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  John Day, Prairie City and Hines, OR. – (August 13, 2021) Malheur National Forest Fire staff continue to patrol and monitor previously burned prescribed fire units.  There are no prescribed fire units on the Malheur National Forest currently planned for active prescribed fire ignition.   With the recent extreme dry heat, the Murderers Creek unit 6 has begun to produce visible smoke for the past few days, as seen in the attached image. There is a small pocket that is consuming the unburned fuels and is within the unit inside of control lines.  When a prescribed fire is initiated resources work from the outside of the unit to widen control features to buffer these lines (roads and hand lines).  This adds depth to the fire perimeter.  Consuming fuels more completely in this manner makes it harder for a fire to move at high rates towards the perimeter, lessening the likelihood of the fire to escape (or exit) the unit. The intent is to let the fire consume the interior pockets...

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...

For Immediate ReleaseAugust 13, 2021Media Contact: Tamara Schmidt541-891-6758tamara.schmidt@usda.govPatton Meadow and Willow Valley Fire morning updateLAKEVIEW, Ore. – The Patton Meadow and Willow Valley Fires are continuing to burn in Klamath and Lake counties. The Patton Meadow Fire is estimated to be 7,000 acres with no containment. Wildland firefighters are working to keep the fire north of Oregon State Highway 140 and west of the structures along Cottonwood Road. The fire is burning approximately 10 miles west of Lakeview in Lake County on the Fremont-Winema National Forest Lakeview District and Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) protected state and private lands. The Willow Valley Fire is estimated to be 800 acres, including 37 acres burning in California, with no containment. The fire is currently burning 16 miles southeast of Bonanza in Klamath County, mostly on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lakeview District lands north of the Stateline, as well as part of the Modoc...

El cuerpo de bomberos reforzo las líneas de control en el Incendio Poole CreeCANYONVILLE, Ore.— Los bomberos condujeron operaciones de quema de manera exitosa para reforzar las líneas de control en el Incendio Poole Creek.Las quemas realizadas al atardecer al lado oriental del incendio, lograron estabilizar la línea de fuego en Stouts Creek Road. También se dieron mas operaciones de quema en la esquina sureste del fuego con el fin de mejorar las líneas de control existentes.El Jefe de la Sección de Operaciones Mike Carlson menciono que las estrategias seguidas por los bomberos esta semana, ha sido realmente exitosa. “El trabajo arduo efectuado por los bomberos ha valido la pena. Estamos bien cerca de acabar con el incendio.”En general, el fuego dentro del Complejo ha sido controlado en un 28 por ciento. El área del Incendio Poole Creek ha alcanzado un tamaño de 696 acres, lo cual, la mayor parte del crecimiento fue debido a causas naturales del mismo. El día de hoy,...

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREFOREST SERVICEMT. BAKER-SNOQUALMIE NATIONAL FORESTORDER#06-05-21-08  PINCER 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 9, 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 intersection with...

Bull Complex Fire Update August 13, 2021Fire Information Line: 503-668-1437For Immediate Release Overview: The Southern Area Incident Management Gray Team transitioned on the Bull Complex Fire at 6:00 AM, Friday, August 13th. The team will be managing the Janus, Kola, Ridge, Round Lake, and Ogre Creek Fires that make up the Bull Complex on the Mt. Hood National Forest. Current Situation: Weather conditions continue to be hot and dry with temperatures hovering around 100 degrees with afternoon wind gusts of 15-20 mph along the ridge tops. Very low relative humidity combined with hot daytime temperatures bring another day of increased fire behavior due to the weather. Emphasis is on keeping the fire footprint as small as possible, while protecting historic structures such as lookouts and recreational facilities and natural and cultural resources within the immediate fire area. All the fires on the Bull Complex have full suppression as the suppression strategy. Wildland Fire Crews...

Green Ridge and Lick Creek Fire Update  Friday, August 13, 2021, 10:00 a.m.   Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team Black Troy Hagan, Incident Commander   Green Ridge Fire Statistics: Size:  29,759 acres  Containment:  15% Total Personnel: 482 Location: 30 miles east of Walla Walla Reported: July 7, 2021 Cause: Lightning  Lick Creek Fire Statistics: Size:  80,421 acres Containment:  96% Total Personnel: 21 Location: 20 miles southwest of Asotin, WA Reported: July 7, 2021 Cause: Lightning   Crews complete firing operation on Thursday, scouting continues to the south  Current Situation: Green Ridge Fire: The Green Ridge Fire grew to 29,759 acres on Thursday and remains 15% contained. The southern edge of the fire was active near Oregon Butte in Division A and accounts for much of today’s increase in acreage. Crews successfully completed the firing operations on Thursday in Division M on the northern edge of the fire. The firing operations removed...

  News Release August 13, 2021 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 139 acres of forested land.   Evacuations: This morning Level 2 evacuation, for ONLY 3733 A-Z, N. Sand Creek Rd ONLY. This is due to changing 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 were successful at connecting the containment lines from division Whiskey to division Alpha. Within containment lines of division Whiskey and Alpha a large unburned area started burning during the afternoon moving downhill and across the slope.     Zulu division has been moped up 150’ and has been put into a patrol status.    Today,...

