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That is where I got mine originally. If you give them your e-mail addy, you can get this in the e-mail automaticaly, when the fire season is going, one will usually come every day. So if you know the name of the fire, you can keep a pretty good update on the situation. This and most all reports that come out, are usually a little behind the times of actually what is going on, but it still is a good window into what you are looking for. When the report shows that the fire is 75% contained or more, that usually means that they are on the last stages of mop up. Some times things get away from them and the number goes down, but it is usually a good gauge to go by....
Hope this all helps, any other questions just let me know and I will answer what I can...
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SITUATION REPORT
SATURDAY, JULY 3, 2004 - 0800 MDT
NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS LEVEL 3
CURRENT SITUATION:
Initial attack activity was moderate in the Southern California Area and
light nationally with 250 fires reported. Four new large fires were
reported, two in the Southwest Area and one each in the Southern
California and Rocky Mountain Areas. Four large fires were contained, one
each in Rocky Mountain, Southwest, Southern California and Southern Areas.
Very high to extreme fire indices were reported in Alaska, Arizona,
California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas,
Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
ALASKA AREA LARGE FIRES:
BOUNDARY, Fairbanks Area Forestry, Alaska Division of Forestry. A Type 2
Incident Management Team (Stegmier) is assigned. A Type 1 Incident
Management Team (Hart) has been ordered. This fire is 20 miles northeast
of Fairbanks, AK in alpine tundra and black spruce. Active, wind driven,
fire behavior was reported. The Steese Highway remains closed until
further notice. Evacuations have occurred in all developments southwest
and west of Chatanika, AK.
WOLF CREEK, Upper Yukon Zone, Bureau of Land Management. A Type 2 Incident
Management Team (Chrisman) has been ordered. This fire is 80 miles
northeast of Fairbanks, AK in black spruce and hardwoods. The remote
location, steep terrain, high winds and poor visibility are major
concerns. Extreme fire activity was reported. Dozer line is being
constructed.
TAYLOR COMPLEX, Tok Area Forestry, Alaska Division of Forestry. A Type 2
Incident Management Team (Kurth) is assigned. This complex, comprised of
the Wall Street, Billy Creek, Gardiner Creek, Big Creek, Anomaly, Chicken
and Porcupine fires, is 35 miles northwest of Tok, AK in black spruce and
tundra. Smoke continues to limit mapping, visual confirmation of fire
behavior and growth.
CAMP CREEK, Delta Area Forestry, Alaska Division of Forestry. A Type 2
Incident Management Team has been ordered. This fire is 82 miles southeast
of Fairbanks, AK in black spruce. Extreme fire behavior with continuous
crown runs and long range spotting up to one half mile was observed.
Increase in acreage is due to more accurate mapping.
EAGLE COMPLEX, Upper Yukon Zone, Bureau of Land Management. A Fire Use
Management Team (Cones) is assigned. This lightning-caused Wildland Fire
Use (WFU) incident is being managed to accomplish resource objectives.
This complex, three miles northeast of Eagle, AK in tundra, black spruce
and mixed hardwoods, consists of the American Summit, Edwards Creek, King
Creek, Kandik River, Indian Grave Creek, Deer Creek fires and six
additional fires. Steep terrain, high winds and poor visibility due to
heavy smoke conditions are major concerns. A large column was reported on
the King Creek and Deer Creek fires.
SOLSTICE COMPLEX, Upper Yukon Zone, Bureau of Land Management. A Type 2
Incident Management Team (Jandt) is assigned. This incident is 57 miles
northwest of Fort Yukon, AK in black spruce and tundra. The complex
consists of the Pingo, Winter Trail, Sucker River, Black Currant River,
Vundik Lake, Boulder Creek and Sheenjek fires. Hot, dry and windy weather
conditions are ongoing concerns. Winter Trail and Pingo fires reported
torching and short runs; Winter Trail reported short range spotting.
Sucker River, Vundik Lake, Black Currant Lake, Boulder Creek and Sheenjek
fires are being monitored by air.
FORT HAMLIN HILLS, Alaska Fire Service-Upper Yukon Zone, Bureau of Land
Management. This fire is ten miles west of Stevens Village, AK in grass,
black spruce, aspen and birch. Minimal fire behavior was reported. Crews
are continuing burnout operations.
