July 20, 2008 Fire Update
Incident: Cold Springs Wildland Fire
Released: 7/20/2008
FIRE ACTIVITY SUMMARY: Acreage is currently at 7956 with 60% containment. Saturday's burnout of interior islands of fuel was successful. Preparations continue for additional burnouts of interior fuels in the north. A smoke column may be visible when this burnout occurs and does not indicate fire growth. Crews continue to mop up. Due to the amount of dead and down fuels, terrain, and density of fuels mop up will be arduous. Crews have maintained a high standard of safety with no serious injuries to date.
WEATHER: Warmer, drier weather with a Haines index of 5 will allow for an increase in fire activity and test fire lines. Winds will be primarily from the west. Temperatures will be in the high 80's to low 90's.
CLOSURES:
Gifford Pinchot National Forest has enacted a new closure order. The following campgrounds are closed: Cold Springs, Morrison, Mt Adams, Horse Camp, Road Closures include FS 80, 82, 8040 east of the 23 at the forest boundary. Trails now closed include: Stagman Ridge, Salt Creek, Buck Creek, Cold Springs (South Climb), Crofton Ridge, Morrison, Snipes Mountain. For more information, please contact 509.395.3402. State of Washington Department of Natural Resources campground closures include: Bird Creek and Island. Yakama Nation closures include: Bird Lake, Mirror Lake, and Bench.
CLIMBING OPPORTUNITIES in the Gifford Pinchot NF are still abundant, with access from the north. White Salmon Glacier, Avalanche Glacier, North Cleaver Glacier, and Adams Glacier are open. Access from the Yakama Reservation is restricted.
TROUT LAKE COMMUNITY: Trout Lake is open with clear skies. Summer events continue as planned: The Festival of the Arts (July 19 and 20) , Summer Saturday Market,(July 19) and Trout Lake Fair (Aug. 1-3).
FIRE CAMP LOCATION: Trout Lake School. HELIBASE: Trout Lake Airport.
COOPERATING AGENCIES: USDA Forest Service, Yakama Nation, Yakama BIA, Washington Department of Natural Resources, Yakima and Klickitat County Sheriff's Dept, Skamania Sheriff' Dept, WA-SES, WA-YAA. Hancock Forest Management has contributed significantly in cooperation with the Department of Natural Resources for suppression on industrial forest lands.
QUICK FACTS:
Acres: 7956
Containment: 60%
Location: 10 miles NE of Trout Lake, WA
Cause: Lightning
Start Date/Time: 7/12/2008, 2000
Total personnel: 1128, Crews: 33, Dozers:9, Engines: 37, Helicopters: 2 Light, 1 Medium, 2 Heavy, Water tenders: 24
