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Fire emergency area closure north of Forest Service Road 18 on National Forest System lands within the administrative boundaries of the Willamette National Forest—effective August 11, 2021. See "Related Information" below, or refer to the Willamette National Forest website for

Hardesty Mountain fire emergency area closure on National Forest System lands within the administrative boundaries of the Willamette National Forest—effective August 11, 2021. See "Related Information" below for details.

  WILDFIRE INFORMATION August 11, 2021                                                                                Walker Creek Fire      Spur Fire              Chickadee Fire   Acres: 347 Containment: 10%   Acres: 2,434 Containment: 0% Acres: 622 Containment:  0%             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:...

  WILDFIRE INFORMATION August 11, 2021                                                                                Walker Creek Fire      Spur Fire              Chickadee Fire   Acres: 347 Containment: 10%   Acres: 2,434 Containment: 0% Acres: 622 Containment:  0%             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:...

  WILDFIRE INFORMATION August 11, 2021                                                                                Walker Creek Fire      Spur Fire              Chickadee Fire   Acres: 347 Containment: 10%   Acres: 2,434 Containment: 0% Acres: 622 Containment:  0%             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:...

Kwis Fire: Fire growth is generally at the southern and western perimeter in the steep slopes of the Salmon Creek drainage. Firefighters are working to secure the line directly at the fire’s edge, using strategic burnout to add depth and strengthen fire lines while also using dozers and hand crews to establish indirect fire lines to the southwest of the fire. Containment lines on most of the western, northern, and eastern side are identified or in place. Last night crews installed hose lines to assist with containment efforts and night operations for the Kwis Fire are ongoing. Smoke and poor visibility continue to limit the use of aircraft until later in the day. The Middle Fork Complex has been declared a conflagration.  The Oregon State Fire Marshal Red Incident Management Team arrived on 8/10/21 and established Unified Command with PNW Team 3.  Task Forces from Linn County, Marion County, Clackamas County and Lane County began surveying homes in the City of Oakridge and homes...

Firefighters have completed line construction in the high priority areas.  These areas are where the Janus and Kola Fires are predicted to move towards the control line first.The Round Lake and Ogre Fires are in patrol status and have been contained since August 7. The photo above shows the Cascade Type 2 Initial Attack Crew constructing handline. Like many firefighters out on fires this summer, many of these crew members have left their trail, fisheries or engineering jobs to support the wildfire efforts. This crew is made up of employees from National Parks and National Forests in Washington state.  Wednesday temperatures on the fire are forecasted to be 90-94F with relative humidity in the 22-26%.  Nighttime humidity forecasted to be around 45%. Winds will be primarily out of the northwest.  Ridgetop wind speed 1-4 mph, becoming 5-9 mph with gusts to 17.  Increased fire behavior is expected

Residents of Conconully are likely seeing an increase in smoke today as clear, dry air is helping increase the activity on the #MuckamuckFire.We anticipated the increased fire activity as warmer, drier weather was predicted and we've been preparing for it. Smoke will be more visible with the uptick in fire activity. Helicopters and scoopers will be working the fire and supporting the ground

 Active suppression and burn out operations on Poole Creek CANYONVILLE, Ore.—Firefighters are engaged on two fronts on Poole Creek. First, actively suppressing fire growth on the southeast flank of the fire and anywhere hot spots are found beyond control lines. Second, conducting strategic burn outs to strengthen fire lines. Overall containment on the Complex stands at 23 percent. The recent increase in fire size is all from Poole Creek, which has burned over 3,000 acres.  This is the natural progression of the fire as it moves north down two canyons. Active burning with runs up to the ridgetops has challenged firefighters to catch and corral large hot spots. Last night, firefighters conducted three successful burn outs to secure ridgetop control lines. Today, they’ll keep working to contain fires they located earlier on a flank of the east ridge. The Poole Creek Fire was very active in the early evening hours yesterday, with some significant uphill runs. Hot, dry and...

