Press Release of August 24, 2008
Incident: Jack Creek Wildland Fire
Released: 8/24/2008
EASTERN AREA
Fire Use Management Team
Jack Creek Fire - Foam Creek Fire Complex
News Release
Date: August 24, 2008
Subject: Fire Update for Wenatchee Ranger District Fires
Contact: Becky Banker (509) 548-3069
www.inciweb.org
While the Jack Creek and Foam Creek fires continue to smolder in remote, unpopulated areas of the Wenatchee River Ranger District, both fires remain relatively inactive. The Eastern Wildland Fire Use Management Team, Barbara Bonefeld, Incident Commander, is managing these fires.
Fires of this nature tend to remain viable for long periods of time. Past history indicates that with the coming of wet weather the fires tend to lie down and not exhibit extreme behavior. These fires can remain dormant for extended periods of time. Should this be followed by a drying trend, the fire may become active again and display more intense fire behavior. This could include more intense flames, up hill runs, torching, crowning and of course heavier smoke.
A temporary flight restriction remains in effect for the Jack Creek Fire. Trail closures were updated Tuesday, August 19, 2008. Visitors to the Forest are urged to familiarize themselves with fire locations, fire activity, and related closures. As of August 19, the Wenatchee River Ranger District has enlarged the area of restricted access in the vicinity of the Jack Creek Fire. Updated closures and closure maps may be accessed on the Wenatchee National Forest Web page at http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/wenatchee, or at http://www.inciweb.org/, or by calling the Wenatchee River Ranger District at (509) 548-6977.
The Jack Creek Fire is located within the Jack Creek drainage of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. The fire has not appreciably enlarged over the last several days, remaining 1058 acres in size. All ground resources have been removed from the fire. Public safety and the safety of fire personnel will continue to be emphasized for all operations.
The Foam Creek Fire has advanced through a previously burned area of abundant dead and downed fuels. The fire now encompasses 595 acres within the Glacier Peak Wilderness. A Trail closure is in effect on the White River Trail. This fire will continue to be monitored for wildland fire use with the objective of achieving natural fuel reduction. Rock faces and scree slopes provide substantial natural barriers that should limit the spread of this fire. The Foam Creek Fire is located in a remote area removed from communities or structures.
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