UPDATE 1 | APRIL 10, 2021
A new wildfire has been entered into the CAD system in the Angeles ECC dispatch area on Saturday, April 10th at 1420 hours PT.
It is located in San Fran Canyon on Stater Lane.
It is unknown what resources are gearing up to be deployed to the area, as this is a very new incident.
This is a developing incident.
(c) 2021 NW Fire Blog – 1425 hours PT
Update 1 | April 10, 2021
A wildfire is burning in the 6800 block of Highway 138, west of Cajon Pass near Mormon Rocks Fire Station on the Angeles National Forest.
Units from the Angeles ECC dispatched engines 20 and 338 (1239 PT), while others were dispatched via the Federal Interagency Coordination. Those units consist of BC 33 E312 E314 E332 E333 E5R PT3 which had been dispatched at 1219 hours PT. Captain 33 is the IC.
About 0.1 acres has been scorched. Containment status is unknown at this time.
(c) 2021 NW Fire Blog – 1420 hours PT
UPDATE 1 | THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2021
A wildfire is burning approximately 7 miles southeast of Happy Camp on the Klamath National Forest in the State of California.
The fire was detected on April 4th around 1400 hours PT, which is burning in the drainage of Elk Creek. It has scorched 43 acres of timber and a high number of dead snags that are in an area where fire has impacted the area.
There about 200 firefighters from KNF and CAL FIRE, along with 5 crews, 12 engines, 1 dozer, 2 water tenders and 4 falling modules that have been deployed and are working currently on the fire line. Fire line construction has now been completed and personnel are focused on finishing mop-up operations.
The cause is unknown at this time and is still under investigation.
There has been a 75% containment status achieved at the time of this post.
(c) 2021 NW Fire Blog – Updated @ 1800 hours PT
LAMPASA COUNTY, TEXAS
UPDATE 1 | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2021 | 1515 PT
A wildfire ignited on Saturday, February 6, 2021, around 1430 hours CST near the small community of Rumley, Texas.
The fire has been named the 3210 FIRE.
Currently, there has been 40 acres of short grass and brush/juniper pasturelands destroyed. There is a current zero-percent containment status.
Two houses, one outbuilding and a barn were saved by fire crews.
Resources include Texas A&M Forest Service and multiple local fire departments. They are in Unified Command with the local FD Incident Commander.
Current weather report | Sunny skies with temps of 65*F and winds at 11 mph and humidity at 29%. Temps are expected to rise to 69*F on Sunday and in the 70’s on Monday through Wednesday.
To learn more about Texas A&M’s Wildfire Education and Fire Prevention program, visit them on their facebook page here –> https://www.facebook.com/wildfireeducation.prevention
(c) 2021 NW Fire Blog
A wildfire ignited on Wednesday, December 23rd, which is burning off of De Luz Road and Sandia Creek Drive, northwest of Fallbrook (San Diego County), California. The cause is unknown at this time.
Fire has burned approximately 3,000 acres on land owned/managed by the Military Camp Pendleton base.
Command is Unified Command with Military Camp Pendleton, CAL FIRE and North County Fire.
At 0339 hours this morning, Camp Pendleton has issued a mandatory evacuation order for the DeLuz Housing, Wounded Warrior Battalion, and Lake O’Niel Campground areas due to a fire near Naval Weapons Station – Fallbrook. Affected personnel were relocated to Paige Fieldhouse.
An impressive but yet scary image of what firefighters are being challenged on the ground and during a pandemic.
Camp Pendleton released this statement at 0905 hours PT: “The fire is holding at 3,000 acres with 0% containment. Fallbrook gate is closed to all traffic except for emergency vehicles. PMO is guiding traffic away from fire.”
“Fire is pushing southwest of De Luz Road further onto Camp Pendleton towards Ammunition Road. Road closure on De Luz Road at Sandia Creek. Area along De Luz Road under mandatory evacuation. Additional resources moving onto Camp Pendleton.” – CAL FIRE/San Diego County FD
Through the Eyes of Social Media
“There is thick black smoke in DeLuz again, probably right where they’re doing a “controlled burn” which is now under the high wind attack.” (1626 PT)
“The wind is so bad right now. Just within the past hour it’s picked up. I was starting to think this was under control.” (1610 PT)
““The Creek Fire began late Wednesday night near Fallbrook and forced the evacuations of at least 7,000 residents from the community of 30,000 next to Camp Pendleton.” (1233 PT)
This is a developing story. Check back with us for more updates or you can visit us on our channels at @nwfireblog (Facebook, Twitter), nw fire blog (Instagram) or find us here.
About Camp Pendleton
Camp Pendleton is a Marine Corps Installations West/Marine Corps Base/Air Station Camp Pendleton-Training/Supporting Marines since 1942
(c) 2020 NW Fire Blog – Updated 12/24/2020 1725 PT
Othello, Washington | Fire units that were previously on the Vantage Road Fire were in the process of going back into service, when another call came in.
Fire resources were responding to a new incident located at 262 East near Othello, Washington. Units heading to the new location are 3121, 1130 and 1138.
This is for an unnammed fire.
