Order Number: # 0402-03-122

U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service 

Boise National Forest

Idaho City Ranger District

Flat Fire Area, Road, and Trail Closure

PROHIBITIONS

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b), the following are prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands, roads, trails in the Boise National Forest Area(s) described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the “Described Area, Roads, and Trails”):

1. Going into or being upon the Described Area. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(e).
2. Being on the Described Roads. 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e).
3. Being on the Described Trails. 36 C.F.R. § 261.55(a).

EXEMPTIONS

Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

1. Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order or a written determination by a Forest Service authorized officer that a permit is not required under 36 C.F.R. § 251.50(e)(1) or (2).
2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.
3. Federal or State administrative personnel in the performance of an official duty.

DESCRIBED AREA, ROADS, AND TRAILS

The Described Area is all NFS Lands within the following boundaries:

1. Beginning where NFS Road #379 intersects with the Boise National Forest Boundary near the northwest corner of Section 31, Township 7 North, Range 6 East.
2. Following NFS Road #379 to the intersection with NFS Road #379A in Section 30, T7N, R6E.
3. Following NFS Road # 379A to the junction with northern boundary of Section 30 where it continues west along Section 30, 29, and 28, T7N, R6E to the intersection of NFS Road #314 in Section 21, T7N, R6E.
4. Following NFS Road #314 but excluding NFS Road #314 which remains open to the intersection with NFS Road #380B in Section 11, T7N, R6E.
5. Following NFS Road #380B but excluding NFS #380B which remains open to the intersection with NFS Road #380 in the southeast corner of Section 23, T8N, R6E.
6. Following NFS #380 but excluding NFS Road #380 which remain open to the intersection with NFS Road #397 in the southwest corner of Section 23, T8N, R6E.
7. Following NFS #397 but excluding NFS Road #397 which remains open to the intersection with Forest Road #382 in the northeast corner of Section 22, T8N, R5E.
8. Following Forest Road #382 which remains open to the public to the intersection with the Forest Boundary in Section 26, T8N, R5E.
9. Following the Forest Boundary easternly and southernly back to the beginning point of the intersection of #379A in Section 31, T7N, R6E.

The Described Roads include:

• The portion of NFS Road #380 outside of the Described Area starting at the Section boundary of Section 3, Township 7N, Range 5E and Section 10, Township 7N, Range 5E; continuing in Sections 2 and 3 Township 7N, Range 5E and through Sections 35 and 36 Township 8N, Range 5E and into the Described Area.
• All NFS Roads within the Described Area: NFS Roads #319, #319F, #319F3, #379, #379A, #379B, #380, #380B1, #380E, #380F, #380G, #380H, #382, #382C, #382C3, #382C4, #382C5, #382D, #382D1, #397B, #397E, and #397F.

The following NFS Roads bordering the Described Area are open: NFS Road #397, #314, and #380B1.

The Described Trails are all NFS Trails within the Described Area: NFS Trails # #163, #169, #170, and #690.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety during the Flat Fire.

IMPLEMENTATION

1. This Order shall be in effect from August 15, 2024 at 06:00 AM through December 31, 2024, at 11:59 PM, unless rescinded.
    
2. A map identifying the Described Area, Roads, and Trails is attached and made part of this Order as Exhibit A. For a digital version of this Order and Exhibit A, go to https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/Boise/alerts-notices.
3. Unless otherwise expressly defined in this Order, the terms used in this Order are defined by the regulations of the Secretary of Agriculture, 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299. If there are terms in this Order that are not expressly defined in the Order or 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299, their meaning shall be determined by their plain language definitions.
4. A violation of the above prohibitions is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551; 18 U.S.C.

§§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.

1. Contact the Idaho City Ranger District in Idaho City, ID at (208) 392-6681, and Boise National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Boise, ID, at (208) 373-4100, for more information about this Order.
2. This Order supersedes Order #0402-03-121 and any previous Orders prohibiting the same or similar acts in or on the same Described Area, Road, or Trail.

Signed and issued on 8/14/2024.

