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Orient, WA - The Nine Mine Fire is located 4.5 miles south / southeast from Laurier, WA. This lightning caused fire started on Wednesday, August 4th and has burned approximately 157 acres of forested land. Evacuations: Level 2 evacuation, for ONLY 3733 A-Z, N. Sand Creek Rd ONLY. This is due to weather, fire behavior and burnout operations. Effective this evening 8.15.21 this level 2 evacuation area will be placed in level 1 status. The remaining Sand Creek addresses and Imperial Way will remain under level 1 evacuation. Road Closures: No closures Yesterday, firefighters continued mop up operations along the NW section of division Alpha and Whiskey. Helicopter water drops supported mop up operations for ground crews. Overnight a second IR flight was completed. The aircraft is equipped with the ability to Infrared scan the entire burn area and map hot spots within containment lines. This helps fire managers place resources in the areas that need attention.  Today, the firefighter’s...

   Email:  2021.blackbutte@firenet.gov Phone: 541-625-0687 (8am - 6pm) NEW InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7770 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2021-Black-Butte-Fire-112941407659373   Acres: 18,330                                                                                    Number of Personnel: 612 Percent Containment: 30%                                         Cause: Lightning Date/Time Detected: August 3, 2021, 10:00 a.m.         Origin/Location: South of Unity, Oregon   John Day, OR – Today, the Black Butte Fire transfers command from Northwest Team 9 to Northwest Team 6.  Both groups are Type 2 Incident Management Teams. The incident objectives had some slight changes.  Fire operations will continue to focus on firefighter and public safety, basing strategies and tactics on sound risk management.    ...

Bull Complex Fire Update  August 15, 2021 Fire Information Line: 503-668-1437 For Immediate Release   Overview: The Bull Complex continues to receive much needed resources to actively meet full suppression objectives of the incident. Moderate growth continues with the Janus, Ridge, and Kola Fires as they burn in the Bull of the Woods Wilderness.   Current Situation: Infra-red mapping detected moderate growth of the Janus, Ridge, and Kola Fires. Fire managers utilize infra-red (IR) sensing technology to accurately map wildfire activity and growth. Mapping showed two of the fires, the Janus and Ridge Fires, have merged. Moving forward we will be updating to four fires, the Janus, Kola, Round Lake, and Ogre Creek Fires.   Crews are wrapping up work to the south and southeast of the Janus and Kola Fires cutting the vegetation along Forest Road 6370. Crews continue to work on the west side of the fire along Forest Road 4696 improving containment lines and identifying and removing...

WINDY PASS FIRE UPDATE Date:  Sunday, August 15, 2021 – 7:30 a.m. Contact:  Fire Information, 509-653-1468 Acres: 89 Containment: 70% Personnel on the ground: 98 Current Status: The fire is in full mop-op mode, and crews are continuing to monitor the perimeter for hot spots, completing mop-op where those spots presented a threat to control lines. Fire behavior is minimal and smoldering, but no active fire behavior has been observed. There is no anticipated change in the fire spread. Terrain within the burned area is steep and largely inaccessible, and smokejumpers assisted suppression efforts earlier in the week. Ground crews remain onsite. The fire is being managed jointly with the Schneider Springs Fire on the Naches Ranger District to the southwest, and some resources that were on the Windy Pass Fire have now been reassigned to assist suppression efforts in that area. Weather: High temperatures and low RH value are currently in the forecast through the day. A cold...

SCHNEIDER SPRINGS FIRE UPDATE Follow us on Facebook @schneiderspringsfire Date:  Sunday, August 15, 2021 – 8:00 a.m. Contact:  Naches Ranger District: 509-653-1468 START DATE: August 3, 2021                                       Cause: Lightning SIZE: 16,521 acres                                                       Percent Contained: 0%    Resources Assigned: ~371 personnel Crews (12); Engines (17); Dozers (6); Water Tenders (5); Other heavy equipment (11)                                                                 Yesterday: A public meeting was held at 6:30 at the Nile-Cliffdell Fire Department, and the public was presented valuable updates and contact information and were able to hear from collaborators and partners actively engaged in keeping their communities protected. Perimeter growth mainly occurred...