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INCIDENT |ST|UNIT| SIZE | % | EST |TOTAL|CRW|ENG|HELI|STRC| $$$
NAME | | | |CTN| CTN |PERS | | | |LOSS|C-T-D
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BOUNDARY |AK| FAS|261000| 15| 7/24| 387| 12| 33| 0| 3| 1.0M
WOLF CREEK |AK| UYD| 33500| NR| UNK| 23| 0| 3| 0| 1| NR
TAYLOR COMPLEX |AK| TAS|396948| NR| 8/1| 147| 2| 11| 1| 3| 806K
CAMP CREEK |AK| DAS| 92000| NR| 8/1| 98| 5| 1| 2| 0| 242K
EAGLE COMPLEX |AK| UYD|441614| NR| UNK| 235| 5| 0| 1| 0| NR
SOLSTICE COMPLE|AK| UYD|293222| 5| UNK| 379| 15| 0| 6| 0| 3.9M
FORT HAMLIN HIL|AK| UYD| 44970| 5| 7/7| 40| 2| 0| 0| 0| NR
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SOUTHWEST AREA LARGE FIRES:
WILLOW, Tonto National Forest. A Type 1 Incident Management Team (Whitney)
is assigned. This fire is 23 miles northeast of Scottsdale, AZ in grass
and brush. Rough, rugged terrain, extremely dry fuels and long travel
times are impeding containment efforts. Two major columns were observed
with intense upslope and downslope runs. Crews are continuing burnout
operations and holding existing fireline.
NUTTALL COMPLEX, Coronado National Forest. A Type 1 Incident Management
Team (Oltrogge) is assigned. This complex, located 15 miles southwest of
Safford, AZ in brush and heavy timber, consists of the Nuttall and Gibson
fires. Extreme, plume dominated fire behavior was observed on the Nuttall
fire. Active fire behavior with upslope runs and spotting were observed on
the Gibson fire. Crews will continue burnout operations and fireline
construction on the Nuttall fire. The Gibson fire will be monitored by
aerial resources, however structure protection is being implemented around
a threatened observatory.
GRANNY, Gila National Forest. This lightning-caused Wildland Fire Use
(WFU) incident is being managed to accomplish resource objectives. The
fire is 21 miles north of Silver City, NM in hardwood litter. Active fire
behavior with isolated, single tree torching was observed. This fire is
being monitored with aerial resources and from lookouts. This will be the
last narrative report unless significant activity occurs.
RINCON, Gila National Forest. This lightning-caused Wildland Fire Use
(WFU) incident is being managed to accomplish resource objectives. This
fire is 25 miles north of Silver City, NM in hardwood litter. Moderate
fire behavior with isolated, single tree torching was reported. This fire
is being monitored with aerial resources and from lookouts. This will be
the last narrative report unless significant activity occurs.
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INCIDENT |ST|UNIT| SIZE | % | EST |TOTAL|CRW|ENG|HELI|STRC| $$$
NAME | | | |CTN| CTN |PERS | | | |LOSS|C-T-D
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WILLOW |AZ| TNF| 65000| 8| UNK| 951| 24| 32| 6| 0| 3.2M
NUTTALL COMPLEX|AZ| CNF| 2700| 5| UNK| 581| 14| 12| 10| 0| 2.1M
GRANNY-WFU |NM| GNF| 1246|N/A| N/A| 0| 0| 0| 0| 0| 5K
RINCON-WFU |NM| GNF| 200|N/A| N/A| 0| 0| 0| 0| 0| 5K
UPSHAW |AZ| SCA| 2000|100| ---| 91| 3| 6| 1| 0| 300K
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SCA = San Carlos Agency, Bureau of Indian Affairs
NORTHWEST AREA LARGE FIRES:
POT PEAK, Okanogan/Wenatchee National Forest. A Type 1 Incident Management
Team (Lohrey) is assigned. This fire is 15 miles west of Chelan, WA in
timber. Steep, difficult terrain with extremely limited access is impeding
control efforts. Some torching was reported. Crews and dozers are
constructing fireline in preparation for burnout operations.
FREEZEOUT, Okanogan/Wenatchee National Forest. A Fire Use Management Team
(Cook) is assigned. This fire is 65 miles northeast of Bellingham, WA in
timber. Steep, rugged terrain has hampered containment efforts. Minimal
fire behavior with occasional single tree torching was reported. No
further information was received.
HOPKINS CANYON COMPLEX, Colville Agency, Bureau of Indian Affairs. A
Washington Interagency Incident Management Team (Reed/Holloway) is
assigned. This fire is eight miles west of Nespelem, WA in timber and
grass. Moderate fire behavior was reported. Crews are completing fireline
construction and performing burnout operations.
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INCIDENT |ST|UNIT| SIZE | % | EST |TOTAL|CRW|ENG|HELI|STRC| $$$
NAME | | | |CTN| CTN |PERS | | | |LOSS|C-T-D
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POT PEAK |WA| OWF| 1921| 0| UNK| 461| 19| 21| 10| 0| 1.8M
FREEZEOUT |WA| OWF| 150| 17| UNK| 36| 0| 0| 2| 0| 180K
HOPKINS CANYON |WA| COA| 5036| 80| 7/4| 629| 17| 31| 3| 0| 800K
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WESTERN GREAT BASIN AREA LARGE FIRES:
VERDI COMPLEX, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. A Type 2 Incident
Management Team (Whalen) is assigned. This incident is less than one
quarter mile northeast of Verdi, NV in grass, brush and timber. Steep,
inaccessible terrain and low fuel moisture are ongoing concerns. Minimal
fire behavior was observed. Reduction in acreage is due to more accurate
mapping.