Brant Petersen
Forest Supervisor
Boise National Forest

Flat Fire Update

August 19, 2024

Email: 2024.flat@firenet.gov

Incident Information Phone Line: 208-923-1265 – daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Flat Fire Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IdahoDepartmentofLands 

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idids-2024-flat

Smoke Report: https://www.airnow.gov

Flat Fire Facts

Location: Approx. 1-mile northeast of Pioneerville in Boise County, Idaho

Reported: August 5, 2024 

Cause: Lightning/Natural 

Acres: 3,585

Containment: 14%

Personnel: 332 (10 hand crews, 10 engines, 4 water tenders, 3 dozers, 1 masticator and 4 helicopters)

Fuels: Timber with grass and understory

Highlights:

The Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team 6, led by Incident Commander Mack McFarland, assumed command of the Flat Fire at 6:00 a.m., August 19, 2024. The Complex Incident Management Team brings additional resources and management capabilities to implement a full suppression strategy for the Flat Fire. The Flat Fire was first detected August 5 after a thunderstorm moved through the area.

The fire has seen moderate activity with minimal growth. Minimal torching and spread from downhill rolling of burning materials is expected today. Crews have begun mop-up of the north and west sides of the fire. On the east side of the fire, crews continue constructing dozer line and cleaning up snags.

Crews are continuing work building lines to contain fire growth on the fire’s southern edge in order to prevent the fire from establishing itself in the Elk Creek drainage.

Flat Fire Community Meeting: The meeting will be at 6:00 p.m. Monday, August 19 at the Ray Robison Community Hall in Idaho City. Fire personnel will provide the latest update on Flat Fire activity.

Fire Behavior & Weather: Cooler weather is expected this week with 20-25 percent humidity levels in the fire area. Winds are expected to continue from the south at 6-10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph are possible which could lead to increased fire activity.

Road and Trail Closures and Restrictions:

The Boise National Forest has implemented an Area Closure for the Flat Fire. See link for additional information: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices

The Summit Flat Road (#380) between Pioneerville and Coulter Summit is also closed for public and firefighter safety.

Incident Commander:  Rick Connell, Northern Rockies Team 5

Middle Fork Complex Location: 9 miles east of Garden Valley, ID   

Bull Trout Location: 15 miles WNW of Stanley, ID                Wapiti Location: 2 miles southwest of Grandjean, ID

Start Dates:  07/24/24 – 08/06/2024

Cause: Lightning

Size:                                       

Bull Trout: 271 acres                        Wapiti: 4,943 acres

Middle Fork Complex:                    Bulldog: 4,392 acres                       Nellie:11,237 acres

Containment:                          Middle Fork Complex: 5%                           Wapiti: 10%     Bull Trout:  92%

Resources on site:      

Middle Fork Complex: 2 hotshot crews; 5 type 2 hand crews; 9 engines; 1 bulldozer; 2 water tenders; 
1 skidgen

Wapiti: 1 type 2 hand crew; 8 engines; 1 water tender

Bull Trout: 2 engines

Total Personnel:         Middle Fork Complex: 342                           Wapiti: 82       Bull Trout: 22  

KEY MESSAGE:

Yesterday a red flag warning was in effect for hot, dry and unstable conditions across the area. Most fires in the area saw increased activity and growth as a result of the hot, dry, windy conditions. Fires were active late into the night. On the Wapiti Fire, due to the increased fire behavior, some structures near the Wapiti Summer Home area were impacted. Firefighters are currently assessing the impacts to these structures. 

Join us for a Middle Fork Complex, Bull Trout, and Wapiti Fire Community Meeting today, August 18, 2024, at 7pm for an in-person explanation of current fire activity and planned actions on these fires. The Community Meeting will be located at the Crouch Community Center, 1022 Old Crouch Road.

CURRENT STATUS/PLANNED ACTIONS: 

Middle Fork Complex: The Middle Fork Complex is comprised of the Bulldog and Nellie fires.  

Yesterday the Bulldog Fire grew over 680 acres to the north and east due to southwest winds. The south/southwest line held and continued to be maintained and improved throughout the day. Today crews will continue along the ridge line to the north holding and improving the previously built fire line. The fire is expected to grow to the north/ northeast with weather conditions today. The public is reminded that the Middlefork Road (FS Road 698) is closed at the Forest Service boundary just north of Lightning Creek and the Scriver Creek Road (FS Road 693) is also closed at the Forest Service Boundary for firefighter and public safety as crews continue to work to protect private property and structures in the vicinity of Crouch.

