Wilson Prairie Fire FINAL UPDATE - July 31, 2018

This will be the last update from the Northwest Interagency Incident Management Team 8 (NWIIMT8). This will be the last on the Wilson Prairie Fire unless conditions change.  The local units will provide any updated information. NWIIMT8 would like to take this opportunity to say “thank you” to the community, cooperators, agency staff, and firefighters for the unwavering support during our management of the Wilson Prairie Fire. 

The transfer of management of the Wilson Prairie Fire is in progress. A Type 4 incident commander (IC), Kristen Marshall, will arrive today to shadow the existing operations.  The proposed schedule is to turn over command of the Wilson Prairie Fire to IC Marshall and her organization on Wednesday morning at 6:00 am. 

Smoke from other fires remains in the local area.  Those with sensitivity concerns should take appropriate precautions.  For more information on air quality please visit: http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ/AQ/Pages/index.aspx 

http://www.airnow.gov/

The Morrow County Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Park, restaurant, and campground remains open, however some OHV trails may be impacted by the fire activity.  Please observe all trail and area closures.

Current Fire Information: Suppression efforts continue to hold the fire within its current footprint.  Mop up progressed with special attention being paid to the Porter Creek area and the green interior islands of unburned fuel, which still contain hot spots and smoldering behavior.  Suppression repair activities continue, which includes water barring (an angled trench, to direct water off the fireline to prevent erosion), removal of hose, and removal of trash from the fire line.  Repairs to OHV trails impacted by fire line construction continue.  The entire firefighter operation briefing may be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc-6fmeR3as

Acreage: 405, this will be the final reported acreage.

Containment: 75%

Fire Information Center:  Public Line 844-695-6542. Available 8:00 am to 9:00 pm.

Beginning Wednesday please contact: Christie Shaw – ODF – at 541-263-0661 or Darcy Weseman – Umatilla National Forest at 541-215-2224.

Information Websites: Inciweb – https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6028

               ODF Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ODFCentralOregon/

Resources: 3-type 2 IA hand crews, 10-type 2 hand crews, 2-camp crews, 1- light helicopter, 6-engines, 1-dozers, 8-water tenders, 1- ambulance, 3-skidgens, and 103 overhead. Right sizing of the fire suppression resources continues with demobilization of resources in response to operational needs.

Air Operations:  The current temporary flight restriction in place over the fire area will be lifted at 8:00 pm today.

Weather:  Today will be partly cloudy with smoke haze settled into the area.  A Heat Advisory and Fire Weather Watch are both in effect for the area today.  Thunderstorms are predicted starting in the late afternoon and continuing into the night.  If thunderstorms develop, gusts of 40 mph winds are possible.  Max temperatures of 96 degrees with relative humidity to 12%.  Winds will be mostly upslope at 6 - 8 mph switching to the northwest 12-16 mph with gusts to 20 mph.   

Closures: The Umatilla National Forest implemented an area closure; including trails and roads within the vicinity of Bull Prairie Lake and the Wilson Prairie area.  A map and detailed description of the area closure is available on the Umatilla National Forest website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/umatilla/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprdb5286768 and on Inciweb.  Forest Service personnel will be located near the campground to assist recreational visitors with alternative locations to camp.  This closure will be evaluated daily for need as a safety precaution to firefighters and the public.  With the transition of management to a Type 4 incident, agency officials will be looking closely at removing the closure as soon as possible. 

The weather forecast for the region is a continued hot and dry trend with poor humidity recovery.  Any spark landing in light fuels (grass) has a 100% potential to start a fire so please follow restrictions to limit potential human wildfire ignitions.

• Regulated Closure is in effect for ODF’s Central Oregon District.  Specific restrictions, intended to reduce human caused fires, can be found at www.ODFcentraloregon.com.  
• Phase B of the Public Use Restrictions (PURS) for the Umatilla National Forest are in effect.   For more information regarding these and other restrictions on the Umatilla National Forest visitwww.bmidc.org

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BMIDC Morning Briefing, Tuesday, July 31, 2018

BMIDC MORNING BRIEFING
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Umatilla National Forest	0	0
Wallowa Whitman National Forest	0	0
Vale District BLM Baker Area	0	0
NEO Oregon Department of Forestry	0	0
WA DNR Snake River Unit	0	0
BIA Umatilla Agency	0	0
Total	0	0
INCIDENT SUMMARY
7/30 Fire Activity:   Existing Large Fires: OR-SES-020578, Warner Gulch. WA DNR. T8S R44E Sec 4 SESW. Harlow Ridge Area. 15 Miles SE of Asotin, WA. 576 Acres. Unknown Cause.  Fire behavior minimal with smoldering.  Critical needs 24 hours at are FOBS.  Area under excessive heat warning. Grass, Brush, Timber.

