Approximate Location
48.387 latitude, -118.296 longitudeSummary
The Wilmont Fire was added to the management of the Abraham Canyon Fire on July 15th, and the two were then managed as the Inchelium Complex. Both fires were declared contained the evening of the 15th, thanks to exceptional work by initial and extended attack forces. Additional work after containment was to ensure the agency turnback standards were met.
The fire burned in a range of conditions, from dense stands of heavy timber to scattered trees. There are areas of heavily wooded, steep slopes, especially on the north end of the fire, and more open areas.
The last update from an incident management team is Friday, July 18, 2008.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Downed Power Lines |
| Date of Origin | Thursday July 10th, 2008 aprox 12:00 AM |
| Location | ~6 miles NW of Inchelium, WA |
| Incident Commander | Bob Johnson |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 111 |
|---|---|
| Size | 372 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Tuesday July 15th, 2008 aprox 06:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Some heavy timber and slash; some openings with scattered trees. Fuel types: mixed shrubs, timber, and grass (5, 2, and 9 fuel models). |
| Fire Behavior | Fire was inactive today. |
| Significant Events | No significant events today. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Continue to mop up and remove equipment to meet turn back standards. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Remarks | This fire is being managed by WA IIMT 1 as part of the Inchelium Complex. Remaining resources, including the Incident Management Team, will be demobilized on July 19, 2008. |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | 7 mph S |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | 87 degrees |
| Current Humidity | 17 % |
