Greenhouse Daily FINAL Update 7/30/2020 
 
Today is the final day that the Northwest Incident Management Team 6 will be directing operations for the Greenhouse Fire.  Command will be transferred from this Type 2 team to Mt. Tolman Fire at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, July 31st.

7/29/2020 Daily Update
 
Yesterday temperatures reached 101 degrees, the humidity dropped to eleven percent, and wind gusts up to 28 miles per hour were recorded on lower elevations within the fire.  “In areas with receptive fuels, these weather conditions can result in extreme fire behavior,” said Steve Ziel, Incident Fire Behavior Analysist. “It is obvious that our fire fighters have been doing an excellent job of mopping up, or we would have seen more fire activity within our containment lines.” 

Much of yesterday’s work focused on mopping up (searching for hotspots and extinguishing them) in the northern portion of the fire where it has been smoldering and creeping around in the heavy litter under pine and shrub dominated upper slopes. There was noticeably less smoke in these areas yesterday afternoon. Crews and engines will continue to focus mop up efforts on these areas again today.

Greenhouse Daily Update 7/28/2020
 
Firefighters made excellent progress on all sides of the fire yesterday. Crews and engines performing mop up (searching for hotspots to extinguish) in the southern portion of the fire found numerous small hotspots which they extinguished. They reported that the only significant amount of smoke in the area was coming for the recycling center. Today, Colville Tribes EMS Fire and Rescue (CCT EMS) firefighters plan to work throughout the day, applying water to the large mounds of smoldering cardboard at the site. Firefighters will be patrolling and monitoring the area. 

Evacuation Levels Reduced
 
All homes and businesses that were in Evacuation Level 2 and Level 3 having been recommended to go to Evacuation Level 1. Basically, there are three evacuation levels, generally described as: Level 1 - “Get Ready,” Level 2 – “Get Set,” and Level 3 - “Go” immediately.
 Evacuation Level 1 means “Get Ready” – You should be prepared for wildfire impacts by creating defensible space around all buildings - clean up or relocate combustible materials, keep grass mowed short, and trim trees and shrubs to allow ample space between buildings and landscape vegetation. Additionally, stay alert to local wildfire conditions and consult local county and tribal emergency programs to ensure that you can receive alerts when emergencies occur within your area. In Okanogan County, including Colville Tribes, sign up for alerts at www.okanogandem.org or call (509) 422-7206. 

Road Closures Expanded

The following roads are closed except for essential travel by local residents and businesses, due to heavy fire traffic:

 Road Closures Expanded

The following roads are closed except for essential travel by local residents and businesses, due to heavy fire traffic:

 Greenhouse Fire Daily Update 7/27/2020

Yesterday afternoon an unburned island along the southeastern edge of the fire, just west of the Nespelem Transfer Station, burned, putting up a lot of smoke for a short period of time. Crews and engines performing mop up near the area responded quickly and contained the flare-up. Otherwise, the fire continues to smolder and creep around in the heavy litter under pine and shrub dominated upper slopes on the northern portion of the fire.
 
Winds are expected to be light and variable out of the northeast this morning. By early afternoon they will begin shifting to come out of the south with gusts possible to fifteen miles per hour (mph) today, increasing to twenty mph tomorrow. Temperatures are expected to reach the upper-90s today and become even a few degrees warmer tomorrow. Increased temperatures and winds are expected to increase fire behavior tomorrow, testing fire lines. 
 
Today crews are working to complete fire lines on the north and east sides of the fire, and strengthen existing lines and mop up (search for hotspots and extinguish them) throughout the fire in preparation for the heat and winds later today and into tomorrow. They are especially focusing on areas close to homes and businesses.
 
Yesterday afternoon all Level 2 Evacuations within the fire area were reduced to Level 1. Homes and businesses should be prepared for wildfire impacts by creating defensible space around all buildings, staying alert to local wildfire conditions, consulting local county and tribal emergency programs to ensure that you can receive alerts when emergencies occur within your area. In Okanogan County, including Colville Tribes, sign up for alerts at www.okanogandem.org or call (509) 422-7206.
 
Due to heavy fire traffic, the following roads are closed except for essential travel by local residents and businesses:-  The Columbia River Road from Omak, WA, to Nespelem, WA, (Hwy 155).-  All of Schoolhouse Loop Road.

Fire at a Glance

 NEWS RELEASE (for immediate release)

 Evacuation Levels ReducedAll homes and businesses that were in Evacuation Level 2 and Level 3 having been recommended to go to Evacuation Level 1. Basically, there are three evacuation levels, generally described as: Level 1 - “Get Ready,” Level 2 – “Get Set,” and Level 3 - “Go” immediately.

Greenhouse Fire Daily Update 7/26/2020

Yesterday the west side of the fire was active on the upper portion of Mineral Ridge, burning down into Hudnut Canyon. Hotshot crews and helicopter rappelers constructed mid-slope fire lines where terrain allowed and began mopping up (searching for hotspots and extinguishing them).

Fireline has been completed along the southern edge of the fire. Bulldozers and crews continue to construct new fire line and strengthen existing lines on the north and east sides. Crews and engines are beginning mop up within established lines, especially focusing on areas close to homes and businesses.

Winds are expected to be light and variable for the next couple of days. Temperatures are expected to reach the mid-90s today and become five to ten degrees warmer over the next two days.

The Columbia River Road continues to be closed from Omak, WA, to the junction of Columbia River Road and Schoolhouse Loop Road at the Colville Indian Agency, Nespelem, WA.

Level 2 Evacuations: - From the Catholic Cemetery to the Jackson Ranch west of Highway 155 and north from Nespelem, WA. - Along School Loop Road from the Nespelem Transfer Station to Nespelem School. A Level 2 Evacuation means “GET SET” – be ready to leave immediately when you receive notice to leave the area.

A temporary flight restriction (TFR) is in place over the Greenhouse Fire area, restricting public access for aircraft, including drones. All air operations are grounded any time a drone is sighted within the TFR, which inhibits our ability to conduct critical fire suppression efforts. Public flying of any sort of aircraft within the TFR is against the law and is strictly enforced.

Expect increased fire vehicle traffic on roads in the vicinity of Nespelem. Be cautious while driving in the area.

Fire at a Glance
Size: approximately 5,161 acres
Containment: 30%
Location: 2 miles west of the Colville Indian Agency, along Columbia River Road to Highway 155, Nespelem, WA
Cause: Unknown
Total Assigned Personnel: 271
Assigned Resources: Dozers – 5 Type 1 Crews - 2 Type 2 Crews – 4 Engines – 10 Water Tenders - 2 Type 1 Helicopters – 1 Type 2 Helicopters – 1 Type 3 Helicopters – 1
Closures: Columbia River Road is closed from Omak, WA, to Colville Indian Agency, Nespelem, WA.
FIRE INFORMATION: (509) 634-2217 Staffed 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
InciWeb: http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6885/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CCTEnvironmentalTrust 
 

A Level 2 Evacuation remains in place from the Catholic Cemetery to the Jackson Ranch west of Highway 155 and north from Nespelem, WA. A Level 2 Evacuation means “GET SET” – be ready to leave the minute that you receive notice to leave the area.