DEMPSEY FIRE

Size: 6,500 acres
Containment: 12%
Cause: Undetermined 
Date Started: June 23, 2022

The Dempsey Fire has showed extreme fire activity well into the night and only slowed down with high humidity setting in early this morning, the fire had jumped the Brazos river in multiple places and has jumped FM Rd 4 and Fortune Bend Rd.

Engines where engaged on structure protection last night and continued to patrol the lines and engage flare ups that occurred, dozer crews and additional engine crews have arrived on scene and have began constructing line early this morning.
 
Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) has transitioned command to a type 3 incident commander and continues to work in unified command with Palo Pinto county officials. 

DEMPSEY FIRE
Size: 6,000 acres
Containment: 20%
Cause: Undetermined 
Date Started: June 23, 2022

The Dempsey Fire has showed extreme fire activity as temperatures sored through the afternoon, the fire made a hard push to the northwest and has jumped the Brazos River and FM Rd.

Engines are currently engaged in structure protection and dozers continue to construct line along the flanks of the fire, are craft are making several drops to cool the head and flanks, slowing the rate of spread and buying ground crews time to work. Residents south of Grassy Ridge Rd have been evacuated, and the surrounding area is in voluntary evacuation.

The Dempsey Fire is being transitioned from a type 4 to a type 3 incident, indicating an increase in size and complexity. The fire continues to show resistance to control with all flanks active except the heel of the fire. The head of the fire is pushing north, and has now jumped the Brazos River. A pre-evacuation alert has been issued for those in the vicinity of the fire, but no evacuation order at this time. 

Additional aircraft including a large air tanker, a very large air tanker, and a lead plane have been ordered. Additional personnel and heavy equipment are en route.

Drought and weather conditions are contributing to the fire's resistance to control. Fire fighters will be experiencing 104 degree temperature, low humidity, and winds gusting to 20mph today. 

The Dempsey Fire is being transitioned from a type 4 to a type 3 incident. The fire continues to show resistance to control with all flanks active except the heel of the fire. The head of the fire is pushing north, however it has not crossed the Brazos River. A pre-evacuation alert has been issued for those in the vicinity of the fire, but no evacuation order at this time. 

Additional aircraft including a large air tanker, a very large air tanker, and a lead plane have been ordered. Additional personnel and heavy equipment are en route.

Drought and weather conditions are contributing to the fire's resistance to control. Fire fighters will be experiencing 104 degree temperature, low humidity, and winds gusting to 20mph today. 

On June 23rd at approximately 2:30 pm the Texas A&M Forest Service responded to a request for assistance on a wildfire in Palo Pinto County. The Dempsey Fire is located approximately 10 miles south of Graford, TX. Aviation assets were ordered to make water and retardant drops to slow forward progression and reinforce containment lines created by heavy equipment. No structures are threatened at this time. 

Texas A&M Forest Service is working in unified command with local departments to try and hold forward progression. The fire is currently showing high resistance to control with active group torching and crown runs in the juniper. The current size has been estimated at 3000 acres with a 15% containment. 3 fire boss aircraft, 3 single engine air tankers, one helicopter, and an air attack platform are on scene this morning to continue water and retardant drops on the fire. 

Drought and weather conditions are contributing to the fire's resistance to control. Fire fighters will be experiencing 104 degree temperature, low humidity, and winds gusting to 20mph today. 

The Lime Complex consists of two staffed fires and sixteen unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 865,620 acres, and there are 141 resources assigned to the complex, an area covering 21 million acres. Each of these fires was caused by lightning. We continue to monitor unstaffed fires for growth and potential threats to identified values and are ready to respond if needed to protect values at risk.   

Containment: 56% 

Staffed Fires in the Complex 

Door Mountain (114,294 acres) 

Kuktuli River/Pike Creek (293,970 acres) 

Crews in the northern section of the complex continue to pull and backhaul equipment around allotments and cabins along the Kuskokwin corridor and near Lime Village. Firefighters are also conducting repair operations associated with fire suppression objectives as needed. Personnel continue to patrol and monitor any changes within the Lime Village burnout. These operations are expected to take four to five days 

In the southern portion of the complex near Iliamna firefighters are pulling, backhauling equipment, and conducting repair work while also validating the supplies being backhauled for accountability purposes. These operations are expected to continue over the next two or three days. 