Smoke Discussion Yesterdays observed smoke impacts were greater than predicted. Similar conditions can be expected today along with very hot temperatures and continued dry conditions. Poor ventilation and light winds will limit clearing again today. Eugene and Springfield can expect Moderate to USG conditions today with a slight chance of clearing in the afternoon. Oakridge, Lowell, and McKenzie Bridge communities will overall see Unhealthy conditions with periods of Very Unhealthy for today. Little relief from smoke is expected. It is recommended to remain indoors as much as possible in these areas for at least the next 24-48 hours when Unhealthy conditions exist. La Pine and surrounding area will see Unhealthy to Very Unhealthy conditions this morning with some improvement by the afternoon. Bend can expect USG and Moderate in the morning hours but clearing skies by the afternoon. The extended forecast brings some hope by Sunday as ventilation improves coupled with stronger...

Approx. Fire Size (acres): Gales and Elephant Rock: 6,448 Knoll: 544 Kwis: 1,440 Ninemile: 442 Knoll Fire: Crews are working to hold the fire west of Highway 126 and mopping up as needed. Smoke had a dampening effect on fire activity yesterday. Islands of unburned forest remain within the fire perimeter and will likely result in increased smoke as they naturally consume. Firefighters will continue to patrol and extinguish any spot fires that may be caused by embers that may cross the containment line. Gales and Ninemile Fires: Work on the Gales Fire continues as crews establish an anchor point on the northwestern portion of the fire and prepare an indirect line to limit fire spread to the west and north. Crews maintained the southern edge of the fire where fire activity increased, but remained within the primary containment line. Additional resources have been assigned to the Ninemile Fire and are assessing and applying indirect containment strategies. Kwis Fire: Smoke...

Smoke Discussion Yesterdays observed smoke impacts were greater than predicted. Similar conditions can be expected today along with very hot temperatures and continued dry conditions. Poor ventilation and light winds will limit clearing again today. Eugene and Springfield can expect Moderate to USG conditions today with a slight chance of clearing in the afternoon. Oakridge, Lowell, and McKenzie Bridge communities will overall see Unhealthy conditions with periods of Very Unhealthy for today. Little relief from smoke is expected. It is recommended to remain indoors as much as possible in these areas for at least the next 24-48 hours when Unhealthy conditions exist. La Pine and surrounding area will see Unhealthy to Very Unhealthy conditions this morning with some improvement by the afternoon. Bend can expect USG and Moderate in the morning hours but clearing skies by the afternoon. The extended forecast brings some hope by Sunday as ventilation improves coupled with stronger...

Green Ridge and Lick Creek Fire Update  Friday, August 13, 2021, 10:00 a.m.   Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team Black Troy Hagan, Incident Commander   Green Ridge Fire Statistics: Size:  29,759 acres  Containment:  15% Total Personnel: 482 Location: 30 miles east of Walla Walla Reported: July 7, 2021 Cause: Lightning  Lick Creek Fire Statistics: Size:  80,421 acres Containment:  96% Total Personnel: 21 Location: 20 miles southwest of Asotin, WA Reported: July 7, 2021 Cause: Lightning   Crews complete firing operation on Thursday, scouting continues to the south  Current Situation: Green Ridge Fire: The Green Ridge Fire grew to 29,759 acres on Thursday and remains 15% contained. The southern edge of the fire was active near Oregon Butte in Division A and accounts for much of today’s increase in acreage. Crews successfully completed the firing operations on Thursday in Division M on the northern edge of the fire. The firing operations removed...

Walker Fire - 1,091, 10% contained Spur Fire  - 10,261, 0% contained Chickadee Fire - 649 acres, 40% contained  Fire acreage increases were due to Infra-red mapping conducted on Thursday evening August 12, 2021  Road Closures: We urge the public to stay out of the fire area and please do not go behind roads that are closed. Fire apparatus and Fire Fighters are on the road clearing snags and putting out hot spots. In many places the fire has burned to the roadway. For your safety as well as the firefighters please stay out of the area.   Walker Creek Fire: Firefighters worked through the night to complete structure assessments and clear brush and debris away from structures. A line has been built across the northern part of the fire but due to weather, spotting is occurring. Spotting is where the wind carries an ember outside of the fire line and starts a new “spot” fire. Resources were directed to suppress these spot fires and personnel worked into the evening....

Walker Fire - 1,091, 10% contained Spur Fire  - 10,261, 0% contained Chickadee Fire - 649 acres, 40% contained  Fire acreage increases were due to Infra-red mapping conducted on Thursday evening August 12, 2021  Road Closures: We urge the public to stay out of the fire area and please do not go behind roads that are closed. Fire apparatus and Fire Fighters are on the road clearing snags and putting out hot spots. In many places the fire has burned to the roadway. For your safety as well as the firefighters please stay out of the area.   Walker Creek Fire: Firefighters worked through the night to complete structure assessments and clear brush and debris away from structures. A line has been built across the northern part of the fire but due to weather, spotting is occurring. Spotting is where the wind carries an ember outside of the fire line and starts a new “spot” fire. Resources were directed to suppress these spot fires and personnel worked into the evening....

