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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...

  Cub Creek 2 Fire – August 11, 2021 Update Fire Information Public Phone Line: (406) 426-9595 Email: 2021.cubcreek2@firenet.gov InciWeb:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7675/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cubcreek2fire Acres: 62,489 Number of Resources: 506 Percent Containment: 54% Cause: Under investigation Date/Time Detected: July 16th. 1:27 PM Structures burned: 3 Origin/Location: 5 miles North of Winthrop, WA. Firefighters are mopping up along the western flank. Chippers are working along Forest Road 51 to restore a more natural appearance to roads where brush and small trees have been removed. This chipping also enhances the natural fire break created by the road, bolstering the fire break for future fires. Resources are monitoring fire growth between Farewell Creek and Disaster Creek, in addition to the small heat pockets near Pebble Creek and Twentymile Creek. Residents may continue to see some smoke, from those heat pockets in the interior of the fire. ...

     Cedar Creek and Delancy FiresDaily Update August 11, 2021  Winthrop, WA — The Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires are burning on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and public and private lands within Okanogan County. These fires are being managed by Great Basin Incident Management Team 1.   Fire Information Line: Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires: 509-557-0740 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm daily)   Fire Weather: Temperatures continue to rise on Wednesday, with lower elevations approaching 100 degrees. Humidity levels will decrease below 20 percent in the afternoon. Cloud cover will be limited to higher cirrus. Winds will start light from the southwest, switching to northwest, with some gusts around 15 miles per hour down the Methow Valley late afternoon. A brief push of north-northeast winds will cross the region late Wednesday night into Thursday morning, with some aligning slopes receiving gusts above 20 miles per hour after 3 pm.   Cedar Creek Fire: The fire is currently...

 Bulldog Mountain Fire:  Yesterday additional resources continued to arrive on the fire line and progress was made scouting control line possibilities.  Crews utilized helicopters to keep the fire growth minimal as firefighters on the ground continued to establish indirect and contingency containment lines.  Fire crews worked near the fire in a few areas constructing direct fire line.  Additional heavy equipment arrived and was deployed to assist in these efforts.   Today much of the same type of work performed yesterday will continue.  Motorists traveling on the Boulder Hwy should be vigilant and watch for heavy equipment and firefighters turning off and onto the roadway.  There are 156 personnel assigned to the incident. There have been no injuries or structures lost.  Firefighter and public safety is our number one priority.    The Bulldog Mountain Fire started August 5. 2021, located 20 miles north of Kettle Falls. The lightening caused fire spread quickly due to low...

  8/11 Smoke Outlook   Special Statement The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for the area extending through Saturday.   Fire Temperatures will reach the mid 90's to low 100's today. Fire activity will increase this afternoon as temperatures increase and burning within the control lines is expected. Cedar Creek is 52,889 acres (+30) and 35% contained. Cub Creek 2 is 62,489 acres (+0) and 54% contained, Muckamuck is 1,179 acres (+116) and 0% contained. Delancy remains at 223 acres.   Smoke Air quality will remain mostly good from the Methow Valley down to Wenatchee although smoke will accumulate at times in the Methow Valley when temperatures cool overnight and smoke flows down valleys. Air quality could reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups at times. The Okanogan Valley will remain lightly impacted by smoke with periods of heavier impacts in areas downwind of the Muckamuck and Chickadee fires.   Health Are you ready for...

Actualizacion del Incendio de Bootleg Agosto 11, 2021Localización: 28 millas noreste de Klamath Falls, OR Contención: 98%Tamaño: 413,765 acres (647 millas cuadrada) Personal: 588 Incendio Walrus Localización: 10 millas Norte de BonanzaTamaño: 75 acresContención: 90% Incendio Yainax Localización: 10 millas Noreste de BonanzaTamaño: 84 acresContención: 70% (Klamath Falls, OR) – Ayer, todas las divisiones del Incendio de Bootleg estaban en estado de monitoreo y patrulla. Los bomberos continúan desarmando bombas, mangueras, equipos y suministros de supresión para llevarlos de regreso a los almacenes para ser limpiados, reempaquetados y listos para desplegarlos en otros incendios donde se necesiten. Hoy, los bomberos esperan terminar liquidando los incendios de Walrus y Yainax y después sacar los equipos y poner ambos incendios en estado de patrulla. A medida que las principales operaciones de supresión se finalizan en los tres incendios, el personal del incidente está...

