National Fire News Report ~ 8/7/08

National Preparedness Level 4

(On a scale from 1 to 5)

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August 19, 2008

Wildland fire activity increased moderately throughout the country. Twelve large fires were reported: three each in Idaho and Oregon; two each in California and Nevada; and one each in Montana and Washington.

Weather Discussion: Thunderstorms are predicted for eastern portions of the Pacific Northwest, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Utah. Gusty winds are expected from the Cascades and northern Sierras to Montana and Wyoming. Southern California will remain dry.

Source: National Interagency Coordination Center

Daily statistics 8/19/08
Number of new large fires	12	States currently reporting large fires:
Number of active large fires	30	California (9) Idaho (7) Montana (1) Nevada (3) New Mexico (1) Oregon (9) Washington (4) Wyoming (1)
Acres from active fires	437,665
Number of Wildland Fire Use (WFU) fires	10
Number of Wildland Fire Use (WFU) acres	53,849
Fires contained since 8/18/08	1
Year-to-date large fires contained	642
Year-to-date statistics
2008 (1/1/08 - 8/19/08)	Fires: 62,043	Acres: 4,346,426
2007 (1/1/07 - 8/19/07)	Fires: 61,959	Acres: 6,213,160
2006 (1/1/06 - 8/19/06)	Fires: 76,701	Acres: 6,558,774
2005 (1/1/05 - 8/19/05)	Fires: 42,838	Acres: 6,471,136
2004 (1/1/04 - 8/19/04)	Fires: 52,920	Acres: 6,134,183
2003 (1/1/03 - 8/19/03)	Fires: 41,684	Acres: 2,343,086
2002 (1/1/02 - 8/19/02)	Fires: 58,320	Acres: 5,831,595
2001 (1/1/01 - 8/19/01)	Fires: 55,017	Acres: 2,359,195
2000 (1/1/00 - 8/19/00)	Fires: 68,316	Acres: 5,226,028
5-year average
2004 - 2008	Fires: 59,292	Acres: 5,944,736
10-year average
1999 - 2008	Fires: 59,214	Acres: 5,030,530

Current Wildland Fires
California	Fires: 9	Acres: 407,297	New fires: 2	Fires contained: 1
Bear Wallow Complex (Klamath National Forest): 14,601 acres at 49 percent contained. This complex of two fires is 13 miles southeast of Happy Camp. Minimal fire activity was reported. Information: Call 707-467-1512 or visit the web site.
Canyon Complex (Plumas National Forest): 37,831 acres at 97 percent contained. This complex of three fires is 16 miles northeast of Paradise. Minimal fire activity was reported. Information: Call 530-283-7882 or visit the web site.
Iron and Alps Complexes (Shasta-Trinity National Forest): 104,411 acres at 81 percent contained. This complex of three fires is one mile north of Junction City. Residences and power lines remain threatened. Information: Call 530-623-6415 or visit the web site.
Panther (Klamath National Forest): 45,655 acres at 73 percent contained. This fire is 14 miles southwest of Happy Camp. Recreation sites are currently closed. Information: Call 530-841-4406.
Siskiyou/ Blue 2 Complex (Klamath National Forest): 77,325 acres at 72 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.
Yolla Bolly Complex (Mendocino National Forest): 89,389 acres at 95 percent contained. This complex of three fires is 47 miles southwest of Redding. Active fire behavior was reported. Information: Call 530-833-0357 or visit the web site.
Ukonom-South Complex (Six Rivers National Forest): 29,327 acres at 82 percent contained. This complex is 10 miles east of Orleans. Structures and cultural sites remain threatened. Information: Call 530-627-3532 or visit the web site.
NEW Santa Lucia Lightning Complex (Los Padres National Forest): 256 acres at 40 percent contained. This complex of three fires is located 18 miles east of Santa Maria.
NEW South (Angeles National Forest): 250 acres at 10 percent contained. This fire is burning 15 miles north of Santa Clarita. Green Valley is threatened.
Idaho	Fires: 1	Acres: 2,900	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 0
WFU Fires: 2		Acres: 4,191	New WFU: 0
Snow Hole (Craig Mountain Area Office, Idaho Department of Lands): 2,900 acres at 90 percent contained. This fire is 12 miles southeast of Cottonwood.
South Barker (Sawtooth National Forest): 2,976 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): 1,215 acres. This fire is 11 miles west of Macks Inn. This wildland fire use is being managed to accomplish natural resource objectives.
Montana	Fires: 0	Acres: 0	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 1
Deep Draw (Flathead Agency, Bureau of Indian Affairs): The fire was contained at 2,022 acres. Information: Visit the web site.
New Mexico	Fires: 0	Acres: 0	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 0
WFU Fires: 1		Acres: 385	New WFU: 0
Alta (Sante Fe National Forest): 385 acres. This fire is four miles northwest of Youngsville. This wildland fire use is being managed to accomplish natural resource objectives.
Oregon	Fires: 5	Acres: 10,585	New fires: 2	Fires contained: 0
WFU Fires: 2		Acres: 2,200	New WFU: 1
North Pole Ridge (Prineville District, Bureau of Land Management): 6,319 acres at 80 percent contained. This fire is 10 miles north of Clarno. Minimal fire activity was reported. Information: Visit the web site.
Gnarl (Mount Hood National Forest): 516 acres at eight percent contained. This fire is 24 miles south of Hood River. Structures remain threatened. Information: Call 541-352-6002 ext. 628 or visit the web site.
North Fork (Umpqua National Forest): 400 acres at zero percent contained. This fire is 26 miles northeast of Glide. Minimal fire behavior was reported. Information: Visit the web site.
NEW Bridge Creek (Ochoco National Forest): 3,000 acres at five percent contained. This fire is seven miles southwest of Mitchell. Structures and historical sites are threatened. Information: Visit the web site.
NEW Snow Creek (Deschutes National Forest): 350 acres at zero percent contained. This fire is 27 miles southwest of Bend. The fire spread rapidly yesterday. Structures, power lines, and campgrounds are threatened. 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.
NEW Minam Peak (Wallowa-Whitman National Forest): 200 acres. This fire is 112 miles southwest of Joseph. This wildland fire use is being managed to accomplish natural resource objectives.
Texas	Fires: 0	Acres: 0	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 1
Everett (Texas Forest Service): The fire was contained at 874 scres.
Washington	Fires: 2	Acres: 956	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 0
WFU Fires: 1		Acres: 309	New WFU: 1
Jack Creek (Okanogan/Wenatchee National Forest): 950 acres at zero percent contained. This fire is located 13 miles southwest of Leavenworth. Cultural sites are threatened. Areas and trails near the fire are closed. Information: Visit the web site.
Malott (Northeast Region, Washington Department of Natural Resources): 333 acres at 80 percent contained. This fire is two miles northwest of Malott. Minimal fire activity was reported. Information: Visit the web site.
NEW Foam Creek (Okanogan/Wenatchee National Forest): 309 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: 41,406	New WFU: 0
Gunbarrel (Shoshone National Forest): 41,406 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.