Crews Mop-up the Poole Creek FireCANYONVILLE, Ore.— The Poole Creek Fire has a completed control line around it, crews will continue with mop-up today. Mopping up is very detailed, digging out burning roots and using water to remove all remaining heat. Containment has climbed to 34%.At this stage in the fire residents and visitors can expect to see a red glow at night, especially within the interior of the fire. Smoke and occasional flare ups may still be visible. Firefighters and engines will continue to patrol the fire 24/7 until it is no longer required. Although mopping up is now the main focus, crews have a number of other tasks to complete. They will also be locating, identifying and mitigating hazard trees. Also referred to as snags, these pose a serious hazard to firefighters. Snags are standing dead trees that are prone to unexpectedly falling. Crews will also be installing waterbars, which are important to help prevent erosion from seasonal rains. Water bars divert rain to...

  WILDFIRE INFORMATION August 15, 2021                                                                                Walker Creek Fire      Chickadee Fire   Acres: 13,920 Containment: 0%   Acres: 656 Containment:  55%             Fire Information: 509-557-7257 (9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.)                      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newfireinfo             Email: 2021.WalkerCreek@firenet.gov                                                                     https://www.facebook.com/colvillenf/                                                                                          Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7774/ As of early yesterday the Walker Creek and Spur fires have...

  WILDFIRE INFORMATION August 15, 2021                                                                                Walker Creek Fire      Chickadee Fire   Acres: 13,920 Containment: 0%   Acres: 656 Containment:  55%             Fire Information: 509-557-7257 (9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.)                      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newfireinfo             Email: 2021.WalkerCreek@firenet.gov                                                                     https://www.facebook.com/colvillenf/                                                                                          Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7774/ As of early yesterday the Walker Creek and Spur fires have...

Green Ridge and Lick Creek Fire Update Sunday, August 15, 2021, 10:00 a.m.  Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team Black Troy Hagan, Incident Commander  Green Ridge Fire Statistics: Size:  34,644 acres Containment:  15% Total Personnel: 505 Location: 30 miles east of Walla Walla Reported: July 7, 2021 Cause: LightningLick Creek Fire Statistics: Size:  80,421 acres  Containment:  97% Total Personnel: 28 Location: 20 miles southwest of Asotin, WA Reported: July 7, 2021Cause: Lightning  Increased Winds Expected Today and Tomorrow Ahead of Cold FrontCurrent Situation: Green Ridge Fire: On Saturday, the Green Ridge Fire continued to move to the south, reaching the north side of Misery Ridge and the west side of Mount Misery. The fire grew to 34,644 acres and remains 15% contained. Crews have been patrolling and mopping up the fire’s perimeter along the Kendall Skyline Road on the fire’s southwest edge as well as along the 22 (4022) Road from Tucannon Road to...

Green Ridge and Lick Creek Fire Update Sunday, August 15, 2021, 10:00 a.m.  Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team Black Troy Hagan, Incident Commander  Green Ridge Fire Statistics: Size:  34,644 acres Containment:  15% Total Personnel: 505 Location: 30 miles east of Walla Walla Reported: July 7, 2021 Cause: Lightning Lick Creek Fire Statistics: Size:  80,421 acres  Containment:  97% Total Personnel: 28 Location: 20 miles southwest of Asotin, WA Reported: July 7, 2021Cause: Lightning  Increased Winds Expected Today and Tomorrow Ahead of Cold FrontCurrent Situation: Green Ridge Fire: On Saturday, the Green Ridge Fire continued to move to the south, reaching the north side of Misery Ridge and the west side of Mount Misery. The fire grew to 34,644 acres and remains 15% contained. Crews have been patrolling and mopping up the fire’s perimeter along the Kendall Skyline Road on the fire’s southwest edge as well as along the 22 (4022) Road from Tucannon Road to...