Wilson Prairie Fire Update - July 30, 2018

A Community Meeting is planned for this evening, July 30^th at 5:00 pm at the Heppner Ranger Station at 117 South Main Street.  Fire managers will provide a fire update with maps and an opportunity for questions and answers at the end of the presentations. If you are unable to attend, this meeting will be live streamed through Periscope.  Please download the app, create an account and “follow” NWIMT8.  Once the broadcast begins you will receive a notification. 

Smoke from fires in the region has drifted into the local area.  Those with sensitivity concerns should take appropriate precautions.  For more information on air quality please visit: http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ/AQ/Pages/index.aspx 

http://www.airnow.gov/

One update will be generated and posted in the morning from the Wilson Prairie Fire.

The Morrow County Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Park, restaurant, and campground is currently open, however some OHV trails may be impacted by the fire activity.  Please observe all trail and area closures.

Current Fire Information: Suppression efforts were able to hold the fire within its current footprint despite being tested by increased wind activity. Mop up has progressed, advancing into the interior 200 feet on large areas of the fire.  Small interior islands of unburned fuels continue to be isolated with focused mop up around the perimeter.  Suppression repair activities continue, which includes water barring (an angled trench, to direct water off the fireline to prevent erosion), removal of hose, and removal of trash from the fire line.  Repairs to OHV trails impacted by fireline construction have begun.  The entire firefighter operation briefing may be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LuSxGz6pDE

Acreage: 437

Containment: 60%

Fire Information Center:  Public Line 844-695-6542. Available 8:00 am to 9:00 pm.

Information Websites: Inciweb – https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6028

 ODF Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ODFCentralOregon/.

Resources:  Total personnel assigned – 422:  3-type 2 IA hand crews, 10-type 2 hand crews, 2-camp crews, 1- light helicopter, 9-engines, 2-dozers, 10-water tenders, 1- ambulance, 2–faller modules, 3-skidgens, and 103 overhead. Right sizing of the fire suppression resources continues with demobilization of resources in response to operational needs.

Air Operations:  A temporary flight restriction (TFR) is in place over the fire area restricting aircraft access.  Please check the NOTAMs prior to flying. The public is reminded all air operations are grounded any time a drone is sighted within the TFR, delaying fire suppression efforts. Flying within the TFR is prohibited and against the law.

Weather:  Smoke has entered the area but should stay in the upper elevations.  Today will be sunny with max temperatures of 98 degrees with relative humidity to 9%.  Winds will be mostly upslope at 6 - 8 mph switching to the northwest 5-10 mph with gusts to 15 mph. After 6:00 pm, wind will increase to 8-12 mph with gusts to 18 mph.   

Closures: The Umatilla National Forest implemented an area closure; including trails and roads within the vicinity of Bull Prairie Lake and the Wilson Prairie area.  A map and detailed description of the area closure is available on the Umatilla National Forest website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/umatilla/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprdb5286768 and on Inciweb.  This Closure will be evaluated daily for need as a safety precaution to firefighters and the public.  Forest Service personnel will be located near the campground to assist recreational visitors with alternative locations to camp.

The weather forecast for the region is a continued hot and dry trend with poor humidity recovery.  Any spark landing in light fuels (grass) has a 100% potential to start a fire so please follow restrictions to limit potential human wildfire ignitions.

• Regulated Closure is in effect for ODF’s Central Oregon District.  Specific restrictions, intended to reduce human caused fires, can be found at www.ODFcentraloregon.com.  
• Phase B of the Public Use Restrictions (PURS) for the Umatilla National Forest are in effect.   For more information regarding these and other restrictions on the Umatilla National Forest visit www.bmidc.org

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BMIDC Morning Briefing, Monday, July 30, 2018