A communications mission occurred to ensure the safety of firefighters on the Complex. Recent widespread rainfall has limited fire activity and is expected to continue over the next few days.   

Weather: An upper-level trough will remain the dominant weather feature, bringing precipitation to the Complex into the middle of the week. Mostly cloudy to cloudy with periods of rain (CWR 70%). Winds south to southwest 8 to 12 mph, with gusts up to 22 mph. Highs in the mid 50s to low 60s. Minimum RH 65 to 75%. 

Unstaffed Fires in Monitor Status 

Dummy Creek Fire (#247) ~ 179 acres; Cabin Creek Fire (#193) ~ 74 acres; Gagaryah River Fire (#197) ~ 38,910 acres; Kiknik Fire (245) ~ 45,734 acres; Maka Creek Fire (#207) ~ 2 acre; Nushagak River Fire (#189) ~ 10 acres; Stony River Fire (#198) ~ 40,419 acres; Telaquana River Fire (#216) ~ 7,791 acres; Titnuk Creek Fire (#246) ~ 53,291 acres; Upper Talarik (#205) ~ 9,133 acres; South Lime Lake Fire (#190)/Swift River Fire (#228 ~ 88,502;  Door Creek Fire (#273) ~ 54,006 acres; Hook Creek Fire (#188) ~ 4,275; Aghaluk Mountain (#206) ~ 115,030 

 The Lime Complex consists of two staffed fires and sixteen unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 865,620 acres, and there are 126 resources assigned to the complex, an area covering 21 million acres. Each of these fires was caused by lightning. We continue to monitor unstaffed fires for growth and potential threats to identified values. Resources are ready to respond to currently unstaffed fires in the event they begin to show increased fire activity.

Containment: 56%

Staffed Fires in the Complex

Door Mountain (114,294 acres)

Kuktuli River/Pike Creek (293,970 acres)

Crews in the northern section of the complex continue to pull and backhaul equipment around allotments and cabins along the Kuskokwin corridor and near Lime Village. Where needed, firefighters will repair damages resulting from suppression activities. The work includes repairing hand lines, camps, safety zones and drop points. These operations are expected to continue over the next four or five days. Crews continue to patrol and monitor any changes within the Lime Village burnout.

In the southern portion of the complex near Iliamna firefighters are pulling, backhauling equipment, and conducting repair work. These operations are expected to continue over the next three or four days.

As conditions allow, crews will monitor the fires within the Lime Complex by air. Recent widespread rainfall has limited fire activity and is expected to continue over the next few days.

Weather: An upper-level trough will remain the dominant weather feature over the weekend and into early next week. For today, skies will be cloudy with periods of rain. Temperatures will be near 60% with relative humidity between 69-74%. Winds will be south to south to southwest at 8-12 mph.

Unstaffed Fires in Monitor Status

Dummy Creek Fire (#247) ~ 179 acres; Cabin Creek Fire (#193) ~ 74 acres; Gagaryah River Fire (#197) ~ 38,910 acres; Kiknik Fire (245) ~ 45,734 acres; Maka Creek Fire (#207) ~ 2 acre; Nushagak River Fire (#189) ~ 10 acres; Stony River Fire (#198) ~ 40,419 acres; Telaquana River Fire (#216) ~ 7,791 acres; Titnuk Creek Fire (#246) ~ 53,291 acres; Upper Talarik (#205) ~ 9,133 acres; South Lime Lake Fire (#190)/Swift River Fire (#228 ~ 88,502; Door Creek Fire (#273) ~ 54,006 acres; Hook Creek Fire (#188) ~ 4,275; Aghaluk Mountain (#206) ~ 115,030

Fire Information: Phone: (907) 290-2699 | Email: 2022.limecomplex@firenet.gov

 The Lime Complex consists of two staffed fires and sixteen unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 865,620 acres, and there are 126 resources assigned to the complex, an area covering 21 million acres. Each of these fires was caused by lightning. We continue to monitor unstaffed fires for growth and potential threats to identified values.  Resources are ready to respond to currently unstaffed fires in the event they begin to show increased fire activity.