 Devil’s Knob Complex Morning Update Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Kevin Stock August 15, 2021 The Devil's Knob Complex is a group of lightning-caused fires with the majority burning on the Tiller Ranger District, Umpqua National Forest and several fires burning on private lands protected by Douglas Forest Protective Association. The Devil’s Knob Complex is situated between the Rough Patch Complex and Jack Fire to the north, which is being managed by Great Basin Team 2 and the Skyline Ridge Complex to the southwest, which is being managed by Oregon Department of Forestry Team 1. The Devil's Knob Complex is managed by Northwest Incident Management Team 8 from an incident command post at the Milo Academy near Tiller, Oregon.    Fire Information: (541) 900-6133 (8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.) E-mail:  2021.DevilsKnob@firenet.gov Information Websites: Facebook page “2021 Devil’s Knob Complex” Inciweb - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7771/ Oregon...

WHITMORE FIRE UPDATENORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12Incident Commander: Bobby Shindelar August 15, 2021The Whitmore Fire is located on the Colville Reservation south of Omak Lake and west of Nespelem, WA. The Incident Command Post at Nespelem Community Center is closed to all but essential personnel to help ensure the health and safety of community members and firefighters.There is a Red Flag Warning today from 1 PM to 11 PM for gusty westerly winds combined with low relative humidity. The excessive heat warning remains in effect until 8 PM tonight for dangerously hot conditions with afternoon temperatures in the upper 90s to 103. These conditions will further test the fire containment lines, but no fire growth is expected beyond the current footprint. Operations The Red Flag conditions today have the potential to cause flare ups and spot fires from remaining heat sources, so fire crews will be on the lookout and will quickly respond to any uptick in fire behavior resulting...

 Inchelium, WA – The Summit Trail Fire was started by lightning on July 12, and is burning on the Colville Reservation approximately 17 miles west of Inchelium.  The Upper Lime Creek Fire, started by lightning on August 4, is also burning on the Colville Reservation approximately 6 miles north of Keller. Both fires are being managed by Northwest Incident Management Team 10, with 471 personnel engaged in fighting the fires.Poor air quality persisted through Saturday as heavy smoke from fires in Washington and British Columbia impacted the region, and decreased visibility kept aircraft from flying. Hot and dry weather continues to promote active fire behavior. Despite these factors, there was no growth on the Upper Lime Creek Fire and minimal growth on the Summit Trail Fire. Firefighters made good progress strengthening fire lines using heavy equipment, hand crews and burning operations. The excessive heat warning that was set to expire last evening has been extended through 8 p.m....

Inchelium, WA – The Summit Trail Fire was started by lightning on July 12, and is burning on the Colville Reservation approximately 17 miles west of Inchelium.  The Upper Lime Creek Fire, started by lightning on August 4, is also burning on the Colville Reservation approximately 6 miles north of Keller. Both fires are being managed by Northwest Incident Management Team 10, with 471 personnel engaged in fighting the fires.Poor air quality persisted through Saturday as heavy smoke from fires in Washington and British Columbia impacted the region, and decreased visibility kept aircraft from flying. Hot and dry weather continues to promote active fire behavior. Despite these factors, there was no growth on the Upper Lime Creek Fire and minimal growth on the Summit Trail Fire. Firefighters made good progress strengthening fire lines using heavy equipment, hand crews and burning operations. The excessive heat warning that was set to expire last evening has been extended through 8 p.m. on...

  Special Statement A Smoke Air Quality Advisory remains in effect for eastern Lane County. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels due to smoke at times through noon PDT Monday. Fire The Middle Fork Complex is comprised of the Kwis, Gales, and Ninemile fires. The Incident Management Team is also managing the Knoll fire. Total acres burned on Middle Fork Complex is 8,846 and is currently 2% contained. The Knoll fire remains at 544 acres and 30% contained. Weather Discussion Today’s weather forecast will be favorable for continued clearing of accumulated smoke. Increased ventilation and stronger afternoon winds will support clearing air for most of the forecast area. Our heaviest smoke impacts will be in the midday hours as the inversion breaks and smoke mixes to the surface. Smoke Discussion Eugene and Springfield should see Good air quality today with a few periods of Moderate in the early...

