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<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel> <atom:link href="http://inciweb.org/feeds/rss/articles/s/49/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><title>InciWeb Incident Articles for WASHINGTON</title><link>http://inciweb.org/state/49/</link><description>Latest articles for incidents in WASHINGTON</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:19:01 -06:00</pubDate><language>en-us</language><item><title><![CDATA["Cold Springs Fire Update - August 29, 2008 (Cold Springs Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1428/8070/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1428/8070/</guid><description><![CDATA["Final acreage has remained at 7,729 acres with 100% containment on August 1, 2008. Each agency affected by the Cold Springs Fire is now managing their portion of the fire.A closure order for the Cold Springs fire has been revised to allow access to additional recreation areas on the south side of Mt Adams. This order is posted on the Forest website: http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/fire/current-restrictions.shtmlWhile the fire remains in 100% containment, pockets of heat occur in isolated areas near the center of the fire, despite recent rainfall. These spots could flare up intermittently with extended dry and hot weather and result in smoke with occasional torching. Due to the density of fuels within specific areas of the fire, full control will not occur until three or more inches of rain have been received after October15th or winter snow is here for the season.The Yakama Nation, Washington Department of Natural Resources and the Gifford Pinchot National Forest will have crews committed..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:05:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Press Release of August 24, 2008 (Foam Creek Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1491/7992/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1491/7992/</guid><description><![CDATA[" EASTERN AREA Fire Use Management TeamJack Creek Fire - Foam Creek Fire Complex  News Release Date: August 24, 2008Subject: Fire Update for Wenatchee Ranger District FiresContact: Becky Banker (509) 548-3069www.inciweb.org While the Jack Creek and Foam Creek fires continue to smolder in remote, unpopulated areas of the Wenatchee River Ranger District, both fires remain relatively inactive. The Eastern Wildland Fire Use Management Team, Barbara Bonefeld, Incident Commander is managing these fires.Fires of this nature tend to remain viable for long periods of time. Past history indicates that with the coming of wet weather the fires tend to lie down and not exhibit extreme behavior. These fires can remain dormant for extended periods of time. Should this be followed by a drying trend, the fire may become active again and display more intense fire behavior. This could include more intense flames, up hill runs, and heavier smoke. A temporary flight restriction remains in effect for the..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:05:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Press Release of August 24, 2008 (Jack Creek Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1490/7989/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1490/7989/</guid><description><![CDATA[" EASTERN AREA Fire Use Management TeamJack Creek Fire - Foam Creek Fire Complex   News Release Date: August 24, 2008Subject: Fire Update for Wenatchee Ranger District FiresContact: Becky Banker (509) 548-3069 www.inciweb.org  While the Jack Creek and Foam Creek fires continue to smolder in remote, unpopulated areas of the Wenatchee River Ranger District, both fires remain relatively inactive. The Eastern Wildland Fire Use Management Team, Barbara Bonefeld, Incident Commander, is managing these fires. Fires of this nature tend to remain viable for long periods of time. Past history indicates that with the coming of wet weather the fires tend to lie down and not exhibit extreme behavior. These fires can remain dormant for extended periods of time. Should this be followed by a drying trend, the fire may become active again and display more intense fire behavior. This could include more intense flames, up hill runs, torching, crowning and of course heavier smoke.  A temporary flight..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:30:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Press Release (Jack Creek Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1490/7976/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1490/7976/</guid><description><![CDATA[" EASTERN AREA Fire Use Management TeamJack Creek Fire - Foam Creek Fire Complex        News Release Date: August 23, 2008Subject: Fire Update for Wenatchee Ranger District FiresContact: Becky Banker 509-548-3069; jackcreekfire@gmail.com; www.inciweb.org  While the Jack Creek and Foam Creek fires continue to smolder in remote, unpopulated areas of the Wenatchee River Ranger District, both fires remain relatively inactive. Arial reconnaissance yesterday revealed that the fires remain essentially the same size with some isolated hot spots. A drying trend is forecasted through the weekend, bringing with it the possibility of increased fire activity. Fires of this nature tend to remain viable for long periods of time. Past history indicates that with the coming of wet weather the fires tend to lie down and not exhibit active fire behavior. These fires can remain dormant for extended periods of time. Should this be followed by a drying trend, the fire may become active again and display..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 19:19:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Press Release of August 23, 2008 (Foam Creek Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1491/7972/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1491/7972/</guid><description><![CDATA[" EASTERN AREA Fire Use Management TeamJack Creek Fire - Foam Creek Fire Complex        News Release Date: August 23, 2008Subject: Fire Update for Wenatchee Ranger District FiresContact: Becky Banker 509-548-3069; jackcreekfire@gmail.com; www.inciweb.org  While the Jack Creek and Foam Creek fires continue to smolder in remote, unpopulated areas of the Wenatchee River Ranger District, both fires remain relatively inactive. Arial reconnaissance yesterday revealed that the fires remain essentially the same size with some isolated hot spots. A drying trend is forecasted through the weekend, bringing with it the possibility of increased fire activity. Fires of this nature tend to remain viable for long periods of time. Past history indicates that with the coming of wet weather the fires tend to lie down and not exhibit active fire behavior. These fires can remain dormant for extended periods of time. Should this be followed by a drying trend, the fire may become active again and display..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:19:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Press Release of August 22, 2008 (Foam Creek Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1491/7945/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1491/7945/</guid><description><![CDATA[" EASTERN AREA Fire Use Management TeamJack Creek Fire - Foam Creek Fire Complex        News Release Date: August 22, 2008Subject: Fire Update for Wenatchee Ranger District FiresContact: Becky Banker (509) 548-3069 www.inciweb.org    The Jack Creek and Foam Creek fires continue to burn in remote, unpopulated areas of the Wenatchee River Ranger District. A drying trend is forecasted for today and will continue throughout the weekend, bringing with it the possibility of increased fire activity. The Eastern Wildland Fire Use Management Team, Barbara Bonefeld, Incident Commander, is managing these fires on the Wenatchee River Ranger District. The Incident Command Post is located at the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery. A temporary flight restriction remains in effect for the Jack Creek Fire. Trail closures were updated Tuesday, August 19, 2008. Visitors to the Forest are urged to familiarize themselves with fire locations, fire activity, and related closures. As of August 19, the..