Spot fires spread to the northeast last night, due to gusty winds up to nearly 40 miles per hour. This is the direction from the fire where private property lies. These spot fires are beginning to merge together on the northeast flank of the fire. Fire crews plan to aggressively attack this area today.
"Helicopters are securing the northeast edge with water drops, while ground crews are preparing homes, installing sprinkler systems, and conducting defensive actions for properties in the area on the Westside Road," fire officials reported.
Currently there are 54 firefighting personnel assigned to this fire, along with air resources. The fire commander is Rodney J. Weeks, who is an engine captain on the Coeur d’Alene District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forest. His team is the same Type 3 team that managed the Baker's Camp Fire in mid-July.
Thunderstorms are forecast for Wednesday and Thursday this week with increasingly hot and unstable conditions. A cold front passage is anticipated Thursday night into Friday with strong winds.
To see a map of the day-to-day growth of the Parker Ridge Fire, click on this link.
