Wildfire Situation Update Date: July 16, 2021

NW Preparedness Level: 5 For DNR’s current fire situation National Preparedness Level: 5 status please visit: NW T2 IMT Rotation: All teams out. http://fireinfo.dnr.wa.gov/ DNR IA Activity: Light

Weather Summary:

Friday, July 16, 2021 1000 hrs. Jon Bonk – NWS IMET

Today/Tonight:

Marine layer is 4,000-5,000 feet thick west of the Cascade crest this morning with stratus clouds banking up against, and a short distance across, the crest. Onshore flow will keep fire weather impacts low across the west side with light drizzle and spotty rain is possible for the Olympics and north Cascade west slopes. Meanwhile, breezy winds and fairly low humidity will keep elevated concerns across much of the east side today.

The cooler and denser air spilling across the crest is producing another morning of breezy winds through most of the east slope valleys and central/eastern Gorge. Gusts 25-30 mph are common in those areas with gusts around 40 mph in the Kittitas Valley. Gorge winds will remain quite breezy today in and near the Gorge. The east slope valleys will see winds ease up for a few hours later this morning before peaking again this afternoon and evening at 25-35 mph, strongest in the Kittitas Valley. Away from those wind favored areas, expect south to southwest winds with gusts 10-20 mph. The higher terrain may see gusts of 20-25 mph. Today will be the coolest day of the past 7 and next 7 days for the east side with temperatures running close to normal. Unfortunately, humidity will generally remain at 15-25%, which is still concerning especially for the wind prone areas.

Somewhat better relief in conditions tonight as the cooler temperatures and marine air west of the Cascades makes minor intrusions over to the east side. Humidity recovery will be better tonight across the board reaching the 40-60% range, however, it will still take most of the night to reach there. Breezy winds continue long into the overnight hours across the usual areas. Thus, conditions will continue to favor burning of fine fuels until much closer to sunrise. Elsewhere, winds greatly ease after midnight.

Please refer to local NWS forecasts for specific regional and local details. *More information below*

Burn Restrictions/Announcements:

July 16, 2021: Inslee amends proclamations relating to wildfires

This proclamation amends the Wildfire/Burn Ban proclamation to now also suspend the statutory truck driver hour limitations. This is needed to address the interruption in fuel distribution to firefighters. It will also allow the National and State Guard to assist firefighters. Read the full proclamation here.

July 6, 2021: Inslee declares wildfire state of emergency, limited burn ban

Gov. Jay Inslee today declared a statewide state of emergency relating to the growing risk of wildfires, including a statewide prohibition on most outdoor and agricultural burning through September 30, 2021.

" is facing a historic drought and we have already experienced record-breaking heat. We must be vigilant in our efforts to prevent wildfires, and the loss of life and destruction of land and property that comes with them,” Inslee said. “We don’t want a repeat of recent years with dangerous wildfires across the state that have destroyed towns, killed livestock and resulted in weeks of unhealthy air quality. I urge everyone to do their part to help protect our beautiful state and all our communities.”

“We have seen a record-breaking number of fires for this early in the summer,” said Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz. “Extreme drought conditions leave communities across our state at risk as fire danger continues to climb. I’m asking everyone to do their part and take precautions to prevent wildfires. Our firefighters on the frontlines depend on us to help keep them safe.”

Although this order includes some burn ban exceptions (for example, the use of gas-fueled stoves in some circumstances and also small, recreational campfires in contained structures on a person’s private property) nothing in the order supersedes more restrictive provisions by a lawful authority, like city or county governments. The proclamation also activates the Washington National Guard to assist in wildfire suppression efforts.

Read the full proclamation here: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/proc_21-10.pdf

JULY 1, 2021: Commissioner Franz Enacts Statewide DNR Burn Ban

Prompted by increased fire danger due to prolonged drought, Fourth of July fireworks, increased temperatures and winds, the order bans all outdoor burning on all forest lands under DNR fire protection, including campfires

Additional information:  Residents who see smoke should call 911 to report the fire. For tips on how to stay safe during fire season, go to https://www.dnr.wa.gov/WildfirePrevention.  Wildfire statistics can be found on DNR’s Fire Dashboard at http://fireinfo.dnr.wa.gov/.  The signed statewide burn ban order can be seen here.  Residents can find their Fire Danger Rating Area at https://fortress.wa.gov/dnr/protection/firedanger/ and burn restrictions at https://burnportal.dnr.wa.gov/

Region Reports: Note that count of new IA fires and acres is now daily Monday-Friday, with weekend activity included on Mondays. Large Fires are defined as 100 acres in timber or 300 acres in grass.

Northeast New Fires 6 IA fires for 1237 acres. In Region Avail for Out of Region Resources Engines 28 Engines 0 Available Crews 3 Crews 0 Notes: 4 active large fires. All 3 of the crews are 10-person from AHCC. 9 overhead available for out-of-region. 4 dozers (@ NC, Omak, Tonasket, ARC) and Strike Team (@ARC) on standby. NE IMT3 Team 1 available 7/13 – 7/20.

Northwest New Fires 1 IA fire for 0.1 acre. In Region Avail for Out of Region Resources Engines 4 Engines 0 Available Crews - Crews - Notes:

Olympic New Fires 1 IA fire for 0.1 acre. In Region Avail for Out of Region Resources Engines 7 Engines 2 Available Crews 6 Crews 1 Notes:

Pacific Cascade New Fires 1 IA fire for 0.1 acre. In Region Avail for Out of Region Resources Engines 10 Engines 2 Available Crews 2 Crews 0 Notes: Available engines must be sent in Strike Team (both ENGBt), one HEQB available for out-of-region.

