National Fire News Report ~ 8/21/08

National Preparedness Level 4

(On a scale from 1 to 5)

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August 21, 2008

The Nortwest, including Oregon and Washington, is currently the most active with wildland fires. A total of 14 fires and 31,367 acres burned.

Wildland fire activity has decreased throughout the country. Three new large fires were reported: one each in Oregon, Washington, and Virginia. Four large fires were contained: one each in California, Idaho, Oregon, and Nevada.

Weather Discussion: Gusty winds will continue across the southern Great Basin, Montana, and Wyoming. Showers and thunderstorms are predicted in Montana. The northwestern states are expected to have cooler temperatures.

Source: National Interagency Coordination Center

Daily statistics 8/21/08
Number of new large fires	3	States currently reporting large fires:
Number of active large fires	25	California (7) Idaho (6) Kentucky (1) Montana (1) Nevada (2) New Mexico (1) Oregon (10) Virginia (1) Washington (4) Wyoming (1)
Acres from active fires	351,528
Number of Wildland Fire Use (WFU) fires	11
Number of Wildland Fire Use (WFU) acres	64,593
Fires contained since 8/20/08	4
Year-to-date large fires contained	648
Year-to-date statistics
2008 (1/1/08 - 8/21/08)	Fires: 62,659	Acres: 4,409,850
2007 (1/1/07 - 8/21/07)	Fires: 62,900	Acres: 6,469,774
2006 (1/1/06 - 8/21/06)	Fires: 77,176	Acres: 6,804,464
2005 (1/1/05 - 8/21/05)	Fires: 43,284	Acres: 6,702,148
2004 (1/1/04 - 8/21/04)	Fires: 53,578	Acres: 6,249,166
2003 (1/1/03 - 8/21/03)	Fires: 42,635	Acres: 2,467,372
2002 (1/1/02 - 8/21/02)	Fires: 59,471	Acres: 6,005,751
2001 (1/1/01 - 8/21/01)	Fires: 56,266	Acres: 2,829,192
2000 (1/1/00 - 8/21/00)	Fires: 69,322	Acres: 5,669,328
5-year average
2004 - 2008	Fires: 59,919	Acres: 6,127,080
10-year average
1999 - 2008	Fires: 59,852	Acres: 5,151,766