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:46:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["News Release of August 22, 2008 (Jack Creek Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1490/7944/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1490/7944/</guid><description><![CDATA[" EASTERN AREA Fire Use Management TeamJack Creek Fire - Foam Creek Fire Complex    News ReleaseDate: August 22, 2008Subject: Fire Update for Wenatchee Ranger District FiresContact: Becky Banker (509) 548-3069 www.inciweb.org   The Jack Creek and Foam Creek fires continue to burn in remote, unpopulated areas of the Wenatchee River Ranger District. A drying trend is forecasted for today and will continue throughout the weekend, bringing with it the possibility of increased fire activity. The Eastern Wildland Fire Use Management Team, Barbara Bonefeld, Incident Commander, is managing these fires on the Wenatchee River Ranger District. The Incident Command Post is located at the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery. A temporary flight restriction remains in effect for the Jack Creek Fire. Trail closures were updated Tuesday, August 19, 2008. Visitors to the Forest are urged to familiarize themselves with fire locations, fire activity, and related closures. As of August 19, the Wenatchee..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:30:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Colds Springs Fire Weekly Update - August 22, 2008 (Cold Springs Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1428/7942/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1428/7942/</guid><description><![CDATA["Final acreage has remained at 7,729 acres with 100% containment on August 1, 2008. Each agency affected by the Cold Springs Fire is now managing their portion of the fire.While the fire remains in 100% containment, pockets of heat occur in isolated areas near the center of the fire, despite recent rainfall. These spots could flare up intermittently with extended dry and hot weather and result in smoke with occasional torching. Due to the density of fuels within specific areas of the fire, full control will not occur until three or more inches of rain have been received after October15th or winter snow is here for the season.The Yakama Nation, Washington Department of Natural Resources and the Gifford Pinchot National Forest will have crews committed to the incident within their boundaries. Rehabilitation of burned areas will also be completed by each individual agency. The Gifford Pinchot National Forest has lifted some of the closure area to allow for access to the South Climb of Mt...."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:34:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["New Release of August 21, 2008 (Jack Creek Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1490/7928/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1490/7928/</guid><description><![CDATA["News Release Date: August 21, 2008Subject: Fire Update for Wenatchee Ranger District FiresContact: Becky Banker (509) 548-3069 jackcreekfire@gmail.com www.inciweb.org   The Jack Creek and Foam Creek fires continue to burn in remote, unpopulated areas of the Wenatchee River Ranger District, though recent moisture, cloud cover, and humidity has moderated fire behavior. A drying trend is forecast to begin Friday, August 22, and continue throughout the weekend bringing with it the possibility of increased fire activity. The Eastern Wildland Fire Use Management Team, Barbara Bonefeld, Incident Commander, is managing these fires on the Wenatchee River Ranger District. The Incident Command Post is located at the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery. A temporary flight restriction remains in effect for the Jack Creek Fire. Trail closures were updated Tuesday, August 19, 2008. Visitors to the Forest are urged to familiarize themselves with fire locations, fire activity, and related closures. As..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Press Release of August 21, 2008 (Foam Creek Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1491/7927/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1491/7927/</guid><description><![CDATA["News Release Date: August 21, 2008Subject: Fire Update for Wenatchee Ranger District FiresContact: Becky Banker (509) 548-3069 jackcreekfire@gmail.com www.inciweb.org   The Jack Creek and Foam Creek fires continue to burn in remote, unpopulated areas of the Wenatchee River Ranger District, though recent moisture, cloud cover, and humidity has moderated fire behavior. A drying trend is forecast to begin Friday, August 22, and continue throughout the weekend bringing with it the possibility of increased fire activity. The Eastern Wildland Fire Use Management Team, Barbara Bonefeld, Incident Commander, is managing these fires on the Wenatchee River Ranger District. The Incident Command Post is located at the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery. A temporary flight restriction remains in effect for the Jack Creek Fire. Trail closures were updated Tuesday, August 19, 2008. Visitors to the Forest are urged to familiarize themselves with fire locations, fire activity, and related closures. As..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Wind Gusts to 36 Mph Test Fire Lines, Consume Inte (Columbia River Road Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1462/7879/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1462/7879/</guid><description><![CDATA["High winds preceding a cold, dry front passing through the Colville Reservation are testing the integrity of fire lines at the Columbia River Road Fire. The winds are pushing smoke into valleys near the fire, causing low visibility. The fire, however, has not been spotting or torching in response to the wind. A few (less than ten, campfire-size pockets of fuels have been smoking in the fire&#39;s interior and several hand crews are mopping them up today. A infrared flight Sunday showed only three small hot spots in the fire&#39;s interior. Most of the rehabilitation of roads, trails and fire lines that could be completed by firefighters and heavy equipment at the fire was completed today. Two strike teams of engines and a water tender are patrolling the fire and a hand crew is mopping up a small area of interior fires along the west flank (Division C).  Tomorrow, the management of the fire will transition to a Type III incident management team under the command of Chris Naccarado of..