Southeast New Fires 1 IA fire for 0.1 acre In Region Avail for Out of Region Resources Engines 37 Engines 5 Available Crews 0 Crews 0 Notes: 3 active large fires. Strike Team staged and available in Ellensburg. 1 NC engine staged in Dayton.

South Puget New Fires 0 IA fires. In Region Avail for Out of Region Resources Engines 6 Engines 0 Available Crews 2 Crews 0 Notes:

Recent Fire Activity Snapshot: See: http://fireinfo.dnr.wa.gov/

Large Fire Details: [see attachments for additional information where available] Chuweah Creek Fire. (Bureau of Indian Affairs) WA-COA-200084. IMT2, NW Team 12 (Dimke). 15 mi N of Grand Coulee, WA. Start 7/12. Full Suppression. Cause: Unknown. 34,280 acres (+11,380). 20% containment. Brush and timber. Active fire behavior. Structures threatened. Evacuations in effect. Road and area closures. https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7664/ Cedar Creek. (US Forest Service) WA-OWF-000320. IMT2, NW Team 8 (Stock). 5 mi SW of Mazama, WA. Start 7/8. Full Suppression. Cause: Lightning. 2,899 acres (+2,717). 0% containment. Active fire behavior. Timber. Structures threatened. Evacuations in effect. Road, trail and area closures. Cedar Creek now includes acres from the Varden fire. https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7655/ Delancy. (US Forest Service) WA-OWF-000349. IMT2, NW Team 8 (Stock). Start 7/11. Full Suppression. Cause: Lightning. 39 acres (+22). 0% containment. Active fire behavior. Timber. https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7655/ Lick Creek. (US Forest Service) OR-UMF-000658. IMT1, PNW Team 3 (Johnson). 2 mi SW of Asotin, WA. Start 7/7. Full Suppression. Cause: Lightning. 64,792 acres (+1,259) 30% containment. Active fire behavior. Timber and grass. Structures threatened. Evacuations in effect. Road, trail and area closures. https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7615/ Green Ridge. (US Forest Service) OR-UMF-000659. IMT2, NW Team 7 (Loomis). 30 mi E of Walla Walla, WA. Start 7/7. Full Suppression. Cause: Lightning. 467 acres (+75). 15% containment. Moderate fire behavior. Grass and Timber. Structures threatened. Road, trail and area closures. https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7628/ Red Apple. (SE Region DNR) WA-SES-000360. IMT3. 3 mi SE from Cashmere, WA. Start 7/13. Full Suppression. Cause: Unknown. 11,000 acres (+2,000). 10% containment. Active fire behavior. Grass and brush. Evacuations in effect. Evacuations in effect. IMT1, CA Team 1 (McGowan) in-briefed yesterday at 1800. https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7667/ Lyle Hill. (SE Region DNR) WA-SES-000354. IMT3. ¼ mi NE of Lyle, WA. Start 7/12. Full Suppression. Cause: Unknown. 135 acres (+0). 90% containment. Minimal fire behavior. Grass and timber. https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7662/ Summit Trail. (Bureau of Indian Affairs) WA-COA-200087. ICT4. 12 miles W of Inchelium, WA. Start 7/13. Point Zone Protection. Cause: Unknown. 1,800 acres (+1300). Active fire behavior. Timber. Structures threatened. Road, trail and area closures. IMT2, CA Team 10 (Dalrymple) mobilizing.

NWCC Links: Morning Brief 7-Day Significant Fire Potential Situation Report

Washington State Daily Situation Weather Brief Friday, July 16, 2021 1000 hrs. Jon Bonk – NWS IMET Images courtesy National Weather Service and NOAA Global Systems Laboratory

Today/Tonight:

Marine layer is 4,000-5,000 feet thick west of the Cascade crest this morning with stratus clouds banking up against, and a short distance across, the crest. Onshore flow will keep fire weather impacts low across the west side with light drizzle and spotty rain is possible for the Olympics and north Cascade west slopes. Meanwhile, breezy winds and fairly low humidity will keep elevated concerns across much of the east side today.

The cooler and denser air spilling across the crest is producing another morning of breezy winds through most of the east slope valleys and central/eastern Gorge. Gusts 25-30 mph are common in those areas with gusts around 40 mph in the Kittitas Valley. Gorge winds will remain quite breezy today in and near the Gorge. The east slope valleys will see winds ease up for a few hours later this morning before peaking again this afternoon and evening at 25-35 mph, strongest in the Kittitas Valley. Away from those wind favored areas, expect south to southwest winds with gusts 10-20 mph. The higher terrain may see gusts of 20-25 mph. Today will be the coolest day of the past 7 and next 7 days for the east side with temperatures running close to normal. Unfortunately, humidity will generally remain at 15-25%, which is still concerning especially for the wind prone areas.

Somewhat better relief in conditions tonight as the cooler temperatures and marine air west of the Cascades makes minor intrusions over to the east side. Humidity recovery will be better tonight across the board reaching the 40-60% range, however, it will still take most of the night to reach there. Breezy winds continue long in to the overnight hours across the usual areas. Thus, conditions will continue to favor burning of fine fuels until much closer to sunrise. Elsewhere, winds greatly ease after midnight.