Current Wildland Fires
California	Fires: 7	Acres: 284,743	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 1
Slinkard (Klamath National Forest): 290 acres at 40 percent contained. This fire is burning four miles southeast of Seiad Valley. Minimal fire behavior was reported. Residences and cultural sites are threatened.
Jack (Lava Beds National Monument): 6,730 acres at 75 percent contained. Evacuations and road closures are in effect.
Bear Wallow Complex (Klamath National Forest): 44,482 acres at 35 percent contained. This complex of three fires is 13 miles southeast of Happy Camp. Precipitation fell on the fire yesterday. Information: Call 707-467-1512 or visit the web site.
Iron and Alps Complexes (Shasta-Trinity National Forest): 105,325 acres at 93 percent contained. This complex of three fires is one mile north of Junction City. Some structures remain threatened. Information: Call 530-623-6415 or visit the web site.
Panther (Klamath National Forest): 47,910 acres at 75 percent contained. This fire is 14 miles southwest of Happy Camp. Recreation sites are currently closed. Precipitation fell on the fire. Information: Call 530-841-4406.
Siskiyou/ Blue 2 Complex (Klamath National Forest): 79,762 acres at 76 percent contained. This complex consists of both the Siskiyou and Blue 2 complexes. The complex is 18 miles southwest of Happy Camp. Cultural sites remain threatened. Information: Call 530-627-3532 or visit the web site.
Santa Lucia Lightning Complex (Los Padres National Forest): 244 acres at 85 percent contained. This complex of three fires is located 18 miles east of Santa Maria. Minimal fire activity was reported. Area closures are in effect near the fire.
Avenal (Fresno-Kings Unit, Cal Fire): The fire was contained at 946 acres.
Idaho	Fires: 2	Acres: 33,763	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 1
WFU Fires: 4		Acres: 12,932	New WFU: 0
North Minidoka (Twin Falls District, Bureau of Land Management): 31,616 acres at 95 percent contained. This fire is located three miles north of Minidoka.
Pagari Bridge (Twin Falls District, Bureau of Land Management): The fire was contained at 674 acres.
Porcupine (Nez Perce National Forest): 2,147 acres at zero percent contained. This fire is located 20 miles east of Elk City. Roads are closed near the fire area.
Snow Hole (Craig Mountain Area Office, Idaho Department of Lands): 2,900 acres at 95 percent contained. This fire is 12 miles southwest of Cottonwood.
Diamond (Nez Perce National Forest): 690 acres. This fire is 18 miles northwest of Darby. This wildland fire use is being managed to accomplish natural resource objectives.
Moose Creek (Nez Perce National Forest): 2,173 acres. This fire is five miles northwest of Rocky Bar. This wildland fire use is being managed to accomplish natural resource objectives.
South Barker (Sawtooth National Forest): 7,391 acres. This fire is five miles northwest of Rocky Bar. This wildland fire use is being managed to accomplish natural resource objectives.
Willow (Caribou-Targhee National Forest): 2,678 acres. This fire is 11 miles west of Macks Inn. This wildland fire use is being managed to accomplish natural resource objectives.
Kentucky	Fires: 1	Acres: 160	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 0
Spruce (Daniel Boone National Forest): 160 acres at zero percent contained. The fire is 10 miles west of Corbin.
Montana	Fires: 1	Acres: 755	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 0
Bear Gulch (Central Land Office, Montana Department of Natural Resources): 755 acres at zero percent contained. The fire is 12 miles east of Townsend. Information: Visit the web site.
Nevada	Fires: 1	Acres: 740	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 1
WFU Fires: 1		Acres: 5,000	New WFU: 0
Silver Creek (Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest): 740 acres at 99 percent contained. The fire is 20 miles northwest of Bridgeport. Structures are threatened.
Fossil (Ely Field Office, Bureau of Land Management): Fire was contained at 205 acres.
East Slide Rock Ridge (Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest): 5,000 acres. This fire is five miles northwest of Rocky Bar. This wildland fire use is being managed to accomplish natural resource objectives.
New Mexico	Fires: 0	Acres: 0	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 0
WFU Fires: 1		Acres: 525	New WFU: 0
Alta (Sante Fe National Forest): 525 acres. This fire is four miles northwest of Youngsville. This wildland fire use is being managed to accomplish natural resource objectives.
Oregon	Fires: 10	Acres: 9,068	New fires: 1	Fires contained: 1
WFU Fires: 2		Acres: 2,375	New WFU: 0
Gnarl (Mount Hood National Forest): 516 acres at 80 percent contained. This fire is 24 miles south of Hood River. Structures remain threatened. Minimal fire activity was reported due to precipitation. Information: Call 541-352-6002 ext. 628 or visit the web site.
North Fork (Umpqua National Forest): 450 acres at 37 percent contained. This fire is 26 miles northeast of Glide. Precipitation fell on the fire. Information: Visit the web site.
Bridge Creek (Ochoco National Forest): 4,902 acres at 45 percent contained. This fire is seven miles southwest of Mitchell. Precipitation fell on the fire yesterday. Information: Visit the web site.
Snow Creek Complex (Deschutes National Forest): 300 acres at 50 percent contained. This fire is 27 miles southwest of Bend. Structures, power lines, and cultural sites are threatened. Information: Visit the web site.
Summit Springs Complex (Sisters Unit, Oregon Department of Forestry): 1,740 acres at 25 percent contained. This fire is nine miles north of Sisters. Moderate fire activity was reported. Structures are threatened. Information: Visit the web site.
NEW Wild Rivers Complex (Siskiyou National Forest): 350 acres at 35 percent contained. This fire is 17 miles southwest of Grants Pass. Information: Visit the web site.
Lonesome Complex (Rogue River National Forest): 660 acres at five percent contained. This fire is 20 miles northeast of Prospect. Minimal fire behavior was reported. Information: Visit the web site.
Harvey Lake (Warm Springs Agency, Bureau of Indian Affairs): 150 acres at 20 percent contained. This fire is 20 miles west of Madras. Information: Visit the web site.
Wildcat (Freemont National Forest): The fire was contained at 51 acres. Information: Visit the web site.
Ochoco Fire Use (Ochoco National Forest): 2,000 acres. This fire is 10 miles southwest of Dayville. This wildland fire use is being managed to accomplish natural resource objectives.
Minam Peak (Wallowa-Whitman National Forest): 375 acres. This fire is 112 miles southwest of Joseph. This wildland fire use is being managed to accomplish natural resource objectives.
Virginia	Fires: 0	Acres: 0	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 0
WFU Fires: 1		Acres: 100	New WFU: 1
NEW Peters Ridge (George Washington and Jefferson National Forest): 100 acres. This fire is three miles northeast of Covington. This wildland fire use is being managed to accomplish natural resource objectives.
Washington	Fires: 3	Acres: 22,299	New fires: 1	Fires contained: 0
WFU Fires: 1		Acres: 595	New WFU: 0
Jack Creek (Okanogan/Wenatchee National Forest): 1,058 acres at zero percent contained. This fire is located 13 miles southwest of Leavenworth. Precipitation fell on the fire yesterday. Information: Visit the web site.
Swanson Lake (Northeast Region, Washington Department of Natural Resources): 19,000 acres at 20 percent contained. This fire is four miles southwest of Creston. Residences and cultural sites are threatened. Information: Visit the web site.
NEW Rock Lake (Washington Department of Natural Resources): 2,241 acres at 50 percent contained. This fire is 18 miles south of Cheney. Precipitation fell on the fire yesterday. Information: Visit the web site.
Foam Creek (Okanogan/Wenatchee National Forest): 595 acres. This fire is 13 miles northwest of Leavenworth. This wildland fire use is being managed to accomplish natural resource objectives.
Wyoming	Fires: 0	Acres: 0	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 0
WFU Fires: 1		Acres: 43,066	New WFU: 0
Gunbarrel (Shoshone National Forest): 43,066 acres. This fire is 40 miles west of Cody. This wildland fire use is being managed to accomplish natural resource objectives. Information: Call 307-578-5199 or visit the web site.