The Nellie Fire experienced increased fire activity yesterday and burned into the night growing over 4,000 acres to the north and west. Firefighters will continue point protection at lookouts and a communication tower. Air resources continue to support the fire by cooling the fire’s edge. Smoke will remain visible as weather conditions remain hot and dry. The public is reminded that Forest Service Road #555 is closed at the intersection of Highway 17 all the way to the Forest Service Road #579 intersection.

Wapiti Fire: Yesterday, the Wapiti Fire experienced active fire behavior and spotting due to the red flag conditions, terrain and shifting winds. The fire spotted into the 2018 Wapiti fire area and firefighters and helicopters responded to the increased activity. Some structures within the Wapati Summer Home area were impacted by the fire. Today, firefighters are assessing the impacts from the fire and more information will be made available when available. 

Bull Trout Fire: The Bull Trout fire is still 92% contained, with little heat observed yesterday. Due to falling dead and live trees, crews cannot safely access the interior of the fire and will continue to patrol the perimeter. 

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR:

Yesterday a red flag warning was in effect through the evening for hot, dry and unstable conditions across the area. Overnight conditions allowed for continued fire activity until after midnight, with light downslope, down valley winds. Today, critical fire weather conditions continue however a Red Flag Warning has not been issued. The morning inversion will lift early this afternoon allowing relative humidity values to drop for the remainder of the day. Winds will remain terrain driven, across most sheltered areas with southwest winds across the fire area. Backing, group tree torching, and long-range spotting with wind and terrain influenced movement is expected today. 

CLOSURES, RESTRICTIONS, AND EVACUATIONS:

Middle Fork Complex: The Boise County Sheriff's Office continues to maintain the Level 2 evacuation notice for residents on and near the Middlefork Road between Stump Ranch Road up to Tie Creek Campground. The Boise National Forest issued an area closure for the fire (Closure #0402-06-59) effective August 12, 2024. The purpose of this order is to protect public safety during the fires.

Wapiti Fire: The evacuation order for Summer Homes and the Sawtooth Lodge remain in effect for the Wapiti Fire, as does the area closure issued by the Sawtooth and Boise National Forests (Closure #0402-05-94) effective August 12, 2024. This Order is for public and firefighter safety during fire suppression efforts of the Wapiti Fire. 

Bull Trout Fire: The Bull Trout Fire Area Closure (Closure #0402-05-93) remains in effect for the roads and trails within the perimeter of the fire. The Boise National Forest issued this order on August,12, 2024. It will be rescinded as soon as it is safe to do so. 

Closure information and maps are posted on the Forest’s website and the fire’s Inciweb page as they are in place. https://tinyurl.com/2u8v3pf7 

The Boise National Forest, Idaho Department of Lands, and Bureau of Land Management are in Stage 1 fire restrictions on state, endowment, private and federal lands within the West Central Mountains Fire Restrictions Zone. For more information on the restrictions and a map visit: 

https://www.idl.idaho.gov/fire-management/fire-restrictions-finder/     

Datos clave

Clave: 2,130 acres  

Fecha de inicio: 17 de julio de 2024 

Ubicación: 17 millas al oeste de Mazama, WA

Contención: 29% 

Personal asignado: 219                                

Causa: Rayo

Recursos asignados:  6 equipos de obreros, 9 camiones de bomberos, 5 tanques de agua

Habrá una sesión informativa virtual comunitaria el miércoles 21 de agosto a las 5:30 pm

Vea la sesión informativa virtual comunitaria en la página de Facebook de información de los incendios Pioneer e Easy en https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560760893080. Envíe sus preguntas con antelación a 2024.pioneer@firenet.gov o a través de Facebook Messenger.   

SITUACIÓN ACTUAL: El incendio Easy continúa dentro de su huella establecida, aunque todavía permanecen algunas áreas de calor disperso. Las lluvias del sábado por la noche fueron útiles para enfriar los combustibles más ligeros en las áreas abiertas, pero no saturaron el suelo en las áreas con árboles densos. El calor se encontró en los combustibles más pesados del extremo norte y oeste del incendio y se enfrió con agua vertidad de helicópteros. Las cuadrillas trabajaron para remover los árboles muertos y caídos para minimizar la posibilidad de fuegos salpicados a lo largo de la carretera 20 y para reforzar la carretera como una línea de retención de fuego. Han neutralizado 100 pies desde la carretera a lo largo de la línea de contención. Los sistemas de aeronaves no tripuladas (UAS, por sus siglas en inglés) continuaron encontrando calor en el desague de Swamp Creek, donde es limitado el acceso debido al terreno escarpado y los peligros por arriba. Los helicópteros siguen ayudando al verter agua.

