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Wildfire Situation Update
Date: July 1, 2021
NW Preparedness Level: 3 For DNR’s current fire situation
National Preparedness Level: 4 status please visit:
NW T2 IMT Rotation: Team 9 (Goff)
DNR IA Activity: Moderate
http://fireinfo.dnr.wa.gov/
Weather Summary:
Seattle/Tacoma NWS (western Washington): Dry and warm weather will continue across Western
Washington over the next week. Temperatures will be cooler today with marine stratus lingering across
the region, however expect highs to climb back up above normal this weekend and to persist into next
week. This extended period of warm and dry conditions will continue to promote the drying of fuels and
will keep fire danger elevated over portions of Western Washington-especially for the finer fuels
consisting of grass, brush, and shrubs. Diurnal marine pushes over the next few days will help provide
good RH recovery at night.
Spokane NWS (eastern Washington and northern Idaho): EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL
SUNDAY EVENING ALL FIRE WEATHER ZONES. RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR FIRE ZONES 674 FOR THUNDERSTORMS. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS EXPECTED FOR
MOST DISTRICTS TODAY. Isolated thunderstorms are expected for most of the region today as a mid-level
wave tracks through the region. Increased thunderstorm activity overnight into early this morning
prompted the issuance of a Red Flag Warning for Fire Weather Zone 674. Cascade gap winds will increase
each afternoon into the weekend producing several hours of hot, dry and gusty conditions in places like
Ellensburg and Wenatchee. Several days of dry and breezy winds are likely early next week with
temperatures continuing a slow downward trend into the 80s and 90s by Tuesday or Wednesday or next
week.
Pendleton NWS (SE Washington and NE Oregon): RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR WA/OR639 AND WA/OR641 SOUTH OF THE TRI- CITIES. RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT
UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR THUNDERSTORMS PRODUCING ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR OR642,
OR644 AND OR645. Very hot temperatures will continue into the holiday weekend, though the overall
temperature trends will be for slight cooling, especially today and Friday. Isolated to scattered
thunderstorms are possible this afternoon mainly across the mountains of central and northeast Oregon.
Otherwise, breezy winds with increased potential for rapid fire spread will continue today. Red Flag
warnings are in effect for areas impacted by the breezy westerly winds and the areas impacted by
thunderstorms later today. Winds and thunderstorm chances decrease Friday, but dry conditions with low
RH values and increased temperatures will prevail through the holiday weekend.
Portland NWS (SW Washington and NW Oregon): Onshore flow will keep marine stratus in place through
today with periodic breaks in the afternoon. Cooler daytime temperatures with slightly higher minimum
RH expected through Friday. Good overnight humidity recovery. Next period of drier conditions would be
over the weekend, but will greatly depend on whether northerly winds pick up or if onshore flow persists.
Expect breezy afternoon winds along the coast and through the Columbia River Gorge.
Burn Restrictions/Announcements:
JUNE 24, 2021
DNR Warns of Statewide Weekend Fire Danger, Implements New Burn Restrictions
As temperatures around the state continue to climb and weather forecasts project historic heat on the
horizon, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging residents to avoid starting
outdoor fires. DNR is also increasing the fire danger ratings and Industrial Fire Precaution Levels, and
expanding burn restrictions on DNR-protected lands in Washington on both sides of the Cascades.
“Washington State is experiencing a historic drought that is increasing fire danger across our state,” said
Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz. “We are implementing burn restrictions, but we can’t fully
protect our forests or our communities without the public’s help.”
Fuels are in drier conditions this year than what is typical of July or August due to a lack of precipitation
across the state, and with models projecting 110-degree temperatures or more in some parts of the state
this coming weekend, the situation is ripe for severe fire danger.
“Hotter and drier weather conditions leave us more vulnerable to fast-spreading fires,” Franz said. “I’m
urging Washingtonians this weekend to avoid activities that could accidentally spark a wildfire, especially
outdoor fires. It could prove disastrous.”
Some tips to stay safe during this fire season include:
•Make sure your dirt bikes or ATV’s have operating spark arrestors;
•If you’re in an area where campfires are permitted, make sure you’ve doused, stirred and doused
your fire again until it is cool to the touch before heading home.
•People should use this time at home to prepare for wildfire by creating defensible space.
•Reduce dry fuels around your home
•Clean roof tops and gutters
•Limb up your trees and remove dead branches
•Pay attention to burn ban restrictions and keep an eye on your burn pile.
Restrictions taking effect on Friday, June 25 in the following areas:
•Rule burning (small debris disposal fires) is NOT allowed in the following FDRA: Highlands and
Methow.
•Campfires are NOT allowed except in approved designated campgrounds in the following FDRA:
Highlands and Methow.
