Wildfire
Prescribed Fire
Burned Area Response
OtherInchelium Complex
Unit Information
Colville Agency
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Washington
Nespelem, WA 99155
This incident is no longer being updated.
Three fires with minimal fire activity in a mix of timber and brush on the Colville Indian Reservation comprise the Inchelium Complex: the Inchelium Highway Fire, Fry Fire and Kewa Field Fire. The cause of the fires remains under investigation. The fire is now a type 4 complexity fire and will be managed by the Colville Administration.
Basic Information
| Current as of | |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Trained Fire Investigators Have Determined The Inchelium Complex To Be Started By Human Activity; However, Investigating Wildland Fires Is A Legal Process That Requires The Specific Fire Cause To Remain Confidential Until The Process Is Complete. |
| Date of Origin | Monday September 07th, 2020 approx. 05:15 PM |
| Incident Commander | Jason Fulfer (Type 4 IC) |
| Incident Description | Complex |
| Coordinates | 48.331 latitude, -118.198 longitude |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 60 |
| Size | 19,399 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | Timber, Brush, Grass |
| Significant Events | Fire behavior on all fires are minimal, with smoldering and consumption of heavy fuels within containment lines. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Patrol fire line and structures for hot spots. Repair dozer lines. |
| Projected Incident Activity | The fire area is smoldering within direct control lines. Limited smoke production from isolated areas of fire. |
Current Weather
| Weather Concerns | No Longer Updated |
Recent Articles
Smoke Information - Did You See Smoke Today
Announcement - 9/28/2020
Inchelium Complex Update Sept. 27, 2020
News - 9/27/2020
All Evacuations are lifted
Announcement - 9/27/2020
Inchelium Complex Update Sept. 26, 2020
News - 9/26/2020
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