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 Cedar Creek, Cub Creek 2 and Delancy FiresDaily Update August 14, 2021   Winthrop, WA — The Cedar Creek, Cub Creek 2 and Delancy Fires are burning on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and public and private lands within Okanogan County.   Fire Information Line: 509-557-0740 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm daily) Cedar Creek Fire: The fire has been mapped at 53,215 acres, slightly less than previously reported, and is 50% contained. Forward spread on the north and southeast flanks of the fire has been halted. Firefighters are now focused on securing lines on the southern and western edges of the fire to keep the fire from threatening residences in the Twisp River drainage. As a contingency, in the Canyon Creek area work is continuing on the shaded fuel break on the north side of the Twisp River. This is expected to be completed within the next few days. When completed, shaded fuel breaks will extend along the north side of the Twisp River from Deer Creek south to Bridge Creek, from...

 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. Acreage growth is based on burnout operations. Evacuations: This morning Level 2 evacuation, for ONLY 3733 A-Z, N. Sand Creek Rd ONLY. This is due to weather, fire behavior and burnout operations. The remaining Sand Creek addresses and Imperial Way will remain under level 1 evacuation. Road Closures: Nine Mine Rd. has been reopened to traffic. Use caution if driving this road and watch for fire traffic. Yesterday, firefighters successfully initiating planned burnout operations along the NW section of division Alpha.  Containment lines from division Whiskey to division Alpha were completed and reinforced prior to burnout operations. Zulu division has been moped up 150’ and has been put into a patrol status.  Overnight an IR flight was completed. The aircraft is equipped with...

 Bulldog Mountain Fire:  Yesterday firefighters were assisted on the ground by the dense smoke over the fire which helped moderate fire activity.  This allowed firefighters to make good progress on establishing indirect and contingency containment lines around the entire fire area.  Crews utilized heavy equipment to remove fuel from indirect and contingency lines.  Falling crews worked to remove dangerous trees and snags so firefighters can work safely in and around the fire.  No aircraft were able to fly due to the smoky conditions.   Today crews will continue to finish up indirect containment lines around the fire.  Firefighters expect the fire to reach Forest Service Rd 6110 today.  This road has been prepared as an indirect fire line and crews will be prepared to suppress the fire as it reaches the road.  Helicopters will be used if smoke conditions allow.   The Bulldog Mountain Fire started August 5. 2021, located 20 miles north of Kettle Falls. The lightning caused...

Special StatementThe National Weather Service has extended the excessive heat warning through Sunday. Fires Cub Creek 2 continues to grow in size to the north and is 66,883 acres (+3,028) and 55% contained. Muckamuck fire to the east of Cub is burning actively and is 1,648 acres (+323) 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. Cedar is 53,215 acres (+326) and 50% containment. Delancy is 223 acres and 80% containment. Smoke Smoke remains in place throughout the forecast area today although west winds will increase this afternoon and begin the process of clearing the smoke out of the Methow Valley and south to Wenatchee. The Okanogan Valley will take a little longer but should begin to see improving air quality tomorrow. One possible result from increased wind is the possibility of increased fire activity and (more smoke) so we'll be watching for that. Health Take...

 Special StatementThe National Weather Service has extended the excessive heat warning through Sunday. Fires Cub Creek 2 continues to grow in size to the north and is 66,883 acres (+3,028) and 55% contained. Muckamuck fire to the east of Cub is burning actively and is 1,648 acres (+323) 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. Cedar is 53,215 acres (+326) and 50% containment. Delancy is 223 acres and 80% containment. Smoke Smoke remains in place throughout the forecast area today although west winds will increase this afternoon and begin the process of clearing the smoke out of the Methow Valley and south to Wenatchee. The Okanogan Valley will take a little longer but should begin to see improving air quality tomorrow. One possible result from increased wind is the possibility of increased fire activity and (more smoke) so we'll be watching for that. Health Take...