Please refer to local NWS forecasts for specific regional and local details.

Outlook:

Saturday will see another day of relatively cooler temperatures. Additional drizzle is possible for the west side terrain as the marine layer only weakens slightly. Amounts will be very light and probably only enough to make rocks a little slippery at best. East side will continue to see low humidity despite the nearer normal temperatures. There is a 5% chance thunderstorms develop late Saturday night and early Sunday over the east side. Feel this better sold as a 95% chance of no thunderstorms occurring as sufficient moisture and instability are lacking, but the chances are not zero.

Sunday will see more of a southerly flow aloft return over the state with eastside temperatures returning to the upper 80s to upper 90s and mid-70s to mid-80s west side.

Early next week still brings notable fire ignition concerns as an unusually strong upper ridge builds north and will be centered over the heart of the Rockies. Low pressure centered off the PacNW coast will bring periods of instability aloft while pockets of monsoonal moisture are brought northward by the southerly flow. These may combine to bring elevated thunderstorms to the well interior parts of the PacNW. The focus based on this morning’s data, is now Tuesday evening with a much weaker chance Monday afternoon. Regardless of when, the first round of thunderstorms will arrive with little surface rain. Subsequent events have a slightly higher likelihood of surface rain. However, not all lightning strikes under the rain shaft so new start possibilities early next week are of great concern. Even without thunderstorms, temperatures will warm to around 10 degrees above normal again with surface instability able to promote ventilation as early as Sunday through early next week.

Saturday night/Sunday morning Thunderstorm threat area

Washington DNR Fuels Status 7/16/2021

Vaughn Cork Fuels Analyst

Narrative: Fire danger has begun to drop a little bit with the cold front coming in, showing its effects greater to the west. As this front cools things down today and Saturday, we should see some dips away from 100th percentile fire indices east of the Cascades. This doesn’t look to be long lived as we warm up again by Sunday and Monday. Thunderstorms in the forecast for early next week will have ample opportunity to create new starts with fuels as critically dry as they are. Upper Basin is still tying or passing new all-time maximum ERC’s depending on the day, and Highlands is very close to doing the same.

Eastern Washington – The weekend should provide an indicator if we are capable of entirely fuels driven fire activity with the dip away from extreme weather today and into Saturday. Slope and aspect will take on a more important role in fire behavior through Saturday as well. Fire activity is capable of extreme behavior at all but the highest altitudes.

Western Washington, exposed grass and brush sites and slash are capable of carrying quickly moving fires in western Washington. Mature stands have exhibited slow moving, deep burning, but high intensity fire activity. Continued onshore flow this week will help to keep timber fires slow.

Valid for July 16 through July 19, 2021 Date Issued: 7/16/2021

Washington DNR Fuels Status 7/16/2021

Fuel Conditions by Fire Danger Rating Area: FDRA Fire Danger ERC (±) BI (±) Live Fuel Avg (±) 100 hour(±) 1000 Hr(±) Methow EXTREME 98 (0) 95 (0) 70(0) 8(-1) Chelan Very High 94(-3) 92 (-6) 65(0) 10(0) Upper Yakima Very High 94(-3) 97(+4) 70(-10) 10(0) Lower Yakima Very High 91(-3) 97(0) 80(-10) 10(0) Valley EXTREME 99(+2) 97(+5) Dormant 9(-1) Upper Basin EXTREME 100(0) 99(0) Dormant 7(0) Lower Basin EXTREME 98(-1) 96(-4) Dormant 9(0) Highlands EXTREME 100(0) 100(0) 60(-5) 7(-1) Foothills EXTREME 95(-1) 99(-1) 55(-5) 12(0) Kaniksu EXTREME 100(0) 100(0) 85(-5) 9(0) Blue Mts EXTREME 70(+1) 42(0) 72(-4) 7.9(-0.1) Coast High 87(-6) 79(-14) 17(+2) 17(0) Olympics High 94(-2) 92(-5) 14(+1) 15(-1) Cascade South Moderate 88(-5) 87(-5) 16(+1) 16(0) Cascade Central Moderate 90(-4) 82(-14) 17(+1) 17(0) Cascade North Moderate 91(-2) 90(-4) 17(0) 18(0) Lowlands South Moderate 91(+2) 90(-4) 17(0) 18(0) Lowlands Central Moderate 87(-9) 82(-9) 17(+1) 17(0) Lowlands North Moderate 91(-3) 90(-5) 16(0) 17(0) **Note, indicated Adjective Fire Danger rating may not be the same as the publicly posted fire danger. Blue Mountains FDRA is part of a different FDOP and results are not posted in percentiles.

Valid for July 16 through July 19, 2021 Date Issued: 7/16/2021

2021 WA DNR Wildfire Statistics as of 07/16/2021

Responses DNR Protection Fires Fires and false alarms on any jurisdiction where DNR dispatched resources Fires on or those threatening DNR-protected lands DNR Responses Response Acres DNR Fires DNR Acres

Eastside 885 82023.27 Eastside 522 66984.52

Westside 282 225.51 Westside 199 220.81

Total 1167 82248.78 Totals 721 67205.33

Fire Causes Fire Locations Number of DNR fires by general cause category New fires shown in red (last 72hrs), older fires in black

Ten Year (Year-to-Date) Fire Statistics These values represent the total number of DNR fires and acres burned over the last ten years from January 1 to the date of this report. Note that the average is calculated on 2011-2020 numbers to allow for editing/finalizing of 2021 statistics.

