Stayman Fire Moves Under Northwest Complex Incident Management Team

Pioneer, Flat, Easy, and Stayman Fires – Virtual Community Briefing Wednesday, August 21 at 5:30 p.m.

information released, photos gallery courtesy of Jenna Rahm

A virtual community briefing on the 4 regional wildfires will be presented on Wednesday, August 21st at 5:30 p.m.

You can view the live virtual community briefing on the Pioneer/Easy Fires Facebook Page at facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560760893080. Please submit questions in advance to 2024.pioneer@firenet.gov or via Facebook Messenger.

Stayman Fire Quick Facts

Size: 3,458 acres

Start Date: August 20, 2024

Location: 1.5 miles SE of Chelan

Containment: 0%

Personnel: 184

Cause: Under investigation

Resources Assigned: 6 crews, 17 engines, additional heavy equipment and air support

CURRENT SITUATION: Shortly after 2:00 p.m. yesterday, August 20, firefighters responded to a 25-acre brush fire moving uphill through the Chelan Butte Wildlife Area. The fire is burning in tall grass, brush, sage and timber. Firefighters worked into the night to protect homes and limit fire spread. Bulldozers were also used to construct a fireline along the southern and western edges of the fire. Throughout the afternoon yesterday, aircraft dropped retardant and water to reduce fire spread and aid firefighters on the ground. Boaters are asked to give scooper planes operating out of Lake Chelan plenty of space.

TODAY’S ACTIVITIES: Northwest Complex Incident Management Team 3, which has been managing the Pioneer, Easy, and Flat fires, also assumed command of the Stayman Fire at 7:00 a.m. this morning. The team will be working to keep the fire as small as possible while ensuring firefighter safety and protecting the surrounding communities. Firefighters will continue holding the west and south flanks of the fire within the established dozer and retardant lines. They will also reinforce fireline along the northern edge of the fire below Chelan Butte to protect private properties below.

WEATHER: Temperatures will be in the mid-70s today. Dry conditions are expected through this afternoon. There is a slight chance of showers today, with increasing chance of showers into Friday. Winds will be light and terrain driven through the morning hours, increasing in the afternoon with a more southwesterly component.

EVACUATIONS: Evacuation orders are in place for the Stayman Fire. For more 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).