Bootleg Fire Update, August 11, 2021  Location: 28 miles northeast of Klamath Falls, ORContainment: 98%Size: 413,765 acres (647 square miles)Personnel: 588Walrus FireLocation: 10.5 miles N of BonanzaSize: 75 acresContainment: 90%Yainax FireLocation: 10 miles NE of BonanzaSize: 84 acresContainment: 70%(Klamath Falls, OR) – Yesterday all divisions on the Bootleg Fire were in patrol and monitor status. Firefighters continue to disassemble pumps and hoses and backhaul suppression equipment and supplies to get them back to warehouses to be cleaned and repacked and ready to deploy on other fires where they are needed.Firefighters continue mopping up the Walrus and Yainax Fires and expect to finish up today and pull equipment and put both fires in patrol status.As the major suppression operations wrap up on all three fires, incident personnel are working hard to identify resources and equipment that can be released back into the system so they can be sent to other fires...

Officials issued an emergency area closure for the Knoll Fire on the Willamette National Forest. The lightening caused 375-acre Knoll Fire is approximately seven miles northeast of McKenzie Bridge, Ore. All roads, trails, developed recreation sites, dispersed camping, and entering of National Forest System Lands within the closure area are prohibited for the protection of public health and safety.  The following roads and recreations sites are closed to the public: • Roads: Forest Road 1506000, Forest Road 1506625, Forest Road 1506630, Forest Road 1506631, Forest Road 1506632, Forest Road 1506705, Forest Road 2600630, Forest Road 2600640, Forest Road 2600700, Forest Road 2600701, Forest Road 2600703, Forest Road 2654000 (Deer Creek Road), Forest Road 2650000, Forest Road 2655000. • Campgrounds: Olallie Campground. • Trails and Trailheads: McKenzie River National Trail (#3507). • Other Recreation Sites: Olallie Day Use Area, Deer Creek (Bigelow) Hot Springs, McKenzie River...

 Devil’s Knob Complex Evening Update Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Kevin Stock August 10, 2021 Fire Weather Watch was issued for today and a Red Flag Warning will be issued for Wednesday.  An Excessive Heat Warning has been posted starting today 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...

The Oregon State Marine Board issued a temporary closure on a portion of the McKenzie River to recreational boating due to the Knoll Fire reaching the riverbank and burned, fallen trees entering the river.  The closure is from Trail Bridge Reservoir Dam (River Mile 81.9) downstream to the Frissel Boat Ramp (River Mile 76.1). This restriction is in place through August 20, 2021, or until this temporary rule is lifted. The U.S. Forest Service is currently leading efforts to suppress fires in the area affected by this temporary rule. The fire suppression crew operations pose a significant danger to any boaters on the river. Lane County has issued a Level 1 evacuation for nearby residents. A Facebook page has also been created with updates on evacuations and risk levels: https://www.facebook.com/KnollFire/. More information on the Knoll Fire can be found at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7790/. View the temporary rule notice (250-020-0221).                  ...

Smoke Outlook for 8/10 - 8/11 Lane Deschutes Middle Fork Complex Issued at: 2021-08-10 06:54 PDT   Smoke Discussion With continued fire activity, increased smoke production over the next several shifts is expected. Today the Oakridge community will see Very Unhealthy air quality until midday then improving into the evening as favorable winds and good mixing provide clean air. From La Pine along Highway 97 to Bend, good air quality is expected throughout the day. All communities along the McKenzie Highway between Blue River and Leaburg will see thicker early morning smoke but clearing by early afternoon. Eugene residents will see Good air quality throughout the day and outdoor activities will not be hampered by area wildfires. Lowell can expect Moderate conditions early today but clear skies are expected for the remainder of the day. Oakridge It is recommended that Oakridge residents don't engage in outdoor activities until the afternoon hours today. The late afternoon...

Structural firefighters add to the forces helping at the 2,612-acre Poole Creek FireCANYONVILLE, Ore.— The Oregon Office of the State Fire Marshal has sent structural firefighters and equipment to protect residences and other buildings near the Poole Creek Fire if needed. The 27 firefighters from Polk and Yamhill counties arrived this evening with eight fire engines, two water tenders and two command vehicles. Tomorrow they’ll begin assessing structures along Ferguson Lane and Moore Ranch Road. If needed, they will improve defensible space around homes and outbuildings.  The Poole Creek Fire remains firefighters’ top priority. Crews are working to complete and strengthen control lines on the fire’s east and west flanks. A mobile retardant base placed on the south bank of the South Umpqua River is making it more convenient for helicopters to drop retardant along control lines to cool hot spots. Helicopters are also dropping retardant on unburned vegetation to reduce the risk...