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:41:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Level 1 Evacuation Advisement Lifted; Columbia Riv (Columbia River Road Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1462/7880/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1462/7880/</guid><description><![CDATA["The Evacuation Level 1 advisement for the Kartar community was canceled last night. Residents are aware of the fire and are not restricted from their homes. The Columbia River Road was opened on Monday August 18 at 10AM between Omak (at Cameron Lake Road) and Nespelem (Schoolhouse Loop Road). Highway 155 remains open. The roads leading into the fire area from Highway 155 are all closed to non-residents. This includes the area from Coyote Canyon Road to Haley Creek Road. These roads continue to have high levels of fire traffic and there are hazards from the fire itself. The closures are continually being reassessed.Starting Monday, August 18, information about the Columbia River Road Wildfire and road closures will be available from the Mt. Tolman Fire Center at (509) 634-3100. Incident will be turned over to a Type III organization at 0600, Tuesday, August 19,"]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:15:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Closure Order - Jack Creek Fire - August 18, 2008 (Jack Creek Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1490/7924/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1490/7924/</guid><description><![CDATA["  OCCUPANCY AND USE andNATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM TRAILS OKANOGAN-WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b) the following acts are prohibited on designated portions of National Forest System (NFS) Lands and Trails on the Wenatchee River and Cle Elum Ranger Districts of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest within the area described below and shown on the attached map.  1. Being on the Road. For the purpose of this order, this restriction prohibits all methods of travel or being on the following National forest System Roads: {36CFR 261.54(e)] Fortune Creek Road No. 4330-170 from its beginning in T23N R14E SE1/4 Sec. 14 to its end.  2. Being on the Trail. For the purpose of this order, this restriction prohibits all methods of travel on the following National Forest System Trails as described below: [36CFR 261.55(a)] Paddy Go Easy Pass Trail No. 1595 beginning at its trailhead on Road 4330 (T24N R14E SW¼ Sec.34) to its junction with French Creek Trail No. 1595. Scatter..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Colulmbia River Road Wildfire August 17, 2008 1700 (Columbia River Road Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1462/7829/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1462/7829/</guid><description><![CDATA["The Columbia River Road wildfire is now 100% contained. This means that the fire is encircled by a fireline, but is not under control. There is still fire burning in the interior of the fire area. Moreover, there are still hot spots that are an immediate threat to the control line.With temperatures so high, humidity so low, and fuels so dry, this fire still requires attention and caution. Efforts continue to extinguish, cool, and "mop up" a 200-foot barrier along the fire perimeter. Care must be taken to protect firefighters from the effects of high temperature, such as dehydration, extreme fatigue, and heat exhaustion, as they work.The 20 threatened homes in the Kartar area remain under an Evacuation Level 1 advisement. The evacuation advisement will be cancelled at 6 pm tonight. Residents are aware of the fire and are not restricted from their homes. The Columbia River Road will open on Monday August 18 at 10 am between Omak ( at Cameron Lake Road) and Nespelem ( Schoolhouse Loop..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:09:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Columbia River Road Fire August 16, 2998 19 AM  (Columbia River Road Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1462/7859/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1462/7859/</guid><description><![CDATA["In spite of temperatures exceeding 100&deg; F, firefighters battling the Columbia River Road wildfire achieved 100% containment today. This means that the fire is encircled by a fireline, but is not under control. There is still fire burning in the interior of the fire area. Moreover, there are still hot spots that are an immediate threat to the control line. With temperatures so high, humidity so low, and fuels so dry, this fire still requires attention and caution. Efforts continue to extinguish, cool, and &quot;mop up&quot; a 200-foot barrier along the fire perimeter and within 500 feet of structures. Care must be taken to protect firefighters from the effects of high temperature, such as dehydration, extreme fatigue, and heat exhaustion, as they work.Several crews were released today and more will be released tomorrow to return home or assist with other fires burning in the area.The 20 threatened homes within the fire area remain under an Evacuation Level 1 advisement. Residents..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 10:07:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Columbia River Road Wildfire August 15, 2008 1800 (Columbia River Road Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1462/7826/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1462/7826/</guid><description><![CDATA["In spite of temperatures exceeding 100&deg; F, firefighters battling the Columbia River Road wildfire achieved 100% containment today. This means that the fire is encircled by a fireline, but is not under control. There is still fire burning in the interior of the fire area. Moreover, there are still hot spots that are an immediate threat to the control line. With temperatures so high, humidity so low, and fuels so dry, this fire still requires attention and caution. Efforts continue to extinguish, cool, and &quot;mop up&quot; a 200-foot barrier along the fire perimeter and within 500 feet of structures. Care must be taken to protect firefighters from the effects of high temperature, such as dehydration, extreme fatigue, and heat exhaustion, as they work.Several crews were released today and more will be released tomorrow to return home or assist with other fires burning in the area.The 20 threatened homes within the fire area remain under an Evacuation Level 1 advisement. Residents..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:48:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Columbia River Road Fire August 15, 2008 0830 Hrs (Columbia River Road Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1462/7821/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1462/7821/</guid><description><![CDATA["Mop up continues today within 200 feet of the perimeter on the Columbia River Road Fire. Firefighters got the upper hand on the fire on August 12. There is still work to be done. Fire lines continue to be strengthened and pockets of fuels burned out near the fire lines. The fire is now 80 percent contained.Fire officials predict that mop up standards, prepared by the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Indian Reservation, will be met tomorrow. Several crews were released today to return home or assist with other fires burning in the area.Firefighters are also rehabilitating roads, trails, dozer and hand lines throughout the fire. Large numbers of crews and equipment will begin to be demobilized from the fire tomorrow. Mikal Barnett, Incident Commander, stated, &quot;We are satisfied with our excellent safety record and continue to focus on building a culture of safety.&quot;Officials from the Washington Interagency Incident Management Team #4 anticipate returning the incident to a..