The Reporting Party states there was a previous fire in the location. There are now embers flying in the area dropping to the ground but the fire has now gone out.
Units are responding this call listed as an Outside Fire.
UPDATE: As of 2347 PT, the first arriving brush truck reported there were multiple small spot fires which he could handle, all other resources were cancelled.
(c) 2020 NW Fire Blog-Updated 7/11/2020 2345 PT
Update 1 – Sunday, April 26, 2020
Photo Credit | Evergreen Fire & Rescue
The 560 FIRE was reported on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 1230 hours MDT (or 1130 hours PDT). It is burning in the Old Hayman Burn Scar in the Pike National Forest.
Photo Credit | Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District
Firefighters and equipment were dispatched to the fire located off of 560 Road and about three miles northwest of Cheesman Reservoir in Colorado.
Personnel on the fire ground include those from the US Forest Service (Lead Agency), North Fork Fire , Elk Creek Fire, Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District, Evergreen Fire & Rescue, and Indian Hills Fire, Jefferson County Sheriffs Office.
23 Firefighters are currently assigned to this incident.
Resources include: 2 engines, 1 bulldozer, 1 water tender.
There has been 68 acres of grass and standing dead and downed trees destroyed.
This was an out-of-control fire but crews have successfully reached a 60% containment status.
No structures are under threat.
Wildland fire crews will continue to secure the firelines and mop up hotspots. A bulldozer has been building a fireline in areas where it is safe and accessible.
Danger to crews remain as dead and downed trees could pose a fall hazard.
Photo Credit | Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District
Smoke will be visible as fuels continue to burn on the interior.
#560Fire #ColoradoWildfires #FireSeason2020
(c) 2020 NW Fire Blog- Updated 4/26/2020 1100 PDT (1200 MDT)
UPDATE 1 | JULY 21, 2019
Incident Summary
A wildfire prompted fire personnel and equipment to be dispatched around 1142 hours MST on Sunday, July 21, 2019.
The fire was reported by multiple calls from the general public and from fire lookouts around 1100 hours.
Almost one hour later, multiple engines, crews, helicopters, fixed wing aircraft along with nearly 100 personnel were on-scene of the five-acre fire.
The fire’s cause has not been released and is currently under investigation.
Credit | Coconino NF
Location
The fire is located north of Flagstaff, near Schultz Pass Road.
Size
By almost 1330 Hours MST, the fire slowly grew to 20 acres. Now at 1630 hours MST, the fire has been reported to have reached 400 acres of ponderosa pines and mixed conifer with a 0% containment status.
Resources
There are a total of 182 personnel and assets, which included 7 engines, 4 fuels crews, 2 hotshot crews, 14 patrol units, 2 dozers, 2 water tenders, 4 heavy air tankers, 4 SEATs (single engine air tankers), 3 Type Type-1 helicopters, 1 Type 3 helicopter, a VLAT (very large air tanker) and an air attack plane.
A Type 1 IMT Team 2 (SW IMT) is on order and will take command over this wildfire at 1800 hours MST on Monday evening.
Fire photo taken at 15 hours MST | Credit: Coconino NF
EOC Activated
The Coconino County Emergency Management and City of Flagstaff collectively, have activated the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in support of this wildfire named the MUSEUM FIRE.
Evacuations
An evacuation notice has been issued for the areas of Forest Road to Highway 89 (Mount Elden Lookout) and Schultz Pass Road to private land. A pre-evacuation notice has also been issued for the area of Forest Road 420 to Friedlein Prairie.
The Coconino County Sheriff SAR members are assisting with evacuations.
Notifications
An American Red Cross Shelter has been established at the Sinaqua Middle School. 3950 E. Butler Avenue, Flagstaff, Arizona 86004.
For emergency notifications and other notices, go to coconino.az.gov/ready .
(c) 2019 NW Fire Blog – Updated @ 1630 hours MST.
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.
(c) 2019 NW Fire Blog- Updated at 1500 hours PDT on 7/14/2019
Thank you for reading and following our post! Here is the compiled list of wildfires for the State of Alaska on Saturday, July 6, 2019, for fires greater than 1,000 acres.
1 | .Bearnose Hill Fire – ANCSA lands
Started 6/29/2019. Lightning caused.
1,744 acres. 59 personnel.
Active fire behavior with 50 ft. flame lengths, crowning, running and spotting. Fire fuels include spruce and hardwood mix. Fire moving to the north.
Additional crews arrived o/s today.
Incident #407.
2 | Foraker Fire – Denali National Park
Started 6/26/2019. Lightning sparked.
11,970 acres. 6 personnel.
Some fire activity on the southeast flank of the fire.
Incident #389.
3 | Boundary Fire – ANCSA lands
Started 6/23/2019. Lightning ignited.
15,250 acres with a 250 acre increase on 7/4/2019. 170 personnel.
Crews to engage in direct attack strategies with point protection activities on values at risk. Structure protection in and around homes north of the fire and in Northway.
Incident #362..
4 | Lloyd Mountain Fire – AK State lands
Started 6/23/2019 by lightning.
16,239 acres. 20 personnel.