Black Butte Fire Statistics Total Acres: 14,521 Acres Containment: 5% Personnel: 559 Date of Ignition: 08/03/2021 Cause of Fires: Lightning/Natural Structures Threatened: 12 Injuries: 0 Aircraft: 4 Dozers: 6 Engines: 23 Black Butte Fire information: Good progress is being made along the northeast section of the fire. Crews will hold and mop-up to secure the fire’s edge, showing containment along dozer lines. Along the western edge, firefighters and heavy equipment will prep primary line off the 16 and 1635 roads, taking advantage of past fuel treatment and more favorable topography. Mop-up will begin on primary lines and crews will patrol and secure spots across containment lines. On the eastern edge of the fire, crews will scout primary and alternative lines to North Fork Malheur River.   On the southern edge of the fire, firefighters limited the fire spread into Bear Creek and continue scouting for primary and alternative lines to the south east of the fire edge. Crews plan to...

Kwis Fire: Fire growth is generally at the southern and western perimeter in the steep slopes of the Salmon Creek drainage. Firefighters are working to secure the line directly at the fire’s edge, using strategic burnout to add depth and strengthen fire lines while also using dozers and hand crews to establish indirect fire lines to the southwest of the fire. Containment lines on most of the western, northern, and eastern side are identified or in place. Last night crews installed hose lines to assist with containment efforts and night operations for the Kwis Fire are ongoing. Smoke and poor visibility continue to limit the use of aircraft until later in the day. The Middle Fork Complex has been declared a conflagration.  The Oregon State Fire Marshal Red Incident Management Team arrived on 8/10/21 and established Unified Command with PNW Team 3.  Task Forces from Linn County, Marion County, Clackamas County and Lane County began surveying homes in the City of Oakridge and homes...

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: As of 1:00 pm on Sunday August 8th the evacuation level has been reduced to level 1. Level 1 is Ready, in the Ready, Set, Go, all hazards evacuation system. Ready means get prepared, changing fire conditions can change evacuation levels and you may need to leave your home. This level 1 notice is for homes on Imperial Way and Sand Creek Rd. Road Closures: Nine Mine Rd. has been reopened to traffic. Use caution if driving this road and watch for fire traffic. Yesterday, firefighters made great progress with extending the containment line in the Whiskey division. The Zulu division is in good shape with containment lines in place and mop up 150’ into the fire. Alpha division still has some active burning in the draw.  Today, Firefighter’s today will continue to...

Inchelium, WA – On the Summit Trail Fire, firefighters will continue to mop up inside the fire line on the western and southern flanks and anticipate completing direct line along the eastern flank of the fire within the next few days.Warmer temperatures will continue throughout the week, drying out fuels and increasing fire activity. A burnout operation conducted yesterday on the Summit Trail Fire focused on the northeast and eastern flanks. The eastern flank burnout was called off due to the live fuels in the area being too green to burn. The burnout on the northeast flank burned about 30 acres. All three fires encompass 702 personnel. North and South Twin Lakes are now open for boating activities. Crews will continue to extend and connect hand lines, dozer lines, and secondary lines on the east side of the Summit Trail Fire. Priority for containment on the Summit Trail Fire is the southeast flank in the Beaver Dam Creek Watershed. The Upper Lime Creek Fire is 347 acres and is...

Inchelium, WA – On the Summit Trail Fire, firefighters will continue to mop up inside the fire line on the western and southern flanks and anticipate completing direct line along the eastern flank of the fire within the next few days. Warmer temperatures will continue throughout the week, drying out fuels and increasing fire activity. A burnout operation conducted yesterday on the Summit Trail Fire focused on the northeast and eastern flanks. The eastern flank burnout was called off due to the live fuels in the area being too green to burn. The burnout on the northeast flank burned about 30 acres. All three fires encompass 702 personnel. North and South Twin Lakes are now open for boating activities.Crews will continue to extend and connect hand lines, dozer lines, and secondary lines on the east side of the Summit Trail Fire. Priority for containment on the Summit Trail Fire is the southeast flank in the Beaver Dam Creek Watershed. The Upper Lime Creek Fire is 347 acres and is 15%...

  Devil’s Knob Complex Morning Update Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Kevin Stock August 11, 2021 A Red Flag Warning has been issued for today. An Excessive Heat Warning will extend through Saturday for all of southwest Oregon The Devil's Knob Complex is a grouping of 40 plus lightning caused fires with the majority burning on the Tiller Ranger District, Umpqua National Forest with a number of fires burning on private lands protected by Douglas Forest Protective Association. The fires were started from thunderstorms on July 29th and August 1st. 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,...

