Wildfire Incident Report

Prepared: Friday, April 26, 2024 6:08:26 AM PDT

Wildfire Incident Report


Fire, Weather & Avalanche Center
La Grande, OR, USA
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Incident #
2022-NWCG-8303
FWAC Incident ID
257072
Incident Name
VANTAGE HIGHWAY Fire
Last Updated
Saturday, September 10, 2022 5:01 PM PDT
(1 year, 7 months ago)
Fire Reported
Monday, August 1, 2022 5:00 AM PDT
(1 year, 8 months ago)
State
Washington
Incident Type
Wildfire
Location
17.1 miles E of Ellensburg, WA
Current Weather

Fire Growth Potential
Fire Weather Forecast
Incident Overview

The Vantage Highway fire started on August 1, 2022 at 1205 PM PDT. The fire was originally reported five miles west of Vantage. This incident started during "Red Flag" weather conditions. A Red Flag Warning bringing warm temperatures, very low humidity, and strong winds combined to produce extreme fire behavior. Additional resources were required to suppress the fire as it continued to grow rapidly due to the passage of a cold front with gusty winds. A Washington State Department of Natural Resources Type 3 Incident Management Team took command of the fire on August 4 and soon after transitioned to a Type 2 Incident Management Team equipped with more resources to battle the expanding incident.

On August 5 at 6AM Jeff Dimke's NW Team 12 (Type 2 Team) assumed command of the fire.

Incident Type
Wildfire
Cause
Undetermined
Date of Origin
Monday August 01st, 2022 approx. 12:00 PM
Location
CWICC
Incident Commander
Jeff Dimke NW 12
Incident Description
Wildfire
Coordinates
46.967, -120.184
Total Personnel
154
Size (Acres)
30,659
Containment
100%
Estimated Containment Date
Thursday August 11th, 2022 approx. 12:00 AM
Fuels Involved
Brush and Short Grass
Significant Events
Fire activity is minimal. Potential for fire to escape firelines is minimal.
Planned Actions
All firefighters will be patrolling for hot spots and completing fire suppression repair work to mitigate further impacts to natural and cultural resources. Firefighters will be available for any new starts in the area.
Projected Incident Activity
Minimal fire activity is anticipated. Transition back to the local SE Department of Natural Resources unit will occur at 0600 8/12/2022.
Incident Contact
Vantage Highway Info
Email: ryan.rodruck@dnr.wa.gov
Phone: 360-706-3121
Hours: M-F 8AM-4PM
Fire Unit Information
Southeast Region-Department of Natural Resources
Washington
Ellensburg , WA 98926
Incident Map

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