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:17:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Cold Springs Fire Weekly Update - August 15, 2008 (Cold Springs Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1428/7820/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1428/7820/</guid><description><![CDATA["Final acreage has remained at 7,729 acres with 100% containment on August 1, 2008. Each agency affected by the Cold Springs Fire is now managing their portion of the fire.While the fire remains in 100% containment, pockets of heat remain in isolated interior spots in heavy downed timber. These spots may flare up intermittently with extended dry and hot weather forecast for the coming days, and smoke with occasional torching. Small columns of smoke may be visible in the coming days, but the fire remains within the current containment lines.Due to the density of fuels within specific areas of the fire full control will not occur until a season ending event such as a wetting rain or snow. A medium helicopter is stationed at the Trout Lake Helibase to respond as needed.The Yakama Nation, Washington Department of Natural Resources and the Gifford Pinchot National Forest will have crews committed to the incident within their boundaries. Rehabilitation of burned areas will also be completed..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:03:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Columbia River Road August 14, 2008 0800 Hrs Updat (Columbia River Road Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1462/7785/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1462/7785/</guid><description><![CDATA["The fire was mopped up today within 200 feet of fire lines. Fire lines were strengthened and pockets of fuels burned out near the fire lines. The fire is now 80 percent contained. Fire officlals predicted that mop up standards prepared by the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Nation will be met tomorrow. Several crews were released today to other smaller fires burningin the area.Officials from the Washington Interagency Incident Management Team anticipate returning the incident to a Type III Incident Management Team on Sunday or Monday, August 17 or 18, 2008.Roads near and inside the fire continue to be closed to non-residents. The Columbia River Road is closed between Omak (at Cameron Lake Road) and Nespelem (Schoolhouse Loop Road). The roads leading into the fire areas from Hwy 155 are all closed to non-residents. This includes an area from Coyote Canyon Road to Haley Creek Road. The 20 threatened homes within the fire area remain under an Evacuation Level 1 advisement. Residents..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:50:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Columbia River Road August 12, 2008 1930 Hrs Updat (Columbia River Road Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1462/7778/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1462/7778/</guid><description><![CDATA["Firefighters worked extremely hard today, fighting the Columbia River Road Fire, and have made very good progress burning out unburned pockets near fire lines, blackening fire lines and mopping up throughout the fire. Ground crews required little air support today, as the fire was not as active.A night shift tonight will secure those lines and improve on the progress made today. They will be paying attention to hot spots that can still cause short-range spotting. Fire managers have &quot;guarded optimism&quot; about containing the fire. Several dozers and hot shot crews will be demobilized from the fire tomorrow.Firefighters will continue to mop up hot spots within 200 feet of fire lines throughout the fire tomorrow. Mop-up has proceeded rapidly in the southern and eastern portions of the fire. The fire&#39;s movement has been mostly terrain-driven, travelling up-hills and up-valleys. Today&#39;s weather included gusts to 5 to 9 mph which coincided with the active afternoon burning..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:52:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Roads From Hwy 155 Into Columbia River Road Wildfi (Columbia River Road Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1462/7765/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1462/7765/</guid><description><![CDATA["Roads potentially leading into the Columbia River Road wildfire from Hwy 155 are closed. This includes the area from Coyote Canyon Road to the Haley Creek Road.Residents are not restricted from their"]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:20:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Columbia River Road August 12, 2008 0800 Hrs Updat (Columbia River Road Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1462/7764/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1462/7764/</guid><description><![CDATA["As the weather becomes increasingly warm and dry, hundreds of firefighting personnel are working diligently to contain and control the Columbia River Road Fire. Last night the existing containment lines were maintained and improved. The most significant gaps remaining are in heavy timber on the West perimeter near the Whitmore Lookout and in more open pine forest on the North perimeter at a ridge between Kartar Road and the Dan Nason Road. The dry fuels and steep terrain have made line construction and expansion challenging.The fire&#39;s movement has been mostly terrain-driven, travelling up-hills and up-valleys. Today&#39;s weather forecast includes winds increasing to 5 to 9 mph and gusts of 15 mph potentially coinciding with the active afternoon burning period. The weather is forecast to become increasingly warm and dry. Temperatures today (upper-70&#39;s on the ridges and upper-80&#39;s in the valleys) are approximately 5-7&ordm; warmer than yesterday. The minimum relative..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:39:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Columbia River Road August 11,2008 1600 Hrs Update (Columbia River Road Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1462/7758/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1462/7758/</guid><description><![CDATA[" Firefighters facing a tough fight taming the restive Columbia River Road Fire Columbia River RoadFire pushes containment lines along its northern perimeter, continues to burn in heavy timber, fuels   Nespelem, Wash., -- As nearly 200 more firefighters join the fight to stop the Columbia River Road Fire from burning northward today, the fire shook off some of the progress made and stepped further outside containment lines, burning through dense timber and heavy, dry forest fuels. Fire suppression strategists had planned today to connect a ridge top dozer line to an opened road with hand line through the steep, forested slope, but the fire moved between both lines to the east. Two hot shot crews were to build the connecting hand line, but instead continued to strengthen existing fire lines.The hot fire is consuming fuels cleanly as it burns and its movement is primarily terrain driven. The fire is burning approximately four miles west of Highway 155 which runs between Omak and..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:11:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["August 11,2008 0800 Hrs Update (Columbia River Road Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1462/7746/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1462/7746/</guid><description><![CDATA["Hundreds of firefighting personnel are working diligently to contain and control the Columbia River Road Fire. Although the SW, S, and SE perimeters have been well secured, heavy timber, steep terrain and very dry fuels make containment challenging on the W near the Whitmore Lookout; on the N at a ridge between Kartar Road and the Dan Nason Road; and on the NE near Summit Lake Road. The recent relatively cool, moist weather conditions are forecast to become increasingly hot and dry starting today. Active fire behavior is expected and the containment lines are likely to be tested this afternoon and, increasingly, in the next few days.Last night&#39;s crews made good progress in extending and strengthening containment lines on the W and NE. Today&#39;s Day Shift is well positioned for additional productive work that will include burning out near the Whitmore Lookout. On the N perimeter, 2 Hot Shot crews will work to close the gap between cat lines constructed last night. Heavy fuels and..