 Staffed Fires in the Complex

Door Mountain (114,294 acres)

Kuktuli River/Pike Creek (293,970 acres)

 Over the Lime Complex, increased precipitation and moisture has been good for moderating fire behavior, however, due to the logistical use of aircraft for moving firefighters and equipment, it presents safety concerns and potentially hampers operations. As weather allows, firefighters in the Kuktuli River drainage will be backhauling equipment and removing protection measures around the allotments. On the Door Mountain Fire, crews continue to pull hoses from the Lime Village burn out.  Resources will continue to evaluate and monitor the burnout for any potential threats to the line.   

 All 18 fires in the Lime Complex are showing limited interior fire activity with minimal smoldering and creeping in sheltered fuels.

 Weather: An upper-level trough will remain the dominant weather feature over the weekend and into early next week. For today, skies will be mostly cloudy with scattered showers into the afternoon.  Afternoon and evening showers are expected.  Minimum relative humidity will be between 63 and 68% with temperatures ranging from 59 to 68 degrees. Winds will be south to southeast at 4-7 mph.

 The Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) over the southern portion of the planning area near Lake Iliamna has been lifted. Logistical air support remains active in this area when smoke and weather allow for safe flying, so please remain vigilant. Fire Boss planes are staged in Palmer and may be working out of waterways in the Iliamna and Lime Village areas. Helicopters and other aircraft providing support to firefighting resources on the ground will also be working in the area. Remember—the fire area is still a no-fly zone for private drones due to safety concerns—if you fly we can’t.

Unstaffed Fires in Monitor Status

 Dummy Creek Fire (#247) ~ 179 acres; Cabin Creek Fire (#193) ~ 74 acres; Gagaryah River Fire (#197) ~ 38,910 acres; Kiknik Fire (245) ~ 45,734 acres; Maka Creek Fire (#207) ~ 2 acre; Nushagak River Fire (#189) ~ 10 acres; Stony River Fire (#198) ~ 40,419 acres; Telaquana River Fire (#216) ~ 7,791 acres; Titnuk Creek Fire (#246) ~ 53,291 acres; Upper Talarik (#205) ~ 9,133 acres; South Lime Lake Fire (#190)/Swift River Fire (#228 ~ 88,502;  Door Creek Fire (#273) ~ 54,006 acres; Hook Creek Fire (#188) ~ 4,275; Aghaluk Mountain (#206) ~ 115,030

Fire Information: Phone: (907) 290-2699 | Email: 2022.limecomplex@firenet.gov

 
 The Lime Complex consists of two staffed fires and sixteen unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 865,620 acres, and there are 126 resources assigned to the complex, an area covering 21 million acres. Each of these fires was caused by lightning. We continue to monitor unstaffed fires for growth and potential threats to identified values. Resources are ready to respond to currently unstaffed fires in the event they begin to show increased fire activity.

Staffed Fires in the Complex

Door Mountain (114,294 acres)

Kuktuli River/Pike Creek (293,970 acres)

Firefighters have completed mop up 2,000 feet into the interior of the Lime Village burnout. Minimal interior heat remains within the burnout perimeter. Crews will continue mop up as needed and will be pulling hose lays in areas that are no longer a threat to values. Resources on the Kuktuli and Pike Creek fires have completed assessments of the allotments in the area and will begin back haul of equipment and supplies.

Weather/Fire behavior: An upper-level trough is expected to remain the dominant weather feature through the weekend into early next week with the chance of showers continuing. Skies will be mostly cloudy with winds from the southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Highs will be in the mid-60s with and relative humidity of 50-60%.

The Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) remains in place over the southern portion of the planning area near Lake Iliamna. Aerial water drops and logistical air support remain active in this area when smoke and weather allow for safe flying. Fire Boss planes are staged in McGrath and may be working out of waterways in the Iliamna and Lime Village areas. Helicopters and other aircraft providing support to firefighting resources on the ground will also be working in the area. Please avoid this airspace for public and firefighter safety. Remember—the fire area is a no-fly zone for private drones—if you fly we can’t.