ACTIVIDADES DE HOY: Los bomberos siguen sosteniendo y mejorando las características de control en la parte sur del incendio Easy. Continuarán utilizando sistemas de aeronaves no tripuladas (UAS, por sus siglas en inglés) para volar sobre la huella del incendio y detectar focos de calor e informar a los bomberos dónde enfocar sus esfuerzos. Los recursos continuarán apoyando al Departamento de Transporte de Washington al remover rocas, lodo y escombros de árboles a lo largo de la carretera 20. Los bomberos permanecen listos para ayudar con cualquier ataque inicial contra posibles nuevos fuegos que resulten de rayos recientes en el área.

CLIMA y HUMO: El día de hoy estará soleado con una ligera brisa y una probabilidad muy baja de tormentas eléctricas. Las temperaturas estarán entre los 70 y los 80 grados y se mantendrán dentro del rango de temperatura promedio mensual toda la semana. La posibilidad de tormentas eléctricas el lunes por la noche y hasta el martes aumenta al 55%, con mayores probabilidades de que llueva toda la semana. El pronóstico del humo para los incendios Pioneer e Easy Fires está disponible en https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/f79a6d6d.

CIERRES:  La carretera 20 está cerrada en ambas direcciones entre Granite Creek (MP 148) y Rainy Pass (MP 157): Manténgase al día en https://wsdot.com/Travel/Real-time/Map/.

El Bosque Nacional Okanogan-Wenatchee tiene cierres vigentes para los senderos dentro del área del incendio. Para saber más vaya a Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest - Alerts & Closures (usda.gov). Este cierre incluye una parte del sendero Pacific Crest Trail. Están prohibidas las fogatas. Hay una restricción temporal de vuelo (TFR, en inglés) sobre el área del incendio: https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_6779.html. La actividad de drones no autorizados está prohibida por la TFR.

EVACUACIONES:  No existen órdenes de evacuación para el incendio Easy. Cualquiera que utilice la zona para recrearse debe estar atento a su entorno y permanecer fuera de las áreas cerradas.

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/waowf-easy-fire

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560760893080 

Línea de información sobre el incendio: 541-861-5808, 8 AM to 8 PM 

Correo electrónico: 2024.easy@firenet.gov

Incident Commander:  Rick Connell, Northern Rockies Team 5

Middle Fork Complex Location: 9 miles east of Garden Valley, ID   

Bull Trout Location: 15 miles WNW of Stanley, ID                Wapiti Location: 2 miles southwest of Grandjean, ID

Start Dates:  07/24/24 – 08/06/2024

Cause: Lightning

Size:                                       

Bull Trout: 271 acres                        Wapiti: 4,943 acres

Middle Fork Complex:                    Bulldog: 4,392 acres                       Nellie:11,237 acres

Containment:                          Middle Fork Complex: 5%                           Wapiti: 10%     Bull Trout:  92%

Resources on site:      

Middle Fork Complex: 2 hotshot crews; 5 type 2 hand crews; 9 engines; 1 bulldozer; 2 water tenders; 
1 skidgen

Wapiti: 1 type 2 hand crew; 8 engines; 1 water tender

Bull Trout: 2 engines

Total Personnel:         Middle Fork Complex: 342                           Wapiti: 82       Bull Trout: 22  

KEY MESSAGE:

Yesterday a red flag warning was in effect for hot, dry and unstable conditions across the area. Most fires in the area saw increased activity and growth as a result of the hot, dry, windy conditions. Fires were active late into the night. On the Wapiti Fire, due to the increased fire behavior, some structures near the Wapiti Summer Home area were impacted. Firefighters are currently assessing the impacts to these structures. 

Join us for a Middle Fork Complex, Bull Trout, and Wapiti Fire Community Meeting today, August 18, 2024, at 7pm for an in-person explanation of current fire activity and planned actions on these fires. The Community Meeting will be located at the Crouch Community Center, 1022 Old Crouch Road.

CURRENT STATUS/PLANNED ACTIONS: 

Middle Fork Complex: The Middle Fork Complex is comprised of the Bulldog and Nellie fires.  