BMIDC MORNING BRIEFING
Monday, July 30, 2018
Umatilla National Forest	0	0
Wallowa Whitman National Forest	0	0
Vale District BLM Baker Area	0	0
NEO Oregon Department of Forestry	1	.3
WA DNR Snake River Unit	0	0
BIA Umatilla Agency	0	0
Total	1	.3
INCIDENT SUMMARY
7/29 Fire Activity:   OR-BMIDC-000585, Wallupa Lake.  Multi Jurisdiction. CWICC Managed.  T6N R30E Sec 25.  Juniper Canyon Area.  24 Miles North of Pendleton, OR.  Unknown Size.  Resources Responded 7/29. OR-974S-000584, Wolf Two.  WAL ODF.  T1N R43E Sec 30 NESE.  Baker Rd Area.  4 Miles SE of Wallowa, OR.  .25 Acres.  Unknown Cause.  ODF Stat Fire.  Resources Responded 7/29.  Contained and Controlled 7/29.  Grass.    Existing Fires: OR-SES-020578, Warner Gulch. WA DNR. T8S R44E Sec 4 SESW. Harlow Ridge Area. 15 Miles SE of Asotin, WA. 576 Acres. Unknown Cause. Additional resources on order.  Grass, Brush, Timber.

Wilson Prairie Update - July 29, 2018

Starting today only one update will be generated and posted in the morning from the Wilson Prairie Fire.

The Morrow County Off-Highway Vehicle Park and Campground is currently open, however some trails may be impacted by the fire activity.  Please observe all trail and area closures.

Current Fire Information: Firefighters completed containment lines around all perimeters of the fire. Hose lays have been installed completely around the fire perimeter and mop up has begun.  Mop up has progressed, advancing into the interior 200 feet.  Small interior islands of unburned fuels have been isolated with focused mop up around the perimeter.  Suppression rehabilitation and repair activities will begin today, which could include water barring, leveling of berms and removal of trash from the fire line. The entire firefighter operation briefing may be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxBLXbrnAPw

Acreage: 437

Containment: 50%

Fire Information Center:  Public Line 844-695-6542. Available 8:00 am to 9:00 pm.

Information Websites: Inciweb – https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6028

 ODF Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ODFCentralOregon/.

Resources:  Total personnel assigned – 430:  3-type 2 IA hand crews, 10-type 2 hand crews, 2-camp crews, 1- medium helicopters, 1- light helicopter, 9-engines, 3-dozers, 10-water tenders, 2–faller modules, 4-skidgens, and 103 overhead. Right sizing of the fire suppression resources has begun with demobilization of crews and equipment in order to adjust resources in response to operational needs.

Air Operations:  A temporary flight restriction (TFR) is in place over the fire area restricting aircraft access.  Please check the NOTAMs prior to flying. The public is reminded all air operations are grounded any time a drone is sighted within the TFR, delaying fire suppression efforts. Flying within the TFR is prohibited and against the law.

For information on air quality please visit: http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ/AQ/Pages/index.aspx  

http://www.airnow.gov/

Weather:  Today will be sunny with max temperatures of 95 degrees with relative humidity to 14%.  Winds will be light mostly up slope at 6 - 8 mph.

Closures: The Umatilla National Forest implemented an area closure including trails and roads within the vicinity of Bull Prairie Lake and the Wilson Prairie area.  A map and detailed description of the area closure is available on the Umatilla National Forest website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/umatilla/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprdb5286768 and on Inciweb.  This Closure will be evaluated daily for need as a safety precaution to firefighters and the public.  Forest Service personnel will be located near the campground to assist recreational visitors with alternative locations to camp.

The weather forecast for the region is a continued hot and dry trend with poor humidity recovery.  Any spark landing in light fuels (grass) has a 100% potential to start a fire so please follow restrictions to limit potential human wildfire ignitions.

• Regulated Closure is in effect for ODF’s Central Oregon District.  Specific restrictions, intended to reduce human caused fires, can be found at www.ODFcentraloregon.com.  
• Phase B of the Public Use Restrictions (PURS) for the Umatilla National Forest are in effect.   For more information regarding these and other restrictions on the Umatilla National Forest visit www.bmidc.org

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BMIDC Morning Briefing 7/29

BMIDC MORNING BRIEFING
Saturday, July 29, 2018
Umatilla National Forest	0	0
Wallowa Whitman National Forest	0	0
Vale District BLM Baker Area	0	0
NEO Oregon Department of Forestry	0	0
WA DNR Snake River Unit	1	150
BIA Umatilla Agency	0	0
Total	1	150
INCIDENT SUMMARY
7/28 Fire Activity: OR-SES-020578, Warner Gulch. WA DNR, T8S R44E Sec 4 SESW, Harlow Ridge 15 Miles SE of Asotin, WA (150 acres) Type 3 team in briefed 0600 this morning, additional resources on order. Grass, Brush, Timber

Wilson Prairie Fire Evening Update - July 28, 2018

Current Fire Information: Fire fighters completed the containment line on the east perimeter of the fire in the Porter Creek area. Hose lays have been installed and mop up has begun.  Mop up has progressed in other areas of the fire, advancing into the interior 20-50 feet.  The small interior islands of unburned fuels have been isolated with focused mop up around the perimeters.

