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  News Release August 6, 2021 Cusik, WA - The Molybdenite Fire is located about 9 miles Southeast of Ione, WA. It started on Saturday, July 31st and has burned 55 acres of forested land.    Six hand crews and eight engines continued to work on mop up operations and overall fire containment has increased to 70%. One crew remains out on initial attack to another fire starts in the area to support local jurisdictions.   This evening at 18:00 the fire will transition from the type 3 incident management team to local jurisdiction type 4 team. The resources that continue to remain working this fire will move base camp to Sullivan Lake Ranger Station from the Kalispel Tribe Pow Wow grounds. Two, twenty-person hand crews and two engines will remain on the fire through the transition.   Information contact after transition: Chuck Lassiter 509-690-6319 / Charles.lassiter@usda.gov   Safety concerns: Snags and overhead hazards, within the fire perimeter continue to be addressed as...

GLIDE, Ore. – Seasonal temperatures and higher humidities are expected to continue through the weekend, but temperatures will climb back into the 90s early next week, with possible Red Flag conditions Tuesday.   “We need to take advantage of this moderated weather,” said Incident Commander Brian Gales for Northwest 13 IMT, which is managing the Rough Patch Complex, Jack Fire and several smaller fires in the area. “We need to engage in the right place, with the right tactics to maximize the resources we have.”   For the safety of the public and firefighters battling the Rough Patch Complex and Jack Fire, several new closure orders are now in effect.   The Umpqua and Willamette National Forests have closed Steamboat Campground, Steamboat Falls Campground, Canton Creek Campground, Musick Guard Station and Mineral Campground. Roseburg District Bureau of Land Management has closed Francis Creek Road from the junction with Canton Creek Road north to the district boundary.  ...

Summary: Southeast WA Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed command of the Moe Canyon fire at 6:00AM August 05, 2021. The fire was reported at 6PM August 03. Initial attack was carried out by crews from WA DNR and USFS supported by aircraft. The fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain 10 miles NW of Entiat WA.Last Night: Strong gusty winds challenged engine crews and containment lines throughout the night. The fire stayed within its perimeter and no new spot fires were detected. Today: The northern edge of the fire will be staffed today with engines and hand crews. These resources will focus on reestablishing containment lines that were compromised by yesterdays wind event. To the south of the fire, a dozer will be constructing a contingency line parallel to and just south of the Chief Joseph-Monroe transmission lines. Weather: Cooler temperatures and moderate humidity will help slow the fires progression today. Strong gusty winds are forecast to continue today and tonight....

GLIDE, Ore. – Seasonal temperatures and higher humidities are expected to continue through the weekend, but temperatures will climb back into the 90s early next week, with possible Red Flag conditions Tuesday.   “We need to take advantage of this moderated weather,” said Incident Commander Brian Gales for Northwest 13 IMT, which is managing the Rough Patch Complex, Jack Fire and several smaller fires in the area. “We need to engage in the right place, with the right tactics to maximize the resources we have.”   For the safety of the public and firefighters battling the Rough Patch Complex and Jack Fire, several new closure orders are now in effect.   The Umpqua and Willamette National Forests have closed Steamboat Campground, Steamboat Falls Campground, Canton Creek Campground, Musick Guard Station and Mineral Campground. Roseburg District Bureau of Land Management has closed Francis Creek Road from the junction with Canton Creek Road north to the district boundary.  ...

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE  WILLAMETTE NATIONAL FOREST  ORDER # 06-18-10-21-21  FOREST ORDER OCCUPANCY AND USE Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited in the areas described in this order within the administrative boundaries of the Willamette National Forest. This Order supersedes order # 06-18-10-21-18. This Order is effective on August 5, 2021, and shall be in effect until rescinded or December 31, 2021, whichever comes first. PROHIBITIONS: 1. Entering into or being upon an area closed for the protection of public health or safety. 36 CFR § 261.53(e) 2. Being on the road. 36 CFR § 261.54(e) 3. Being on a trail. 36 CFR § 261.55(a) 4. Entering or using a developed recreation site or portion thereof. 36 CFR § 261.58(b) CLOSURE DESCRIPTION: All areas affected by this closure are located within Lane County, Oregon, and within the Administrative Boundaries of the...

The Whitmore and Hamilton Fires are burning on the Colville Reservation south of Omak Lake and west of Nespelem, WA. Northwest Incident Management Team 12 assumed command of both fires at 6 PM on August 5. Acreage reported includes both the Whitmore and Hamilton Fires. The Incident Command Post (ICP) has been established at the Nespelem Community Center. To ensure the health and safety of our firefighters and the communities we serve, the Incident Command Post is closed to all but essential personnel. Increasing winds will help to move smoke out of the fire area this afternoon. As the smoke clears, the two fires will likely become more active.Operations The Whitmore Fire was active last night and moved to the east, towards the Hamilton Fire. Firefighters constructed dozer line along the Kartar Valley Road, halting the advance of the Whitmore Fire to the north. Firefighters are scouting around both fires to locate additional defensible lines to keep the fires in the smallest possible...

