road
Ellemeham Mountain Road to Ellis Barnes Road
Loomis-Oroville Road from Toats Coulee Road to Chopaka Road

PC | Fire

Fire Weather

Fire continues to burn actively today. I am very concerned about the potential for fire spread tomorrow. Although humidities will be 30-35%, sustained winds could reach 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph, pushing the fire further north. Fuels here are very dry! – WA Fire MET

Resources

There are 398 personnel assigned to the incident. Fire management is under a NE WA Team 3, IMT.

The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray will remain activated to Level 1 to help coordinate state assistance for the Palmer Fire. State Fire Marshal’s Office personnel are en route to the scene to coordinate dispatch of resources

Resources: AA 2QM AA 4TS AR 27 BC 32 BC 601 BC 603 C 6201 DNR 33 E 6695 E 692 FB 201 FB 202 FB 244 FB 245 FP 18 H 344 HB 171PL HI 25 (IC) HI 26 HI 27 HI 60 HI 7102 HI 7103 HI 7104 HI 7106 HI 7108 HI 7110 HI 7112 SO 30 T 102 T 152

Incident Cooperators: WA IMET, WA National Guard, District firefighters, DNR, BLM.

Through the Eyes of Social Media

A bad fire situation in the state…exactly 5 years to the day after 3 firefighters died in Twisp during the Okanogan County Complex. – News Media

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FIREFIGHTERS BATTLE EARLY MORNING STRUCTURE FIRE | 1

August 20, 2020 / NW Fire Blog (TM)

Seattle Firefighters are currently battling a multi-alarm structure fire in the 1000 block of Sturgus Avenue South on Thursday. Command requested a 2-alarm at 0549 hours PT. This is near Sturgus Park in the Beacon Hill area of I-90 and I-5 interchange.

It can be seen on the WSDOT camera located at I-90 and Corwin Place South.

Traffic has been shutdown in both directions due to many embers making their way across the freeway but have been stopped. WSDOT is currently opening 2 eastbound lanes.

Photo Credit | Seattle FD

Firefighters were working to get water on the fire torching the three-story building under construction. At this time, the building was fully engulfed with another building also being impacted by fire. (exposure building).

Another exposure building in the area was evacuated for precautionary measures. At 0628 PT, multiple structures were burning.

Sturgus Ave. S.: Multiple structures involved, crews attacking fire from many sides. Residents in the area should close windows and doors to avoid smoke exposure. pic.twitter.com/8Mw4mRvObO

— Seattle Fire Dept. (@SeattleFire) August 20, 2020

Resources dispatched to this structure fire were A10 AIR10 B2 B5 DEP1 E10 E25 E30 E5 E6 L1 L10 L3 M1 M44 MAR5 REHAB1 SAFT2 STAF10 AIR240-260 B6 E2 E28 E34 E36 L4 PIO R1 E16 E22 E9 E26 E13 L13

Fire originally was dispatched at 0542 PT.

This is a developing story and we will post an update when more details come to light.

Nice egress by Seattle Fire Department and all those who support them: Dispatchers, Support, Air Support, PIO, etc.

TAYLOR POND FIRE | YAKIMA CO WA | SIT REP 1

August 18, 2020 / NW Fire Blog (TM)

TAYLOR POND FIRE

SIT REP 1 | 8/18/2020

Incident Summary | A wildfire was sparked on the Yakima Firing Center on Sunday, August 16, 2020 started around 1830 PT was originally 20 acres in size then spread rapidly to drainages and along slopes.

Local fire districts immediately respond as well as resources from the JBLM.

Winds were considerably high and a challenge for local resources to handle the rapidly moving wildfire that would become ultimately a firestorm.

Fire was ignited by a lightning strike from a sudden thunderstorm that passed over the area on Sunday. Multiple wildfires were breaking out and causing lots of chaos.

Current Status | Fire has destroyed 34,792 acres of grass and brush.

Resources | WA DNR Resources assigned to this incident are: 7-MENDO CAPT-341 CREW-43 E-332 E-353 SE-JONES S SE-TSUBOTA GOLDSMITH (IC). There is 1 crew, 2 engines and 26 total personnel.

The SE WA IMT Type 3, Team took command on Monday, August 17th around 1800 hours PT.

Fire Weather | Weather remains at triple digits with low RH, which is more than ripe for fire behavior to increase.

Public Service Announcements | EMERGENCY ALERTS | yakimacounty.us/2222/Aler-Yakima

Incident Cooperators | Yakima County Sheriff Office, Yakima County Emergency Management,

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PALMER FIRE | OKANOGAN CO WA | SIT REP 2

August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 / NW Fire Blog (TM)

SIT REP 2 | 8/18/2020

PALMER FIRE

Washburn Road

5 mi ESE of Loomis

Okanogan County, Washington State

Dispatched 8/18/2020 1456 PT

Photo Credit | Wikipedia

Call Log – Fire Operations

8/18/2020 2234 PT | Okanogan County local fire units are managing the fire.

8/18/2020 2233 PT | Units are starting to pull out of the area near the lake. Fire moving East and South. South Oak Dozer has arrived on-scene. Heading to the Lake and to do triage.

8/18/2020 2227 PT | IC advises units to be closer to their rigs if the fire shifts to the east. It could go that way any moment. Currently it is burning east AND south, extreme and fast-moving. South Oak unit 27 arrived o/s, to Triage on side of Watauga Lake.

8/18/2020 2225 PT | Evacuees who are seeking out an evacuation shelter can receive assistance through the American Red Cross. This is for anyone evacuating from this fire in Okanogan County. Their phone # is 509-670-5331.