Acreage: 437

Containment: 50%

Fire Information Center:  NEW-Public Line 844-695-6542. Available 8:00 am to 9:00 pm.

Wilson Prairie Fire Morning Update - July 28, 2018

Smoke from a large fire to the west has drifted into the local area.  Those with sensitivity concerns should take appropriate precautions.  For more information on air quality please visit: http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ/AQ/Pages/index.aspx  

http://www.airnow.gov/

The Morrow County Off-Highway Vehicle Park and Campground is currently open, however some trails may be impacted by the fire activity.  Please observe all trail and area closures.

Current Fire Information: Significant progress has been made in the containment of the Wilson Prairie Fire.  Fire fighters have laid hose along the majority of the fire perimeter and are well into mopping up hot spots.  Mopping up includes searching for pockets of heat, digging out the heat source, and cooling with water.  An area of the fire in the Porter Creek area, along the east flank of the fire, has yet to be lined.  Fire managers have decided to secure the entire perimeter by constructing hand line in this area.  The entire firefighter operation briefing may be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-a-8NMOapOA

Acreage: 437; the footprint of the fire changed slightly with the burnout operations.

Containment: 40%

Fire Information Center:  NEW-Public Line 844-695-6542. Available 8:00 am to 9:00 pm.

Information Websites: Inciweb – https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6028

 ODF Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ODFCentralOregon/.

Resources:  Total personnel assigned – 460:  4-type 2 IA hand crews, 11-type 2 hand crews, 2-camp crews, 2- medium helicopters, 1- light helicopter, 9-engines, 4-dozers, 11-water tenders, 2–faller modules, 4-skidgens, and 103 overhead. Additional resources have been ordered and continue to arrive.

Air Operations:  A temporary flight restriction (TFR) is in place over the fire area restricting aerial public access.  Please check the NOTAMs prior to flying. The public is reminded all air operations are grounded any time a drone is sighted within the TFR, delaying fire suppression efforts. Flying within the TFR is prohibited and against the law.

Weather:  Today will be sunny with max temperatures of 94 degrees with relative humidity to 18%.  Winds will be light mostly southeast at 3 - 7 mph decreasing to 3-7 mph by late morning.

Closures: The Umatilla National Forest implemented a Forest Closure including a large area, trail and road closure within the vicinity of Bull Prairie Lake and the Wilson Prairie area.  A map and detailed description of the area closure is available on the Umatilla National Forest website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/umatilla/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprdb5286768 and on Inciweb.  This Closure will be evaluated daily for need as a safety precaution to firefighters and the public.  Forest Service personnel will be located near the campground to assist recreational visitors with alternative locations to camp.

The weather forecast for the region is a continued hot and dry trend with poor humidity recovery.  Any spark landing in light fuels (grass) has a 100% potential to start a fire so please follow restrictions to limit potential human wildfire ignitions.

• Regulated Closure is in effect for ODF’s Central Oregon District.  Specific restrictions, intended to reduce human caused fires, can be found at www.ODFcentraloregon.com.  
• Phase B of the Public Use Restrictions (PURS) for the Umatilla National Forest are in effect.   For more information regarding these and other restrictions on the Umatilla National Forest visitwww.bmidc.org

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BMIDC Morning Briefing, Saturday, July 28th, 2018

BMIDC MORNING BRIEFING
Saturday, July 28, 2018
Umatilla National Forest	1	.1
Wallowa Whitman National Forest	1	1
Vale District BLM Baker Area	0	0
NEO Oregon Department of Forestry	0	0
WA DNR Snake River Unit	0	0
BIA Umatilla Agency	0	0
Total	2	1.1
INCIDENT SUMMARY
7/27 Fire Activity: OR-WWF-000570, Taylor Green Fire. GRFZ, T6S R41E Sec 2 NWNW, Taylor Green, 5 miles NE of Medical Springs, OR (1 Acre) Human Caused. Resources Responded. Slash/pallet debris. OR-UMF-000571, Pearson Ridge Fire. NFJD, T6S R33E Sec 21 NWSE, Pearson Ride, 34 Miles SW of La Grande, OR. (.1 Acres) Human Caused. Resources Responded. Reprod/Brush/Grass.