Fire Danger Rating Areas (FDRA) changes:
•Fire danger increases from moderate to high in the following FDRA: Chelan, Foothills, Highlands
and Lower Yakima.
•Fire danger increases from high to very high in the following FDRA: Lower Basin.
The Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) will change to a Level 2 - Partial Hootowl in Zones 653, 656 and
658. More information on the IFPL system is available at http://www.dnr.wa.gov/ifpl.Restrictions taking effect on Tuesday, June 29 in the following areas:
Industrial Fire Precaution Levels (IFPL) will increase to a Level 2 in Zone 686. Level 2 (called partial
hoot owl) limits certain activities in the forest to between 8 p.m. and 1 p.m.; fire equipment and a
fire watch are required.
Restrictions already in effect:
All outdoor burning was banned June 23 on all forestlands under DNR protection except for the
following counties: Island, San Juan, Snohomish, Skagit and Whatcom counties.
Fire danger rating level increased from low to moderate in the following counties:
•Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Pierce,
San Juan, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, Thurston, Wahkiakum and Whatcom counties
Additional Information:
Discharging fireworks, incendiary ammunition or exploding targets are illegal on public lands.
Individuals who violate these restrictions WILL be responsible for the cost of fighting the fire.
Campfires are only allowed in designated campgrounds. Always be sure to check with the
campground host or landowner before lighting any fire.
Residents can find their Fire Danger Rating Area online at https://fortress.wa.gov/dnr/protection/firedanger/
and burn restrictions at https://burnportal.dnr.wa.gov/
Region Reports: Note that count of new IA fires and acres is now daily Monday-Friday, with
weekend activity included on Mondays.
Northeast
New Fires 7 IA fires for 10.8 acres
In Region Avail for Out of Region
Resources
Engines 34 Engines 0
Available
Crews 7 Crews 0
Notes: 6 of the available crews are 10 person Heights crews. 3 dozers on standby. NW Strike
Team on Jackknife fire assisting with new starts in NC. NEIMT2 (T3) on standby 6/29-7/6. HI20
(T2IA) returning from AK will be available in the region 7/4.
Northwest
New Fires 1 IA fire for 0.1 acre
In Region Avail for Out of Region
Resources
Engines 6 Engines 1
Available
Crews - Crews -
Notes: If sent will require 1-2 shifts per week of backfill if fire activity picks up.Olympic
New Fires 0 IA fires
In Region Avail for Out of Region
Resources
Engines 9 Engines 0
Available
Crews 6 Crews 1
Notes: None.
Pacific Cascade
New Fires 0 IA fires
In Region Avail for Out of Region
Resources
Engines 16 Engines 0
Available
Crews 5 Crews 2
Notes: None.
Southeast
New Fires 0 IA fires
In Region Avail for Out of Region
Resources
Engines 19 Engines 0
Available
Crews 1 Crews 0
Notes: Shannon Clark Strike Team in Yakima With 5 Engines. Ahtanum Handcrew unavailable.
South Puget
New Fires 0 IA fires
In Region Avail for Out of Region
Resources
Engines 9 Engines 5
Available
Crews 5 Crews 2
Notes: Resources working on state mobe fire.Recent Fire Activity Snapshot: See: http://fireinfo.dnr.wa.gov/ NWCC Links: Morning Brief 7-Day Significant Fire Potential Situation Report
Lightning Strikes During Previous 24 Hours
Map created: 07/01/2021 at 07:00 PT
This map is georeferenced so it can be imported into PDF map viewers on mobile devices.
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as of 07/01/2021
Responses DNR Protection Fires
Fires and false alarms on any jurisdiction where DNR dispatched resources Fires on or those threatening DNR-protected lands
DNR Responses Response Acres DNR Fires DNR Acres
Eastside 715 1766.74 Eastside 430 1243.74
Westside 184 97.35 Westside 137 97.15
Total 899 1864.09 Totals 567 1340.89
Fire Causes Fire Locations
Number of DNR fires by general cause category New fires shown in red (last 72hrs), older fires in black
Ten Year (Year-to-Date) Fire Statistics
These values represent the total number of DNR fires and acres burned over the last ten years from January 1 to the date of this report. Note that the average is calculated
on 2011-2020 numbers to allow for editing/finalizing of 2021 statistics.
Report created from EIRS on: Thu Jul 01 06:01:41 2021
Data Disclaimer: Statistics for DNR Wildfire Reports are compiled in DNR's internal Emergency Incident Response Statistics (EIRS) software from the regional
dispatch offices. Statistics are subject to editing, and may vary throughout the season until finalized at the end of the year.
For questions about these statistics, please email sarah.krock@dnr.wa.gov.You can also read