Yesterday the Bulldog Fire grew over 680 acres to the north and east due to southwest winds. The south/southwest line held and continued to be maintained and improved throughout the day. Today crews will continue along the ridge line to the north holding and improving the previously built fire line. The fire is expected to grow to the north/ northeast with weather conditions today. The public is reminded that the Middlefork Road (FS Road 698) is closed at the Forest Service boundary just north of Lightning Creek and the Scriver Creek Road (FS Road 693) is also closed at the Forest Service Boundary for firefighter and public safety as crews continue to work to protect private property and structures in the vicinity of Crouch.

The Nellie Fire experienced increased fire activity yesterday and burned into the night growing over 4,000 acres to the north and west. Firefighters will continue point protection at lookouts and a communication tower. Air resources continue to support the fire by cooling the fire’s edge. Smoke will remain visible as weather conditions remain hot and dry. The public is reminded that Forest Service Road #555 is closed at the intersection of Highway 17 all the way to the Forest Service Road #579 intersection.

Wapiti Fire: Yesterday, the Wapiti Fire experienced active fire behavior and spotting due to the red flag conditions, terrain and shifting winds. The fire spotted into the 2018 Wapiti fire area and firefighters and helicopters responded to the increased activity. Some structures within the Wapati Summer Home area were impacted by the fire. Today, firefighters are assessing the impacts from the fire and more information will be made available when available. 

Bull Trout Fire: The Bull Trout fire is still 92% contained, with little heat observed yesterday. Due to falling dead and live trees, crews cannot safely access the interior of the fire and will continue to patrol the perimeter. 

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR:

Yesterday a red flag warning was in effect through the evening for hot, dry and unstable conditions across the area. Overnight conditions allowed for continued fire activity until after midnight, with light downslope, down valley winds. Today, critical fire weather conditions continue however a Red Flag Warning has not been issued. The morning inversion will lift early this afternoon allowing relative humidity values to drop for the remainder of the day. Winds will remain terrain driven, across most sheltered areas with southwest winds across the fire area. Backing, group tree torching, and long-range spotting with wind and terrain influenced movement is expected today. 

CLOSURES, RESTRICTIONS, AND EVACUATIONS:

Middle Fork Complex: The Boise County Sheriff's Office continues to maintain the Level 2 evacuation notice for residents on and near the Middlefork Road between Stump Ranch Road up to Tie Creek Campground. The Boise National Forest issued an area closure for the fire (Closure #0402-06-59) effective August 12, 2024. The purpose of this order is to protect public safety during the fires.

Wapiti Fire: The evacuation order for Summer Homes and the Sawtooth Lodge remain in effect for the Wapiti Fire, as does the area closure issued by the Sawtooth and Boise National Forests (Closure #0402-05-94) effective August 12, 2024. This Order is for public and firefighter safety during fire suppression efforts of the Wapiti Fire. 

Bull Trout Fire: The Bull Trout Fire Area Closure (Closure #0402-05-93) remains in effect for the roads and trails within the perimeter of the fire. The Boise National Forest issued this order on August,12, 2024. It will be rescinded as soon as it is safe to do so. 

Closure information and maps are posted on the Forest’s website and the fire’s Inciweb page as they are in place. https://tinyurl.com/2u8v3pf7 

The Boise National Forest, Idaho Department of Lands, and Bureau of Land Management are in Stage 1 fire restrictions on state, endowment, private and federal lands within the West Central Mountains Fire Restrictions Zone. For more information on the restrictions and a map visit: 

https://www.idl.idaho.gov/fire-management/fire-restrictions-finder/     

Easy Fire Update          
August 19, 2024

Quick Facts

Size: 2,130 acres

Start Date: July 17, 2024

Location: 17 miles west of Mazama, WA

Containment: 29% 

Personnel Assigned: 219           

Cause: Lightning

Resources Assigned:  6 crews, 9 engines, 5 water tenders

Virtual Community Briefing on Wednesday, August 21 at 5:30 pm

View the live virtual community briefing on the Pioneer and Easy Fires Information Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560760893080. Please submit questions in advance to 2024.pioneer@firenet.gov or via Facebook Messenger.   

CURRENT SITUATION: The Easy Fire continues to hold within it’s established footprint though some areas of scattered heat remain. The rainfall on Saturday night was helpful in cooling lighter fuels in open areas on the fire but failed to saturate the ground in the more heavily timbered areas. Heat was found in the heavier fuels of the northern and western edge of the fire and were cooled by helicopter water bucket drops. Crews worked to remove dead and down trees to reduce the possibility of spot fires along Highway 20 and to reinforce the highway as a holding line for the fire. They have mopped up 100 feet in from the highway along the containment line. Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) continued to find heat in the Swamp Creek drainage where access is limited due to steep terrain and over head hazards. Helicopters continue to support with bucket drops. 

