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"Smoky Skies in the Pacific Northwest" by #NASA Earth Observatory - Sept 13 satellite imagery shows fires and smoke across Washington, Idaho, Montana and British Columbia. Besides unhealthy particulates in smoky air, study has shown effects of fires include effects on water quality and less-restrained runoff in burned areas. https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/154797/smoky-skies-in-the-pacific-northwest #WAfire #WAwx #IDfire #IDwx #MTfire #MTwx #BCfire #BCwx #weather #PNW

"Smoky Skies in the Pacific Northwest" by #NASA Earth Observatory - Sept 13 satellite imagery shows fires and smoke across Washington, Idaho, Montana and British Columbia. Besides unhealthy particulates in smoky air, study has shown effects of fires include effects on water quality and less-restrained runoff in burned areas. https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/154797/smoky-skies-in-the-pacific-northwest #WAfire #WAwx #IDfire #IDwx #MTfire #MTwx #BCfire #BCwx #weather #PNW

There are several large fires in Idaho. When the map opens it is centered on the #WapitiFire. A bit to the west and northwest are the #NellieFire and #SnagFire.

Dark red symbols are heat detections by the MODIS and VIIRS satellites. This data is not real time and locations are approximate. See 2 links upper left corner for more info.
#IDfire #IDwx #Wildfire

Open GISsurfer map:
https://mappingsupport.com/p2/gissurfer.php?center=44.222983,-115.177917&zoom=10&basemap=USA_basemap&overlay=VIIRS_7_day,MODIS_7_day,State_boundary,Perimeter_WFGIS_current,Wildland_fire_name&data=https://mappingsupport.com/p2/special_maps/disaster/USA_wildland_fire.txt

There are several large fires in Idaho. When the map opens it is centered on the #WapitiFire. A bit to the west and northwest are the #NellieFire and #SnagFire.

Dark red symbols are heat detections by the MODIS and VIIRS satellites. This data is not real time and locations are approximate. See 2 links upper left corner for more info.
#IDfire #IDwx #Wildfire

Open GISsurfer map:
https://mappingsupport.com/p2/gissurfer.php?center=44.222983,-115.177917&zoom=10&basemap=USA_basemap&overlay=VIIRS_7_day,MODIS_7_day,State_boundary,Perimeter_WFGIS_current,Wildland_fire_name&data=https://mappingsupport.com/p2/special_maps/disaster/USA_wildland_fire.txt

This is my unamused face. #Sigh

Getting smoke reports out of Salmon. A #fire is burning near Leesburg, #Idaho just outside the Moose 2022 perimeter.

First thought is prescribed fire or burning slash, but dispatch has no open incidents.

Other option is a stupid hunter... aggressively stupid. #IDFire #IDwx

#W #T #F

This is my unamused face. #Sigh

Getting smoke reports out of Salmon. A #fire is burning near Leesburg, #Idaho just outside the Moose 2022 perimeter.

First thought is prescribed fire or burning slash, but dispatch has no open incidents.

Other option is a stupid hunter... aggressively stupid. #IDFire #IDwx

#W #T #F

I've been out of cell service yesterday and this morning (overnight trip in the sawtooth wilderness). Looks like an active period of Initial Attack across Idaho during that time. A couple of these new fires have potential... Some of that potential may be mitigated by increased humidity and the potential for heavy rain in some areas over the next few days. But we do have a good chance of lightning tonight.

Hopefully the Initial Attack crews can keep a lid on things. #IDwx #Fire #IDFire #Idaho

#RedFlagWarning includes *west* slopes of Cascade Mountains.

For details open the map, zoom in, click your area of interest, follow the link.

Click “Map tips” upper left corner for more info.

#PNW #WAfire #WAwx #ORfire #ORwx #IDfire #IDwx #MTfire #MTwx #Wildfire #GIS

Open #GISsurfer map:
https://mappingsupport.com/p2/gissurfer.php?center=46.148533,-115.048828&zoom=5&basemap=USA_basemap&overlay=VIIRS_7_day,MODIS_7_day,State_boundary,Red_flag_warning&data=https://mappingsupport.com/p2/special_maps/disaster/USA_wildland_fire.txt

#RedFlagWarning includes *west* slopes of Cascade Mountains.