Report created from EIRS on: Fri Jul 16 06:01:23 2021

Data Disclaimer: Statistics for DNR Wildfire Reports are compiled in DNR's internal Emergency Incident Response Statistics (EIRS) software from the regional dispatch offices. Statistics are subject to editing, and may vary throughout the season until finalized at the end of the year.

For questions about these statistics, please email [email protected]. Washington Department of Natural Resources Wildfire Division – Aviation – Air Operations Daily Air Operations Plan – Lasted Updated: 7/16/2021 Date(s) covered: Weather Highlights: 7/16/2021 Planned aircraft movements/pre- positions/training: Reduced flight hours on multiple aircraft in effect for pilot management and maintenance Movements of aircraft: flows. Plan accordingly. Aircraft Surges: Aircraft ordered for teams and not engaged by 1200 may be re-assigned as necessary to support other large incidents or IAs as needed. Remarks:

CHANGE #1

AVIATION - AIR OPERATIONS

Air Operations Points of Contact & Coordination Aircraft Duty Officer (ADO) Dave Ritchie – 1st Primary ADO 360-528-9011 or [email protected] / Chief of Air Operations Russ Lane– 2nd Alternate ADO 360-480-9657 or [email protected] / ADM Ops & Avn Joe Thorpe – 3rd Contingency ADO 509-899-1847 or [email protected] / Helitack Program Manager DNR Air Ops Safety Manager Michael Cuthbert Aviation Safety 360-867-3275 or [email protected] / Aviation Safety Manager DNR Air Ops Specialist Neva Sullivan Cost Forms / Billing 360-556-1077 or [email protected] / Air Ops Specialist FW Program Manager Miguel Marlowe 360-280-0558 or [email protected] FW/ UAS Program Manager

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WA DNR FIRE AIR OPS - DAILY AIRCRAFT STATUS 7/16/2021 Change #1

Dispatching Procedures: (False Alarm code for DNR Helicopters & Air Attack on DNR Protections only PI 223-IZT) (False Alarm code from DNR Helicopters & Air Attack on Non-DNR Protections PI 223-IAL) Contact assigned HMGB. Additional aircraft request or out of region aircraft request contact Aircraft Duty Officer (ADO). Minimum information needed for launch of DNR Helicopters for IA Additional information if known: (Not required for launch of DNR owned assets) and/or Air Attack for Reconnaissance includes: Air to Ground Frequency Incident Name/Number Location of fire Ground Contact if any Primary Air to Air Repeater in use for flight following All other TARO information may be passed in flight if known. Please complete TARO and email to HMGB/Flight Manager when available. INITIAL ATTACK (IA) HELICOPTERS # LOCATION TAIL # Aircraft Limitation & RESPONSE Tactical TYPE Aircraft / Mission COVERAGE PERIOD / REMARKS Restrictions TIME Control 1 SUNNYSLOPE (EAT) H-344 Red Apple/IA limit to 4 10 mins SE/CWICC II w/ Bucket 0930-2030 hours to Red Apple 2 CHEWELAH (1S9) H-341 10 mins NE/NEWICC II w/ Bucket 0930-2030 3 OLYMPIA (OLM) H-345 10 mins SP II w/ Bucket / Tank 0930-2030 4 OMAK (OMK) H-343 1st Up Omak 10 mins NE/NEWICC II w/ Bucket / Tank 0930-2030 5 DALLESPORT (DLS) H-338 IA Only. Replace ASAP 10 mins SE/CWICC II w/ Bucket 0930-2030 6 OMAK (OMK) H-340 IA Only. Replace ASAP 10 mins NE/NEWICC II w/ Bucket 0930-2030 7 MALAGA (EAT) H-339 Red Apple/IA limit to 4 10 mins SE/CWICC II w/ Bucket 0930-2030 hours to Red Apple 8 CAMP BONNEVILLE H-346 IA Only. replace ASAP 10 mins PC II w/ Bucket / Tank 0930-2030 9 MALAGA (EAT) H-1MR OTS WD/ADO II w/ Bucket OTS 10 OLYMPIA (OLM) H-342 10 mins WD/CWICC II w/ Bucket / Tank OTS expect 8/1 RTS S OLYMPIA (OLM) H-6BF 10 mins WD ADO III Recon/Detection/LL Cargo 1200-2000 12 LEWISTON (LWS) H-20WH Lick Creek 15 mins WD/BLUES III w/Bucket 0900-2000 13 WENATCHEE (EAT) H-1GH Red Apple 1st up 15 mins WD/CWICC II w/Bucket 0900-2000 14 ELECTRIC CITY (3W7) H-874 15 mins NE/NEWICC II w/Tank & Bucket 0900-2000

Washington DNR FIRE Air Operations Daily Operational Plan 7/16/2021 8:55:54 AM Page: 2 NON-INITIAL ATTACK HELICOPTERS – EU/CWN # LOCATION TAIL # Aircraft Limitation & RESPONSE Tactical Control TYPE Aircraft / COVERAGE PERIOD / Restrictions TIME Mission REMARKS 1 Omak (OMK) HB-0CB 15 mins NE/NEWICC KMAX K-1200 0900-2030 2 Electric City (3W7) HT-268 RED APPLE limit to 6 hours 15 mins NE / SE UH-60A-Tanked 0900-2030 3 Dallesport (DLS) HB-274TH RED APPLE 1st up 20 mins WD/CWICC UH-60A+ Bucket 0900-2030 4 Wenatchee (EAT) HB-672MP Movement to Sandpoint today WD UH-60A+ Bucket 1000-1900 around 1900 5 Walla Walla (ALW) Boxcar 91 6 hours 30 mins WD/BLUES CH-47F 1000-2000

