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DREW W. HYER GARFIELD COUNTY SHERIFF P.O. BOX 338 POMEROY, WA 99347-0338  (509) 843-3494 · FAX (509) 843-1347 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: POMEROY, Washington – August 12, 2021 GREEN RIDGE FIRE – EVACUATION LEVELS CHANGE FOR GARFIELD COUNTYEffective August 12, 2021, The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office has placed the Grouse Flats area for Garfield County to a Level 1.Evacuation Levels are evaluated daily based on current and forecasted fire activity.  Again, the change in current evacuation levels is precautionary. Level 1: READY - Level 1 evacuations are an Alert. Residents should be aware of a danger that exists. Now is the time to “Get Ready”. Residents with special needs, or those with pets or livestock, should take note and prepare for relocating family members, pets and livestock. Refine your evacuation plans and gather the things you will need if you must evacuate. LEVEL 2— Be SET to evacuate at a moment notice. This level indicates there is significant...

An in-person public meeting is scheduled for August 14, 2021 at 7:30 pm in the parking lot of the Tiller Volunteer Fire Department, Tiller, Oregon. Fire managers will provide updates on the fires and an opportunity for the public to ask questions. If you are unable to attend in-person, please direct your questions or comments to 541-900-6133. These will be included in the recorded event. The recording will be posted to the incident Facebook page. Managers from both the Devils Knob and Skyline Ridge Complexes will remain available after the presentations and Q&As for individual discussions at different displayed

 Bomberos Refuerzan Líneas de Control en el Incendio Poole Creek   CANYONVILLE, Oregon: Se construyo una línea de control que se extiende desde el eje Este bordeando el incendio Poole Creek y uniéndose con Stouts Creek Road. Esta línea de control encierra un sitio enorme de fuego, que los bomberos han estado combatiendo desde el inicio de la semana. Este sitio, conecta con la línea de control norteña más importante. El objetivo es mantener el incendio entre las dos crestas centrales, con supresión activa para cualquier otro incendio que se inicie más allá de las líneas de control. Durante la noche de ayer, los bomberos se dieron a la limpieza en el área planeada para operaciones de quemas. Así mismo, en el flanco Este, los bomberos limpiaron un cuarto de acre de fuego.   En general, el porcentaje de contención del Incendio Complex permanece a un 23 por ciento. El numero de acres incrementados en dicho incendio, ha sido generado por el crecimiento del incendio Poole...

Date:  Tuesday, August 12, 2021 – 3:30 p.m. Contact:  Fire Information: 509-653-1468 Today: Heavy smoke continues to blanket the Naches River corridor. Residents and visitors are urged to be especially mindful of changing air and driving conditions on Highways 12 and 410, along with an increase in emergency responder traffic on the roads. The Schneider Fire continues to experience intense heat and growth, with torching, crowning and spotting behavior. More fire response resources have been arriving throughout the day. Due to smoky conditions, aircraft has been unable to assist ground crews today but will fly once conditions improve. Crews and dozers are continuing to build contingency lines where accessible. The majority of the growth is occurring in the western portion of the fire over Old Scab Mountain. Evacuations: As of 11:15 a.m. on August 12, the Bumping Road and drainage was moved up to a LEVEL 3 evacuation. This means if you live in the area that you need to evacuate...

Join us for a virtual community briefing tonight, Thursday, August 12, beginning at 6:30 pm.  You may submit questions in advance by emailing them to 2021.middlefork@firenet.gov, or within the comment section of the livestream. If you know people who are not on Facebook and would like to watch, please note that you can still access this facebook page and live stream without an account. Simply click "not now" or "cancel" when facebook asks for a log in. The direct link to the live stream is:

Join us for a virtual community briefing tonight, Thursday, August 12, beginning at 6:30 pm.  You may submit questions in advance by emailing them to 2021.middlefork@firenet.gov, or within the comment section of the livestream. If you know people who are not on Facebook and would like to watch, please note that you can still access this facebook page and live stream without an account. Simply click "not now" or "cancel" when facebook asks for a log in. The direct link to the live stream is:

1. Entering into or being upon National Forest System Lands, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.53(e)].2. Being on any National Forest System closed trail, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.55(a)].3. Being on any National Forest System Road as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR §

WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/YakimaCountyOEMUPDATEAs of 1115 on August 12,2021 the Bumping road and drainage was moved up to a level 3 evacuation. This means if you live in the area that you need to evacuate as soon as

We have created a new online mapping tool to help show the public the fire perimeter (updated early morning), the current closure areas and recreation areas and trails in the National Forest. It does NOT have evacuation levels on it. We hope to get that made available later today.You can zoom in and out, search by recreation area name and also change background maps. Please let us know of there is any additional info you would like

Umatilla National Forest to further reduce area closure PENDLETON, Ore. (August 12, 2021) –  With continued reduced initial attack on new fires across the Forest, Umatilla National Forest officials will further reduce the area closure on Friday, Aug. 13, reopening access to most of the Umatilla National Forest lands in Oregon. National Forest lands within proximity to active large wildfires (the Lick Creek, Green Ridge and Elbow Creek fires) will remain closed to public entry. The modified closure prohibits access to all Umatilla National Forest lands in Washington state (on both the Pomeroy and Walla Walla Ranger Districts) and closes lands surrounding the Elbow Creek Fire on the Walla Walla Ranger District in Oregon, which encompasses lands south and east of where Alder Creek intersects with Forest Service Road 62 to the Forest boundary, as displayed on the enclosed map. Public entry is prohibited in the areas identified in the closure, which includes lands, roads, trails and...

Smoke Discussion Today higher smoke impacts will be observed for communities around Oakridge, Lowell, and McKenzie Bridge due to stagnant air conditions and poor ventilation. Unhealthy air quality with periods of Very Unhealthy can be expected throughout the day. If possible, it is recommended to remain indoors as much as possible in these areas. If you do spend time outside, try to minimize duration and take frequent breaks indoors or in an air-conditioned vehicle. The La Pine community and surrounding area will see Moderate to USG conditions most of the day. Potential for Unhealthy conditions exist in the late afternoon due to being downwind of active wildfires. Bend can expect USG and Moderate in the morning hours but clearing skies by the afternoon. All communities from Springfield east along highway 126 can expect periods of Unhealthy air quality in the morning and some clearing by the afternoon. Eugene residents will see Moderate to USG air quality early then steadily...

Chickadee Fire - 645 acres, 0% containedSpur Fire - 5,249 acres , 0% contained Walker Fire - 526 acres, 10% contained 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/ There will be an open house for the public to learn about the Walker Creek, Spur, and Chickadee Fires tonight, August 12, at 7:00 P.M. The open house will take place at the soccer field at the Tonasket High School. Fire managers will be available to answer questions and provide information for the three fires. Road Closures: We urge the public to stay out of the fire area...

A World War II vintage Quonset Hut a couple of miles from Winthrop, WA is testament to the role this part of the country has played in the history of wildland firefighting. The Lufkin Loft marks the location of the birthplace of Smoke Jumping when Franklin Lufkin became one of the first four men to do “experimental” jumps from an airplane to see if an “average man” could live through such an experience. Lufkin then inspired class after class of jumpers with his skill and courage. That heritage continues with Daren Belsby now Base Manager, keeper of the Loft and trained by Lufkin as a member of the class of 1986. Two of the first women jumpers were also in that class. 500 of the approximately 5,000 smoke jumpers trained since those pioneering jumps in 1940 have passed through the North Cascades Smoke Jumper Base. The Loft, however, is living on borrowed time. A planned runway improvement will likely clear it away in the near future. While other bases are newer and offer...

Smoke Discussion Today higher smoke impacts will be observed for communities around Oakridge, Lowell, and McKenzie Bridge due to stagnant air conditions and poor ventilation. Unhealthy air quality with periods of Very Unhealthy can be expected throughout the day. If possible, it is recommended to remain indoors as much as possible in these areas. If you do spend time outside, try to minimize duration and take frequent breaks indoors or in an air-conditioned vehicle. The La Pine community and surrounding area will see Moderate to USG conditions most of the day. Potential for Unhealthy conditions exist in the late afternoon due to being downwind of active wildfires. Bend can expect USG and Moderate in the morning hours but clearing skies by the afternoon. All communities from Springfield east along highway 126 can expect periods of Unhealthy air quality in the morning and some clearing by the afternoon. Eugene residents will see Moderate to USG air quality early then steadily...