WINDY PASS FIRE UPDATE             Date:  Tuesday, August 10, 2021 – 7:00 p.m. Contact:  Public Information Officer Micah Bell, micah_bell@firenet.gov or 509-653-1468   Windy Pass Fire Acres: 82 Containment: 64%  Personnel: 170 Closures: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/okawen/alerts-notices Operations Today: Firefighters verified that the line around yesterday’s firing operations was secure. When weather conditions were favorable, firing operations were completed for the interior of the primary line. Firefighters continued to secure the fire line around newly burned areas so that any flare-ups from around the perimeter of the fire will not break through. Crews began to mop-up secured areas, working through the burned areas to locate and extinguish hot spots. The firing operations produced smoke around Lookout Mountain, which may be visible from nearby areas. Road improvements and construction of contingency line continued.   Operations Tomorrow:  Work on...

For Immediate Release 8/10/2021   East Oakridge area moved to Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation level, remaining community placed at Level 1 (Be Ready) due to Kwis Fire   Contact: Devon Ashbridge, public information officer – 541-682-4526   An evacuation map is available at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/MiddleForkComplex. LEVEL 2 (Be Set): Oakridge Fire, in partnership with fire personnel and Lane County Emergency Management, has issued a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice for High Prairie, Fish Hatchery, Oakridge north of Roberts Road, and Oakridge east of Salmon Creek. Level 2 (Be Set) means that you must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice, and this may be the only notice that you receive. Public safety personnel cannot guarantee they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate. Continue to closely monitor your phone, local media and www.lanecountyor.gov/MiddleForkComplex for information. LEVEL 1 (Be Ready): Oakridge Fire also...

 Is it repair or restoration?  While fire is a natural part of the landscape, the post-fire effects – whether from the flames themselves or the efforts needed to safely suppress it – can be detrimental if left unattended. Suppression repair and restoration are distinctly separate parts of an intricate process that lays the groundwork for the forest ecosystem to begin its regrowth.    “Restoration is a long-term project while suppression repair is fixing the immediate damage – and I don’t even want to call it damage because it’s what is needed to be done – repair is fixing what was done in order to suppress the fire quickly,” said Eireann Pederson, Silviculturist for the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest’s Methow Valley Ranger District. “We will work to repair handlines and dozer lines by planting grass seed, installing water bars, pulling berms amongst other things, then we’ll talk about restoration. Restoration is inside the...

 The Oregon State Marine Board filed a Temporary Administrative Order with the Oregon Secretary of State to: Amend OAR 250-020-0221   Effective: 08/10/2021 through 08/20/2021.   Filing Caption: Temporary boating closure on a portion of the McKenzie River.   Need for Rule: Efforts are currently underway to suppress fires in the area affected by this temporary rule. The fire suppression crews have indicated that fires are burning down to the river's edge which is creating perilous conditions for people on the water. This temporary rule is necessary so that the fire suppression crews are able to work effectively and so that boaters are not endangered by the fires or ongoing suppression activities.   Rule Summary: Temporarily restricts boating on a portion of the McKenzie River so fire suppression crews are able to work effectively and so that boaters are not endangered by the fires or ongoing suppression

Smoke Discussion With continued fire activity, increased smoke production over the next several shifts is expected. Today the Oakridge community will see very unhealthy air quality until midday, then improvement into the evening as favorable winds and good mixing provide clean air. From La Pine along Highway 97 to Bend, good air quality is expected throughout the day. All communities along the McKenzie Highway between Blue River and Leaburg will see thicker early morning smoke but clearing by early afternoon. Eugene residents will see Good air quality throughout the day and outdoor activities will not be hampered by area wildfires. Lowell can expect Moderate conditions early today but clear skies are expected for the remainder of the day. Oakridge It is recommended that Oakridge residents don't engage in outdoor activities until the afternoon hours today. The late afternoon and evening will be a great time to get out and enjoy cleaner air. See "Related Information" below...

 A CLOSURE ORDER has been put in place by the Colville National Forest: : Spur Mountain Fire Closure Order can be found at:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd938974.pdf, Map:https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd938975.pdf, https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/colville/alerts-notices

WILLAMETTE NATIONAL FOREST - ORDER # 06-18-10-21-23 .  KWIS FIRE EMERGENCY AREA CLOSURE Willamette National Forest issued Order #06-18-10-21-23 on August 10, 2021. The order and map are attached below. For more information, visit the Willamette National Forest Fire Closure page at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/willamette/alerts-notices/?aid=68085. 

 WILLAMETTE NATIONAL FOREST CLOSURE (ORDER # 06-18-01-21-22) ISSUED AUGUST 10: SEE