FIXED WING – AIR ATTACK /RECON – EU/CWN – INITIAL ATTACK # LOCATION TAIL # / Callsign Aircraft Limitation & RESPONSE Tactical TYPE Aircraft / COVERAGE PERIOD / Restrictions TIME Control Mission REMARKS 1 YAKIMA (YKM) AA-10F / AA651 RED APPLE/IA only with S- 15 minutes SE/CWICC Aero Commander 500 0900-2000 283 unless S-283 is engaged 2 DEER PARK (DEW) AA-4TS / AA653 DNR ATGS Call in 15 minutes NE-NEWICC Aero Commander 500 0900-2000 3 OMAK (OMK) – BIA AA-4WA BIA 15 minutes NE-NEWICC Aero Commander 690B BIA 4 WENATCHEE (EAT) AA-1TB / AA617 Federal 15 minutes OWF/CWICC Aero Commander 690B USFS 5 OLYMPIA (OLM) N-357PN ADO TBD WD/ADO P-68 Partnavia Request through ADO/ADM-AO 6 OLYMPIA (OLM) RECON-3KQ 10 Minutes WD Kodiak/Bridger 16 0930-1900 7 Wenatchee (EAT) COYOTE 99 RED APPLE 15 minutes WD/CWICC UH-72 / LAKOTA 0730-1700

FIXED WING – SEATS – EU/CWN # LOCATION TAIL # Aircraft Limitation & RESPONSE Tactical TYPE Aircraft / COVERAGE PERIOD / REMARKS Restrictions TIME Control Mission 1 Yakima (YKM) FB-241 DNR – Hold for IA 15 minutes SE/CWICC Fireboss SEAT 0900-2030 2 Yakima (YKM) FB-205 DNR – Hold for IA 15 minutes SE/CWICC Fireboss SEAT 0900-2030 3 Omak (OMK) FB-244 DNR 15 minutes NE/NEWICC Fireboss SEAT 0900-2030 4 Omak (OMK) FB-212 DNR 15 minutes NE/NEWICC Fireboss SEAT 0900-2030 5 Omak (OMK) - BIA FB-216 BIA 15 minutes NE/NEWICC Fireboss SEAT 0900-2030 6 Deer Park (DEW) FB-201 DNR 15 minutes NE/NEWICC Fireboss SEAT 0900-2030 7 Deer Park (DEW) - BIA FB-202 BIA 15 minutes NE/NEWICC Fireboss SEAT 0900-2030 8 Deer Park (DEW) - BIA FB-217 BIA 15 minutes NE/NEWICC Fireboss SEAT 0900-2030 9 DALLESPORT (DLS) FB-231 ODF 15 minutes ODF/CCCC Fireboss SEAT 10 DALLESPORT (DLS) FB-232 ODF 15 minutes ODF/CCCC Fireboss SEAT

Washington DNR FIRE Air Operations Daily Operational Plan 7/16/2021 8:55:54 AM Page: 3 FIXED WING – SCOOPERS – EU/CWN # LOCATION TAIL # Aircraft Limitation & RESPONSE Tactical TYPE Aircraft / COVERAGE PERIOD / REMARKS Restrictions TIME Control Mission 1 Moses Lake (MWH) S-260 5 hour limit to Red Apple 30 minutes SE/CWICC CL-415 1000-2000 2 Moses Lake (MWH) S-262 5 hour limit to Red Apple 30 minutes SE/CWICC CL-415 1000-2000 3 Yakima (YKM) S-283 RED APPLE – No limits to 30 minutes SE/CWICC CL-215(T) 1000-2000 hours. 8 maximum. 1st Up Scooper to be order for Red Apple if Scoopers are ordered. 4 Yakima (YKM) S-284 30 minutes CL-215(T) Est. 8/1

FIXED WING – TANKER – EU/CWN # LOCATION TAIL # Aircraft Limitation & RESPONSE Tactical TYPE Aircraft / COVERAGE PERIOD / REMARKS Restrictions TIME Control Mission 1 Moses Lake (MWH) T-152 1st up Tanker for DNR & 30 minutes WD/CWICC CV 580 1000-2000 State Fires

Washington DNR FIRE Air Operations Daily Operational Plan 7/16/2021 8:55:54 AM Page: 4 SUNRISE-SUNSET OLYMPIA YAKIMA DEER PARK

Washington DNR FIRE Air Operations Daily Operational Plan 7/16/2021 8:55:54 AM Page: 5 Minimum information needed for DNR IA Helicopters to launch should be given over Washington DNR Tactical Air Request Order (TARO) phone to expedite incident response time. TARO may follow after launch. Send TARO INCIDENT NAME/NUMBER* DATE TIME SUNSET +30 to Flight Manager and Primary ADO when able. Update Flight Managers en-route when updated information is available for the incident.

