This incident is 100% contained.
Summary
Recent rains and cooler temperatures have kept the fire activity of the Jack Creek and Foam Creek fires minimal. Both fires continue to smolder in remote, unpopulated areas of the Wenatchee River Ranger District. There has been no growth in the size of either of the fires--Jack Creek is 1,058 acres and Foam Creek is 595 acres.
The Eastern Wildland Fire Use Management Team that had been managing these fires was demobilized today and fire suppression efforts are now being handled by a Type 4 Incident Management Team with Ross Sykes as the Incident Commander.
These types of fires tend to remain viable for long periods of time. Past history indicates that with the coming of wet weather the fires tend to quiet 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 restriction remains in effect for the Jack Creek Fire. Visitors to the Forest are urged to familiarize themselves with fire locations, fire activity, and related closures. As of August 19, the Wenatchee River Ranger District has enlarged the area of restricted access in the vicinity of the Jack Creek Fire. Updated closures and closure maps may be accessed on the Wenatchee National Forest Web page at http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/wenatchee, or at http://www.inciweb.org/, or by calling the Wenatchee River Ranger District at (509) 548-6977.
Public safety and the safety of fire personnel will continue to be emphasized for all operations.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Friday August 08th, 2008 aprox 12:00 AM |
| Location | T29N, R14E, Sec 3 |
| Incident Commander | Ross Sykes |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | Not available |
|---|---|
| Size | 595 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | Sub-alpine timber, heavy downed fuels with adjacent insect damaged timber. |
| Fire Behavior | Fire activity has diminished with cooler temperatures, cloud cover, increased humidity, and precipitation. The Foam Creek Fire will be managed as a “Wildland Fire Use” (WFU) fire with the objective of decreasing natural fuel concentrations. Strong natural barriers (rock faces and scree fields) surround most of the fire, limiting its potential for spread. The fire is burning in a remote area well-removed from communitiees or structures. |
| Significant Events | Not available |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Fire personnel will make reconnaisance flights over the Foam Creek fire to assess fire activity. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Growth potential limited by rock formations, scree slopes. |
| Terrain Difficulty | Very steep, rocky terrain in the Glacier Peak Wilderness area. |
| Remarks | The Eastern Wildland Fire Use Management Team that had been managing this fire was demobilized on August 25 and fire suppression efforts are now being handled by a Type 4 Incident Management Team with Ross Sykes as the Incident Commander. |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | 4-8 mph S |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | 78-88 degrees |
| Current Humidity | 25-35 % |