 Cedar Creek, Cub Creek 2, and Delancy FiresDaily Update August 13, 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. As of 6:00 a.m. this morning these fires are being managed by California Incident Management Team 2 (CIIMT2) under the command of Mike Minton   Fire Information Line: 509-557-0740 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm daily)   Fire Weather: Today will be mostly sunny in the morning, becoming partly cloudy. There is a slight chance of thunderstorms after 1600. Temperatures will range from 96 to 102 degrees in valleys and 81 to 85 degrees at ridgetops. Relative humidity should be between 15 and 20 percent in low lying areas and 19 to 24 at higher elevations.   Cedar Creek Fire: The fire is currently estimated at 54,442 acres and is 41% contained.   At 6 AM this morning, command of the Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires was transferred from Great Basin Team...

Approx. Fire Size (acres): Gales and Elephant Rock: 6,448 Knoll: 544 Kwis: 1,440 Ninemile: 442 Kwis Fire: Smoke within the fire area helped to moderate fire activity yesterday despite the extremely hot and dry conditions. Firefighters worked through the day and into the evening to hold the fire within the primary containment line. Crews continued preparing fire line south of the fire using existing roads, dozer line, and hand line from Forest Road 5871 to Forest Road 207, bolstering it with strategic firing operations to remove unburned fuels between the line and active fire. Today crews will be holding and securing the fire edge and identifying and developing alternative containment lines further out from the fire, should they become necessary. Kwis Fire Structure Protection: Task Force 35 from Clackamas County completed structure and defensible space prep at the repeater on top of Dead Mountain. Three structures were prepped by clearing vegetation and fallen debris....

For the Patton Meadow Fire, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management has identified areas for Level 3 (Go Now), Level 2 (Get Set) and Level 1 (Be Ready) in the fire area. Lake County Evacuations Level 3 Evacuation Notice (GO NOW – Residents should leave IMMEDIATELY.) • Juniper RV Park to Patton Meadow. • All of Drews Gap, on both sides of Oregon State Highway 140. Level 2 (GET SET – Residents are urged to be prepared to leave IMMEDIATELY if necessary.) • North of Oregon State Highway 140 from Juniper RV Park to Lower Cottonwood. Level 1 (GET READY – Residents should make preparations for potential evacuation.) • East of Lower Cottonwood Road and Cottonwood Creek. The Red Cross has been contacted to establish an evacuation center for the Patton Meadow Fire. Once one is established, the location will be shared. There are no evacuation orders in place for the Willow Valley Fire. However, residents in the Willow Valley Reservoir area should be...

Cedar Creek, Cub Creek 2, and Delancy Fires Daily Update August 13, 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. As of 6:00 a.m. this morning these fires are being managed by California Incident Management Team 2 (CIIMT2) under the command of Mike Minton   Fire Information Line: 509-557-0740 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm daily)   Fire Weather: Today will be mostly sunny in the morning, becoming partly cloudy. There is a slight chance of thunderstorms after 1600. Temperatures will range from 96 to 102 degrees in valleys and 81 to 85 degrees at ridgetops. Relative humidity should be between 15 and 20 percent in low lying areas and 19 to 24 at higher elevations. Cedar Creek Fire: The fire is currently estimated at 54,442 acres and is 41% contained. At 6 AM this morning, command of the Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires was transferred from Great Basin Team 1 to...

 Muckamuck Fire Update August 13, 2021 Fire Information: (509) 202-4184 Email: 2021.muckamuck@firenet.gov Start Date: August 4, 2021    Cause: Lightning    Size: 1,648 acres    Containment: 0% Location: Approximately three miles northeast of Conconully Resources Assigned:  54 personnel Current Situation: Crews were able to work directly on the fire’s north and south perimeter on Thursday. They were aided by multiple helicopters throughout the operational period. Clear skies and moderate winds caused some active fire behavior in the morning. As smoke from local and Canadian fires settled into the area the fire calmed down.  As the fire backs slowly down slope the fuel models will change from the heavy dead and downed fuels. The fire has grown primarily to the southwest and has reached an open grass meadow where spot fires will be easier to identify and line by firefighters on the ground.  Today firefighters will continue to go direct on the fireline as conditions...

Walker Fire - 1,091, 10% contained Spur Fire  - 10,261, 0% contained Chickadee Fire - 649 acres, 40% contained  Fire acreage increases were due to Infra-red mapping conducted on Thursday evening August 12, 2021  Road Closures: We urge the public to stay out of the fire area and please do not go behind roads that are closed. Fire apparatus and Fire Fighters are on the road clearing snags and putting out hot spots. In many places the fire has burned to the roadway. For your safety as well as the firefighters please stay out of the area.   Walker Creek Fire: Firefighters worked through the night to complete structure assessments and clear brush and debris away from structures. A line has been built across the northern part of the fire but due to weather, spotting is occurring. Spotting is where the wind carries an ember outside of the fire line and starts a new “spot” fire. Resources were directed to suppress these spot fires and personnel worked into the evening. Lighter...