ORDER # * CHARGE CODE: *Denotes required INTERCOM information (Non-DNR IA incidents or Non-DNR helicopter requirement) DESCRIPTIVE LOCATION * ELEVATION: **Required INTERCOM information if applicable (Non-DNR IA incidents or Non-DNR helicopter requirement) LATITUDE * LONGITUDE * Additional Information: DISTANCE BEARING FROM

INITIAL POINT(IP) (IP) LATITUDE (IP) LONGITUDE DESCRIPTIVE:

AIR TO AIR PRIMARY * AIR TO AIR SECONDARY *

RX: RX TONE: RX: RX TONE:

TX: TX TONE: TX: TX TONE: Air Contact: AIR TO GROUND * GROUND TACTICAL *

RX: RX TONE: RX: RX TONE: TX: TX TONE: TX: TX TONE: Ground Contact: COMMAND * FLIGHT FOLLOWING *

RX: RX TONE: RX: RX TONE:

TX: TX TONE: TX: TX TONE: INCIDENT AIRCRAFT * A- A-

A- A- A-

OTHER AIRCRAFT * AIRCRAFT HAZARDS *

MTR/SUA: TFR: RELOAD BASE(S):

Washington DNR FIRE Air Operations Daily Operational Plan 7/16/2021 8:55:54 AM Page: 6 Abbreviations NCP North Cascade National Park (NPS) 4W0 Bandera (North Bend) (T) Trainee NES Northeast Region (DNR) 5S5 Packwood A/A Air to Air NEWICC NE Washington Inter-Agency Coordination 63S Colville Airport ADM-AO Assistant Division Manager – Operations & Center 74S Anacortes Aviation NPS National Park Service ALW Walla Walla ADO Aircraft Duty Officer (DNR) NWS Northwest Region (DNR) AWO Arlington A/G Air to Ground OLF Olympic Nation Forest (USFS) BLHB Big Lake FD Helibase AFM Aircraft Flight Manager ONP Olympic Nation Park (NPS) BLI Bellingham AML Aircraft Maintenance Lead OLS Olympia Region (DNR) BVS Skagit AMS Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor OTS Out of Service CBHB Camp Bonneville Helibase AOPS DNR Aviation Operations Plan & Standards OWF Okanagan Wenatchee Forest (USFS) CLS Chehalis ASO Aviation Safety Officer P Pilot in Command CZK Cascade Locks ATGS Air Tactical Group Supervisor PCS Pacific Cascade Region (DNR) DEW BMIDC Blue Mountain Interagency Dispatch Center PIC Pilot In Command DLS Dallesport CCICC Columbia Cascade Inter-Agency Coordination PSC Puget Sound ICC DPHB Deer Park Helibase / FD Center PSICC Puget Sound Inter-Agency Coordination EAT Pangborn CHLN Chelan County Center ELN Ellensburg COA Chief of Air Operations RON Remain Over Night ESW Easton Airport COA Colville Agency (BIA) RTB Return To Base HQM Hoquiam COF Colville National Forest (USFS) RTS Return to Service KLS Kelso CP Chief Pilot S Scooper LWS Lewiston CWICC Central Washington Inter-Agency SEAT Single Engine Air Tanker M94 Desert Aire Airport Coordination Center SEMG Single Engine Tanker Manager MHB Malaga Helibase DAC Daily Aircraft Coordinator SES Southeast Region (DNR) MWH Moses Lake DGEN Douglas County SMS Safety Management System OLHB Olympia Helibase DNR Department of Natural Resources SPD Spokane District (BLM) OMK Omak DO Duty Officer SPS South Puget Sound Region (DNR) PUW Pullman/Moscow Airport EA Extended Attack (T) Trainee PWT Bremerton EOC End of Contract TARO Tactical Aircraft Request Order R49 Ferry Co. Airport EOS End of Shift TFR Temporary Flight Restriction RLD Richland Airport FCT Vagabond Army Heliport UMF Umatilla National Forest (USFS) S10 FM Flight Manager VLAT Very Large Air Tanker S20 Goldendale Airport FTA Fire Traffic Area WACCC Columbia Cascade Communications Center S40 Prosser Airport FW Fixed Wing WD Wildfire Division S52 Methow Valley Airport GPF Gifford Pinchot Nation Forest (USFS) WFS Washington Fire Service S70 Othello Airport H Helicopter WWF Walla Walla Whitman (USFS) S93 Cle Elum Airport HLCO Helicopter Coordinator WWLN Walla Walla County S97 Anderson (Brewster) HEMG Helicopter Manager YAA Yakama Agency (BIA) SHN Shelton/Sanderson HPM HELITACK Program Manager YKCN Yakima County SSHB Sunny Slope Helibase (EAT) IA Initial Attack YTC/YFC Yakima Training/Firing Center (Military) TTD Troutdale Airport IP Instructor Pilot W01 Tonasket Airport IROC Interagency Resource Ordering Capability YKM Yakima Airport JBLM Joint Base Lewis-McChord (Military) & HELIBASES KTTN Kittitas County 0S7 Scott LAT Large Air Tanker 1S9 Chewelah MCR Mid-Columbia Refuge (USFW) 2S0 Twisp MHF Mt Hood National Forest (USFS) 2S8 Wilbur MSF Mount Baker/Snoqualmie Forest (USFS) 2W3 Swanson/Eatonville MTP Maintenance Test Pilot 3W7 Grand Coulee MRP Mt Rainer National Park (NPS) 4S2 Jernstedt/Hood River MX Maintenance 4S6 Tieton State Airport

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Wildfire Division Safety Briefing Date/Time: Friday July 16, 2021 / 0600 Hrs.