COYOTE SPRINGS, Desert National Wildlife Refuge. This fire is 30 miles
northeast of Las Vegas, NV in pinyon pine, juniper and grass. This fire is
being managed in a confine/contain strategy with aerial monitoring. No new
information was reported.
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INCIDENT |ST|UNIT| SIZE | % | EST |TOTAL|CRW|ENG|HELI|STRC| $$$
NAME | | | |CTN| CTN |PERS | | | |LOSS|C-T-D
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VERDI COMPLEX |NV| HTF| 1080| 75| 7/3| 561| 16| 26| 1| 0| 966K
COYOTE SPRINGS |NV| DSR| 1000| 65| 7/6| 0| 0| 0| 0| 0| NR
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA LARGE FIRES:
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INCIDENT |ST|UNIT| SIZE | % | EST |TOTAL|CRW|ENG|HELI|STRC| $$$
NAME | | | |CTN| CTN |PERS | | | |LOSS|C-T-D
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WARNER |CA| MVU| 621|100| ---| 569| 19| 31| 0| 0| 150K
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MVU = Monte Vista Unit, California Department of Forestry and Fire
Protection
SOUTHERN AREA LARGE FIRES:
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INCIDENT |ST|UNIT| SIZE | % | EST |TOTAL|CRW|ENG|HELI|STRC| $$$
NAME | | | |CTN| CTN |PERS | | | |LOSS|C-T-D
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WEST |FL| FLS| 3900|100| ---| 0| 0| 0| 0| 0| NR
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FLS = Florida Division of Forestry
ROCKY MOUNTAIN AREA LARGE FIRES:
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INCIDENT |ST|UNIT| SIZE | % | EST |TOTAL|CRW|ENG|HELI|STRC| $$$
NAME | | | |CTN| CTN |PERS | | | |LOSS|C-T-D
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PINE RIDGE |WY| CPX| 300|100| ---| 58| 1| 6| 0| 0| NR
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CPX = Counties Dispatched by Casper
OUTLOOK:
Weather Discussion: A low pressure system entering the extreme western
portions of Alaska will begin to affect Alaska's weather this weekend.
Higher humidity will begin to press into east-central sections of the
state, leading to scattered showers and thunderstorms. Wind will also
shift more to the south and west. Across the Lower 48, conditions will be
warm with little chance of rain from the Northwest southward to Arizona.
However, lingering moisture will lead to thunderstorms on either side of
the Continental Divide. Some of the storms may have isolated dry lightning
along the Continental Divide in the Southwest.
SOUTHWEST AREA
Geographic Area Weather
Partly cloudy. Breezy with widely scattered dry thunderstorms Arizona and
western New Mexico.
High Temperatures
65 to 85 mountains
85 to 95 lower elevations north
95 to105 lower elevations south
Minimum Relative Humidity
5 to 20% Arizona and NM
20 to 40% west Texas
Wind
South to southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Gusts to 20 to 25 mph across Arizona and western New Mexico.
ALASKA
Geographic Area Weather
Central and Eastern Interior: Partly to mostly cloudy and smoky with
scattered showers and isolated afternoon thunderstorms.
South Central: Mostly cloudy with showers in the Copper River Basin and
Susitna Valley.
High Temperatures
Central and Eastern Interior: 70 to 85
South Central: 60 to 75
Minimum Relative Humidity
Central and Eastern Interior: 25 to 40%
South Central: Above 50%
Wind
Central and Eastern Interior: South to southwest 5 to 15 mph.
South Central: South to southwest 5 to 15 mph.
EASTERN GREAT BASIN AREA
Geographic Area Weather
Idaho, Bridger-Teton: Partly cloudy and a little cooler with widely
scattered thunderstorms in the mountains; isolated thunderstorms in the
valleys.
Utah, Arizona Strip: Partly cloudy with widely scattered thunderstorms in
northern Utah; isolated thunderstorms south. Some thunderstorms will be
dry.
High Temperatures
Idaho, Bridger-Teton: 62 to 75 mountains 75 to 89 valley
Utah and Arizona Strip: 70 to 82 mountains 82 to 99 valleys
Minimum Relative Humidity
Idaho, Bridger-Teton:20 to 37% mountains 10 to 25% valleys
Utah, Arizona Strip: 15 to 37% mountains 9 to 22% valleys
Wind
Idaho, Bridger-Teton: Variable 5 to 10 mph except gusty near storms.