Special Statement A Smoke Air Quality Advisory remains in effect for eastern Lane County. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels due to smoke at times through noon PDT Monday. FireThe Middle Fork Complex is comprised of the Kwis, Gales, and Ninemile fires. The Incident Management Team is also managing the Knoll fire. Total acres burned on Middle Fork Complex is 8,846 and is currently 2% contained. The Knoll fire remains at 544 acres and 30% contained. Weather Discussion Today’s weather forecast will be favorable for continued clearing of accumulated smoke. Increased ventilation and stronger afternoon winds will support clearing air for most of the forecast area. Our heaviest smoke impacts will be in the midday hours as the inversion breaks and smoke mixes to the surface. Smoke Discussion Eugene and Springfield should see Good air quality today with a few periods of Moderate in the early afternoon. Lowell and...

Special Statement The excessive heat warning remains in place today, cooler weather tomorrow. Fires Cub Creek 2 continues to grow in size to the north and is 67,458 acres (+575) and 55% contained. Muckamuck fire to the east of Cub is burning actively and is 1,924 acres (+276) and 5% contained. Cedar Creek is actively burning in places and continues to grow along the difficult-to-access W/SW side in the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth wilderness and is 53,475 acres (+260) and 50% containment. Delancy is 223 acres and 85% containment. Gusty winds this afternoon could contribute to additional fire growth. Smoke Morning accumulations of smoke will be pushed out of the area this afternoon as strong, gusty winds arrive between 2:00 and 4:00 pm. Air quality improvements are expected while the winds are strong although smoke is likely to accumulate again overnight when winds die down. Unfortunately, the winds, high temperatures, and low humidity also combine to result in a Red Flag Warning meaning...

Special Statement The excessive heat warning remains in place today, cooler weather tomorrow. Fires Cub Creek 2 continues to grow in size to the north and is 67,458 acres (+575) and 55% contained. Muckamuck fire to the east of Cub is burning actively and is 1,924 acres (+276) and 5% contained. Cedar Creek is actively burning in places and continues to grow along the difficult-to-access W/SW side in the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth wilderness and is 53,475 acres (+260) and 50% containment. Delancy is 223 acres and 85% containment. Gusty winds this afternoon could contribute to additional fire growth. Smoke Morning accumulations of smoke will be pushed out of the area this afternoon as strong, gusty winds arrive between 2:00 and 4:00 pm. Air quality improvements are expected while the winds are strong although smoke is likely to accumulate again overnight when winds die down. Unfortunately, the winds, high temperatures, and low humidity also combine to result in a Red Flag Warning meaning...

Special Statement The excessive heat warning remains in place today, cooler weather tomorrow. Fires Cub Creek 2 continues to grow in size to the north and is 67,458 acres (+575) and 55% contained. Muckamuck fire to the east of Cub is burning actively and is 1,924 acres (+276) and 5% contained. Cedar Creek is actively burning in places and continues to grow along the difficult-to-access W/SW side in the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth wilderness and is 53,475 acres (+260) and 50% containment. Delancy is 223 acres and 85% containment. Gusty winds this afternoon could contribute to additional fire growth. Smoke Morning accumulations of smoke will be pushed out of the area this afternoon as strong, gusty winds arrive between 2:00 and 4:00 pm. Air quality improvements are expected while the winds are strong although smoke is likely to accumulate again overnight when winds die down. Unfortunately, the winds, high temperatures, and low humidity also combine to result in a Red Flag Warning meaning...

 Muckamuck Fire Update  August 15, 2021  Fire Information: (509) 202-4184  Email: 2021.muckamuck@firenet.gov  Start Date: August 4, 2021    Cause: Lightning    Size: 1,924 acres    Containment: 5% Location: Approximately three miles northeast of Conconully Resources Assigned:  86 personnel   Current Situation: Building on the completion of the initial line around the perimeter of the Muckamuck Fire the previous day, crews were able to focus their attention on direct attack and strengthening contingency lines. Terrain and weather conditions were in our favor allowing scooper planes and helicopters to drop water on the fire. As the fire moves into spruce trees there is a higher possibility of spot fires, any spots would be short range if it does occur. Night patrols will continue over the next few days. Today, line construction will continue, with air support as visibility allows. The SE portion, Division Oscar, towards Muckamuck Pass is the priority...