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Siouxon Fire Update October 12, 2022 (Siouxon Fire Wildfire)

InciWeb Articles WA - October 12, 2022 - 9:57am
Currently the Siouxon Fire is 437 acres and is burning on steep, remote terrain within an unburned island within the Big Hollow Fire scar on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The Siouxon Fire is surrounded to the west, north and east by burn scars from the Big Hollow Fire and poses little threat to escaping the fire area this late in the season. Leadership has decided that due to the time of year, location of the fire, topographic challenges, and lack of safety mitigations available, the Fire team will not be staffing the fire on the ground at this time. Fire staff are monitoring the fire daily and posting road guards and signs to keep the public safe. Fire behavior: Continued unseasonably warm and dry conditions are giving the Siouxon Fire the ability for some growth and moderate fire activity. An aircraft flew over the fire on Sunday October 9th and confirmed that, though there is fire growth, it remains to be a creeping and smoldering ground-fire that appears to be doing some...

Nakia Creek Fire Update October 12, 2022 (Nakia Creek Fire Wildfire)

InciWeb Articles WA - October 12, 2022 - 9:47am
 Nakia Creek Fire Update – October 12, 2022 Overview: The Nakia Creek Fire, located 9 miles northeast of Camas WA in Clark County WA, and is burning in the Larch Block of the Yacolt Burn State Forest. The fire is at approximately 156 acres in size and is currently 10 percent contained. Reduction in acreage is due to better mapping. Additionally, the fire is still uncontained and acres may increase. Fire Behavior: The fire is burning in slash, steep previously harvest slopes as well as in young timber stands and small pockets of mature timber. Existing containment lines held overnight and firefighters continue to prepare direct control lines along the flanks of the fire. Additionally, we are utilizing a combination of direct dozer and hand line along the fires edge. Fire behavior has been smoldering and creeping with some torching observed and short range spotting. The potential for fire growth remains and containment lines are being put in place. Weather: Weather today is...

Road and Trail Closures Yacolt Burn State Forest (Nakia Creek Fire Wildfire)

InciWeb Articles WA - October 11, 2022 - 5:06pm
 Closures: Trails: All Motorized Trails in the Yacolt Burn State Forest including the Jones Creek and Hagen Creek Trails Systems are closed. The Larch Mountain Trailhead is also closed. Roads: Current Road closures. All roads between the L-1600 at Jones Creek ORV Trailhead and the L-1500 at Four Corners, which is the intersection with the L-1000 and L-1400. Closures are in place for public and firefighter

Nakia Creek Fire Update October 11, 2022 (Nakia Creek Fire Wildfire)

InciWeb Articles WA - October 11, 2022 - 4:44pm
Nakia Creek Fire Update – October 11, 2022 Overview: The Nakia Creek Fire, located 9 miles northeast of Camas WA in Clark County WA, is burning in the Larch Block of the Yacolt Burn State Forest. The fire is at approximately 250 acres in size and is currently 10 percent contained.Fire Behavior: The fire is burning in slash and along steep previously harvested slopes. Firefighters are preparing direct control lines along the flanks of the fire. Fire behavior has been smoldering and creeping with some torching observed and short range spotting. The potential for fire growth remains and containment lines are being put in place. Weather: Weather today is predicted to be dry and warm. High pressure will keep warm and dry weather through the week. Closures: Trails: All Motorized Trails in the Yacolt Burn State Forest including the Jones Creek and Hagen Creek Trails Systems are closed. The Larch Mountain Trailhead is also closed.Roads: Current Road closures. All roads between the L-1600 at...

Kalama Fire Update - October 11, 2022 (Kalama Fire Wildfire)

InciWeb Articles WA - October 11, 2022 - 12:11pm
Overview: The Kalama Fire, located southeast of Kalama Horse Camp on the south side of Mount St. Helens, remains at approximately 461 acres in size and is currently nine percent contained.Fire Behavior:  Fire fighters are continuing to prepare indirect lines in more favorable terrain.  Fire behavior has been minimal with smoldering and creeping with some torching observed. The potential for fire growth remains and containment lines are being put in place and reinforced with hose lays and sprinklers.Weather: Today will be mostly sunny with maximum temperatures 68-71 with light winds.Closures: Closures remain in place - View Closure Map: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1065297.pdf  Trails: Cinnamon Trail #204, Kalama Ski Trail #231, Toutle Trail #238, Tootle Trail #238B, Fossil Trail #242, Kalama Falls Trail #242A, Goat Marsh Trail 231DRoads: Current Road closures. NFS Road No. 8100, from the junction of DNR Road 7200 and DNR Road 7600 to the junction with...