Utah, Arizona Strip: Variable or southwest 5 to 15 mph except strong
gusty winds near storms.
WESTERN GREAT BASIN AREA
Geographic Area Weather
Isolated thunderstorms northwest and west; widely scattered thunderstorms
northeast. Sunny south.
High Temperatures
North: 82 to 92
South: 90 to 100
Mountains: 70s
Minimum Relative Humidity
North Valleys: 12 to 22%
South Valleys: 5 to 15%
Mountains: 15 to 30%
Wind
South: South-southwest at 10 mph.
North: West at 5 to 10 mph.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA
Geographic Area Weather
Sunny. Some afternoon cumulus clouds over the eastern mountains with a
10% chance of afternoon thunderstorms around Lake Tahoe.
High Temperatures
Warmest inland areas will be 90s to just over 100.
Minimum Relative Humidity
10 to 20% driest inland valleys
Wind
Afternoon winds southwest to north-northwest at 5 to 15 mph; locally
gusting to around 24 mph western portion.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA
Geographic Area Weather
Areas of morning low clouds and fog from the coast into the coastal
basins.
Otherwise mostly sunny, except partly cloudy in the afternoon over the
Sierra Nevada with a few thunderstorms.
High Temperatures
65 to 75 coastal areas
75 to 85 mountains
80s valleys
85 to 91 upper deserts
97 to 104 lower deserts
Minimum Relative Humidity
25 to 40% valleys
12 to 25% mountains
8 to 18% deserts
Wind
Southwest to northwest 10 to 15 mph over the mountains.
10 to 20 mph and gusty over the upper deserts.
Onshore 8 to 15 mph in the coastal areas.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN AREA
Geographic Area Weather
Scattered afternoon thunderstorms north; isolated dry lightning south.
High Temperatures
Highs in the 80's, to mid 90s
70s mountains
Minimum Relative Humidity
13 to 25% over Colorado and southern Wyoming
25 to 40% elsewhere
Wind
Variable 5 to 18 mph.
NORTHWEST AREA
Geographic Area Weather
Mostly cloudy on west side with a few sprinkles western Washington. Mostly
sunny east side with a slight risk of isolated afternoon showers and
thundershowers mainly over eastern Oregon.
High Temperatures
Highs mostly in the 60s western Washington
Lower 80s in southwest Oregon
70s to lower 80s east of the Cascades
60s higher elevations near the crest of the Cascades
Minimum Relative Humidity
50 to 70% west of the Cascades
30 to 40% southwest Oregon
20 to 35% east side
near 50% over the higher terrain over the Cascades
Wind
West to northwest winds 5 to 15 mph west of the Cascade crest.
East side winds westerly and increasing to 10 to 20 mph except 20 to 25
mph and gusty through the Columbia River Gorge and in the gaps on the
Cascade east slopes.
FIRES AND ACRES YESTERDAY:
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AREA | BIA | BLM | FWS | NPS | ST/OT | USFS | TOTAL
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Alaska |FIRES| | 0| 0| 1| 2| | 3
|ACRES| | 19393| 5431| 900| 66423| | 92147
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Northwest |FIRES| | 5| | | | 16| 21
|ACRES| | 59| | | | 3| 62
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Northern |FIRES| | 1| | | 29| 23| 53
California|ACRES| | 0| | | 396| 13| 409
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Southern |FIRES| 1| 1| | 8| 41| 12| 63
California|ACRES| 0| 0| | 1| 641| 1| 643
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Northern |FIRES| 1| | | | 9| 7| 17
Rockies |ACRES| 1| | | | 1| 19| 21
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Eastern |FIRES| | 1| | | 11| 8| 20
Great Basi|ACRES| | 35| | | 64| 3| 102
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Western |FIRES| | 4| | | | 2| 6
Great Basi|ACRES| | 1| | | | 1| 2
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Southwest |FIRES| 1| 4| | | | 10| 15
|ACRES| 2| 4| | | | 113| 119
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Rocky |FIRES| | 5| | | 4| 3| 12
Mountain |ACRES| | 21| | | 32| 1| 54
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Eastern |FIRES| | | | 1| 24| 2| 27
Area |ACRES| | | | 0| 7| 1| 8
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Southern |FIRES| | | | | 13| | 13
Area |ACRES| | | | | 254| | 254
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TOTAL |FIRES| 3| 21| 0| 10| 133| 83| 250
|ACRES| 3| 19513| 5431| 901| 67818| 155| 93821
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That is where I got mine originally. If you give them your e-mail addy, you can get this in the e-mail automaticaly, when the fire season is going, one will usually come every day. So if you know the name of the fire, you can keep a pretty good update on the situation. This and most all reports that come out, are usually a little behind the times of actually what is going on, but it still is a good window into what you are looking for. When the report shows that the fire is 75% contained or more, that usually means that they are on the last stages of mop up. Some times things get away from them and the number goes down, but it is usually a good gauge to go by....