 Special StatementThe National Weather Service has extended the excessive heat warning through Sunday. Fires Cub Creek 2 continues to grow in size to the north and is 66,883 acres (+3,028) and 55% contained. Muckamuck fire to the east of Cub is burning actively and is 1,648 acres (+323) 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. Cedar is 53,215 acres (+326) and 50% containment. Delancy is 223 acres and 80% containment. Smoke Smoke remains in place throughout the forecast area today although west winds will increase this afternoon and begin the process of clearing the smoke out of the Methow Valley and south to Wenatchee. The Okanogan Valley will take a little longer but should begin to see improving air quality tomorrow. One possible result from increased wind is the possibility of increased fire activity and (more smoke) so we'll be watching for that. Health Take...

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE MT. BAKER-SNOQUALMIE NATIONAL FORESTORDER #06-05-21-09PINCER CREEK FIRE CLOSURE  Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) & (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Mt. Baker Ranger District of the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest as described below and shown in Exhibit A. This Order is effective August 13, 2021, through December 31, 2021, unless rescinded sooner.  PROHIBITIONS:  1. Being on any National Forest System Trail, [36 CFR § 261.55(a)]. 2. Being on any National Forest System Road, [36 CFR § 261.54(e)]. 3. Entering or using a developed recreation site or portion thereof. [36 CFR § 261.58(b)]  CLOSURE AREA DESCRIPTION:  The entirety of Cascade River Trail #769, to include the Cascade River Trailhead and the entire lengths of Middle Fork Cascade Spur Trail #769.1 and South Fork Cascade Spur Trail #769.2, beginning at its inception at the...

 Fire managers will provide an in person update on the Devil's Knob Complex. Outdoor venue with opportunities for questions and answers. This will be recorded and available to view on the Devil;s Knob Complex facebook page. Questions and comments will be accepted in advance of the event at

Lake County Sheriff’s Office Media ReleaseAugust 14, 2021, 1:00 a.m.For Immediate ReleaseContact: Melanie Lasley(541) 947-6003mlasley@co.lake.or.usLakeview, OR – Evacuations. Additional Level 1 Evacuations levels are expanding in Lake County due to increased activity on the Patton Meadow Fire. The Fire has moved past Highway 140 West. Lake County utilized its emergency alert system to notify residents in the affected areas by Wireless Emergency Alert, text, email, and phone. Law enforcement agencies are also attempting to reach all affected residents, door-to-door.Level 3 – GO NOW!Highway 140 West at Juniper RV to Antelope Valley Ranch.All of Drews Gap, on both sides of Highway 140.Level 2 – Be SetWest of Antelope Valley Ranch to Tracy Loop.North of Highway 140 from Juniper RV to Lower Cottonwood.Level 1 – Be Ready140 West south to Andy Hill RoadWest on Andy Hill Road to Dog Lake Lane, to Dog Creek BridgeAll residences at Drews ReservoirTracy Loop to Upper Cottonwood...

Firefighters Plan to Extend Burnout on Poole Creek Fire CANYONVILLE, Ore.— Firefighters on the Poole Creek Fire plan to continue firing operations tonight as they push to corral the fire. Last night's firing operations started down the lines constructed along the ridges south of the South Umpqua River. Today, firefighters were able to hold these lines and started mopping up the edges of the newly burned areas. Tonight, as conditions allow, firing operations are expected to resume down the slopes toward the South Umpqua River. Ignitions will progress down the northeast line first, to prevent the western side from “smoking out” the eastern side. After the burn out has moved down the northeastern line, firing will start on the western flank of the fire. Firefighters will also ignite fuels toward the center of the unburned area on Poole Creek Fire. Developing heat in the interior of the burn area will help draw air inward, making the fire less likely to push outward, past the...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 13, 2021 Media Contact: Tamara Schmidt Cell: 541-891-6758 tamara.schmidt@usda.gov Patton Meadow and Willow Valley Fire evening update LAKEVIEW, Ore. – The Patton Meadow and Willow Valley Fires are continuing to burn in South Central Oregon. ODF Incident Management Team 3 is in the area and will take command of both the Patton Meadow and Willow Valley Fires at 6 a.m. tomorrow. The fires are being combined into the Fox Complex. Both fires were caused by lightning yesterday afternoon. Today’s smoke inversion limited the use of aircraft on the fires. However, winds this afternoon were lighter than expected, helping slow fire growth. The Red Flag Warning over the area today is no longer in effect, but there are thunderstorms moving through the area this evening. Willow Valley Fire Estimated to be 774 acres, including 37 acres burning in California, with no containment. There were also two acres of spot fires this afternoon that were caught. The...

