Fire Information - National Fire News - NIFC Morning report

July 27, 2010 

National Preparedness Level 2

(On a scale from 1 to 5)

Wildland fire activity picked up yesterday as 337 new initial attack fires were reported across the country. New large fires were reported in California (3), Florida (1) and Nevada (1). Firefighters contained 13 large fires yesterday, ten in Alaska and one each in California, Idaho and Nevada. Fire managers and initial attack resources are prepared for new starts as lightning is predicted throughout the West again today.

Fifty large fires are being managed to achieve multiple objectives throughout the states. Uncontained large fires include only fires being managed under a full suppression strategy.

The Department of the Interior personnel are assigned to several locations in the Gulf of Mexico to assess and mitigate impacts resulting form the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. For more information regarding the response effort visit the following website, http://www.doi.gov/deepwaterhorizon/index.cfm
The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and its Aftermath: http://krilloil.com/environment/the-deepwater-horizon-oil-spill-and-its-aftermath/
Oil Spill Gulf of Mexico | Smithsonian Ocean Portal: http://ocean.si.edu/gulf-oil-spill

Weather: Significant fire potential is forecast for portions of the Northwest and Northern Rockies today for lightning. Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected today in Northern California, the Northwest, Great Basin and Northern Rockies. Some initially dry thunderstorms are possible in eastern Washington and Wyoming. Wet thunderstorms will continue of the Four Corners states.

Weekly statistics 7/27/10
Number of new large fires	5	States currently reporting large fires:
Number of active large fires	15	Alaska (1) California (5) Colorado (1) Florida (1) Montana (2) Nevada (2) Utah (1) Washington (1) Wyoming (1)
Acres from active fires	55,962
Fires contained since 7/26/10	13
Year-to-date large fires contained	339
Year-to-date statistics
2010 (1/1/10 - 7/27/10)	Fires: 36,184	Acres: 1,946,470
2009 (1/1/09 - 7/27/09)	Fires: 54,656	Acres: 3,257,928
2008 (1/1/08 - 7/27/08)	Fires: 54,008	Acres: 3,476,863
2007 (1/1/07 - 7/27/07)	Fires: 56,536	Acres: 4,623,092
2006 (1/1/06 - 7/27/06)	Fires: 69,656	Acres: 5,164,996
2005 (1/1/05 - 7/27/05)	Fires: 37,206	Acres: 4,318,557
2004 (1/1/04 - 7/27/04)	Fires: 45,250	Acres: 5,112,904
2003 (1/1/03 - 7/27/03)	Fires: 34,415	Acres: 1,737,345
2002 (1/1/02 - 7/27/02)	Fires: 52,107	Acres: 3,916,219
2001 (1/1/01 - 7/27/01)	Fires: 49,091	Acres: 1,482,014
10-year average
2001-2010	Fires: 48,926	Acres: 3,504360

Current Wildfires
Alaska	Fires: 1	Acres: 19,377	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 10
Click here for a map of statewide fires.
Pat Creek (Upper Yukon Zone, Bureau of Land Management): 19,337 acres at 45 percent contained. This fire is 15 miles north of Stevens Village. Information: Visit the AICC website.
Kaluktavik River (Galena Zone, Bureau of Land Management): This fire was contained at 23,269 acres.
Rok North (Galena Zone, Bureau of Land Management): This fire was contained at 13,106 acres.
Lake Tutusirok (Galena Zone, Bureau of Land Management): This fire was contained at 7,392 acres.
Nanielik Creek (Galena Zone, Bureau of Land Management): This fire was contained at 6,538 acres.
Evaingiknuk (Galena Zone, Bureau of Land Management): This fire was contained at 2,739 acres.
Avan River (Galena Zone, Bureau of Land Management): This fire was contained at 656 acres.
Squirrel River South (Galena Zone, Bureau of Land Management): This fire was contained at 332 acres.
Timber Creek (Galena Zone, Bureau of Land Management): This fire was contained at 300 acres.
Kobuk (Galena Zone, Bureau of Land Management): This fire was contained at 300 acres.
Derby Creek (Galena Zone, Bureau of Land Management): This fire was contained at 23,577 acres.
California	Fires: 5	Acres: 4,038	New fires: 3	Fires contained: 1
NEW Modoc Lightning Complex (Modoc National Forest): 102 acres at five percent contained. This complex of fires is 20 miles southwest of Alturas. Numerous structures are threatened.
NEW Bull (Sequoia National Forest): 2,500 acres at one percent contained. This fire is 3ight miles north of Kernville. Numerous residences are threatened. The communities of Camp Owen and River Kern have been evacuated. Roads in the area are closed. Information: Call 760 376-3781 ext. 625 or visit the incident website.
NEW Mono (Inyo National Forest): 500 acres at five percent contained. This fire is five miles southeast of Lee Vining. Road closures are in effect. Information: Call 760-873-2427 or visit the incident website.
Russel (3-9) (Lassen-Modoc Unit, Cal Fire): 250 acres at 30 percent contained. This fire is nine miles southeast of Little Valley. Information: Call 530-257-9553 or visit the incident website.
Potato (Owens Valley District, Bureau of Land Management): 686 acres at 70 percent contained. This fire is seven miles southeast of Bridgeport.
Indian (California Desert District, Bureau of Land Management): This fire was contained at 1,822 acres.
Colorado	Fires: 1	Acres: 1,452	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 0
Meadow Creek (White River National Forest): 1,452 acres. This incident is 13 miles northeast of Rifle. Information: Visit the Rocky Mountain Coordination Center site.
Florida	Fires: 1	Acres: 1,200	New fires: 1	Fires contained: 0
NEW Coyote (Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge): 1,200 acres at 70 percent contained. This fire is 10 miles north of Merritt Island. Commercial property is threatened.
Idaho	Fires: 0	Acres: 0	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 1
South Trail (Boise District, Bureau of Land Management): This fire was contained at 3,889 acres.
Montana	Fires: 2	Acres: 2,097	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 0
Dominic Point (Bitterroot National Forest): 897 acres. This fire is 12 miles northeast of Hamilton. The fire burned actively yesterday. Area closures remain in effect.
Cardinal Creek (Flahead National Forest): 1,200 acres. This fire is f19 miles southeast of Condon. Information: Call 406-758-5376 or visit the incident website.
Nevada	Fires: 2	Acres: 7,700	New fires: 1	Fires contained: 1
Constantia (Carson City Field Office, Bureau of Land Management): 1,700 acres at 30 percent contained. This fire is five miles south of Doyle. Structures are threatened and roads in the area are closed.
Rock Creek (Winnemucca Field Office): 6,000 acres at 10 percent contained. This fire is 18 miles north of Gerlach. Residences are threatened.
NEW Seven Troughs (Winnemucca Field Office, Bureau of Land Management): This fire was contained at 3,852 acres.
Utah	Fires: 1	Acres: 327	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 0
Hot Springs (Cedar City Field Office, Bureau of Land Management): 327 acres at 50 percent contained. This fire is 12 miles southwest of Minersville. Information: Call 435-590-5388 or visit the incident website.
Washington	Fires: 1	Acres: 19,291	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 0
Swakane (Washington Department of Forestry): 19,291 acres at 85 percent contained. This fire is six miles north of Wenatchee. Information: Call 509-548 1511 ext. 524 or visit the incident website.
Wyoming	Fires: 1	Acres: 520	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 0
Beach (Yellowstone National Park): 520 acres at 72 percent contained. This fire is 28 miles southeast of West Yellowstone. Information: Visit the incident web site or call 307-344-2010.

Source page: NIFC - http://www.nifc.gov/fire_info/nfn.htm