Evacuation Level Change - October 11, 2022 (Kalama Fire Wildfire)

InciWeb Articles WA - October 11, 2022 - 11:36am
After re-evaluating current evacuation levels and projected fire behavior for the #KalamaFire, in coordination with the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office, U.S Forest Service, and Washington State Department of Natural Resources, evacuation levels have been lowered. Current evacuation levels associated with Kalama Fire are now all at Level 1 ”Ready”.Level 1, Ready Evacuation:North to South: From the Headwaters of the South Fork of the Toutle River to south of Merrill Lake.East to West: Skamania County/Cowlitz County border west 5 miles into Cowlitz County.Be prepared. Make a personal "Ready, Set, GO!" wildfire action

Kalama Fire Update October 11, 2022 (Kalama Fire Wildfire)

InciWeb Articles WA - October 11, 2022 - 10:43am
 Kalama Fire Update – October 11, 2022 Overview: The Kalama Fire, located southeast of Kalama Horse Camp on the south side of Mount St. Helens, remains at approximately 461 acres in size and is currently nine percent contained.   Fire Behavior:  Fire fighters are continuing to prepare indirect lines in more favorable terrain.  Fire behavior has been minimal with smoldering and creeping with some torching observed. The potential for fire growth remains and containment lines are being put in place and reinforced with hose lays and sprinklers. Weather: Today will be mostly sunny with maximum temperatures 68-71 with light winds. Closures: Closures remain in place - View Closure Map: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1065297.pdf   Trails: Cinnamon Trail #204, Kalama Ski Trail #231, Toutle Trail #238, Fossil Trail #242, Kalama Falls Trail #242A, Goat Marsh Trail 231D Roads: Current Road closures. ·        NFS Road No. 8100, from the junction of DNR...

10/11/2022 Bolt Creek Fire Update (Bolt Creek Fire Wildfire)

InciWeb Articles WA - October 11, 2022 - 10:09am
US 2 Is Open: Yesterday, WSDOT crews spent time removing two large trees that came down onto US 2. A closure was conducted on the highway periodically allowing traffic to move through the area. Check the WSDOT TRAFFIC website and twitter for up-to-date information before committing to using the highway. Additional closures along Highway 2 are expected for debris removal and cleanup. Fire Update: Containment lines on the south, east and west edges of the fire along US 2 and near structures continue to hold well. Yesterday firefighters were assisted by helicopter water drops to successfully suppress a flare-up of several acres on the southern tip of the fire north of Highway 2 near Maloney Mountain. Firefighters continue to monitor containment lines to ensure that the fire stays within the planned footprint on the southwest, south and southeast edges. A Structural Protection Group is focused on fire protection, particularly on the east side of Index, to ensure protection is in place...

Goat Rocks Fire Update for October 11, 2022 (Goat Rocks Fire Wildfire)

InciWeb Articles WA - October 11, 2022 - 10:01am
Firefighting Efforts: Crews are implementing hazardous fuels reduction along Forest Road 1266, Forest Road 4612, Forest Road 041, and the Three Peaks trail system. Firefighters are patrolling near communities closest to the fire, testing and refining sprinklers and hose lays. The structure protection specialist finalized the coordinated response plan, and crews are rehearsing it. Aerial attack was able to continue yesterday, but to a lesser degree given the high winds. Helicopters will perform additional bucket work today given the weather cooperates.Fire Activity: Yesterday’s winds tested the control lines, all of which successfully held. Fire activity slightly increased especially near ridgetops. Overall, the fire continues to creep and smolder, and fire activity is minimal.Weather: The fire received light precipitation last night. Winds will be much lighter today, with an average speed of 6 mph and guests up to 10 mph. The forecast calls for similar temperatures as yesterday,...