FIRE AREA EMERGENCY CLOSUREFREMONT-WINEMA NATIONAL FORESTPursuant to 16 U.S.C. 551, 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited on National Forest System lands and roads within the following described area on the Fremont-Winema National Forest, Bly, Chemult, Chiloquin, Lakeview, Paisley and Silver Lake Ranger Districts, as described in the attached Exhibit A. This Order becomes effective on August 5, 2021, and will remain in effect through December 31, 2021, or until rescinded. This order supersedes and rescinds order #06-02-21-07 signed by Forest Supervisor Barry Imler on July 27, 2021. PROHIBITIONS: 1. Going onto or being within an area closed for public health and safety. 36 CFR § 261.53 (e) 2. Being upon a closed road. 36 CFR § 261.54 (e) The area described below will be closed to public access/entry due to hazards and hazardous conditions created as a result of the Bootleg Fire. AFFECTED AREA/CLOSURE AREA: All National Forest System lands south of Silver...

   Devil’s Knob Complex Evening Update Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Kevin Stock August 13, 2021 Notice of Public Meeting at the Tiller Volunteer Fire District, Saturday, August 14th, 7:30 PM An Excessive Heat Warning will extend through Saturday for all of southwest Oregon   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 Northwest Incident Management Team 13 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.    ...

ORDER NO. 06-15-00-21-448   EMERGENCY FIRE AREA CLOSURE ROUGH PATCH, JACK, ARCHIE CREEK, DEVIL'S KNOB FIRE AREAS   Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 26l.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited  upon roads, trails, and general forest areas within the Umpqua National Forest and Willamette National Forest as described below and shown in Exhibit A. This Order will be effective beginning August 13, 2021, and ending March 16, 2022, unless rescinded sooner.   PROHIBITIONS:   Being on the road. [36 CFR § 261.54(e)] Going into or being upon an area closed for the protection of public health or safety. [36 CFR § 261.52(e)] Being on a trail. [36 CFR § 261.55(a)]   CLOSURE AREA:   Southern Closure Boundary: Starting at the intersection of Forest Service Road (FSR) 3230 and FSR 32 in T32S, R02W, Section 6, following FSR 32 Southeast to FSR 3232, following FSR 3232 Southwest to FSR 3232-910, following FSR 3232-910 South to the Umpqua National Forest boundary, following...

ORDER NO. 06-15-00-21-448   EMERGENCY FIRE AREA CLOSURE ROUGH PATCH, JACK, ARCHIE CREEK, DEVIL'S KNOB FIRE AREAS   Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 26l.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited  upon roads, trails, and general forest areas within the Umpqua National Forest and Willamette National Forest as described below and shown in Exhibit A. This Order will be effective beginning August 13, 2021, and ending March 16, 2022, unless rescinded sooner.   PROHIBITIONS:   Being on the road. [36 CFR § 261.54(e)] Going into or being upon an area closed for the protection of public health or safety. [36 CFR § 261.52(e)] Being on a trail. [36 CFR § 261.55(a)]   CLOSURE AREA:   Southern Closure Boundary: Starting at the intersection of Forest Service Road (FSR) 3230 and FSR 32 in T32S, R02W, Section 6, following FSR 32 Southeast to FSR 3232, following FSR 3232 Southwest to FSR 3232-910, following FSR 3232-910 South to the Umpqua National Forest boundary, following...

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE WILLAMETTE NATIONAL FOREST ORDER # 06-18-10-21-26 FOREST ORDER HILLS CREEK DAM ROAD CLOSURE Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50 (a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited on the roads and areas described in this order within the administrative boundaries of the Willamette National Forest. This Order is effective August 13, 2021, through December 31, 2021, unless rescinded sooner. PROHIBITIONS: 1. Being on a road. 36 CFR § 261.54(e). 2. Going into or being upon an area that is closed for the protection of public health and safety. 36 CFR § 261.53(e). CLOSURE DESCRIPTION: • Forest Service (FS) Road 2100.100 • FS Road 2100.102. • FS Road 23, from immediately south of the junction with FS Road 2300.100 to immediately north of the junction with FS Road 5875.566; the closure does not include FS Roads 2300.100 or 5875.566. • CT Beach Picnic Area and Boat Launch. EXEMPTIONS:...