Hope this all helps, any other questions just let me know and I will answer what I can...
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SITUATION REPORT
SATURDAY, JULY 3, 2004 - 0800 MDT
NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS LEVEL 3
CURRENT SITUATION:
Initial attack activity was moderate in the Southern California Area and
light nationally with 250 fires reported. Four new large fires were
reported, two in the Southwest Area and one each in the Southern
California and Rocky Mountain Areas. Four large fires were contained, one
each in Rocky Mountain, Southwest, Southern California and Southern Areas.
Very high to extreme fire indices were reported in Alaska, Arizona,
California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas,
Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
ALASKA AREA LARGE FIRES:
BOUNDARY, Fairbanks Area Forestry, Alaska Division of Forestry. A Type 2
Incident Management Team (Stegmier) is assigned. A Type 1 Incident
Management Team (Hart) has been ordered. This fire is 20 miles northeast
of Fairbanks, AK in alpine tundra and black spruce. Active, wind driven,
fire behavior was reported. The Steese Highway remains closed until
further notice. Evacuations have occurred in all developments southwest
and west of Chatanika, AK.
WOLF CREEK, Upper Yukon Zone, Bureau of Land Management. A Type 2 Incident
Management Team (Chrisman) has been ordered. This fire is 80 miles
northeast of Fairbanks, AK in black spruce and hardwoods. The remote
location, steep terrain, high winds and poor visibility are major
concerns. Extreme fire activity was reported. Dozer line is being
constructed.
TAYLOR COMPLEX, Tok Area Forestry, Alaska Division of Forestry. A Type 2
Incident Management Team (Kurth) is assigned. This complex, comprised of
the Wall Street, Billy Creek, Gardiner Creek, Big Creek, Anomaly, Chicken
and Porcupine fires, is 35 miles northwest of Tok, AK in black spruce and
tundra. Smoke continues to limit mapping, visual confirmation of fire
behavior and growth.
CAMP CREEK, Delta Area Forestry, Alaska Division of Forestry. A Type 2
Incident Management Team has been ordered. This fire is 82 miles southeast
of Fairbanks, AK in black spruce. Extreme fire behavior with continuous
crown runs and long range spotting up to one half mile was observed.
Increase in acreage is due to more accurate mapping.
EAGLE COMPLEX, Upper Yukon Zone, Bureau of Land Management. A Fire Use
Management Team (Cones) is assigned. This lightning-caused Wildland Fire
Use (WFU) incident is being managed to accomplish resource objectives.
This complex, three miles northeast of Eagle, AK in tundra, black spruce
and mixed hardwoods, consists of the American Summit, Edwards Creek, King
Creek, Kandik River, Indian Grave Creek, Deer Creek fires and six
additional fires. Steep terrain, high winds and poor visibility due to
heavy smoke conditions are major concerns. A large column was reported on
the King Creek and Deer Creek fires.
SOLSTICE COMPLEX, Upper Yukon Zone, Bureau of Land Management. A Type 2
Incident Management Team (Jandt) is assigned. This incident is 57 miles
northwest of Fort Yukon, AK in black spruce and tundra. The complex
consists of the Pingo, Winter Trail, Sucker River, Black Currant River,
Vundik Lake, Boulder Creek and Sheenjek fires. Hot, dry and windy weather
conditions are ongoing concerns. Winter Trail and Pingo fires reported
torching and short runs; Winter Trail reported short range spotting.
Sucker River, Vundik Lake, Black Currant Lake, Boulder Creek and Sheenjek
fires are being monitored by air.
FORT HAMLIN HILLS, Alaska Fire Service-Upper Yukon Zone, Bureau of Land
Management. This fire is ten miles west of Stevens Village, AK in grass,
black spruce, aspen and birch. Minimal fire behavior was reported. Crews
are continuing burnout operations.
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INCIDENT |ST|UNIT| SIZE | % | EST |TOTAL|CRW|ENG|HELI|STRC| $$$
NAME | | | |CTN| CTN |PERS | | | |LOSS|C-T-D
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BOUNDARY |AK| FAS|261000| 15| 7/24| 387| 12| 33| 0| 3| 1.0M
WOLF CREEK |AK| UYD| 33500| NR| UNK| 23| 0| 3| 0| 1| NR
TAYLOR COMPLEX |AK| TAS|396948| NR| 8/1| 147| 2| 11| 1| 3| 806K
CAMP CREEK |AK| DAS| 92000| NR| 8/1| 98| 5| 1| 2| 0| 242K
EAGLE COMPLEX |AK| UYD|441614| NR| UNK| 235| 5| 0| 1| 0| NR
SOLSTICE COMPLE|AK| UYD|293222| 5| UNK| 379| 15| 0| 6| 0| 3.9M
FORT HAMLIN HIL|AK| UYD| 44970| 5| 7/7| 40| 2| 0| 0| 0| NR
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SOUTHWEST AREA LARGE FIRES:
WILLOW, Tonto National Forest. A Type 1 Incident Management Team (Whitney)
is assigned. This fire is 23 miles northeast of Scottsdale, AZ in grass
and brush. Rough, rugged terrain, extremely dry fuels and long travel
times are impeding containment efforts. Two major columns were observed
with intense upslope and downslope runs. Crews are continuing burnout
operations and holding existing fireline.
