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Pioneer

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Unit Information

Southeast Region-Department of Natural Resources 
Washington 
Ellensburg, 
Washington 
98926 
Southeast Region-Department of Natural Resources 
Washington 
Ellensburg, 
Washington 
98926 

Incident Contacts

  • Pioneer Fire Information
    Email:
    2024.pioneer@firenet.gov
    Phone:
    541-861-5808
    Hours:
    8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Photographs Gallery

Weather Balloon Release
IMET holding a white weather balloon in ICP
IMET holding a white weather balloon in ICP
Weather Balloon Release

Nearly every day, the fire IMET (incident meteorologist) will release a weather balloon from the incident command post. The instrument attached records data from the atmosphere including temperature, humidity, wind and pressure. This information helps determine how our fire may behave. This information is then transferred to the ground by GPS satellites. Yesterday, our balloon reached nearly 81,000 feet!

Helitack Crews Getting Ready to fly into the Prince Creek drainage area
Firefighters getting ready to fly on the Helicopter to work on the Pioneer Fire
Firefighters getting ready to fly on the Helicopter to work on the Pioneer Fire
Helitack Crews Getting Ready to fly into the Prince Creek drainage area

Firefighters getting ready to fly on the helicopter into the Prince Creek drainage to build handline.

Helitack Crews Wrapping Cargo to fly Below the Helicopter
Helitack Crews Wrapping Cargo to fly Below the Helicopter
Helitack Crews Wrapping Cargo to fly Below the Helicopter
Helitack Crews Wrapping Cargo to fly Below the Helicopter

Helicopter crews are securing cargo to fly below the helicopter on the Pioneer Fire.

Boat landing at Stehekin, north of the Pioneer Fire
Photo of a fishing boat transporting firefighters on Lake Chelan
Photo of a fishing boat transporting firefighters on Lake Chelan
Boat landing at Stehekin, north of the Pioneer Fire

A fishing boat transports firefighters on Lake Chelan

Pioneer Fire Smoke Outlook in Spanish for 6-28 and 6-29-24
Map and description of smoke outlook in the Pioneer Fire area
Map and description of smoke outlook in the Pioneer Fire area
Pioneer Fire Smoke Outlook in Spanish for 6-28 and 6-29-24

Map and description of smoke outlook in Spanish in the Pioneer Fire area for June 28 and 29, 2024

Pioneer Fire Smoke Outlook for 6-28 and 6-29
Map and description of smoke outlook in the Pioneer Fire area
Map and description of smoke outlook in the Pioneer Fire area
Pioneer Fire Smoke Outlook for 6-28 and 6-29

Map and description of smoke outlook in the Pioneer Fire area for June 28 and 29, 2024

Baby Black Bear Climbs Tree Near Pioneer Fire. Photo Credit: Jason Green
Baby black bear clings to tree branches
Baby black bear clings to tree branches
Baby Black Bear Climbs Tree Near Pioneer Fire. Photo Credit: Jason Green

"This little fella climbed a tree to cheer on the firefighters as I was passing by. His Mom was shy."

Photo and caption provided by Jason Green

Pioneer Fire Smoke Outlook for 6-26 and 6-27
Map and description of smoke outlook in the Pioneer Fire area
Map and description of smoke outlook in the Pioneer Fire area
Pioneer Fire Smoke Outlook for 6-26 and 6-27

Map and description of smoke outlook in the Pioneer Fire area for June 26 and 27, 2024

Firefighters Participate in Morning Operations Briefing at Stehekin 06-22-24
Firefighters participate in morning operations briefing on June 22, 2024 in Stehekin.
Firefighters participate in morning operations briefing on June 22, 2024 in Stehekin.
Firefighters Participate in Morning Operations Briefing at Stehekin 06-22-24

Firefighters participate in morning operations briefing on June 22, 2024 in Stehekin.

Firefighters Arrive at Stehekin Fire Operations Base 06-22-24
Firefighters arrive at Stehekin by ferry on June 22, 2024.
Firefighters arrive at Stehekin by ferry on June 22, 2024.
Firefighters Arrive at Stehekin Fire Operations Base 06-22-24
Pioneer Fire Smoke Outlook in Spanish for 6-24 and 6-25-24
Pioneer Fire Smoke Outlook in Spanish for 6-24 and 6-25-24, with a narrative about the fire activity and expected smoke production and impacts
Pioneer Fire Smoke Outlook in Spanish for 6-24 and 6-25-24, with a narrative about the fire activity and expected smoke production and impacts
Pioneer Fire Smoke Outlook in Spanish for 6-24 and 6-25-24

Pioneer Fire Smoke Outlook in Spanish for 6-24 and 6-25-24, with a narrative about the fire activity and expected smoke production and impacts

Pioneer Fire Smoke Outlook for 6-24 and 6-25-24
Pioneer Fire Smoke Outlook for 6-24 and 6-25-24, with a narrative about the fire activity and expected smoke production and impacts
Pioneer Fire Smoke Outlook for 6-24 and 6-25-24, with a narrative about the fire activity and expected smoke production and impacts
Pioneer Fire Smoke Outlook for 6-24 and 6-25-24

Pioneer Fire Smoke Outlook for 6-24 and 6-25-24, with a narrative about the fire activity and expected smoke production and impacts

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