For details open the map, zoom in, click your area of interest, follow the link.

Click “Map tips” upper left corner for more info.

#PNW #WAfire #WAwx #ORfire #ORwx #IDfire #IDwx #MTfire #MTwx #Wildfire #GIS

Open #GISsurfer map:
https://mappingsupport.com/p2/gissurfer.php?center=46.148533,-115.048828&zoom=5&basemap=USA_basemap&overlay=VIIRS_7_day,MODIS_7_day,State_boundary,Red_flag_warning&data=https://mappingsupport.com/p2/special_maps/disaster/USA_wildland_fire.txt

No official map of the #EastFire out yet, so I created an estimated perimeter based on my interpretation of VIIRS detections and other satellite data. This won't be exactly accurate but should be pretty damn close (not my first rodeo) and help you generally place the fire within the area. USFS now estimates the #fire at 2,750 acres. My estimated perimeter as drawn here is 2,965 -- so I think we're both on target.

#IDFire #wildfire #Fire #IDwx

No official map of the #EastFire out yet, so I created an estimated perimeter based on my interpretation of VIIRS detections and other satellite data. This won't be exactly accurate but should be pretty damn close (not my first rodeo) and help you generally place the fire within the area. USFS now estimates the #fire at 2,750 acres. My estimated perimeter as drawn here is 2,965 -- so I think we're both on target.

#IDFire #wildfire #Fire #IDwx

Great Basin Team 6 (type 2) will in-brief Friday evening on the #EastFire near #Cascade #Idaho

The nightly infrared mission was unable to map the fire due to cloud cover. We'll likely get a GPS perimeter flight in the morning.

A metric 💩 ton of retardant was dropped on the #fire today... very aggressive air show. The initial attack costs are already over a million dollars... This area has the potential to be bad, so expect the aggressive response to continue. #Wildfire #IDfire #IDwx

Great Basin Team 6 (type 2) will in-brief Friday evening on the #EastFire near #Cascade #Idaho

The nightly infrared mission was unable to map the fire due to cloud cover. We'll likely get a GPS perimeter flight in the morning.

A metric 💩 ton of retardant was dropped on the #fire today... very aggressive air show. The initial attack costs are already over a million dollars... This area has the potential to be bad, so expect the aggressive response to continue. #Wildfire #IDfire #IDwx

I am monitoring the #EastFire on East Mountain, East of Cascade #Idaho.

It's an initial attack fire that was reported last night. It's currently listed at 200 acres (though the sat images and VIIRS detections I'm looking at make me think that's a low estimate).

I'll be checking in on this throughout the day. I currently see no major threat from this fire but it's got potential. They'll hit it pretty hard and fast, fingers crossed.

#Fire #Idaho #wildfire #IDwx #IDFire

I am monitoring the #EastFire on East Mountain, East of Cascade #Idaho.

It's an initial attack fire that was reported last night. It's currently listed at 200 acres (though the sat images and VIIRS detections I'm looking at make me think that's a low estimate).

I'll be checking in on this throughout the day. I currently see no major threat from this fire but it's got potential. They'll hit it pretty hard and fast, fingers crossed.

#Fire #Idaho #wildfire #IDwx #IDFire

Monsoonal moisture is moving into the #HaydenFire area. Not sure if any is hitting the ground yet, but ITD road cams to the south show actual widespread rain hitting the ground -- very rare for us in August. The increased humidity and (hopefully) rain should result in lower fire activity and give fire crews a chance to improve the completion of their confine & contain objectives.

#Fire #Wildfire #Idaho #IDwx #IDFire

Monsoonal moisture is moving into the #HaydenFire area. Not sure if any is hitting the ground yet, but ITD road cams to the south show actual widespread rain hitting the ground -- very rare for us in August. The increased humidity and (hopefully) rain should result in lower fire activity and give fire crews a chance to improve the completion of their confine & contain objectives.