NUTTALL COMPLEX, Coronado National Forest. A Type 1 Incident Management
Team (Oltrogge) is assigned. This complex, located 15 miles southwest of
Safford, AZ in brush and heavy timber, consists of the Nuttall and Gibson
fires. Extreme, plume dominated fire behavior was observed on the Nuttall
fire. Active fire behavior with upslope runs and spotting were observed on
the Gibson fire. Crews will continue burnout operations and fireline
construction on the Nuttall fire. The Gibson fire will be monitored by
aerial resources, however structure protection is being implemented around
a threatened observatory.
GRANNY, Gila National Forest. This lightning-caused Wildland Fire Use
(WFU) incident is being managed to accomplish resource objectives. The
fire is 21 miles north of Silver City, NM in hardwood litter. Active fire
behavior with isolated, single tree torching was observed. This fire is
being monitored with aerial resources and from lookouts. This will be the
last narrative report unless significant activity occurs.
RINCON, Gila National Forest. This lightning-caused Wildland Fire Use
(WFU) incident is being managed to accomplish resource objectives. This
fire is 25 miles north of Silver City, NM in hardwood litter. Moderate
fire behavior with isolated, single tree torching was reported. This fire
is being monitored with aerial resources and from lookouts. This will be
the last narrative report unless significant activity occurs.
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INCIDENT |ST|UNIT| SIZE | % | EST |TOTAL|CRW|ENG|HELI|STRC| $$$
NAME | | | |CTN| CTN |PERS | | | |LOSS|C-T-D
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WILLOW |AZ| TNF| 65000| 8| UNK| 951| 24| 32| 6| 0| 3.2M
NUTTALL COMPLEX|AZ| CNF| 2700| 5| UNK| 581| 14| 12| 10| 0| 2.1M
GRANNY-WFU |NM| GNF| 1246|N/A| N/A| 0| 0| 0| 0| 0| 5K
RINCON-WFU |NM| GNF| 200|N/A| N/A| 0| 0| 0| 0| 0| 5K
UPSHAW |AZ| SCA| 2000|100| ---| 91| 3| 6| 1| 0| 300K
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SCA = San Carlos Agency, Bureau of Indian Affairs
NORTHWEST AREA LARGE FIRES:
POT PEAK, Okanogan/Wenatchee National Forest. A Type 1 Incident Management
Team (Lohrey) is assigned. This fire is 15 miles west of Chelan, WA in
timber. Steep, difficult terrain with extremely limited access is impeding
control efforts. Some torching was reported. Crews and dozers are
constructing fireline in preparation for burnout operations.
FREEZEOUT, Okanogan/Wenatchee National Forest. A Fire Use Management Team
(Cook) is assigned. This fire is 65 miles northeast of Bellingham, WA in
timber. Steep, rugged terrain has hampered containment efforts. Minimal
fire behavior with occasional single tree torching was reported. No
further information was received.
HOPKINS CANYON COMPLEX, Colville Agency, Bureau of Indian Affairs. A
Washington Interagency Incident Management Team (Reed/Holloway) is
assigned. This fire is eight miles west of Nespelem, WA in timber and
grass. Moderate fire behavior was reported. Crews are completing fireline
construction and performing burnout operations.
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INCIDENT |ST|UNIT| SIZE | % | EST |TOTAL|CRW|ENG|HELI|STRC| $$$
NAME | | | |CTN| CTN |PERS | | | |LOSS|C-T-D
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POT PEAK |WA| OWF| 1921| 0| UNK| 461| 19| 21| 10| 0| 1.8M
FREEZEOUT |WA| OWF| 150| 17| UNK| 36| 0| 0| 2| 0| 180K
HOPKINS CANYON |WA| COA| 5036| 80| 7/4| 629| 17| 31| 3| 0| 800K
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WESTERN GREAT BASIN AREA LARGE FIRES:
VERDI COMPLEX, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. A Type 2 Incident
Management Team (Whalen) is assigned. This incident is less than one
quarter mile northeast of Verdi, NV in grass, brush and timber. Steep,
inaccessible terrain and low fuel moisture are ongoing concerns. Minimal
fire behavior was observed. Reduction in acreage is due to more accurate
mapping.