Green Ridge and Lick Creek Fire UpdateWednesday, August 11, 2021, 9:00 a.m.  Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team Black Troy Hagan, Incident Commander  Green Ridge Fire Statistics:Size:  25,250 acres Containment:  15% Total Personnel: 462Location: 30 miles east of Walla Walla Reported: July 7, 2021 Cause: LightningLick Creek Fire Statistics: Size:  80,421 acres Containment:  90% Total Personnel: 61Location: 20 miles southwest of Asotin, WA Reported: July 7, 2021 Cause: Lightning  Firefighters continue strengthening fire lines ahead of weather change Current Situation: Green Ridge Fire: The Green Ridge Fire grew to 25,250 acres on Tuesday and remains 15% contained. Yesterday’s weather provided an opportunity for firefighters to proceed with firing operations on the northeast side of the fire south of the 22 (4022) Road. Tuesday’s firing operations were successful in removing unburned pockets of fuel between established fire lines and the fire’s perimeter....

Green Ridge and Lick Creek Fire UpdateWednesday, August 11, 2021, 9:00 a.m.  Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team Black Troy Hagan, Incident Commander  Green Ridge Fire Statistics:Size:  25,250 acres Containment:  15% Total Personnel: 462 Location: 30 miles east of Walla Walla Reported: July 7, 2021 Cause: Lightning Lick Creek Fire Statistics: Size:  80,421 acres Containment:  90% Total Personnel: 61 Location: 20 miles southwest of Asotin, WA Reported: July 7, 2021 Cause: Lightning  Firefighters continue strengthening fire lines ahead of weather change Current Situation: Green Ridge Fire: The Green Ridge Fire grew to 25,250 acres on Tuesday and remains 15% contained. Yesterday’s weather provided an opportunity for firefighters to proceed with firing operations on the northeast side of the fire south of the 22 (4022) Road. Tuesday’s firing operations were successful in removing unburned pockets of fuel between established fire lines and the fire’s...

WHITMORE FIRE UPDATENORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12Incident Commander: Bobby Shindelar August 11, 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.Operations Yesterday, the western and southern flanks of the fire were in patrol status. Fire resources constructed direct control lines on the north and east sides of the fire, using dozers and handline as well as utilizing existing roads. Firing operations to secure the fire’s edge along these control lines were successful yesterday and into yesterday evening. These efforts will continue today and tonight. Crews built control lines in the area around the 1012 road on the northern portion of the fire and were assisted by water drops from aircraft. Firefighters remain focused on structure protection as...

An air quality advisory is in effect through Friday afternoon for eastern Lane County and Southeast Linn County. Air quality over the next several days will reach Unhealthy levels at times through Friday. Smoke Discussion Today we will see higher localized smoke impacts for communities around Oakridge, Cascara/Lowell, and McKenzie Bridge due to close proximity to active wildfires. Oakridge will see Unhealthy air quality with periods of Very Unhealthy until mid-afternoon. In the late afternoon and evening favorable winds will begin to cycle smoke out of Oakridge providing some relief. From La Pine north to Bend, air quality will be Good to Moderate most of the day with potential periods of USG in the afternoon hours. All communities along the McKenzie Highway between McKenzie Bridge and Leaburg will see thick early morning smoke but clearing by the afternoon. Eugene area residents will see Moderate air quality midmorning with improving conditions by early afternoon. The town of Lowell,...

GLIDE, Ore. – Ground resources are putting the final touches on primary, alternate and contingency lines today in preparation for ignition operations Thursday, on both the Rough Patch Complex and Jack Fire.   “With the uptick in fire weather, it’s likely we will need to take action to secure portions of our containment lines,” said John Spencer, operations section chief for Northwest 13 Incident Management Team. “We will meet the fire where it pushes us with ignition operations if needed.”   Umpqua National Forest’s Wolf Creek Hotshots and other local resources will assist with firing operations. If fire activity remains moderate, burnout operations will proceed according to priority, based on values at risk.   In addition to line prep, crews have worked to create defensible space around forest infrastructure, such as bridges, lookouts, and trail shelters, by removing excess fuels from the surrounding ground and applying protective structural wrapping to deflect...