Unstaffed Fires in Monitor Status

Dummy Creek Fire (#247) ~ 179 acres; Cabin Creek Fire (#193) ~ 74 acres; Gagaryah River Fire (#197) ~ 38,910 acres; Kiknik Fire (245) ~ 45,734 acres; Maka Creek Fire (#207) ~ 2 acre; Nushagak River Fire (#189) ~ 10 acres; Stony River Fire (#198) ~ 40,419 acres; Telaquana River Fire (#216) ~ 7,791 acres; Titnuk Creek Fire (#246) ~ 53,291 acres; Upper Talarik (#205) ~ 9,133 acres; South Lime Lake Fire (#190)/Swift River Fire (#228 ~ 88,502; Door Creek Fire (#273) ~ 54,006 acres; Hook Creek Fire (#188) ~ 4,275; Aghaluk Mountain (#206) ~ 115,030

Fire Information: Phone: (907) 290-2699 | Email: 2022.limecomplex@firenet.gov | Facebook: facebook.com/AK.Forestry/ | Website: akfireinfo.com | Twitter: @AKforestry

Lime Complex Daily Update
July 14, 2022

The Lime Complex consists of two staffed fires and sixteen unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 865,620 acres, and there are 141 resources assigned to the complex, an area covering 21 million acres. Each of these fires was caused by lightning. We continue to monitor unstaffed fires for growth and potential threats to identified values.

Staffed Fires in the Complex
Door Mountain (114,294 acres)
Kuktuli River/Pike Creek (293,970 acres)

Great progress was made by the Malheur Rappel crew and Galice Wildland Fire Module (WFM) and they will continue to mop up Lime Village with the objective of 100% coverage of the area. The Garden Valley and Idaho Panhandle modules have repositioned to Tundra Lake inholding and are constructing a saw line for protection to further mitigate potential threats. These efforts will bolster protection measures on this portion of the fire surrounding Trout and Kotokbuna Lake allotments.Grande Ronde rappelers and Burns helitack have secured an allotment cluster and cabin site on the northern edge of the fire. Crews are taking advantage of the wet weather and have now started assessments of the central cluster of allotments in the Koktuli area.

Weather/Fire behavior: Mostly cloudy skies expected to continue Thursday in between systems, though scattered showers are anticipated. Temperatures should rise into the 60s with humidity bottoming out in the 50 to 60% range in the Lime Village vicinity and 60 to 705 near Iliamna. However, a series of systems should cross the Complex area from later tonight through early next week, leading to widespread wetting rain as well as continued cool temperatures and moderated humidity.

The Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) remains in place over the southern portion of the planning area near Lake Iliamna. Aerial water drops and logistical air support remain active in this area when smoke and weather allow for safe flying. Fire Boss planes are staged in McGrath and may be working out of waterways in the Iliamna and Lime Village areas. Helicopters and other aircraft providing support to firefighting resources on the ground will also be working in the area. Please avoid this airspace for public and firefighter safety. Remember—the fire area is a no-fly zone for private drones—if you fly we can’t.

Unstaffed Fires in Monitor Status Dummy Creek Fire (#247) ~ 179 acres; Cabin Creek Fire (#193) ~ 74 acres; Gagaryah River Fire (#197) ~ 38,910 acres; Kiknik Fire (245) ~ 45,734 acres; Maka Creek Fire (#207) ~ 2 acre; Nushagak River Fire (#189) ~ 10 acres; Stony River Fire (#198) ~ 40,419 acres; Telaquana River Fire (#216) ~ 7,791 acres; Titnuk Creek Fire (#246) ~ 53,291 acres; Upper Talarik (#205) ~ 9,133 acres; South Lime Lake Fire (#190)/Swift River Fire (#228 ~ 88,502; Door Creek Fire (#273) ~ 54,006 acres; Hook Creek Fire (#188) ~ 4,275; Aghaluk Mountain (#206) ~ 115,030

Fire Information: Phone: (907) 290-2699 | Email: 2022.limecomplex@firenet.gov | Facebook: facebook.com/AK.Forestry/ | Website: akfireinfo.com | Twitter: @AKforestry