July 22, 2008 Fire Update
Incident: Cold Springs Wildland Fire
Released: 7/22/2008
Fire Information (509) 395-2670 Hours: 7:00 AM TO 9:00PM coldspringsfire2008@gmail.com www.inciweb.org/
On Monday, July 21, 2008, Central Oregon Incident Management Team was given responsibility the Sheep Lake Fire and the Big Lava Fire. Aggressive initial attack on both small fires was initiated on Sunday, July 20. The Sheep Lake Fire is located on the north side of Mt. Adams. Acreage is estimated at less than an acre. The Big Lava Fire, located at the southern end of Big Lava Bed is estimated at 15 acres. The cause of these fires is unknown.
FIRE ACTIVITY SUMMARY: Acreage is currently at 7980 with 85% containment. The fire continues to smolder and creep with isolated single tree torching. Yesterday a burnout was completed east of 285, to reduce interior islands of fuel. Smoke or smoke columns may be visible when burnouts occur and does not indicate fire growth In all divisions mop up and patrol remain ongoing.
WEATHER: Inversions are expected to lift in the mid-morning. Winds will be W at 10 mph gusting to 20. Warmer, drier weather will continue with highs in the mid 70's. Minimum relative humidities will increase to 20 %.
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, 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 Creek, Mirror Lake, and Bench.
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 Kickitat County Sheriff's Dept, Skamania Sheriff' Dep, 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: 7980
Containment: 85%
Location: 10 miles NE of Trout Lake, WA
Cause: Lightning
Start Date/Time: 7/12/2008
Total personnel: 1051, Crews: 33, Dozers: 4, Engines: 23, Helicopters: 2 Light, 2 Heavy, Watertenders: 24.
