Summary
***** After Friday, September 21, you can call the Mount Tolman Fire Center for updated information on road closures and the fire situation. Mount Tolman Fire Center - (509) 634-3100.
The Manila Creek Fire is now 100% contained. Smoldering and scattered low intensity burning will continue for several weeks. At the peak of the fire, 847 personnel were assigned to this incident. All Divisions are in the process of mop-up operations and rehabilitation efforts and the night shift crew continues to patrol and monitor the fire around structures and along the roads. Beginning at 8:00 p.m. tonight, the Peter Dan/Manila Creek Road and all roads leading into the fire area will be open to the public. We ask that you continue to drive careful as there will still be firefighters working along the roadways. The fire cause is under investigation and arson is suspected. Anyone who may have information can contact: "We Tip" Hotline at: 1-800-472-7766. All calls are anonymous--not just confidential.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | 09/10/2007 at 1130 hrs. |
| Location | 7 Miles SW of Keller, WA |
| Incident Commander | Rex Reed |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 406 |
|---|---|
| Size | 26,805 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 09/17/2007 at hrs. |
| Fuels Involved | Mixture of grass and heavy timber. |
| Fire Behavior | Smoldering and low intensity burning of interior fuel pockets. |
| Significant Events | A Type 3 organization will take command of the fire at 8 PM on September 21. All areas have returned to notification level 1. All resources will be released on Friday except for those staying with the local type 3 team. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | All Divisions will be in patrol status with IR verification. On-the-ground assessment of rehab needs will be complete by the end of shift on 9/21. Rehab of interior and contingency firelines will continue. |
|---|---|
| Projected Movement | 12 Hour: No additional movement projected at this time. |
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Containment Target | Current containment strategies are on track. |
| Remarks | Road closures continue for Manila Creek Rd., Peter Dan Creek Rd.,Old Manila Creek Rd., Meadow Creek Rd., Lower & Upper Jack Creek Rds., Keller Butte Rd., Joe Moses Rd., and the two access roads into the fire area from Buffalo Lake. |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | 1 G7 mph NE |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | 48 degrees |
| Current Humidity | 67 % |