#Fire #Wildfire #Idaho #IDwx #IDFire

Here's an updated fire progression map for the #HaydenFire #Fire #Wildfire #Idaho #IDwx #IDfire

Here's an updated fire progression map for the #HaydenFire #Fire #Wildfire #Idaho #IDwx #IDfire

Yesterday I said I didn't think a #HaydenFire zone 2 or 3 evacuation order was very likely given their mapped action points, with a major caveat of "barring a wind event"...

I'm getting ready for a trip so I haven't done my morning #fire deep dive, but I'd keep an eye out for new evac notices today.

#Idaho #IDwx #IDFire

A closer look at 3 active areas of the #HaydenFire.

**Check the image captions for my commentary.

Overall, I think a ton of progress has been made, I'm interested to see tonight's IR flight data, but I'm optimistic based on what I see on the Ops map -- assuming the weather doesn't get too extreme I think they have a good chance of holding their primary lines.

#HaydenFire #Wildfire #Fire #Idaho #IDFire #IDwx

#HaydenFire was quite hot well after dark according to the GOES-West RGB #fire loop. Only visible fire in the northwest at the time.

and here's the ICS-209 update for the evening. Nothing too interesting was noted.

#Wildfire #Idaho #IDfire #IDwx

July 26 afternoon. Interactive #GIS map for #HaydenFire Idaho.

#RedFlagWarning until 9pm. Southwest wind 20-30mph, gusts to 45mph.

Large yellow squares = GOES satellite *heat* detection which *might* be smoke+embers but not (at least yet) fire.

Never rely on any map to ignore an order to evacuate.

See 2 links upper left corner.

#IDwx #IDfire #IDwildfire #Geospatial #Maps #Mapping #Leaflet #ArcGIS #WebMap

Open #GISsurfer map:
https://mappingsupport.com/p2/gissurfer.php?center=44.736204,-113.685150&zoom=11&basemap=USA_basemap&overlay=State_boundary,GOES_west_fire_enhanced,MODIS_7_day,VIIRS_7_day,Fire_perimeter_NIFC,Lake_river_stream,USA_roads&data=https://mappingsupport.com/p2/special_maps/disaster/USA_wildland_fire.txt

July 26 afternoon. Interactive #GIS map for #HaydenFire Idaho.

#RedFlagWarning until 9pm. Southwest wind 20-30mph, gusts to 45mph.

Large yellow squares = GOES satellite *heat* detection which *might* be smoke+embers but not (at least yet) fire.

Never rely on any map to ignore an order to evacuate.

See 2 links upper left corner.

#IDwx #IDfire #IDwildfire #Geospatial #Maps #Mapping #Leaflet #ArcGIS #WebMap

Open #GISsurfer map:
https://mappingsupport.com/p2/gissurfer.php?center=44.736204,-113.685150&zoom=11&basemap=USA_basemap&overlay=State_boundary,GOES_west_fire_enhanced,MODIS_7_day,VIIRS_7_day,Fire_perimeter_NIFC,Lake_river_stream,USA_roads&data=https://mappingsupport.com/p2/special_maps/disaster/USA_wildland_fire.txt

EVACUATION NOTICE #HaydenFire

**Zone 1 is now GO**
Zone 2 is now SET
Zone 3 remains SET

The Baptist Church in Salmon is the shelter. If you need assistance or need help placing animals, call either of the Shelter contacts listed in the notice. They're good people; they've worked in natural disasters all over the world. They'll do everything they can to help you. And yes, now that you mention it, their last names are the same as mine... weird that ;)

#wildfire #Fire #IDwx #IDFire #Idaho

EVACUATION NOTICE #HaydenFire

**Zone 1 is now GO**
Zone 2 is now SET
Zone 3 remains SET

The Baptist Church in Salmon is the shelter. If you need assistance or need help placing animals, call either of the Shelter contacts listed in the notice. They're good people; they've worked in natural disasters all over the world. They'll do everything they can to help you. And yes, now that you mention it, their last names are the same as mine... weird that ;)

#wildfire #Fire #IDwx #IDFire #Idaho

**EVACUATION NOTICE**

#HaydenFire "GO" evacuation notices are being sent. I don't have full details yet, but I suspect zone 1 (and maybe zone 3) based on satellite imagery I'm seeing this afternoon. .

The shelter (Salmon Valley Baptist Church in Salmon) remains on standby to assist.

