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Swauk Creek Smoke on Hillside 09/09/2024
Swauk Creek Fire Burning in early Morning 09/09/2024
Swauk Creek Fire from the air 09/13/2024
The Swauk Creek Fire was first reported on September 8 at 3:45 p.m. The fire is adjacent to Highway 97, approximately 14 miles east of Cle Elum, WA. The fire is burning in grass and timber. It is being managed under a full suppression strategy under the command of the Southeast Washington Type-3 Incident Management Team, IC Leonard Johnson.
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| Current as of | Sun, 09/15/2024 - 14:49 |
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| Incident Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Human |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | Kittitas County, WA |
| Incident Commander | Southeast Washington IMT Team 2 Incident Commander Leonard Johnson |
| Coordinates |
47° 13' 15.7'' Latitude
-120° 41' 44.6
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 312 |
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| Size | 324 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 28% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 09/21/2024 |
| Fuels Involved | Brush (2 feet) Timber (Litter and Understory) |
| Significant Events | Moderate Backing |
| Planned Actions |
Continued implementation of direct and indirect line construction across the northern and eastern flanks of the fire to increase containment and protect values at risk north of Deer Gulch. Improvements and constructing lines to NF 312 and 9726 to prepare Division Charlie and Mike for firing operations to contain the north and eastern flanks. Complete containment and perimeter extension around spot fires on NE corner of fire at division break. Continue direct line improvement and installation of indirect line throughout Divison Whiskey from Hwy 97 through the First Creek drainage. Continued development of the Structural Protection Plan along Hwy 97, Elk Springs, and other structures within the response area. |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
12 hours: Minimal growth through the night as RH recovery is expected to be 80 to 95 percent tonight. The fire will continue to creep and consume through unburned fuels on the north flank of the perimeter. 24 hours: In areas where fire, fuel, topography and winds align the fire has the potential to expand. Steep terrain continues to hamper any chance of direct line improvement along the north and northeast sides of the fire. The area adjacent to the fire area has been prepped for a burn out operation when weather allows it. A type 1 hand crew is needed for the burn period. 48 hours: If an FBAN and Type 1 crew can be filled for the incident, and the weather prediction hold, a burn out operation will occur to secure the north flank of the fire. This will be a under 150 acres in heavy fuels. 72 hours: A perimeter increase will occur if burnout operations can occur. Indirect line construction has been built with supporting hose lays and equipment. Anticipated after 72 hours: Landscape rehabilitation to achieve turn back standards will dominate the majority of the work assignments; all while still maintaining IA capability. |
| Weather Concerns | Isolated rain showers along the Cascade crest and east slopes this afternoon and evening, transitioning to a chance (25%) to likely (70%) rain showers across the eastern mountains tonight through Monday. Isolated thunderstorms. Chances of wetting rain will be highest (50-70%) for the mountain of Grant, Union, Wallowa, and Umatilla counties. Locally breezy north winds Sunday and Monday becoming stronger westerly Monday night through Tuesday. The lansacape is classified as being under a severe drought. |
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