COYOTE SPRINGS, Desert National Wildlife Refuge. This fire is 30 miles
northeast of Las Vegas, NV in pinyon pine, juniper and grass. This fire is
being managed in a confine/contain strategy with aerial monitoring. No new
information was reported.
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INCIDENT |ST|UNIT| SIZE | % | EST |TOTAL|CRW|ENG|HELI|STRC| $$$
NAME | | | |CTN| CTN |PERS | | | |LOSS|C-T-D
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VERDI COMPLEX |NV| HTF| 1080| 75| 7/3| 561| 16| 26| 1| 0| 966K
COYOTE SPRINGS |NV| DSR| 1000| 65| 7/6| 0| 0| 0| 0| 0| NR
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA LARGE FIRES:
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INCIDENT |ST|UNIT| SIZE | % | EST |TOTAL|CRW|ENG|HELI|STRC| $$$
NAME | | | |CTN| CTN |PERS | | | |LOSS|C-T-D
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WARNER |CA| MVU| 621|100| ---| 569| 19| 31| 0| 0| 150K
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MVU = Monte Vista Unit, California Department of Forestry and Fire
Protection
SOUTHERN AREA LARGE FIRES:
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INCIDENT |ST|UNIT| SIZE | % | EST |TOTAL|CRW|ENG|HELI|STRC| $$$
NAME | | | |CTN| CTN |PERS | | | |LOSS|C-T-D
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WEST |FL| FLS| 3900|100| ---| 0| 0| 0| 0| 0| NR
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FLS = Florida Division of Forestry
ROCKY MOUNTAIN AREA LARGE FIRES:
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INCIDENT |ST|UNIT| SIZE | % | EST |TOTAL|CRW|ENG|HELI|STRC| $$$
NAME | | | |CTN| CTN |PERS | | | |LOSS|C-T-D
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PINE RIDGE |WY| CPX| 300|100| ---| 58| 1| 6| 0| 0| NR
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CPX = Counties Dispatched by Casper
OUTLOOK:
Weather Discussion: A low pressure system entering the extreme western
portions of Alaska will begin to affect Alaska's weather this weekend.
Higher humidity will begin to press into east-central sections of the
state, leading to scattered showers and thunderstorms. Wind will also
shift more to the south and west. Across the Lower 48, conditions will be
warm with little chance of rain from the Northwest southward to Arizona.
However, lingering moisture will lead to thunderstorms on either side of
the Continental Divide. Some of the storms may have isolated dry lightning
along the Continental Divide in the Southwest.
SOUTHWEST AREA
Geographic Area Weather
Partly cloudy. Breezy with widely scattered dry thunderstorms Arizona and
western New Mexico.
High Temperatures
65 to 85 mountains
85 to 95 lower elevations north
95 to105 lower elevations south
Minimum Relative Humidity
5 to 20% Arizona and NM
20 to 40% west Texas
Wind
South to southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Gusts to 20 to 25 mph across Arizona and western New Mexico.
ALASKA
Geographic Area Weather
Central and Eastern Interior: Partly to mostly cloudy and smoky with
scattered showers and isolated afternoon thunderstorms.
South Central: Mostly cloudy with showers in the Copper River Basin and
Susitna Valley.
High Temperatures
Central and Eastern Interior: 70 to 85
South Central: 60 to 75
Minimum Relative Humidity
Central and Eastern Interior: 25 to 40%
South Central: Above 50%
Wind
Central and Eastern Interior: South to southwest 5 to 15 mph.
South Central: South to southwest 5 to 15 mph.
EASTERN GREAT BASIN AREA
Geographic Area Weather
Idaho, Bridger-Teton: Partly cloudy and a little cooler with widely
scattered thunderstorms in the mountains; isolated thunderstorms in the
valleys.
Utah, Arizona Strip: Partly cloudy with widely scattered thunderstorms in
northern Utah; isolated thunderstorms south. Some thunderstorms will be
dry.
High Temperatures
Idaho, Bridger-Teton: 62 to 75 mountains 75 to 89 valley
Utah and Arizona Strip: 70 to 82 mountains 82 to 99 valleys
Minimum Relative Humidity
Idaho, Bridger-Teton:20 to 37% mountains 10 to 25% valleys
Utah, Arizona Strip: 15 to 37% mountains 9 to 22% valleys
Wind
Idaho, Bridger-Teton: Variable 5 to 10 mph except gusty near storms.
Utah, Arizona Strip: Variable or southwest 5 to 15 mph except strong
gusty winds near storms.
WESTERN GREAT BASIN AREA
Geographic Area Weather
Isolated thunderstorms northwest and west; widely scattered thunderstorms
northeast. Sunny south.
