Wilson Prairie
Fire Update
Fire Update
Northwest
Interagency Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander: Doug Johnson
Interagency Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander: Doug Johnson
July 29, 2018 – 9:00 A.M.
Starting today only one
update will be generated and posted in the morning from the Wilson Prairie Fire.
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.
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
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.
to 9:00 pm.
Information
Websites: Inciweb – https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6028
Websites: Inciweb – https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6028
ODF
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ODFCentralOregon/.
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.
– 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.
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: Today will be sunny with max temperatures of 95
degrees with relative humidity to 14%. Winds
will be light mostly upslope at 6 – 8 mph.
degrees with relative humidity to 14%. Winds
will be light mostly upslope at 6 – 8 mph.
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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 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.
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