8/18/2020 2209 | IC requests 3 strike team brush truck types 4, 5, 6 for Structure protection for tonight. Div Alpha | Burning NW, spotting, spreading. Lines challenged.

8/18/2020 2105 PT | Wildlife Ofcr in area can see fire coming over the ridge down to Watauga Lake. He is at Blue Lake. Dispatch advises to be cautious, fire is reportedly having destroyed some unk structures, it is fast-moving fire.

8/18/2020 2100 PT | Dozers are working on top near Palmer. Section 20 of the map.

8/18/2020 2057 PT | Fire is spreading downhill in a drainage towards Watauga Lake Rd. Sheriff Deputies are now going door-to-door to homes on the W side of the road, along the shore making evacuation notifications. There is only about a 30 min ETA or less before reaches this area. LEAVE NOW.

8/18/2020 2047 PT | Head of Fire- Div 601 states he is 3/4 mile on Tinkham (?) Rd. 8 primary homes are defensible. Looking for Strike team for structure protection. IC notified a Task Force Leader just showed up with a Trainee.

8/18/2020 2038 PT | Dispatch notified IC/Ops Okanogan Co FD4 available with brush trucks to do structure protection. IC was located on Rainbow Lake.

8/18/2020 1456 PT | Assets and personnel dispatched by NE WA Interagency Dispatch Center. Fire is NW of Swash Creek. Helos were dipping out of Palmer Lake.

Resources

Evacuations in Effect

LEVEL 2 | BE READY | South and West of Wannacut Lake. Correction on Lake name. Should be Wannacut Lake from incorrect name of Watauga Lake.

Evacuation Shelter – If you need shelter, please contact the AMERICAN RED CROSS by calling them at 509-670-5331.

Through the Eyes of Social Media

Fire being reported by Residents, seen from these locations:

Aenas Lookout, flames were seen running uphill.
Hwy 7 at 6 Miles S. Looking west and northwest.
From Palmer Lake
From Loomis
Hwy 7 and Ernie Robinson, Oroville
Cherry Street in Oroville
From Omak airport

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PALMER FIRE | OKANOGAN CO WA | SIT REP 1

August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 / NW Fire Blog (TM)

PALMER FIRE

Photo Credit | WA DNR

SIT REP 1 | 8/18/2020

Incident Summary

A wildfires is burning about 5 miles ESE of Loomis, Washington State.

Fire assets were dispatched via the Northeast Washington Interagency Dispatch Center on Tuesday at 1456 hours PT to the Washburn Road area in Okanogan County, Washington.

Fire is northwest of Swash Creek.

Incident #SPD-1947

Current Status

The fire behavior currently is extreme with running, backing, torching and spotting, as it reaches areas with timber and structures in its path. It is currently running down the hillside towards Watauga Lake Road and Blue Lake.

Division Zulu | Crews have line around structures and it is holding. They are doing really well. (2133 PT)

Resources

WA DNR resources and assets include AA 2QM AA 4TS AR 27 BC 32 BC 601 BC 603 C 6201 DNR 33 E 6695 E 692 FB 201 FB 202 FB 244 FB 245 FP 18 H 344 HB 171PL HI 25 (IC) HI 26 HI 27 HI 60 HI 7102 HI 7103 HI 7104 HI 7106 HI 7108 HI 7110 HI 7112 SO 30 T 102 T 152 W Zone 10 quickly arrived on-scene of a wildfire at 1517 hours, Tuesday afternoon.

Incident Command looking for air resources for Wednesday: 4 additional fire bosses, multiple Type 1 and 2 helicopters, 3 LAT and 1 lead planes. Says its been difficult for air resources due to high competition/demand from the State of Oregon.

Evacuations in Effect

LEVEL 2 | BE READY | South and West of Watauga Lake.

Wildfire Preparedness Level Escalated

Nationally speaking,

The National Multi Agency Coordinating Group (NMAC) will elevate the National Preparedness Level has been increased to 5 (PL5), effective at 2000 MST, August 18 due to significant fire activity occurring in multiple geographical areas, an increase in incident management teams being committed and heavy commitment of shared resources to large fires nationally.

Given the continuing hot and dry weather and the increase in initial attack and large fires in the western U.S., the decision to move to Preparedness Level 5 depicts the complexity that fire managers are encountering to assure that adequate firefighting resources are available for protection of life, property and our nation’s natural resources.

PL5 is the highest level of wildland fire activity. Several geographic areas are experiencing large, complex wildland fire incidents, which have the potential to exhaust national wildland firefighting resources. At least 80 percent of the country’s IMTs and wildland firefighting personnel are committed to wildland fire incidents. At this level, all fire-qualified employees become available for wildfire response.

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Photo Credit | Joe Bradshaw/BLM

Through the Eyes of Social Media

Fire being reported by Residents, seen from these locations:

Aenas Lookout, flames were seen running uphill.
Hwy 7 at 6 Miles S. Looking west and northwest.
From Palmer Lake
From Loomis
Hwy 7 and Ernie Robinson, Oroville
Cherry Street in Oroville
From Omak airport

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SMOKE CHECK | 9 MILE FALLS | WASHINGTON

August 18, 2020 / NW Fire Blog (TM)

Nine Mile Falls, Washington

WA DNR Resources AR 29, AR 7408 and AR 7409 were dispatched on Tuesday evening around 1834 PT to the Nine Mile Falls area in Stevens County.

As of the dispatch time, already 0.1 acre has been reportedly scorched.

Incident #NES-1953.

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