TODAY’S ACTIVITIES: Firefighters continue to hold and improve holding features on the southern portion of the Easy Fire. Firefighters will continue to utilize unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to fly over the fire footprint to detect hot spots and inform firefighters of where to focus their efforts. Resources will continue to support Washington Department of Transportation in the removal of rocks, mud and tree debris along Highway 20. Firefighters remain ready to assist with any initial attack on potential new fires that may result from recent lightning in the area. 

WEATHER and SMOKE: Today will be sunny with a slight breeze with a very slim chance of thunderstorms. Temperatures will be in the higher 70s or lower 80s and will remain within the monthly average temperature range throughout the week. The likelihood of thunderstorms on Monday night and into Tuesday increases to 55% with higher chances of rain continuing throughout the week. A smoke outlook for the Pioneer and Easy Fires is available at: https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/f79a6d6d.

CLOSURES: Highway 20 is closed in both directions between Granite Creek (Mile Post 148) and Rainy Pass (Mile Post 157): Stay up to date at wsdot.com/Travel/Real-time/Map/

The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has closures in place for trails within the fire area, for more information visit Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest - Alerts & Closures (usda.gov). This closure includes a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail. Campfires are prohibited. There is a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) in place over the fire: https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_6779.html. Unauthorized drone activity is prohibited under the TFR.

EVACUATIONS:  There are no evacuations in place for the Easy Fire. Anyone recreating in the area should be vigilant of surroundings and stay out of closed areas. 

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/waowf-easy-fire

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560760893080 

Fire Information Line: 541-861-5808, 8 AM to 8 PM

Email: 2024.easy@firenet.gov 

Datos clave

Tamaño: 38,727 acres

Fecha de inicio: 8 de junio de 2024 

Ubicación: 31 millas al NO de Chelan, WA

Contención: 23%                    

Personal: 622                            

Causa: A ser determinada

Recursos asignados: 5 equipos de obreros, 6 helicópteros, 21 camiones de bomberos, 25 tanques de bomberos, 10 maquinarias pesadas

Habrá una sesión informativa virtual comunitaria el miércoles 21 de agosto a las 5:30 pm

Vea la sesión informativa virtual comunitaria en vivo en la página de Facebook de información de los incendios Pioneer e Easy en https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560760893080. Envíe sus preguntas con antelación a 2024.pioneer@firenet.gov o a través de Facebook Messenger.

SITUACIÓN ACTUAL: En Stehekin, las cuadrillas en el incendio Pioneer continuaron el trabajo de neutralización a lo largo de la línea de mano cerca de Little Boulder Creek para fortalecer esa línea aún más. Los recursos aéreos ayudaron con las operaciones a lo largo del desague de Rainbow Creek vertiendo agua en áreas de calor para mantener bajo control la línea de mano en el área. Se completó el trabajo de remover arbustos y ramas para fortalecer el espacio defendible de las estructuras. En el extremo sure del incendio y cerca de Manson sigue el cepillado de las carreteras y la maquinaria pesada comenzó a irse del área. Los recursos aéreos y terrestres de extinción de incendios asignados al incendio Pioneer ayudaron al personal de la agencia local con el ataque inicial de nuevos fuegos adicionales en el área causados por la tormenta eléctrica del sábado por la noche.

ACTIVIDADES DE HOY: Los bomberos continuarán manteniendo el fuego por debajo de la línea de control en Rainbow Ridge. Asegurarán y mejorarán aún más las líneas de mano cerca de los desagues de Boulder Creek y Rainbow Creek, a medidad que los helicópteros vierten agua para enfriar los focos de calor a lo largo del borde del incendio. Empezará a concluír el trabajo de eliminar obstáculos para minimizar los peligros alrededor de la planta hidroeléctrica de Stehekin. Continuarán los preparativos de estructuras en esta área. Las cuadrillas continuarán removiendo la maleza y la vegetación a lo largo de las líneas de contingencia al este de Manson. Los recursos aéreos estarán disponibles para realizar vuelos de reconocimiento y verter agua. Los bomberos permanecen disponibles para cualquier atague inicial que se necesite en el área alrededor.

