NEWS RELEASE
A Report From the Ground
Crews report back from Langille Fire interior (Randle, WA) - A crew hiked into the interior of the Langille Fire and reported that conditions on the ground are highly variable. "We saw some.. more
Approximate Location
Incident Overview
You can view the Langille fire from two vantage points: visit the Gifford Pinchot NF website at http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf and click on the Langille Fire Cam.
The Langille Fire has not grown over the last several days as cool, damp weather has dominated the area. Isolated burning within the fire's interior is still occuring and smoke has been observed. The Incident Command team is monitoring conditions and is prepared for the anticipated warmer and drier weather expected next week.
If fire activity remains low, news will be updated as needed, usually in the evening with news of the day's activity. If fires may impose changes on the community, updates will be posted more often.
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Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Monday July 27th, 2009 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Location | between Yellowjacket and McCoy Creeks, 1 mile S of McCoy Peak, 17 miles south of Randle, WA |
| Incident Commander | Rick Rae |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 2 |
|---|---|
| Size | 485 acres |
| Estimated Containment Date | Wednesday September 30th, 2009 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Mixed conifer stand with heavy ground fuel. |
| Fire Behavior | Increased temperatures on August 27 resulted in isolated smokes. |
| Significant Events | Remote monitoring via webcams in place. The confine and contain strategy will be implemented when the fire positions itself for safe tactical operations. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Aerial observation occurred at 1930 August 27th. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Extreme |
| Remarks | A few of the trails and a road that were closed due to the Langille Fire, have reopened due to moderating fire conditions. OPEN Langille Trail #259 McCoy Peak #259 A Rough Trail #283 Forest Road 2809 CLOSED Yellowjacket Trail #1A Forest Road 2810 The fire is being monitored and if conditions warrant these and other roads and trails will be closed as necessary for public safety. |