Fire behavior active increased on the north and east flanks mostly with minimal growth on the interior. Working to prep for structure protection in the north and south areas of the fire.
Incident #361.
5 | Hurst Creek Fire – AK State lands
Started by lightning on 6/22/2019.
39,179 acres. 6 personnel.
Air recon flight this afternoon and in the evening detected increased fire activity with running to the southwest prompting structure protection. Heliltack responded and with remain in the area. Fire has crossed the Dishna River on the northeast corner and western perimeter.
Incident #352.
6 | Chandalar River Fire – Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge
Started 6/22/2019 by lightning. 2,004 acres. Acreage increased by 177.5 since 7/4/2019. 56 personnel. Active fire behavior with wind-driven runs to the east.
Incident #349
7 | Hadweenzic River Fire – Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge
Started by lightning on 6/22/2019.
27,161 acres. 8 personnel.
Increased fire behavior with short runs and backing. Spreading mostly to the north and east.
Incident #337.
8 | Hess Creek Fire – 29 miles SE of Steven’s Village
NV Type 3 Team 2 on 6/27/2019. | Courtesy: Inciweb
Started on State land on 6/21/2019. Lightning caused.
104,218 acres. Increased by 70,830.5 on 7/4/2019. 70 personnel.
Being managed by an IMT3. If fire continues to grow, concerns for high assets may become threatened which include multiple structures, camps and communication equipment. Burnout operations in effect.
Incident #324.
9 | Nugget Creek Fire – 35 miles E of Fairbanks
View of fire from Chena River | Courtesy: Inciweb
Fire caused by lightning on 6/21/2019. Located on State lands.
6,937 acres. 6 personnel.
Increased fire activity on the interior and burning at a low rate of spread with the west side more actively burning along with uphill runs and backing down the ridge. No structures threatened.
Incident #323.
10 | Shovel Creek Fire – 20 NW of Fairbanks
Lookout keeps watch over the Shovel Creek Fire Courtesy: Inciweb
Fire caused by lightning began on 6/212019.
10,808 acres. 12% contained. 753 personnel.
Fire weather has been consisting of sunny skies, temps in the upper 70’s, lower RH of 38-45% range and winds that were terrain driven.
Working to secure fire perimeter along the east and north along the Chatanika River area.
Command consists of: Deputy IC is Chris Schulte. Incident Meteorologist is Jon Bonk with Fire wx. Fire Behavior Analyst is Dana Skelly assisting with prediction for movement.
Incident #319.
11| Bergman Creek Fire – Central Yukon Field Office (BLM)
Fire started on BLM owned lands on 6/21/2019 by lightning in the Central Yukon Field Office area.
10,889 acres. 16 personnel. Fire behavior has had minimal activity but there is still heat located on the northeastern and eastern areas of the fire.
Incident #312.
12| Black River Fire – Eastern Interior Field Office (BLM)
Fire ignited after lightning hit the area, spark this fire on BLM owned lands in the Eastern Interior Field Office’s response area. The fire started on 6/18/2019.
24,891 acres. 47 personnel. Fire behavior is active with smoldering, creeping, running and torching. It is burning in spruce, mixed hardwoods and tundra.
Incident #255.
13 | Yukon Charley Fire – Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve (NPS)
Fire started on 6/10/2019 by lightning.
1,049 acres. 8 personnel. Air recon flight completed and fire is about 30% active with smoldering and creeping in white and black Spruce.
Incident #217.
14 | Swan Lake Fire – 5 miles NE of Sterling
Smoke plume on the Swan Lake Fire 5 days ago | Courtesy: Inciweb
Fire started on 6/5/2019 by lightning and is burning in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge (USFWS).
92,657 acres have been destroyed. 14% contained. 400+ personnel assigned. Fire growth on 7/4/2019.
Containment lines are holding in Divisions A, R and K. Div P had growth to the northeast. Air fire suppression activities are primary focus. Crews are continuing to maintain mop up operations north of the Homer Electric transmission line and along the East Fork Moose River. Night shift is patrolling the Sterling Hwy for smoke conditions which AK State Troopers are monitoring and providing traffic control when heavy smokey conditions arise for traffic on the Hwy.
Incident #181.
15 | McArthur Creek Fire – AK State lands
Fire started on 5/21/2019 by lightning. 15,000 acres. 12 personnel assigned. Air recon flight on 7/5/2019 showing high fire growth on the west side of the fire.
Incident #133.
Fire Stats – Current AK Fires Burning
There were 5 new wildfires that occurred within the last 24 hours that were under 1 acre Four of the 5 were human caused. 1 was undetermined and reached a total of destroyed 40 acres. 9 personnel are still assigned to the incident.
There are 20 wildfires that are fully staffed and have a total of 375,620 acres that have been destroyed while there are 94 being monitored for a total of 299,412 acres. 1 of the fires has been put out. There are 2 RX fires for a total of 13,615 acres. The grand total of acres destroyed has reached an all-time high of 688,688.
Of the 374 wildfires, 190 were human caused while 181 were lightning caused for a total of 681,708 acres destroyed.
(c) 2019 NW Fire Blog – Updated 1900 hours PDT