CLIMA y HUMO: El día de hoy continúan las condiciones climáticas moderadas con cielos mayormente soleados y temperaturas en los 80 grados. Hay un 10% de posibilidad de lluvias con vientos ligeros por la mañana que aumentarán y soplarán lago abajo a lo largo del día.  El pronóstico del humo para los incendios Pioneer e Easy Fires está disponible en https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/f79a6d6d.

EVACUACIONES: Se redujeron los niveles de evacuación en el incendio Pioneer en la parte norte de Lake Chelan a partir de las 12 p.m. del domingo 18 de agosto:

• Nivel 2 (Estar preparado): El Stehekin Valley, desde High Bridge sur hasta Adams Point
• Nivel 1 (Manténgase alerta): Desde (and including) Adams Point sur hasta Camas Creek

Aunque han cambiado los niveles de evacuación en el área de Stehekin, el área permanece cerrada a los visitantes. Para ver más información, visite: https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/emergency-management/pages/active-emergencies

CIERRE DEL BOSQUE: Cierres vigentes del Parque nacional North Cascades: https://www.nps.gov/noca/index.htm

El Bosque Nacional Okanogan-Wenatchee ha emitido una orden de cierre sobre gran parte del área afectada por el incendio: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest - Alerts & Closures (usda.gov). Las fogatas están prohibidas. Hay una restricción temporal de vuelo (TFR, en inglés) sobre el área del incendio: https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_6779.html. La actividad de drones no autorizados está prohibida por la TFR.

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wases-pioneer 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560760893080 

Línea de información sobre el incendio: 541-861-5808, de 8 AM a 8 PM

Correo electrónico: 2024.pioneer@firenet.gov

11:00 AM, August 19, 2024

Estimated size: 1,098 acres
Start Date/Time: July 17, 2024
Area of Origin: 21 air miles east of Darrington WA
Cause: Lightning
Fuels/Topography: timber, rugged terrain
Structures Damaged: None, there are no homes threatened at this time.
Evacuations: None

The Miners Complex consists of ten wildfires caused by lightning strikes in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The fires included in the complex are: Miners Fire, Vista Ridge Fire, Dolly Creek Fire, Sulphur Three Fire, Sulphur Four Fire, Sulphur Thirty-Four Fire, Upper Sulphur Thirty-Two Fire, Lower Sulphur Thirty-Two Fire, Plummer, and Middle Ridge Fire.

Update: During the day on Saturday August 17th, the fires showed active behavior and visible smoke with the rise in temperatures. Rain accompanying the thunderstorms on the evening of the 17th and 18th brought moisture and provided good overnight recoveries. The fires remain high in the mountains in inaccessible ground. The fires may see an increase in activity with warmer weather, however predicted high humidities for the next few days will help fuels recover overnight.

Weather: Good humidity recovery this morning with some scattered clouds through the day will keep temperatures a bit cooler at the fire today. However, modest instability will develop and maintain decent mixing this afternoon. An approaching front will bring increased clouds, rain showers, and an isolated thunderstorm Tuesday afternoon and evening. While some rain is expected with these, a wetting rain is generally not expected with this system. Mostly sunny today, max temperatures will be around 71. Light winds becoming west 5 to 6 mph in the afternoon.

Smoke: For more information on smoke and air quality please visit: https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/

Closures: The following is a summary of the areas closed due to the fires in the Miners Complex. Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000.2 from Mica Lake to Suiattle Pass, Suiattle River Trail #784, Miners Ridge Trail #785, Buck Creek Pass Trail #789, Miners Cabin Trail #795, Grassy Point Trail #788, Sulphur Mountain Trail #794, Sulphur Creek Trail #793, Sulphur Creek Campground, Sulphur Creek Trailhead, and the Downey Creek trailhead. The full Closure Orders visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/mbs
Forest Restrictions: The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie has a full campfire ban and forest-wide shooting restrictions in place to help prevent human-caused starts during this period of unprecedented resource scarcity. Additional details at: www.fs.usda.gov/mbs
 

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Pioneer Fire Update                                

August 19, 2024

Quick Facts

Size: 38,727 acres

Start Date: June 8, 2024

Location: 31 miles NW of Chelan, WA

Containment: 23%

Personnel: 622

Cause: Under investigation

Resources Assigned: 5 crews, 6 helicopters, 21 engines, 25 water tenders, 10 heavy equipment

Virtual Community Briefing on Wednesday, August 21 at 5:30 pm

View the live virtual community briefing on the Pioneer and Easy Fires Information Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560760893080. Please submit questions in advance to 2024.pioneer@firenet.gov or via Facebook Messenger. 

