Approximate Location
Incident Overview
Washington Management Team 2 will transfer fire management back to the local jurisdiction. A 20-person fire crew and 5 engines will remain to patrol the fire.
On behalf of the firefighters and the team, we thank the community for your cooperation, support, understanding and patience.
Officials expect smoke to be occasionally spotted within the fire perimeter until the first snow, probably sometime in November. If smoke near the fire lines cause concern, please call Central Washington Interagency Communication Center at 509-884-3473.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Thursday August 26th, 2010 approx. 12:15 PM |
| Location | 1 mile north of Lyle, Washington |
| Incident Commander | Rex Reed |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 378 |
|---|---|
| Size | 2,019 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Tuesday August 31st, 2010 approx. 02:30 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Short grass (1 foot) oak and pine tree mix. |
| Fire Behavior | Creeping and smoldering throughout the fire area. Scattered smoke and hot spots. |
| Significant Events | Temporary flight restrictions were removed 6 p.m. Aug. 30. At 8 p.m. Aug. 31 Level 1 and 2 emergency notices will be lifted and Fisher Hill Road will open. The Klickitat River Trail remains closed within the fire area until assessed by Washington State Parks and the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Transfer of command to local jurisdiction is scheduled for 6 a.m. Sept. 1. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Patrol and mop up. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
Current Weather
| Temperature | 65 degrees |
|---|---|
| Humidity | 53% |