High Temperatures
North: 82 to 92
South: 90 to 100
Mountains: 70s
Minimum Relative Humidity
North Valleys: 12 to 22%
South Valleys: 5 to 15%
Mountains: 15 to 30%
Wind
South: South-southwest at 10 mph.
North: West at 5 to 10 mph.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA
Geographic Area Weather
Sunny. Some afternoon cumulus clouds over the eastern mountains with a
10% chance of afternoon thunderstorms around Lake Tahoe.
High Temperatures
Warmest inland areas will be 90s to just over 100.
Minimum Relative Humidity
10 to 20% driest inland valleys
Wind
Afternoon winds southwest to north-northwest at 5 to 15 mph; locally
gusting to around 24 mph western portion.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA
Geographic Area Weather
Areas of morning low clouds and fog from the coast into the coastal
basins.
Otherwise mostly sunny, except partly cloudy in the afternoon over the
Sierra Nevada with a few thunderstorms.
High Temperatures
65 to 75 coastal areas
75 to 85 mountains
80s valleys
85 to 91 upper deserts
97 to 104 lower deserts
Minimum Relative Humidity
25 to 40% valleys
12 to 25% mountains
8 to 18% deserts
Wind
Southwest to northwest 10 to 15 mph over the mountains.
10 to 20 mph and gusty over the upper deserts.
Onshore 8 to 15 mph in the coastal areas.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN AREA
Geographic Area Weather
Scattered afternoon thunderstorms north; isolated dry lightning south.
High Temperatures
Highs in the 80's, to mid 90s
70s mountains
Minimum Relative Humidity
13 to 25% over Colorado and southern Wyoming
25 to 40% elsewhere
Wind
Variable 5 to 18 mph.
NORTHWEST AREA
Geographic Area Weather
Mostly cloudy on west side with a few sprinkles western Washington. Mostly
sunny east side with a slight risk of isolated afternoon showers and
thundershowers mainly over eastern Oregon.
High Temperatures
Highs mostly in the 60s western Washington
Lower 80s in southwest Oregon
70s to lower 80s east of the Cascades
60s higher elevations near the crest of the Cascades
Minimum Relative Humidity
50 to 70% west of the Cascades
30 to 40% southwest Oregon
20 to 35% east side
near 50% over the higher terrain over the Cascades
Wind
West to northwest winds 5 to 15 mph west of the Cascade crest.
East side winds westerly and increasing to 10 to 20 mph except 20 to 25
mph and gusty through the Columbia River Gorge and in the gaps on the
Cascade east slopes.
FIRES AND ACRES YESTERDAY:
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AREA | BIA | BLM | FWS | NPS | ST/OT | USFS | TOTAL
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Alaska |FIRES| | 0| 0| 1| 2| | 3
|ACRES| | 19393| 5431| 900| 66423| | 92147
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Northwest |FIRES| | 5| | | | 16| 21
|ACRES| | 59| | | | 3| 62
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Northern |FIRES| | 1| | | 29| 23| 53
California|ACRES| | 0| | | 396| 13| 409
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Southern |FIRES| 1| 1| | 8| 41| 12| 63
California|ACRES| 0| 0| | 1| 641| 1| 643
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Northern |FIRES| 1| | | | 9| 7| 17
Rockies |ACRES| 1| | | | 1| 19| 21
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Eastern |FIRES| | 1| | | 11| 8| 20
Great Basi|ACRES| | 35| | | 64| 3| 102
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Western |FIRES| | 4| | | | 2| 6
Great Basi|ACRES| | 1| | | | 1| 2
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Southwest |FIRES| 1| 4| | | | 10| 15
|ACRES| 2| 4| | | | 113| 119
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Rocky |FIRES| | 5| | | 4| 3| 12
Mountain |ACRES| | 21| | | 32| 1| 54
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Eastern |FIRES| | | | 1| 24| 2| 27
Area |ACRES| | | | 0| 7| 1| 8
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Southern |FIRES| | | | | 13| | 13
Area |ACRES| | | | | 254| | 254
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TOTAL |FIRES| 3| 21| 0| 10| 133| 83| 250
|ACRES| 3| 19513| 5431| 901| 67818| 155| 93821
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Hangar18
New member
This is the place to start looking.
http://www.nifc.gov/
Go to Wildland Fire Update. There you will find the details on all the fires. A lot of times there are links to a site with specific information on the fire.
Already looking like a pretty ugly year.
http://www.nifc.gov/
Go to Wildland Fire Update. There you will find the details on all the fires. A lot of times there are links to a site with specific information on the fire.
Already looking like a pretty ugly year.
WH's OutdoorsChick
New member
HAHAHA......No I was Totally Kidding..... I am Miserable without him.....
WH's OutdoorsChick
New member
Yeah well as of today I found out the fire was 100% contained... Dearest WH called today and said he would be home tomorrow... I guess that is kool!!!!!
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