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map of the evacuation area for the Swawilla fire shown in red on July 25, 2024
Swawilla and Bridge Creek Fires Map July 26, 2024
The Swawilla Fire was initiated by lightning on July 17th, 2024. It is located 9 miles south of Keller and roughly estimated at 30,667 acres. The weather remains unseasonably hot and dry strong winds out of the west will hit the fire on Thursday. Firefighters are focusing on structure protection and the town of Keller Fire. Activity increases significantly in the afternoon and the fire is expected to grow. Fire crews are working both day and night and a dedicated structure protection group is in place. Level 3 Evacuations are in place in several areas
| Current as of | Sat, 07/27/2024 - 12:32 |
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| Incident Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning/Natural |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | North of Columbia River, East of Swawilla Basin, West of Hwy 21 |
| Incident Commander | Rich Cowger, IC Don Pyrah, Deputy IC Northern Rockies Complex Incident Management Team 6 |
| Coordinates |
47° 56' 45'' Latitude
-118° 46' 42
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 374 |
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| Size | 40,893 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 10% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 8/22/2024 |
| Fuels Involved | Tall Grass (2.5 feet) Brush (2 feet Timber (Litter and Understory) |
| Significant Events | Terrain-driven surface fire with relatively modest spread rates. Isolated to single-tree torching and short-range spotting possible within conifer stands. |
| Planned Actions |
Conduct controlled burns when it is safe, mop-up areas of controlled line. Fall snags along access roads. Mop-up areas of controlled line. Construct handline and machine line around structures. Increase containment during periods of favorable weather. |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
12 hours: A dry cold front has moved into the area. Winds will shift back to the southwest. Slight chance of thunderstorms. 24 Hours: Warming temperatures. Development of cumulus clouds with a greater chance for thunderstorm development. 48 Hours: Warming temperatures. Development of cumulus clouds with a greater chance for thunderstorm development. 72 hours: same as above after 72 hours : same as above |
| Remarks |
This fire is being managed along with the Bridge Creek and Owhi Flats fire. The fire perimeter has crossed into Okanogan County. |
| Weather Concerns | A dry cold front has moved into the area. Winds will shift back to the southwest. Slight chance of thunderstorms. |
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