This incident is 100% contained.
Summary
This is the last update from this fire. We would like to thank the Wellpinit community for their help and support during this incident. It's been great, and much appreciated.
This fire is 95% contained. 100% containment is expected by 6 PM tonight. The level of containment is the level of confidence of the fire managers that the fires will stay within control lines and not grow under current conditions. All personnel and equipment are expected to be released Saturday morning.
Several infra-red heat seeking device will be used on the fires today to detect hot spots so they can be extinguished.
This complex consists of 4 wildfires. Benjamin Lake, and Indian Action near Wellpinit, and the Maggie Shoup and Big Miller fires west of Wellpinit along the Columbia and Spokane Rivers. Maggie Shoup is the largest at 645 acres. There is a residence within ½ mile of the Big Miller fire. None of these fires are the result of controlled prescription fires that were set earlier in the month.
Washington Interagency Incident Management Team 3 is managing the fire, allowing local firefighting forces to resume normal duties. Base camp is set up at the Pow Wow Grounds in Wellpinit.
Weather: Cloudy, rain showers likely throughout the day. Max temperature 61-67 valleys, 51-61 mountains. Minimum humidity 45-60. Winds west 7-11 mph.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Human Caused |
| Date of Origin | Wednesday August 05th, 2020 aprox 05:00 PM |
| Location | Near Wellpinit Washington |
| Incident Commander | Gary Berndt |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 195 |
|---|---|
| Size | 785 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Wednesday August 05th, 2020 aprox 11:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Models 2,8 |
| Fire Behavior | Very light activity with occasional smokes from duff and stump sources. |
| Significant Events | Benjamin Lake and Indian Action fires were declared contained. Mop up is nearly complete on the Big Miller and Maggie Shoupes fires. Line rehab progressing on all fires. One sot fire was found from a previous burn near, but not asociated with the Big Miller fire. |
Outlook
| Planed Actions | Complete mop up and rehab of all control lines. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Moderate |
| Remarks | Big Miller 169 acres, Maggie Shoup 645 acres, Indian Action 9 acres, Benjamin Lake 6 acres |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | Not available |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | Not available |
| Current Humidity | Not available |