If you get the notice, please take it seriously.

I'll update once I know full extent of evacuation area.

#wildfire #Fire #IDwx #IDFire #Idaho

**EVACUATION NOTICE**

#HaydenFire "GO" evacuation notices are being sent. I don't have full details yet, but I suspect zone 1 (and maybe zone 3) based on satellite imagery I'm seeing this afternoon. .

The shelter (Salmon Valley Baptist Church in Salmon) remains on standby to assist.

If you get the notice, please take it seriously.

I'll update once I know full extent of evacuation area.

#wildfire #Fire #IDwx #IDFire #Idaho

GOES-West showing #HaydenFire activity on both the north flank and the South-East Flank of the #fire. Both are pretty active.

#Wildfire #Idaho #IDwx #IDFire

Here's a closer look at last night's IR data on the north flank of the #HaydenFire It does appear a small burnout operation was done on the dozer line. I expect more of this today -- I imagine they *really* want to get this corner black-lined.

#Fire #Wildfire #IDwx #IDfire #Idaho

#HaydenFire ICS-209 form from last night.

#Wildfire #IDFire #IDwx #fire #Idaho

*EVACUATION UPDATE*

The #evacuation shelter (the Baptist church) in Salmon has just been informed that the #HaydenFire is half a mile from triggering a "GO" evacuation order.

If you get that call, go. I've been on enough fire lines to know you don't want to try to save your property from an approaching fire in red-flag wind-driven conditions.

#Fire #Wildfire #IDwx #Idaho #IDFire

*EVACUATION UPDATE*

The #evacuation shelter (the Baptist church) in Salmon has just been informed that the #HaydenFire is half a mile from triggering a "GO" evacuation order.

If you get that call, go. I've been on enough fire lines to know you don't want to try to save your property from an approaching fire in red-flag wind-driven conditions.

#Fire #Wildfire #IDwx #Idaho #IDFire

#HaydenFire IR mapping mission was successful last night (yay!) Shows 9,659 acres, a reduction in size due to much more accurate mapping reflecting areas within the previous GPS perimeter that have not burned.

Here are 3 quick maps I made for ya. I've reviewed today's operations maps and have thoughts on them, but got a couple of meetings to attend to first. be back after the mid-morning updates.

I will say, I'm less concerned than I was yesterday.

#Fire #Wildfire #IDwx #IDFire

Some Fuels context for what we're seeing right now across the central and southern part of the state from the Great Basin Coordination Center's evening summary.
#HaydenFire #Idaho #IDws #IDFire #Fire #Wildfire

Some Fuels context for what we're seeing right now across the central and southern part of the state from the Great Basin Coordination Center's evening summary.
#HaydenFire #Idaho #IDws #IDFire #Fire #Wildfire

As of tomorrow morning, the TFR over the #HaydenFire will be expanded quite a bit. The current TFR is in red, the pending TFR (active at 730a) is shown in yellow.

#Wildfire #Fire #Aviation #Idaho #IDwx #IDFire

#EVACUATION STATUS
for #HaydenFire

Zone 1 & 3 are now in "SET" status (in the READY-SET-GO system).

Please be prepared to evacuate; the Baptist Church in Salmon is on Standby as the Shelter.

Please note that the fire perimeter on this evacuation zone map is (very) old.

If you're in Zone 1, like seriously y'all... be ready to leave at a moment's notice.

#Wildfire #IDwx #IDFire

#EVACUATION STATUS
for #HaydenFire

Zone 1 & 3 are now in "SET" status (in the READY-SET-GO system).

Please be prepared to evacuate; the Baptist Church in Salmon is on Standby as the Shelter.

Please note that the fire perimeter on this evacuation zone map is (very) old.

If you're in Zone 1, like seriously y'all... be ready to leave at a moment's notice.

#Wildfire #IDwx #IDFire

#HaydenFire Update:

**Salmon Valley Baptist Church was notified moments ago to be on standby for potential activation as the #evacuation shelter for the #fire**

If you do get an evacuation notice or are told to be READY (Lemhi County typically uses READY-SET-GO) please listen to it.