 Inchelium, WA – As of 6:00 a.m. today, Northwest Incident Management Team 10, (NWIMT10) under the leadership of Incident Commander Al Lawson, assumes  command of the Summit Trail and Upper Lime Creek Fires.  Management of the Chuweah Fire, now 98 percent contained, was returned to the Mount Tolman Fire Center today.On Thursday, Highway 21 reopened to two-way traffic.  Drivers are encouraged to exercise caution when traveling near the fire.Warmer temperatures with low relative humidity are drying out fuels and causing an increase in fire behavior. Despite this, crews are making consistent progress on containing the fires.Firefighters continue to reinforce fire lines around the Summit Trail Fire. Most of the western, southern, and midway up the eastern flanks are contained. Crews are extending and connecting existing lines to expand containment.The Upper Lime Creek Fire (382 acres), has not grown, allowing firefighters to increase containment to 45 percent. Firefighters are...

PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA 13 de agosto de 2021 Contacto de Media: Tamara Schmidt Celular: 541-891-6758 tamara.schmidt@usda.gov Actualization del los Incendios de Patton Meadow y Willow Valley LAKEVIEW, Ore. – Los incendios de Patton Meadow y Willow Valley continúan ardiendo en los condados de Klamath y Lake. Se estima que el incendio de Patton Meadow tiene 7,000 acres sin contención. Los bomberos están trabajando para mantener el fuego al norte de la autopista 140 del estado de Oregon y al oeste de las estructuras a lo largo de Cottonwood Road. El incendio está ardiendo aproximadamente a 10 millas al oeste de Lakeview en el condado de Lake en el distrito de Lakeview del Bosque Nacional Fremont-Winem, en tierras estatales y privadas protegidas por el Departamento de Silvicultura de Oregon (ODF). Se estima que el incendio de Willow Valley tiene una área de 800 acres, incluidos 37 acres quemando en California, sin contención. Actualmente, el incendio está quemando a 16...

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE UMPQUA & WILLAMETTE NATIONAL FORESTS ·           Roseburg and Springfield, OR ORDER NO. 06-15-00-21-448   EMERGENCY FIRE AREA CLOSURE ROUGH PATCH, JACK, ARCHIE CREEK, DEVIL'S KNOB FIRE AREAS   Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 26l.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited  upon roads, trails, and general forest areas within the Umpqua National Forest and Willamette National Forest as described below and shown in Exhibit A. This Order will be effective beginning August 13, 2021, and ending March 16, 2022, unless rescinded sooner.   PROHIBITIONS:       Being on the road. [36 CFR § 261.54(e)    Going into or being upon an area closed for the protection of public health or safety. [36 CFR § 261.52(e)]    Being on a trail. [36 CFR § 261.55(a)]CLOSURE AREA: Southern Closure Boundary: Starting at the intersection of Forest Service Road (FSR) 3230 and FSR 32 in T32S, R02W, Section 6, following FSR...

 The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has reduced a previously issued Level 3 “GO!" evacuation notice put into place as a result of the Wildcat Fire burning off of Upper Cow Creek Road near Azalea. The Wildcat Fire is one of many fires burning within the Devils Knob Complex of fires. Effective Friday, August 13, 2021, at 8:00 a.m., the Sheriff's Office has reduced the following homes from a Level 3 “GO!” Evacuation Notice to a Level 2 “BE SET” Evacuation Notice: All homes on Upper Cow Creek Road with addresses starting at 20039 through 20700.Level 2 “Be SET” means: YOU MUST PREPARE TO LEAVE AT A MOMENTS NOTICE. This level indicates there is significant danger to your area, and residents should either voluntarily relocate to a shelter or with family/friends outside of the affected area, or if choosing to remain, to be ready to evacuate at a moment's notice. Residents MAY have time to gather necessary items, but doing so is at their own risk. THIS MAY BE THE ONLY NOTICE...