Incident Reviews Since the beginning of the 2021 fire year, the DNR Safety Office has received reports of 23 Injury/Illness (+2 since 7/9/2021) to fire program personnel. In the past week, incidents were captured as follows: • Burn injury from stump hole • Back injury from overexertion during fire support activities • Several instances of minor vehicle damage and equipment loss were also reported throughout the week

The DNR Safety Office has received 72 IIRs during the 2021 Fire Year. These incidents occurred as follows: During fire response During non-fire activities 37 31

NWCG 6-Minutes for Safety (7/16/2021 – 7/23/2021)

The NWCG 6 Minutes for Safety Subcommittee (6MFS) provides national leadership and oversight of the 6MFS program. The subcommittee is responsible for the development, maintenance, and distribution of the 6MFS platform, which delivers the daily topics, This Day in History, and the Wildland Fire Fighter Week of Remembrance. Scan the QR code on the right to visit the NWCG 6 Minutes for Safety homepage or click on each of the daily links below for more topics!

7/16 – Serious Injury 7/17 - Battlement Creek Fire Procedures

7/18 - Open - choose your 7/19 - Hazard Tree own Identification

7/20 – Trust 7/21 - Unfamiliar with weather and local factors 7/22 - Cramer Fire

National Wildfire Coordination Group – Risk Management Committee On 7/15 the NWCG Risk Management Committee – Mental Health Subcommittee released their Summer 2021 Newsletter Resilience. “Maintaining resilience can be challenging in the best of times, and the current circumstances can make it even more difficult. While these tips and strategies are offered as a way to improve well-being and resilience, if you find that they are not enough, seek social support, mentoring, or counseling…” You can read more tips and tricks on building resilience by clicking on the graphic below, or navigating directly to the following link:

https://www.nwcg.gov/sites/default/files/committee/docs/mhsc-newsletter-summer-2021.pdf

Aviation Safety: OAS-103 Five Steps to a Safe Flight Flying somewhere? This week we encourage you to review OAS-103 Five Steps to a Safe Flight. Have questions about aviation safety? Contact Aviation Safety Manager Mike Cuthbert ([email protected]) more information! You can learn more about our DNR Aviation Program at https://www.dnr.wa.gov/Aviation

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CHUWEAH CREEK FIRE UPDATE NORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12

Incident Commander: Bobby Shindelar July 16, 2021 8:00 AM

Operations Today: SIZE: 37,283

The Chuweah Creek Fire, caused by lightning on July 12, is burning south and CONTAINMENT: 20% east of the town of Nespelem. High temperatures, low relative humidity and PERSONNEL: 260 gusting winds have contributed to fire growth to the north and east over the last two days. The fire has burned east to Keller Butte Rd. and has crossed CAUSE: Lightning the road in several places. RESOURCES:

Firefighters are working around the clock to protect structures along Cache Hand Crews: 5 Creek Rd. and hold the fire along the eastern edge at Keller Butte Rd. Fire Engines: 20 growth has slowed considerably along the northeastern edge between Nespelem and Buffalo Lake. Dozers: 6 Water Tenders: 6 NW Team 12 will assume command of Incident 90 (Central Peak Fire) today. This fire is roughly 30 acres and is burning two miles northeast of the Helicopters: 2 Chuweah Creek Fire. Fixed Wing: 1 Level 3 evacuations that were in place along Cache Creek Rd. have been FIRE INFORMATION: reduced to level 2. Level 1 evacuations remain in place in Nespelem, Keller and the San Poil Valley south of South Nanamkin Rd. 509.634.3119 [email protected] There will be a community meeting in the town of Keller at the Facebook: @newfireinfo Community Center today, July 16, at 1:30 PM. The meeting will also be streamed via Facebook on the Northeast Washington Fire Information page. INCIWEB: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/ Evacuations and Road Closures: incident/news/7664/ • Level 1 evacuations are in place for residents of the town of WILDFIRE SMOKE and Nespelem as well as the town of Keller, Buffalo Lake and COVID-19: McGinnis Lake communities and the San Poil Valley/Highway 21 corridor from South Nanamkin to the Keller Ferry. • Level 3 evacuations have been reduced to level 2 for residents at Owhi Flats and east of Owhi Lake, as well as residences along Cache Creeks Rd. Road closures include:

• Cache Creek Road • Buffalo Lake Road between Manila and Cache Creek Rd. • Cache Creek (Agency) Cut Off Road

Air quality information is available at http://wasmoke.blogspot.com/

Cedar Creek and Delancy Fire Update July 16, 2021 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Fire Information Line: 509-557-0740 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm)

Winthrop, WA — Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires are burning on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in very steep and rocky terrain in heavy down fuels. Cedar Creek Fire is burning south and west of State Route 20. The strategy of containment is to use indirect tactics and construct containment lines in areas with high probability of success. Heavy equipment is continuing to deepen the prepared containment line along State Route 20 and treat fuels from the roadway. Dozer containment line constructed from other previous fires at the toe of the slope will also be opened and prepared as indirect line. Firefighters are scouting other indirect line opportunities in the Sandy Butte area along the ridge and near Wolf Creek. The Cedar Creek fire is estimated at 3,404 acres.

The Delancy Fire is burning in very steep rocky terrain. The fire is moving by embers igniting pockets of alpine fir and torching where additional embers are thrown aloft and carried into new pockets of fuel. Containment opportunities are being actively scouted. The fire is also being aerially monitored. The estimated size of this fire is approximately 116 acres.

Washington State has authorized the use of structural fire department resources to protect private property near the fires. A strike team of six engines are working in the Mazama and Lost River areas assessing homes and validating structure protection plans.

