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The following Forest closures are in effect from the 2020 Beachie Creek & Lionshead Fires, but affect the Bull Complex area and access to recreation areas.Willamette National Forest Closure and MapHood National Forest

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All evacuations for the Bootleg have been lifted at noon today in Klamath and Lake Counties. Additionally, all evacuations for the Walrus Fire in Klamath County were lifted at noon

GLIDE, Ore. – Firefighters continue building line and fighting the fire directly where it is safe to do so in preparation for another extreme heat wave moving into the region.   “A lot of work has been put into building this framework,” said Eric Riener, incident commander trainee for Northwest 13 Incident Management Team. “It’s like a puzzle – you build the border first, then start filling it in one piece at a time.”   The first piece of the firefighting puzzle is always ensuring the safety of those doing the work, he said. “The greatest value at risk out there is our firefighters and we will do everything to ensure safe engagement occurs.”   Many aviation and ground firefighting strategies that slow or block fire movement and spread also serve a safety purpose. Besides removing potential fuels, cutting out snags protects firefighters from falling timber.   Alternate and contingency lines provide egress routes for firefighters to retreat. Lookouts are posted...

GLIDE, Ore. – Firefighters continue building line and fighting the fire directly where it is safe to do so in preparation for another extreme heat wave moving into the region.   “A lot of work has been put into building this framework,” said Eric Riener, incident commander trainee for Northwest 13 Incident Management Team. “It’s like a puzzle – you build the border first, then start filling it in one piece at a time.”   The first piece of the firefighting puzzle is always ensuring the safety of those doing the work, he said. “The greatest value at risk out there is our firefighters and we will do everything to ensure safe engagement occurs.”   Many aviation and ground firefighting strategies that slow or block fire movement and spread also serve a safety purpose. Besides removing potential fuels, cutting out snags protects firefighters from falling timber.   Alternate and contingency lines provide egress routes for firefighters to retreat. Lookouts are posted...

Black Butte Fire Statistics Total Acres: 11,693 Acres Containment: 0% Personnel: 475 Date of Ignition: 08/03/2021 Cause of Fires: Lightning/Natural Structures Threatened: 12 Injuries: 0 Aircraft: 3 Dozers: 5   Engines: 11 Black Butte Fire information: On the northern edge of the Black Butte fire, off Forest Road 16, firefighters continue to hold and improve containment lines to the North Fork Malheur River drainage. Protecting private lands and structures at Flag Prairie is a priority and firing operations will continue along 1675 and 284 roads. Crews will also work with the resource advisors on dozer work to clear roads for control lines. On the eastern edge of the fire, crews will scout primary and alternative lines to North Fork Malheur River.   To the northwest, along the western flank, crews will patrol and secure spots across containment lines and continue prep of control lines. Firefighters plan burnout operations as needed.   On the southeast edge, east of the River,...

  WILDFIRE INFORMATION August 9, 2021                                                                                Walker Creek Fire      Spur Fire              Chickadee Fire   Acres: 238 Containment: 10%   Acres: 1,935 Containment: NA Acres: 490 Containment:  NA             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/ Today,...

  WILDFIRE INFORMATION August 9, 2021                                                                                Walker Creek Fire      Spur Fire              Chickadee Fire   Acres: 238 Containment: 10%   Acres: 1,935 Containment: NA Acres: 490 Containment:  NA             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/ Today,...

News Release August 9, 2021 Orient, WA - The Nine Mine Fire is located 4.5 miles south / southeast from Laurier, WA. This lighting caused fire started on Wednesday, August 4th and has burned approximately 117 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. remains closed. Yesterdays wetting rains were very beneficial to firefighters working containment lines on the fire. The steady rain allows firefighters to work the rainwater into the soil along containment lines with hand tools. Yesterday’s rain and cooler temperatures have been favorable to containment and suppression efforts improving overall fire containment to...

   Community Fire Briefing at Greenwaters Park, 48362 Highway 58, in Oakridge - Monday, August 9 at 6:30 pm. Middle Fork Complex: Yesterday firefighters continued reinforcing fire line and working to re-establish containment on a spot fire in the Kwis Fire. Crews and heavy equipment also continued preparing existing road systems to be used as containment line for the Ninemile, Gales, and Elephant Rock Fires. Resources assigned to these fires also assisted with initial attack of a new fire that started west of Oakridge near the Hardesty Trailhead. Containing the Kwis Fire remains a priority for firefighters because of its proximity to Oakridge. While crews and air resources will be continuing efforts to re-establish and secure containment line around the Kwis fire, they are also evaluating additional options for containment lines south of the fire. On the Gales and Ninemile Fires, crews and heavy equipment are establishing containment lines that will reduce potential for spread of...

   Community Fire Briefing at Greenwaters Park, 48362 Highway 58, in Oakridge - Monday, August 9 at 6:30 pm. Middle Fork Complex: Yesterday firefighters continued reinforcing fire line and working to re-establish containment on a spot fire in the Kwis Fire. Crews and heavy equipment also continued preparing existing road systems to be used as containment line for the Ninemile, Gales, and Elephant Rock Fires. Resources assigned to these fires also assisted with initial attack of a new fire that started west of Oakridge near the Hardesty Trailhead. Containing the Kwis Fire remains a priority for firefighters because of its proximity to Oakridge. While crews and air resources will be continuing efforts to re-establish and secure containment line around the Kwis fire, they are also evaluating additional options for containment lines south of the fire. On the Gales and Ninemile Fires, crews and heavy equipment are establishing containment lines that will reduce potential for spread of...

  Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires Daily Update August 9, 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 (Staffed 8:00 am to 8:00 pm daily)   Fire Weather: After a cool start Monday, temperatures will rise quickly by Monday afternoon. This will also bring much lower humidity levels to the region. Skies will remain mostly clear, with some fair cumulus along higher mountain peaks. Light and variable winds in the morning will gradually turn back to the northwest during the afternoon, with some higher gusts along aligned valleys in the evening.   Cedar Creek Fire: The fire is currently estimated at 52,859 acres and is 33% contained.   At Vasiliki Ridge crews continued to construct a direct line parallel to...

 Devil’s Knob Complex Morning Update Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Kevin Stock August 9, 2021 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. 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, Oregon.    Fire Information: (541) 900-6133 (8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.) E-mail:  2021.DevilsKnob@firenet.gov Information Websites: Facebook page “2021 Devil’s Knob Complex” Inciweb - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7771/...

Containment Increases on Skyline Ridge Complex CANYONVILLE, Ore. – Of the 19 fires comprising the Complex, 18 did not grow over the past couple of days, boosting overall containment to 14%. Objectives today continue with mop-up, patrol and reinforcing control line on all fires while directing more resources to contain the 2,350-acrePoole Creek Fire. Roughly six miles southeast of the community of Days Creek, the Poole Creek Fire is a top priority for firefighters. Additional crews are helping to strengthen containment lines. Helicopters are dropping water and retardant to slow the fire’s growth. Burn-out operations continue today, which will strengthen and deepen containment lines. This will allow firefighters to safely engage the fire while protecting houses and outbuildings on the south bank of the South Umpqua River. Local residents can expect to see more fire traffic and smoke from burn-out operations.Air operations personnel have set up a mobile retardant base....

  Muckamuck Fire– August 9th, 2021 Update  Fire Information Public Phone Line: (509)-202-4184 Email: 2021.muckamuck@firenet.gov Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7786/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MuckamuckFire2021   Acres: 989 Percent Containment: 0% Date/Time Detected: August 4th, 08:55 AM Structures burned: 0 Number of Resources: 100 Cause: Lightning Origin/Location: 4 miles Northwest of    Conconully, WA. Yesterday as fire behavior moderated firefighters worked to establish containment lines on the Muckamuck Fire.  Along the southern flank heavy equipment were able to successfully reopen dozer lines from the Tripod fire. Crews were able to b direct begin suppression tactics and scout for holding features as a contingency. Firefighters on the northeastern flank were able to make access up to the fire area and get equipment moved along the FS RD 38 scouting for areas to engage the fire. Today as weather and visibility permits aviation resources will be...

Green Ridge and Lick Creek Fire UpdateMonday, August 9, 2021, 9:00 a.m.  Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team Black Troy Hagan, Incident Commander  Green Ridge Fire Statistics:Size:  23,126 acresContainment:  15%Total Personnel: 363Location: 30 miles east of Walla WallaReported: July 7, 2021Cause: Lightning Lick Creek Fire Statistics:Size:  80,421 acresContainment:  90%Total Personnel: 82Location: 20 miles southwest of Asotin, WAReported: July 7, 2021Cause: Lightning Yesterday’s Weather Moderates Fire Behavior on Green Ridge Fire Current Situation: Green Ridge Fire: The Green Ridge Fire grew to 23,126 acres and remains 15% contained. Lighter winds yesterday allowed firefighters to focus efforts on the northeast side of the fire and the spot fires north of the 22 Road, successfully limiting the fire’s spread in that area. Where the Green Ridge Fire burned into the Lick Creek Fire perimeter, fire activity slowed significantly due to a lack of available fuels. Today,...

WHITMORE FIRE UPDATENORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12Incident Commander: Bobby Shindelar August 9, 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 firefighters and community members.Operations Yesterday, fire fighters took advantage of cooler temperatures, higher moisture levels, and less active fire behavior to secure stretches of fireline. The southwest to southeast borders of the fire along Columbia River Road experienced no fire spread and firefighters conducted mop-up operations successfully. Today, resources will be patrolling that area. Along the northern portion of the fire, including Kartar Creek Road, aircraft assisted crews in securing the perimeter. Dozers and crews constructed containment lines and conducted burnout operations north of Coyote Creek Road. This work will...

Inchelium, Wa. – The cold front that moved into the area yesterday brought measurable rain to the Summit Trail Fire, Upper Lime Creek Fire, and Chuweah Creek Fires. This moisture gives firefighters the opportunity to build direct fire line, while fire behavior is still moderate. Even though this moisture is helpful, the fire is not yet out. A drying trend will start today and continue with warmer temperatures throughout the week which will increase fire activity.Firefighters will hit the fire hard today with more direct attack in areas where possible. They will continue to work to respond to fire starts from last Wednesday’s lightning storm and reinforce lines on the northeast flank of the Summit Trail Fire. Most of the western and the southern sides are mopped-up inside the fire line and that line has held for several days.  The 265 acre Upper Lime Creek Fire did not receive as much moisture as the Summit Trail Fire. The Upper Lime Creek Fire is 0% contained. Crews will continue...

Inchelium, Wa. – The cold front that moved into the area yesterday brought measurable rain to the Summit Trail Fire, Upper Lime Creek Fire, and Chuweah Creek Fires. This moisture gives firefighters the opportunity to build direct fire line, while fire behavior is still moderate. Even though this moisture is helpful, the fire is not yet out. A drying trend will start today and continue with warmer temperatures throughout the week which will increase fire activity.Firefighters will hit the fire hard today with more direct attack in areas where possible. They will continue to work to respond to fire starts from last Wednesday’s lightning storm and reinforce lines on the northeast flank of the Summit Trail Fire. Most of the western and the southern sides are mopped-up inside the fire line and that line has held for several days.  The 265 acre Upper Lime Creek Fire did not receive as much moisture as the Summit Trail Fire. The Upper Lime Creek Fire is 0% contained. Crews will continue...