Don't hesitate to call the shelter contact if you have questions or need help, this ain't their first rodeo. I know in past fires they've helped coordinate livestock placement as well. #IDwx #IDfire #Wildfire

#HaydenFire Update:

**Salmon Valley Baptist Church was notified moments ago to be on standby for potential activation as the #evacuation shelter for the #fire**

If you do get an evacuation notice or are told to be READY (Lemhi County typically uses READY-SET-GO) please listen to it.

Don't hesitate to call the shelter contact if you have questions or need help, this ain't their first rodeo. I know in past fires they've helped coordinate livestock placement as well. #IDwx #IDfire #Wildfire

July 24 late morning. Interactive #GIS map for #HaydenFire west of Leadore, ID.

Map shows approximate perimeter based on a ‘GPS flight’ (i.e. not infrared data).
#IDwx #IDfire #IDwildfire #Geospatial #Maps #Mapping #Leaflet #ArcGIS #WebMap

Open #GISsurfer map:
https://mappingsupport.com/p2/gissurfer.php?center=44.710740,-113.720856&zoom=12&basemap=USA_scanned_topo&overlay=VIIRS_7_day,MODIS_7_day,State_boundary,Fire_perimeter_NIFC&data=https://mappingsupport.com/p2/special_maps/disaster/USA_wildland_fire.txt

July 24 late morning. Interactive #GIS map for #HaydenFire west of Leadore, ID.

Map shows approximate perimeter based on a ‘GPS flight’ (i.e. not infrared data).
#IDwx #IDfire #IDwildfire #Geospatial #Maps #Mapping #Leaflet #ArcGIS #WebMap

Open #GISsurfer map:
https://mappingsupport.com/p2/gissurfer.php?center=44.710740,-113.720856&zoom=12&basemap=USA_scanned_topo&overlay=VIIRS_7_day,MODIS_7_day,State_boundary,Fire_perimeter_NIFC&data=https://mappingsupport.com/p2/special_maps/disaster/USA_wildland_fire.txt

*SIGNIFICANT UPDATE*

#HaydenFire:

Fire is now estimated at 14,890 acres based on a perimeter *estimate* just uploaded.

This new perimeter confirms the VIIRS detections we were seeing at 3 am and matches the photos I geo-referenced this morning.

The wind event yesterday caused a 3-4 mile run adding 8,000-10,000 acres late yesterday.

Will need an IR flight for a more accurate size/map.

#Wildfire #Idaho #IDwx #IDFire

Some thoughts in the thread:

*SIGNIFICANT UPDATE*

#HaydenFire:

Fire is now estimated at 14,890 acres based on a perimeter *estimate* just uploaded.

This new perimeter confirms the VIIRS detections we were seeing at 3 am and matches the photos I geo-referenced this morning.

The wind event yesterday caused a 3-4 mile run adding 8,000-10,000 acres late yesterday.

Will need an IR flight for a more accurate size/map.

#Wildfire #Idaho #IDwx #IDFire

Some thoughts in the thread:

Ok y'all...

#HaydenFire

I've independently geo-referenced a photo of the fire from an hour ago. The photo shows trees torching in the head of Bates Gulch. This matches what I'm seeing on VIIRS satellite detections. The flame I geo-located puts the eastern flank of the fire 4.25 MILES from the most recent official perimeter and 2-3ish miles from this morning's ops map guesstimate.

This would be a VERY significant run overnight. And greatly complicates management #Fire

#Wildfire #IDwx #IDFire

Ok y'all...

#HaydenFire

I've independently geo-referenced a photo of the fire from an hour ago. The photo shows trees torching in the head of Bates Gulch. This matches what I'm seeing on VIIRS satellite detections. The flame I geo-located puts the eastern flank of the fire 4.25 MILES from the most recent official perimeter and 2-3ish miles from this morning's ops map guesstimate.

This would be a VERY significant run overnight. And greatly complicates management #Fire

#Wildfire #IDwx #IDFire

I'm thinking that photo was taken (generally) in the area of the white circle. (I've spent time on that ridge) and the fire would be on the ridge in the green circle. #HaydenFire #IDwx #IDFire #Fire #Wildfire

Photo from Inciweb stated as being from Division H morning briefing this morning.