Resources for additional information: Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MazamaFires2021 Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7655/ WA Smoke Blog: https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/ Email: [email protected] Highway Information: https://www.wsdot.com/traffic/trafficalerts/default.aspx Evacuations: https://www.okanogancounty.org/government/emergency_management/index.php

Resources: Total personnel – 401 : 2–type 1 hotshot crews, 2-type 2 initial attack hand crews, 5- type 2 hand crews, 1-camp crew, 3- heavy helicopters, 1-medium lift helicopter, 1-light helicopter, 22-engines, 1-dozer, 7-water tenders, 1-masticator, 2- skidgens, and 105 overhead.

Closures: For the safety of the firefighters and aircraft fighting these fires, a temporary flight restriction has been placed over the area. Please consult the “Notice to Airmen” (NOTAM) for specifics. Wildfires are a “No Drone Zone.”

State Route 20 (North Cascades Highway) remains closed approximately 16 miles west of Winthrop between Silver Star and Early Winters to all traffic due to fire activity between milepost 170 and 177.

The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has implemented a Fire Emergency Area Closure as of July 15, 2021. The following National Forest System facilities, roads, and trails are included in this closure:

Campgrounds • Early Winters Campground (North and South) • Klipchuck Campground • Lone Fir Campground

Roads • FS Road 5310100 Sandy Butte • FS Road 5310200 Cedar Creek • FS Road 53100300 Klipchuck • FS Road 53100400 Cutthroat Creek

Trails • Trail #413 North Creek • Trail #476 Cedar Creek • Trail #481 Driveway Butte • Trail #483 Cutthroat Creek • Trail #522 Early Winters • Trail #527 and 527.1 Wolf Creek • Trail #528 North Fork Wolf Creek (unmaintained) • Trail #535 Lone Fir • Doe Canyon Trail • Jack’s Trail (portion within Early Winters Campground only)

To view the Closure in its entirety, please visit the “Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires 2021” Facebook page.

The Forest Service Fire Emergency Area Closure is separate from the Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) closure of portions of State Route 20 and may change or be lifted at different times depending on operational needs. WSDOT is working closely with the Forest Service and Okanogan County and to identify where fire activity and firefighting operations warrant closure.

Evacuation Information: The Okanogan County Emergency Management (OCEM) evacuation remains the same: Level 2 - Be Ready is issued for all persons living south of the Methow River and west of Lost River Road (Mazama entrance).” For the most up to date evacuation levels see the OCEM’s website.

Weather: Today is forecasted for partly cloudy with areas of smoke. Temperatures will be near 72 degrees with relative humidity 25-35%. Winds will be west/northwest 5-10 mph with gusts to 20 mph.

Air Quality: Air quality in the Valley is designated as “Good”. Please monitor the air quality on the above WA Smoke Blog and take appropriate actions.

Fire Restrictions: Campfire restrictions are in effect. Campfires are prohibited throughout the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, including developed campgrounds and congressionally designated Wilderness — call local ranger district offices for more information. https://tinyurl.com/yby4oysq

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Lick Creek Fire Quick Facts

Start Date: July 7, 2021 Approx. Size: 66,601 ac. Resources: Cause: Lightning Containment: 30% 15 Crews Incident Commander: Total Personnel: 686 58 Engines Randy Johnson Location: Approximately 2 miles SW of 11 Dozers Pacific Northwest Team 3 Asotin, WA 4 Water Tenders 23 Masticaters

Lick Creek Fire Update – Friday, July 16, 2021 – 9:00 a.m. There is a community meeting at the Asotin County Fire Station in Clarkston at 7:00 pm today.

Current Situation: The containment line on the northern side of the fire continues to hold and firefighters are patrolling the area to secure any hot spots. On the south end of the fire along road 40, crews are mopping up and patrolling the areas where burnout was completed earlier this week. Firefighters are vigilantly watching for potential threats or spots following the high winds experienced yesterday. More depth was gained with further burn out on the west flank. Use of heavy machinery continues as dozers and masticators along the southwest side of the fire reinforce firelines.

Strategic burn operations are being used to strengthen and deepen the fireline. This practice helps reduce the potential of fire spread in the future during even hotter and drier conditions.

Today’s Activities: Burning operations will continue on the southwest portion of the fire if conditions are favorable. Firefighters will be watchful for possible spots. Patrol and mop up will continue along the north and east perimeter where containment has been established. The priority is to keep the fire’s footprint constant and protect the values at risk.

Structure teams are in place around the fire area including Rose Springs, Anatone and Grouse Flats.

Weather and Smoke Info: Temperatures will decrease slightly with an increase in relative humidity. Terrain driven light wind from this morning is expected to increase from the west and northwest in the late afternoon. Smoke will be visible coming from the western side of the fire. Smoke Information is available on the Washington Smoke Blog at: https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/

Evacuations: Evacuation zones, and fire perimeter maps are posted on InciWeb at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7615. The Red Cross shelter in Clarkston has moved to Echo Hills Church 3215 Echo Hills Dr. in Lewiston, ID. The shelter telephone number is 509-508-1299.

Closures: All Forest Service lands, roads, and trails within the Umatilla National Forest are closed. For more information visit the Umatilla National Forest website at www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd931174.pdf.

ADDITIONAL FIRE INFORMATION: Fire Information: 509-780-6238 InciWeb: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7615/ Facebook: Lick Creek Fire