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:50:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Sunday August 10, 2008 2000 Hrs Update (Columbia River Road Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1462/7735/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1462/7735/</guid><description><![CDATA["The Columbia River Road Fire became active later today, pushing against hard-won containment lines and spreading through dry, heavy forest fuels. Over 500 firefighting personnel made significant progress this morning as cooler temperatures allowed them to build and secure lines on the north and western sections of the fire. But, fire became very active with increasing temperatures and winds at approximately 1600 hours, challenging ground crews and resources.The fire has not yet spread north of the Dan Nason Road.Firefighters were supported today by an air attack plane, directing three helicopters who were able to work on a seven-minute bucket drop turn-around. Seven additional initial attack air resources were available and assisted in the suppression operations today.Crews were also tasked on securing and mopping up containment lines on the east and southern boundaries of the now 20,655 acre Columbia River Road Fire. The fire is estimated to be 15 percent contained. Fire lines..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 23:58:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Sunday August 10, 2008 0900 Hrs Update (Columbia River Road Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1462/7726/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1462/7726/</guid><description><![CDATA["Nearly 500 firefighting personnel made significant progress yesterday and last night securing containment lines around the 22,246-acre Columbia River Road Fire. The fire is estimated to be 15 percent contained. Fire lines surrounding the Whitmore Lookout, which was threatened by fire on Friday and Saturday, have been reinforced and the lookout is now being protected by engines.The fire has been burning aggressively through steep, rocky terrain since last Thursday, burning through grass, sage and ponderosa pine forests nine miles northwest of Nespelem, Washington. Although temperatures cooled last night with yesterday&#39;s approach of a dry, cold front, the fuels in the fire area remain extremely dry. The fire grew more than 4,000 acres yesterday, burning over fire lines in several locations along the western flanks.Hand crews, supported by water drops from helicopters and dozers are working today to hold the fire along the ridge southeast of the Dan Nason Road. Ground crews are also..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 11:51:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Saturday August 9, 2008 1700 Hrs PM Update (Columbia River Road Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1462/7714/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1462/7714/</guid><description><![CDATA["The Columbia River Road fire, which burned actively yesterday, was quieted last night by nearly a tenth of an inch of rain that fell near the head of the fire. Dry fuels, however, allowed the fire to advance northwestward and grow nearly 4,000 acres in size last night and today.The fire&#39;s growth, which has strongly influenced by southerly winds since starting last Thursday morning, began spotting up to a quarter mile from its western flank today. The fire burned over fire lines in several locations along the western flanks. The southern and eastern flanks have remained quiet and are being patrolled by firefighters. The fire is estimated to be 15 percent contained.The fire has been burning actively in grass, shrubs, timber and logging slash - creeping down hill through understories of Douglas-fir and ponderosa forests and torching individual trees. The fire has burned erratically over the irregular terrain, leaving patches of unburned fuels in its path. Air attack and ground..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 22:11:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Columbia River Rd Wildfire Update Aug 9, 2008 0800 (Columbia River Road Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1462/7709/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1462/7709/</guid><description><![CDATA[" The Columbia River Road wildfire continues to burn actively toward the northwest. The speed has generally been related to topography and fuels, moving uphill and more quickly in grass and sage. Fuels are very dry. Initial suppression efforts have included building dozer line and burning out along the S, SE, and SW perimeter and providing structure protection. Approximately 20 homes and 40 outbuildings are threatened by the fire. A Level 1 Evacuation Order is currently in effect for residents in the Kartar Community. Engines are positioned at homes along the Kartar and Omak Lake Roads, and dozers have cleared the areas surrounding homes and buildings of debris and vegetation. At this time, residents are not restricted from accessing their homes. The Columbia River Road is closed to non-residents except for firefighting personnel between Omak (at the Cameron Lake Road) and Nespelem (at the Schoolhouse Loop Road). Coyote Creek Road is closed at Hwy 155. A section of the Columbia River..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 12:55:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Friday August 8, 2008 6:00 PM Update (Columbia River Road Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1462/7698/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1462/7698/</guid><description><![CDATA["The Columbia River Road wildfire started at 0300 on Thursday, August 7, 2008 and increased quickly in size, burning nearly 11 miles north from its origin along the Lower River Road that runs adjacent to the Columbia River toward the Kartar Community, a small group of homes northeast of Omak Lake. The fire is burning actively in grass, shrubs, timber and logging slash. It has been observed spotting 1/8 of a mile ahead of the fire.Initial suppression efforts included building dozer line along Hopkins Canyon, burning out in the vicinity of Lower Coyote Creek Road, and providing structure protection. Approximately 20 homes and 40 outbuildings are threatened by the fire and a Level 1 Evacuation Order is currently in effect for residents in the Kartar Community. Engines are positioned at residents along the Kartar and Omak Lake Roads, and dozers have cleared the areas surrounding homes and buildings of debris and vegetation. At this time, residents are not restricted from accessing their..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:43:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Wednesday August 6 Daily Update (Green Lake Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1450/7652/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1450/7652/</guid><description><![CDATA["THIS IS THE FINAL UPDATE FROM THE INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM ABOUT THE GREEN LAKE FIRE. Today, remaining crews will complete the final search for any undetected hot spots within the pre-identified objectives (300 feet around the fire perimeter and within 500 feet of structures). They will finish the rehabilitation of all suppression-related damage, including repairing fences that were damaged by the actions taken to suppress the fire, and create waterbars on all sections of fire line where future precipitation could cause erosion. After those objectives are complete, all equipment used on the fireline will be returned to the Incident Command Post at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds. Before leaving the area, crews will pick up any items that were not there when they arrived.For any future information specific to the Green Lake Fire, questions should be directed to DNR&#39;s Northeast Region office: 509-684-7474. If there appears to be an emergency related to fire activity, citizens should..