I've spent a ton of time in this area and I _believe_ this is standing on the ridge above Kadletz Creek. Which is where Div H is working on a dozer line. If that's the case, that fire is in a large area of dense (nasty) timber that I expected would explode if fire reached it.
#HaydenFire #IDwx #IDFire #Fire #Wildfire

July 24 morning. Interactive #GIS map for #HaydenFire west of Leadore, ID.

No infrared flight last night due to weather.

If you do not already know the limitations of satellite heat detection data then please read the “Map tips” - link in upper left corner.
#IDwx #IDfire #IDwildfire #Geospatial #Maps #Mapping #Leaflet #ArcGIS #WebMap

Open #GISsurfer map:
https://mappingsupport.com/p2/gissurfer.php?center=44.710740,-113.720856&zoom=12&basemap=USA_scanned_topo&overlay=VIIRS_7_day,MODIS_7_day,State_boundary&data=https://mappingsupport.com/p2/special_maps/disaster/USA_wildland_fire.txt

The IR mapping aircraft #N350SM is inbound #HaydenFire right now. I'm hoping for a nice clean run as they were unable to map last night due to weather and I know the fire had significant growth today including some containment lines being crossed. Though it's unclear which... I'm guessing an updated map will put us at roughly double the size currently being reported. I expect the #fire has not left my original threat area I drew a few days ago. We'll see. #IDwx #IDFire #Wildfire

#HaydenFire now estimated at 3,633 for a growth of about 500 acres yesterday. Nothing all that interesting on IR map compared to yesterday. Only thing of note on the Ops map this morning is the proposed dozer line I mentioned last night (pictured below) -- it's exactly where I had in the map I created last night. No other lines or anything really on the ops map.

#Fire #IDwx #IDFire #Wildfire

And here are a couple of topo maps I made for the #HaydenFire.

I'm primarily concerned about growth to the East towards Mill Mountain. I suspect the fire will also finish burning the canyon up to May Mountain. I'm less concerned about growth towards May in the Pahsimeroi or towards the Lemhi River.

Looking at fuel moisture and predicted fire weather over the next week, I think there is a half-decent chance of keeping this fire pinned in this general area.

#IDwx #IDFire #Fire #wildfire

Good morning #HaydenFire, Still waiting on some updated reports, but we have IR data from last night's flight. It was cloudy, but the data looks fairly clean overall.

Here's a west(ish) facing 3D projection I made with the Pahsimeroi valley in the background. IR Mapped the #fire at 3,026 acres which is ~500 acres less than the official estimate yesterday afternoon.
#IDwx #Idaho #Wildfire #Salmon #IDFire

July 21 morning. Interactive #GIS map for #HaydenFire west of Leadore, ID.

Infrared flight last night 9:20pm. IR analyst determined 3,026 acres but heavy cloud cover prevented some analysis.

To get the most benefit from the map see the 2 links in upper left corner.
#IDwx #IDfire #Geospatial #Maps #Mapping #Leaflet #ArcGIS #WebMap

Open #GISsurfer map:
https://mappingsupport.com/p2/gissurfer.php?center=44.688993,-113.761711&zoom=12&basemap=USA_scanned_topo&overlay=VIIRS_7_day,MODIS_7_day,State_boundary,Wildland_fire_name&fire=ID,Hayden&data=https://mappingsupport.com/p2/special_maps/disaster/USA_wildland_fire.txt

July 20 morning. Interactive #GIS map for #HaydenFire south of Salmon Idaho.

Colored areas are prior fires going back to year 2000.

Map has lots of layers you can turn on/off/restack. Top layer is clickable. You can make your own custom map link. Need help? See 2 links upper left corner.
#IDwx #IDfire #GIS #Geospatial #Maps #Mapping #Leaflet #ArcGIS #WebMap

Open #GISsurfer map:
https://mappingsupport.com/p2/gissurfer.php?center=44.685611,-113.764114&zoom=12&basemap=USA_scanned_topo&overlay=VIIRS_7_day,MODIS_7_day,State_boundary,Wildland_fire_name,Historic_perimeters&data=https://mappingsupport.com/p2/special_maps/disaster/USA_wildland_fire.txt