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Stayman Fire Update                                 

August 22, 2024

Quick Facts

Size: 3,118 acres*                 Start Date: August 20, 2024              Location: 1.5 miles SE of Chelan

Containment: 0%                  Personnel: 167                                  Cause: Under investigation

Resources Assigned: 5 crews, 27 engines, 1 helicopter, 3 water tenders

*change in acreage due to more accurate mapping

CURRENT SITUATION:  Firefighters flew over the fire area yesterday and observed very little residual smoke. Fire activity was greatly reduced from the previous day and firefighters have been successful stopping further fire spread. Ground resources patrolled the fire perimeter and worked to secure the east and west flanks of the fire, mopping up to a depth of 30 feet and extinguishing any hot spots. At the head of the fire near the communication site, firefighters worked to reinforce and secure the constructed handline.

Northwest Incident Management Team 3 held a virtual community briefing on August 21. They provided an overview of current fire activity and fire operations on the Stayman Fire. A recording of the August 21 virtual community briefing can be viewed on the Pioneer and Easy Fires Information Facebook Page at facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560760893080.  

TODAY’S ACTIVITIES: Firefighters will continue working to secure the fire’s edge today. They will continue patrolling and mopping up along the east and west flanks while continuing to secure the northeastern edge at the head of the fire. Helicopter water drops maybe used to support operations, if needed. Boaters are asked to give space to aviation resources that may need to pull water from the lake to support firefighting operations. 

WEATHER: Temperatures will be in the high-70s and perhaps into the low 80s today. There is a chance of spotty showers in the early morning, with increasing chance of showers through Saturday. Winds will be light, and terrain driven through the morning hours, increasing in the afternoon with a more northeasterly component.

EVACUATIONS:  Evacuation orders are in place for the Stayman Fire. For current evacuation information, please contact Chelan County Emergency Management (facebook.com/CCSOEM) or view the Chelan County Emergency Incidents Map: Chelan Co Emergency Incidents App (arcgis.com).

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wases-pioneer

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560760893080 

Fire Information Line: 541-861-5808, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Email: 2024.pioneer@firenet.gov