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:18:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Tuesday August 5 Daily Update (Green Lake Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1450/7642/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1450/7642/</guid><description><![CDATA["YESTERDAY&#39;S FIRE ACTIVITY: Some smoke was visible for a few hours from Omak and Okanogan on Monday as minor burnout operations and natural consumption occurred on small islands of previously unburned fuel in the interior of the fire. No heat was found again along the north perimeter of the fire. Only a few hot spots were detected on the west side of the fire; at the end of shift fire supervisors estimated they had completed 95% of the mop-up objective along that edge. Crews working along the Green Lake road were praised for their safe work practices.Near the houses at the northeast side, crews also feel they have met 95% of their objective to put out all hot spots within 500 feet of structures. A skidgeon (an engine on tracks), was effectively used to deliver water to crews mopping up on the east side of the fire. Reduced risk of nighttime fire activity has allowed the scaling back of night shift to only patrol status. Fire personnel have been asked to leave the fire in a..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:18:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Monday August 4, 2008 8:00 AM Update (Green Lake Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1450/7614/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1450/7614/</guid><description><![CDATA["YESTERDAY&#39;S ACTIONS: Firefighters had another safe and effective operation during both day and night shifts on Sunday. On the north end of the fire, crews accomplished the objective of extinguishing all hot spots within 300 feet of the perimeter. Along the west side of the fire, hot spots have been extinguished within 500 feet of structures, and crews are making progress toward ensuring the outer 300 feet of the fire perimeter is cold as well. The eastern perimeter is the most challenging area of the fire because of steep terrain, poor access for water supplies, and abundant snag hazards. Progress on that side is slower, yet steady. Hand-held heat detectors were used in the late evening to ensure that hot spots near the northeast side of the fire are identified and fully extinguished. Some resources from night shift only worked until midnight, so they could move to day shift. The Fire Prevention Team conducted planning and reconnaissance and began engaging local homeowners,..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:21:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Final Update for The Cold Springs Fire (Cold Springs Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1428/7611/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1428/7611/</guid><description><![CDATA["Cold Springs Fire UpdateSunday, August 3, 2008 www.inciweb.org/This is the last update for the Cold Springs Fire from the Type III Incident Management Team, led by Alan Lawson, Incident Commander.Final acreage has remained at 7,729 acres with 100% containment on August 1, 2008. The fire is being returned to Type IV management by each agency affected by the Cold Springs Fire onMonday, August 4,. The Yakama Nation, Washington Department of Natural Resources, and the Gifford Pinchot National Forest will have crews committed to the incident within their boundaries. Rehabilitation of burned areas will also be completed by each individual agency. The Gifford Pinchot National Forest has lifted some of the closure area to allow for access to the South Climb of Mt. Adams. Detailed information on open areas may be obtained from the Mt. Adams Ranger District at 509.395.3402. Much of the area on Mt. Adams remains closed to public use due to the wildland fire operations ongoing and the number of..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Sunday August 3 Daily Update (Green Lake Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1450/7593/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1450/7593/</guid><description><![CDATA["YESTERDAY&#39;S ACTIONS: Fireline personnel made excellent progress around the perimeter of the fire on Saturday. Firelines were completed and crews and engines worked in from those lines, extinguishing hot spots. An island of previously unburned vegetation within the fire burned actively. On the southeast edge of the fire, crews found and contained an area of approximately 4 acres that had burned past the line on the previous day, and used a helicopter to drop water as they worked to secure that area. By the end of the day, the only significant smokes seen from the air were in the interior of the fire.Firefighters working near the Green Lake Road continue to build on the excellent work done by initial attack forces to protect the homes and structures there. Over a dozen homes that had been in immediate danger were protected, and are still standing. TODAY&#39;S PLANNED ACTIONS: Firefighters will concentrate on strengthening existing fire lines, ensuring that material within 300 feet..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 11:24:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Initial Update Saturday August 2, 2008 (Green Lake Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1450/7581/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1450/7581/</guid><description><![CDATA["The Green Lake Fire began at approximately 5:30pm on Thursday, July 31 near the intersection of Salmon Creek Rd. and Green Lake Rd., approximately 6 miles northwest of Okanogan, WA. The cause is under investigation at this time. The fire was wind-driven by gusts up to 25mph and remained active throughout the night and on Friday, August 1, moving primarily to the north and to the east. Aerial reconnaissance conducted late-morning on August 1 determined the fire to be approximately 1,000 acres at that time; it grew to over 2000 acres by the end of the day. Air resources dropped water and retardant throughout the day on August 1.Residents on the 410 Road, off the north end of the Green Lake Road are now allowed back into their homes. The Level 3 evacuation notice that went into effect the evening of July 31 was reduced to an alert this morning. Residents on Green Lake Road and Conconully Road are advised to be aware of the fire situation in the area (a Level 1 notification), and should..