Spur Fire - 5,249 acres , 0% containedWalker Fire - 526 acres, 10% containedChickadee Fire - 645 acres, 0% containedFire 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/ There will be an open house for the public to learn about the Walker Creek, Spur, and Chickadee Fires tonight, August 12, at 7:00 P.M. The open house will take place at the soccer field at the Tonasket High School. Fire managers will be available to answer questions and provide information for the three fires. Road Closures: We urge the public to stay out of the fire area and please do not go...

Green Ridge and Lick Creek Fire Update Thursday, August 12, 2021, 10:00 a.m. Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team Black Troy Hagan, Incident Commander Green Ridge Fire Statistics:  Size:  26,648 acres Containment:  15% Location: 30 miles east of Walla Walla Reported: July 7, 2021 Cause: LightningLick Creek Fire Statistics:Size:  80,421 acres Containment:  96% Location: 20 miles southwest of Asotin, WA Reported: July 7, 2021 Cause: Lightning  Containment on the Lick Creek Fire Increases to 96% Current Situation: Green Ridge Fire: The Green Ridge Fire grew to 26,648 acres on Wednesday and remains 15% contained. Wednesday was the second successful day of firing operations in Division M on the northern edge of the fire. The firing operations are removing unburned pockets of fuel between established fire lines and the fire’s perimeter south of the 22 (4022) Road. If weather conditions allow, firefighters will continue with firing operations again today. Crews...

 Fire Crews Strengthen Control Lines on Poole Creek Fire CANYONVILLE, Ore.—A new control line has been built from the east ridge flanking the Poole Creek Fire, tying it to Stouts Creek Road. The new line corrals a large spot fire that firefighters battled earlier in the week. It connects to the main northern control line. The goal is to keep the fire boxed in between the two main ridges, with active suppression of any new fire starts beyond control lines. Crews mopped up after last night’s planned burn-out operations. They also mopped up a quarter-acre spot fire on the fire’s east flank. Overall containment on the Complex remains at 23 percent. Acreage increases on the Complex come from growth on the Poole Creek Fire, now at 3,640 acres. The number of personnel has reached 1,280. Thick smoke yesterday grounded most air operations, but moderated temperatures and fire behavior. Smoke will linger today. There is a Red Flag Warning for hot, dry and unstable conditions but winds...

Approx. Fire Size (acres): Knoll: 540Gales and Elephant Rock: 6,850 Kwis: 1,083 Ninemile: 389 Knoll Fire and Middle Fork Complex Virtual Community Briefing via Facebook Live Today at 6:30 pm at www.facebook.com/KnollFire Questions can be emailed in advance to 2021.middlefork@firenet.gov, or asked in the comments during the meeting. The incident command post for Knoll Fire and the Middle Fork Complex is repositioning to the Eugene area to better provide support to firefighters on the fires under their command. The firefighters will still be based at camps closer to the fires where they are working. Crews will continue to be provided with the services they need to be successful like food, showers, and supplies. Kwis Fire: Yesterday and last night, crews and equipment prepared fire line along Forest Road 5871 south of the fire and implemented strategic burnout operations to strengthen that containment line. Poor visibility due to smoke prevented aircraft from...

Green Ridge and Lick Creek Fire Update Thursday, August 12, 2021, 10:00 a.m. Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team Black Troy Hagan, Incident Commander Green Ridge Fire Statistics:  Size:  26,648 acres Containment:  15% Location: 30 miles east of Walla Walla Reported: July 7, 2021 Cause: Lightning Lick Creek Fire Statistics:Size:  80,421 acres Containment:  96% Location: 20 miles southwest of Asotin, WA Reported: July 7, 2021 Cause: Lightning  Containment on the Lick Creek Fire Increases to 96% Current Situation: Green Ridge Fire: The Green Ridge Fire grew to 26,648 acres on Wednesday and remains 15% contained. Wednesday was the second successful day of firing operations in Division M on the northern edge of the fire. The firing operations are removing unburned pockets of fuel between established fire lines and the fire’s perimeter south of the 22 (4022) Road. If weather conditions allow, firefighters will continue with firing operations again today. Crews...

Road Closures: Nine Mine Rd. has been reopened to traffic. Use caution if driving this road and watch for fire