Cedar Creek Fire Update October 11, 2022 (Cedar Creek Fire Wildfire)

Inciweb Articles OR - October 11, 2022 - 9:16am
Cedar Creek FireOctober 11, 2022 | Size: 122,463 acres | Contained: 38% | Start Date: August 1,2022 | Origin: 15 miles east of Oakridge, OR Cause: Lightning | Total personnel: 653| Resources: 22 engines; 12 crews; 5 heavy equipment; 7 helicoptersWeather: High pressure is building back up over the area, which will result in a warming and drying trend for the rest of this week. Today will have the lowest temperatures over the remainder of this week, forecasted in the mid-to-upper 60s for most of the fire area. Operations: Firefighters made significant progress building containment lines around the “slopover” fire on the southern fire perimeter near Lucas Lake yesterday. Fire crews constructed fireline around 100% of the eastern pocket of active fire and are installing hose lays to deliver water along the containment lines. The western pocket of active fire has fire line around approximately 40% of the area perimeter. Heavy smoke yesterday made aviation access...

Kalama Fire Update October 10, 2022 (Kalama Fire Wildfire)

InciWeb Articles WA - October 11, 2022 - 9:04am
Overview: The Kalama Fire, located southeast of Kalama Horse Camp on the south side of Mount St. Helens, remains at approximately 461 acres in size and is currently five percent contained. Fire Behavior:  Fire fighters are continuing to prepare indirect lines in more favorable terrain.  Fire behavior has been minimal with smoldering and creeping with some torching observed. The potential for fire growth remains and containment lines are being put in place. Weather: Today will be mostly with clouds increasing in the late afternoon and evening with a 25% chance of light rain.Closures: Closures remain in place - View Closure Map: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1065297.pdf  Trails: Cinnamon Trail #204, Kalama Ski Trail #231, Toutle Trail #238, Fossil Trail #242, Kalama Falls Trail #242A, Goat Marsh Trail 231DRoads: Current Road closures.NFS Road No. 8100, from the junction of DNR Road 7200 and DNR Road 7600 to the junction with NFS Road No. 8123 and all...

Goat Rocks Fire Update for October 9, 2022 (Goat Rocks Fire Wildfire)

InciWeb Articles WA - October 10, 2022 - 11:06am
Highlights: Fire growth continues to be primarily in areas where the fire is closing in on itself, slowly creeping and smoldering along the forest floor. While today’s temperatures will be much lower than yesterday, wind speed will be faster with gusts to 25 mph possible. Additional fire growth is anticipated today. Interagency Hotshot crews and aerial bucket work are successfully holding the fire at Coal Creek Ridge, and other lines are holding as well. Crews continue to scout for opportunities to safely extend control lines in the upper Coal Creek drainage, but the steep terrain is presenting many challenges. Weather: Today will be much cooler than recent days, with a high of 68 degrees. A cold front arrives today, dropping daytime highs to 67 degrees. Winds will be westerly, with average speeds around 12 mph. Gusts may be as high as 25 to 30 mph. This may or may not restrict aerial attack.   Evacuations: Areas northeast of Butter Creek and north of...

10/10/2022 Bolt Creek Fire Update (Bolt Creek Fire Wildfire)

InciWeb Articles WA - October 10, 2022 - 10:33am
US 2 Is Open: US 2 is subject to closures.  Check the WSDOT TRAFFIC website and twitter for up-to-date information before committing to using the highway. Flare-ups, material rolling near the road, or hazardous trees on or along the road may force temporary short closures or reroutes. Crews are still working throughout the area, please drive at the posted reduced speeds through the fire area. Law enforcement emphasis and additional signage by WSDOT will be used to help slow traffic. Train traffic through the area will be slowed for safety of firefighters and to prevent fire spread.Fire Update: Warm and windy conditions will move in with overnight increasing humidity. The winds will be picking up over the next couple of days, pushing the smoke back out of the low areas to the east. Containment lines on the south, east and west edges of the fire along US 2 and near structures continue to hold well. The fire will continue to produce smoke as it burns to the north into Wild Sky...

Cedar Creek Fire Update October 10, 2022 (Cedar Creek Fire Wildfire)

Inciweb Articles OR - October 10, 2022 - 10:19am
Cedar Creek FireOctober 10, 2022 | Update 8:30 AM | Size: 122,210 acres | Contained: 38% | Start Date: August 1,2022 | Origin: 15 miles east of Oakridge, OR Cause: Lightning | Total personnel: 730| Resources: 22 engines; 16 crews; 3 heavy equipment; 8 helicoptersWeather: A weakening cold front will move through this afternoon, resulting in much cooler temperatures and increased northwest winds. Cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity will linger into Tuesday as high pressure rebounds over the Pacific Northwest. Temperatures will be in the upper 60s and lower 70s today, with widespread smoke and haze persisting in the fire area. Operations: Dry fuels and unseasonably warm temperatures contributed to fire growth in the “slopover” area actively burning along the southern fire edge near Lucas Lake yesterday. Firefighters used water bucket drops from heavy helicopters combined with retardant drops from air tankers again as dozers and Interagency Hotshot Crews...