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 12:07:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Evacuation Lifted for 410 Road Residents (Green Lake Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1450/7589/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1450/7589/</guid><description><![CDATA["Residents on the 410 Road, off the north end of the Green Lake Road are now allowed back into their homes. The Level 3 evacuation notice that went into effect the evening of July 31 was reduced to an alert this morning. Residents on Green Lake Road and Conconully Road are advised to be aware of the fire situation in the area (a Level 1 notification), and should know that if the fire situation changes they may need to prepare to evacuate. Only 1 outbuilding is known to have been lost at this"]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 11:45:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Green Lake Road Closed to Public Traffic (Green Lake Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1450/7643/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1450/7643/</guid><description><![CDATA["The Green Lake Road is closed to public traffic while fire personnel work in the area. Only residents of the road, and fire personnel, should continue beyond the barricades. Barricades are located at the junctions with Conconully Road and with Salmon Creek Road. Daily Fire Updates and Fire Maps are posted on the"]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:21:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["August 1, 2008 Fire Update (Cold Springs Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1428/7553/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1428/7553/</guid><description><![CDATA["Fire Information (509) 395-2670 Hours: 8am - 7pm coldspringsfire2008@gmail.com www.inciweb.org/Access to Mt. Adams South Climb Forest officials announced July 31, 2008, that the access to Mt. Adams south climb route will reopen on August 1. All areas, including all trails and roads, east and south of the 80, 8040 and 8040-500 roads continue to be closed. The Round-the-Mountain Trail #9 remains closed east of South Climb Trail #183. Forest Road 82 remains closed at the Forest Boundary north of Trout Lake. Yakama Nation closures for Bird Creek, Mirror Lake and Bench Lake remain in effect .FIRE ACTIVITY SUMMARY: Acreage has remained at 7729 acres with 100% containment. Crews have mopped up the W, S, and E/NE sections of the fire to standards of 300 to 1000 feet to the interior. Minimum Impact Suppression Techniques ( MIST ) were used in the N perimeter of the fire in subalpine forested areas. Back hauling of back-hauling the almost fifty miles of hose is almost completed, with assistance..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Access to MT adams South Climbs Reopens (Cold Springs Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1428/7543/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1428/7543/</guid><description><![CDATA[" VANCOUVER, WA -Forest officials announced today that the access to Mt. Adams south climb route will reopen on August 1. A closure order for the Cold Springs fire is being revised to allow access to the Cold Springs/South Climb Trailhead which serves as a primary access point for climbers of Mt. Adams (12,276 elevation) in southwest Washington. Forest Roads 80 and 8040 which access the Cold Springs/South Climb Trailhead, of Mt. Adams, had been temporarily closed because of the wildland fire. A closure order is still in place for all areas, including all trails and roads, east and south of the 80, 8040 and 8040-500 roads. The Round-the-Mountain Trail #9 remains closed east of South Climb Trail #183.Forest Road 82 remains closed at the Forest Boundary north of Trout Lake. Yakama Nation closures, which limit access to Bird Creek, Mirror Lake and Bench, are still in place. A revised closure order for the area affected by the Cold Springs Fire has been posted on the Forest website.Fire..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:15:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["28 July, 2008 Fire Update (Cold Springs Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1428/7488/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1428/7488/</guid><description><![CDATA["Fire Information (509) 395-2670 Hours: 8am - 7pmcoldspringsfire2008@gmail.com www.inciweb.org/FIRE ACTIVITY SUMMARY: The Cold Springs Fire is currently 7729 with 98% containment. Within the perimeter, the fire continues to smolder and creep with heavy dead and down fuels. Firefighters have completed aggressive mop up and cold trailing 300 feet within the perimeter and are focusing on back-hauling the almost fifty miles of hose used for mop up. This is mean, arduous work as firefighters carry out long sections of hose over shovels and other tools to clear the firelines. Palm Infrared (IR) readings, an on-the-ground technology measuring fire acreage, are almost completed. Palm IR is more accurate than aerial IR. Within the fire, snag hazard remains high, as the number of hazardous dead trees in the burned areas makes it impossible to completely reduce danger. Patrol and initial attack support is ongoing. One heavy helicopter and one light helicopter are committed to the fire at present...."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["26 July, 2008 Fire Update (Cold Springs Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1428/7467/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1428/7467/</guid><description><![CDATA[" Cold Springs Fire UpdateJuly 26, 2008, SaturdayFire Information (509) 395-2670 Hours: 7am - 7pm coldspringsfire2008@gmail.com www.inciweb.org/CHANGE OF FIRE COMMAND: On Friday, July 25, at 6 am, the Central Oregon Incident Management Team, led by IC Mark Rapp, transferred command of the Cold Spring Fire to a Type III Incident Management Team led by IC Alan Lawson. Lawson&#39;s Team will focus on completion of mop up and ongoing monitoring of fire as aerial infrared indicates hotspots. The team is primarily comprised from local cooperating agencies. The fire is currently laid down, but residents should expect to see smoke and intermittent activity within the fire perimeter as the warmest and driest summer weather approaches. Due to the density of fuels within specific areas of the fire full containment will not occur until a season ending event such as a wetting rain or snow. A long term strategy is being developed for rehabilitation of fire burned areas and initial attack..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["July 25, 2008 Fire Update (Cold Springs Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1428/7445/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1428/7445/</guid><description><![CDATA["Fire Information (509) 395-2670 Hours: 7:00 AM TO 9:00PM coldspringsfire2008@gmail.com www.inciweb.org/CHANGE OF FIRE COMMAND: Today at 6 am, the Central Oregon Incident Management Team, led by IC Mark Rapp, transferred command of the Cold Spring Fire to a Type III Incident Management Team led by IC Alan Lawson. Lawson&#39;s Team will focus on completion of mop up and ongoing monitoring of fire, as aerial infrared indicates hotspots. The team is primarily comprised from local cooperating agencies. The fire is currently laid down, but residents should expect to see smoke and intermittent activity within the fire perimeter as the warmest and driest summer weather approaches. Due to the density of fuels within specific areas of the fire, full containment will not occur until a season ending event such as a wetting rain or snow. A long term strategy is being developed for rehabilitation of fire burned areas and initial attack preparedness. Fire information contact is the same. FIRE..