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Gilbert Fire
Unit Information
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
215 Melody Lane Wenatchee Washington 98801
Wenatchee, WA 98801
This incident is no longer being updated.
As of August 9, the footprint of the Gilbert Fire has been consumed by the Crescent Mountain Fire.
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Basic Information
| Current as of | |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Saturday July 28th, 2018 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Location | Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest |
| Incident Commander | Arizona Type 3 Incident Management Team |
| Incident Description | Two Separate Wildfires In The Headwaters Of The Twisp River Valley |
| Coordinates | 48.48 latitude, -120.558 longitude |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 110 |
| Size | 38 Acres |
| Estimated Containment Date | Monday October 22nd, 2018 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Timber; mixed conifer & subalpine fir |
| Significant Events | Extreme behavior with wind driven runs, short range spotting. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Continue structure assessment/prep, identify and evaluate additional management action points for projected movement down the Twisp River drainage. |
| Projected Incident Activity | Additional down valley spread, moving 2-4 miles with wind. |
| Remarks | Type 1 IMT will inbrief today at 1500 in Winthrop. Community meeting was held last night in Twisp. |
Current Weather
| Weather Concerns | Cooler increased relative humidity and windy with northwest gusts to 20 mph. Down canyon winds associated with the front will drive the fire further down the Twisp River drainage. |
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