Goat Rocks Fire Update for October 9, 2022 (Goat Rocks Fire Wildfire)

InciWeb Articles WA - October 9, 2022 - 6:00pm
A Type 3 Incident Management Organization, led by Incident Commander Ryan Erne and Incident Commander Trainee Jason Lanier assumed command of the Goat Rocks Fire at 6:00 p.m. last night. Fire Activity: The fire continues to grow about 100 to 150 acres a day, but is mostly closing in on itself. That is to say, areas where the fire has previously formed “fingers” are burning toward one another, at a very slow pace.  It is creeping and smoldering through extremely thick duff, which is resulting in continued smoke in the air. Coal Creek drainage continues to be one of the most active areas of the fire.             Firefighting Efforts: Firefighters continue to successfully hold all control lines.Chipping continues along Forest Road 4610 today, and is nearing completion. The Structure Protection Specialist continues to work with local cooperators on refining the coordinated response plan. Engine patrol continues day and night, throughout the communities closest to the fire...

10/9/2022 Bolt Creek Fire Update (Bolt Creek Fire Wildfire)

InciWeb Articles WA - October 9, 2022 - 10:50am
Overview: The Bolt Creek Fire continues to burn in steep, rugged terrain, but expected to have limited growth. Crews are working throughout the area.  Please use caution when traveling near the fire area and adhere to the posted reduced speed limits. Law enforcement emphasis patrols and additional signage by WSDOT will be used to help advise and slow traffic for safety of firefighters and to prevent potential fire spread. US 2 Is Open throughout the fire area and no additional planned closures are scheduled. However, additional flare-ups, material rolling near the road, or hazardous trees on or along the roadway may force temporary short closures or reroutes.Fire Update: Warmer and drier conditions returned Friday afternoon and overnight increasing fire activity. These conditions will persist for the next few days which will likely contribute to moderate fire spread and additional smoke production. Containment lines on the south, east and west edges of the fire along US 2 and near...

Kalama Fire Update (Kalama Fire Wildfire)

InciWeb Articles WA - October 9, 2022 - 10:09am
 Kalama Fire Update – October 9, 2022 Transfer of Command: At 0700 this morning command of the Kalama Fire was transferred to the Sierra Front Nevada Team 5 with Incident Commander Scott Stephenson. Stephenson’s team will continue to work closely with local Forest Managers and local cooperators to ensure a smooth transition and contiue the current firefighting effort. Overview: The Kalama Fire, located southeast of Kalama Horse Camp on the south side of Mount St. Helens, is at approximately 454 acres in size and is currently five percent contained.   Fire Behavior:  Fire fighters are preparing indirect lines in more favorable terrain.  Fire behavior has been minimal with smoldering and creeping with some torching observed. The potential for fire growth remains and containment lines are being put in place. Weather: Weather today is predicted to be dry and warm. High pressure will keep warm and dry weather through Monday, Closures: Closures remain in place - View Closure Map:...

Cedar Creek Fire Update October 9, 2022 (Cedar Creek Fire Wildfire)

Inciweb Articles OR - October 9, 2022 - 9:02am
Cedar Creek FireOctober 9, 2022 | Update 8:30 AM | Size: 121,762 acres | Contained: 38% | Start Date: August 1,2022 | Origin: 15 miles east of Oakridge, OR Cause: Lightning | Total personnel: 627| Resources: 21 engines; 14 crews; 3 heavy equipment; 8 helicopters Weather: Weather conditions will be near critical conditions throughout the week. Today will be warm and dry, with temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s. Widespread smoke and haze will continue across most of the fire area.  Operations: Northwest Incident Management Team 12 took command of the fire at 8:00 PM last night. Extremely dry fuels and high temperatures led to increased fire behavior on the southern edge of the Cedar Creek Fire, enabling the fire to escape containment lines near Lucas Lake and close to the existing spot fire. Firefighters focused their efforts on this new “slopover” area where the fire crossed containment lines, estimated to be 30-50 acres yesterday. Heavy helicopters...

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