CURRENT SITUATION: In Stehekin, crews on the Pioneer Fire continued mop up operations along the handline near Little Boulder Creek to further secure the line. Air resources supported operations along the Rainbow Creek drainage by dropping water buckets on areas of heat to keep handline in the area in check. Shrub removal and limbing work was completed to secure defensible space of structures. Brushing of roads continued on the south end of the fire near Manson and heavy equipment began to move out of the area. Aerial and ground firefighting resources assigned to the Pioneer Fire assisted local agency personnel with initial attack of additional new fire starts in the area following Saturday night’s thunderstorm.

TODAY’S ACTIVITIES: Firefighters will continue operations to hold the fire below the check line on Rainbow Ridge. They will further secure and improve handlines near Boulder Creek and Rainbow Creek drainages while helicopters drop water to cool hot spots along the fire’s edge. Snag removal operations to mitigate hazards will begin to wrap up around the Stehekin hydropower plant. Structure preparations in this area will continue. Crews will continue to remove brush and vegetation along the contingency lines east of Manson. Air resources will be available for reconnaissance flights and water drops. Firefighters remain available for initial attack needs in the surrounding area.

WEATHER and SMOKE: Moderate weather conditions continue today with mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the low 80s. There is a 10% chance of showers with light morning winds that increase and become down lake throughout the day. A smoke outlook for the Pioneer and Easy Fires is available at https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/f79a6d6d.

EVACUATIONS: Evacuation levels on the Pioneer Fire on Lake Chelan's north shore were downgraded beginning at 12 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18:

• Level 2 (Be Prepared): The Stehekin Valley, from High Bridge south to Adams Point
• Level 1 (Stay Alert): From (and including) Adams Point south to Camas Creek

While evacuation levels in the Stehekin area have changed, the area remains closed to visitors. For more information, please visit: https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/emergency-management/pages/active-emergencies

CLOSURES: Current closures for the North Cascades National Park: https://www.nps.gov/noca/index.htm

The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has a closure order in place for much of the fire area: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest - Alerts & Closures (usda.gov). Campfires are prohibited. There is a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) in place over the fire: https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_6779.html. Unauthorized drone activity is prohibited under the TFR.

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wases-pioneer 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560760893080 

Fire Information Line: 541-861-5808, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Email: 2024.pioneer@firenet.gov 

11:00 AM, August 19, 2024

Estimated size: 189 acres
Start Date/Time: July 17, 2024
Area of Origin: Johannesburg Mountain. 1 Mile East of Mineral Park C.G.
Cause: Lightning
Fuels/Topography: Timber, rugged terrain
Structures Damaged: None, there are no homes threatened at this time.
Evacuations: None

Closures: Cascade River Road at and including Marble Creek Campground, Mineral Park Campground, and all tributary roads, trailheads, and trails are all closed. The public is not to enter the area for public and firefighter safety.
Full closure orders available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/mbs

Update: Visible smoke and an increase activity occurred during the day on Saturday, August 17th with the warmer weather, but rains in the evening on the 17th and 18th provided some relief. The fire is slowly burning down the south slope towards the 1590 road and firefighters are watching for any burning debris falling down the hill. The north side of the fire towards Cascade River Road has shown minimal activity over the last few days. Predicted high humidities for the next few days will help fuels recover overnight.

Weather: Good humidity recovery this morning with some scattered clouds through the day will keep temperatures a bit cooler at the fire today. However, modest instability will develop and maintain decent mixing this afternoon. An approaching front will bring increased clouds, rain showers, and an isolated thunderstorm Tuesday afternoon and evening. While some rain is expected with these, a wetting rain is generally not expected with this system. Mostly sunny today, max temperatures will be around 71. Light winds becoming west 5 to 6 mph in the afternoon.

Smoke: For more information on smoke and air quality please visit: https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/

Air Space Restrictions: There are no air space restrictions at this time.

Forest Restrictions: The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie has a full campfire ban and forest-wide shooting restrictions in place to help prevent human-caused starts during this period of unprecedented resource scarcity. Additional details at: www.fs.usda.gov/mbs
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