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["July 24, 2008 Fire Update (Cold Springs Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1428/7427/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1428/7427/</guid><description><![CDATA["Fire Information (509) 395-2670 Hours: 7:00 AM TO 9:00PM coldspringsfire2008@gmail.com  www.inciweb.org/FIRE ACTIVITY SUMMARY: Acreage of the Cold Springs Fire is currently 7980 with 98% containment. Expected date of containment is August 1, 2008. Within the perimeter, the fire continues to smolder and creep with heavy dead and down fuels. Firefighters will continue aggressive mop up and cold trailing 300 to 500 feet within the perimeter. Patrol and initial attack support is ongoing. Air support will be back-hauling equipment from the line. Aerial infrared monitoring of hot spots continues as standard practice. Current infrared mapping showed no hot spots. It is expected that in some areas of the fire, smoldering and creeping will continue until a season ending event occurs in the form of rain or snow. Acres of fire by ownership remains at: Yakama Indian Reservation, 1563; Gifford Pinchot National Forest, 4670; Hancock Forest Management, 643; Washington DNR, 1104. WEATHER:  Winds will..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["July 23, 2008 Fire Update (Cold Springs Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1428/7409/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1428/7409/</guid><description><![CDATA["Cold Springs Fire Information (509) 395-2670 Hours: 7:00 AM TO 9:00PM coldspringsfire2008@gmail.com  www.inciweb.org/FIRE ACTIVITY SUMMARY: Acreage of the Cold Springs Fire is currently 7980 with 90% containment. The fire continues to smolder and creep with heavy dead and down fuels in the interior. Firefighters will continue aggressive mop up and cold trailing of the perimeter 300 to 500 feet within the perimeter with initial attack support as requested. A type I helicopter assigned to the Cold Springs Fire assisted with initial attack on the Mt. Hood Fire yesterday. The Mt. Hood Fire was arrested at 10 acres. The Sheep Lake Fire is expected to be contained today. Rappeller firefighters were airlifted from the north side of Mt. Adams yesterday. Acreage is less than an acre. The Big Lava Fire, located at the southern end of Big Lava Bed is expected to be fully contained today. Acreage is estimated at 15 acres. Fire crews are working to minimize any fire growth in the difficult,..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:19:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gotchen Risk Reduction and Restoration (Cold Springs Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1428/7397/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1428/7397/</guid><description><![CDATA["The fire is within an area affected by spruce budworm infestation which began in the late 1980&#39;s. The area was analyzed in the 2004 Gotchen Risk Reduction and Restoration Project FEIS. The Record of Decision for the project was signed by Mt. Adams District Ranger Nancy Ryke in January of 2004. Approximately 400 acres of fuel reduction (cutting of dead trees) has been accomplished. The dead trees were felled and either left for wildlife habitat or offered for firewood. In addition another 400 plus acres of dead, dying or diseased trees have been harvested before their commercial value for timber was lost, these areas were planted tree seedlings. The fire has burned north of all the Gotchen treatment units.More information can be found at the Gifford Pinchot National Forest website (scroll to the bottom of the website page listed"]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:20:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["July 22, 2008 Fire Update (Cold Springs Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1428/7391/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1428/7391/</guid><description><![CDATA["Fire Information (509) 395-2670 Hours: 7:00 AM TO 9:00PM coldspringsfire2008@gmail.com www.inciweb.org/On Monday, July 21, 2008, Central Oregon Incident Management Team was given responsibility the Sheep Lake Fire and the Big Lava Fire. Aggressive initial attack on both small fires was initiated on Sunday, July 20. The Sheep Lake Fire is located on the north side of Mt. Adams. Acreage is estimated at less than an acre. The Big Lava Fire, located at the southern end of Big Lava Bed is estimated at 15 acres. The cause of these fires is unknown. FIRE ACTIVITY SUMMARY: Acreage is currently at 7980 with 85% containment. The fire continues to smolder and creep with isolated single tree torching. Yesterday a burnout was completed east of 285, to reduce interior islands of fuel. Smoke or smoke columns may be visible when burnouts occur and does not indicate fire growth In all divisions mop up and patrol remain ongoing. WEATHER: Inversions are expected to lift in the mid-morning. Winds will be..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Community Meetings July 23 and 24,2008 (Cold Springs Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1428/7412/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1428/7412/</guid><description><![CDATA["There will be a change of command of the Cold Springs Fire on Friday, July 25. Residents are invited to attend an updatemeeting with the current team, Central Oregon Incident Management Team, led by IC Mark Rapp, and the Type III Incident Management Team led by IC Alan Lawson, taking command on Friday. Trout Lake residents are invited to a meeting on Wednesday, July 23, at 6pm at Jonah Ministries. Glenwood residents are invited to a meeting on Thursday, July 24, at 5pm at the Glenwood School. "]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Fire Update for July 21, 2008 (Cold Springs Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1428/7378/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1428/7378/</guid><description><![CDATA["Cold Springs Fire UpdateJuly 21, 2008Fire Information (509) 395-2670 Hours: 7:00 AM TO 9:00PM coldspringsfire2008@gmail.com www.inciweb.org/At 6 am this morning Central Oregon Incident Management Team was given responsibility for two wildfires in the area: the Sheep Lake Fire and the Big Lava Fire. The Sheep Lake Fire is located on the north side of Mt. Adams. Acreage is estimated at ½ acre. Four repeller firefighters were airlifted to the fire on Sunday. The Big Lava Fire is located at the southern end of Big Lava Bed. Acreage is unknown. On Sunday a night shift crew was assigned to initial attack with engines and watertenders. Cause of the fire is unknown. Estimated acreage is 5 acres. FIRE ACTIVITY SUMMARY: Acreage is currently at 7980 with 75% containment. In the Bird Creek drainage fire continues to smolder and creep with isolated single tree torching. Burnout operations proceed in the north, as needed, to reduce interior islands of fuel. In all divisions mop up and patrol are..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Firefighting Personnel (Cold Springs Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1428/7364/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1428/7364/</guid><description><![CDATA["Firefighters and support personnel for the Cold Springs Fire havetraveled from the following states: Arizona, Pennsylvania, Minnesota,New Mexico, Wisconsin, Florida, Alaska, Michigan, Colorado, Oregon,Washington, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Nevada. One of the assetsof the Incident Command System is the ability to summon personnel quickly with approved qualifications. Upon arrival at an incident, whetherit be fire, flood, or other emergency, personnel have specific training.The combination of expertise and a military command hierarchy provides for maximum effeciency in disaster management."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Yakama Nation Closures (Cold Springs Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1428/7352/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1428/7352/</guid><description><![CDATA["For Yakama Nation Closurures visit:"]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:50:00 -06:00</pubDate></item></channel></rss>