WINDY PASS FIRE UPDATE               Date:  Friday, August 6, 2021 – 10:00 a.m. Contact:  Public Information Officer Hannah Blackstock, 509-800-7177   Windy Pass Fire Acres: 99 Containment: 0% Personnel: 46 Closures: Pending Summary: Lightning passed through the area on the evening of Tuesday August 3, igniting a fire southwest of Lookout Mountain and approximately 10 miles southwest of Cle Elum, WA.  Resources located the fire on August 4th burning in heavy timber and snags on steep, remote terrain. Access to the fire is difficult.   Southeast WA Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed command of the fire at 6:00 AM on August 6, 2021. Fire resources are working on a full-suppression strategy with a limited number of resources.   Operations Today: Active fire behavior is expected due to predicted increase in winds associated with cold front passage. Fire personnel are working to identify areas for effective containment lines. Fire line is being prepped along...

Smoke Smoke impacts continue to lessen overall as the fires are brought under control. Westerly winds are resulting in improved air quality in areas close to the east slopes of the Cascades including Mazama. The upper Okanogan Valley remains impacted by smoke from multiple directions and smoke from Canadian fires is expected in the area again today.Health Check your local real-time air quality conditions athttps://fire.airnow.gov. If your air quality is good, consider opening windows, dusting, and vacuuming to clear out any lingering smoke particles. Or just get outside and enjoy the cooler weather and cleaner

 News Release August 6,

 Inchelium, Wa. – In the past 24 hours firefighters have kept the Summit Trail Fire largely in its previous footprint and increased containment, while continuing to respond to fire starts across the Colville Reservation.Today firefighters will take advantage of their previous hard work to strengthen containment lines in advance of forecasted winds this afternoon and tomorrow.  As these winds will be predominantly coming from the west and southwest, firefighters are focusing their efforts on reinforcing the east and northeast sides of the fire.  As part of that effort, helicopters will be dropping retardant along the northeast edge. Milder temperatures and higher humidity levels have helped temper fire activity and slow fire growth.  As conditions continue to dry out and winds increase the potential for fire growth will increase.  The incoming wind is part of a low pressure system slowly crossing western Canada.  The Chuweah Creek Fire is 93% contained with crews anticipating...

  Cub Creek 2 Fire – August 6th, 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/CubCreek2Fire2021   Acres: 61,026 Percent Containment: 24% Date/Time Detected: July 16th. 1:27 PM Structures burned: 3 Number of Resources: 673 Cause: Under investigation Origin/Location: 5 miles North of Winthrop, WA.   Firefighters were able to contain a new ignition near the western flank of the fire. Ground and air resources supported local resources for initial attack efforts in the vicinity of the fire, including the Muckamuck Fire and Schneider Springs Fire. Firefighters were able to mop up the western side of FS 51 and the Lake Creek Methow Trailhead from the firing operation. Firefighters are working on mop up on the west flank and back hauling supplies and equipment to the Incident Command Post. Mop up and patrolling work along the western side of FS 51...

Devil’s Knob Complex Morning Update Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Kevin Stock August 6, 2021 Community Meeting: An in person community meeting has been scheduled for August 7, 2021, Saturday at 7:30 PM at the Tiller Volunteer Fire Department. Fire managers from both Devil’s Knob and Skyline Ridge Complexes will provide operational fire updates and an opportunity for the public to ask questions.  The Devil's Knob Complex is a grouping of 50 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 Fires 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...

Firefighters gain ground on fires with assist from weather CANYONVILLE, Ore.— Containing the wildfires closest to Canyonville is one of firefighters’ top priorities today. Once completed, more resources will be focused on the 1,104-acre Poole Fire south of Days Creek. While good progress has been made on the south end of that fire, difficult terrain on the northern edge has proven more challenging. Yesterday firefighters also began engaging on the Dismal Creek 210 Fire in the Upper Cow Creek area. Crews placed hoses around much of that fire and aim to complete that today. As the highest priority set of wildfires in the region, the Skyline Ridge Complex received more than 300 additional personnel yesterday, bringing staffing to 824. The number of hand crews doubled to 26, with more water tenders and more fire engines arriving. Ten helicopters will continue making water drops today, helping firefighters gain control of the smaller fires, many of which are now fully lined and in mop...

Daily UpdateAugust 6, 2021Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest   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)   Fire Weather: Increasing onshore flow over western Washington will deepen the marine layer along the Cascade Crest and begin spilling into the Methow Valley. This will result in cooler temperatures, higher humidity, and breezy westerly winds. Spotty light showers or drizzle will be possible at times, especially over the western perimeter. A cold front swinging through on Saturday will bring the best chance for showers to all portions of the fire.  Winds will relax early next week with another warming and drying trend expected to develop.   Cedar Creek Fire: The fire is currently estimated at...

Actualizacion del Incendio de Bootleg Augosto 06, 2021  Localización: 28 millas (45 Kilómetros) noreste de Klamath Falls, ORTotal Linea de Defensa: 326 millas (525 Kilómetros)Tamaño: 413,765 acres (167,445 Hectáreas), 647 millas cuadrada (1,676 Kilómetros cuadrados)42 millas (68 Kilómetros) de borde de fuego activo, 284 millas (457 Kilómetros) de línea contenidaContención:  87%Personal: 1,252                                                                                      (Klamath Falls, OR) – Los vientos racheados y las tormentas eléctricas resultaron en varios incendios nuevos causados por rayos al norte y al sur del área de quema del incendio de Bootleg. Los recursos de ataque inicial han establecido un perímetro para controlarlos. El Incendio de Walrus y el incendio de Yanix tienen un tamaño de aproximadamente 75 acres cada uno. El incendio de Yanix tiene un foco...

  8/5 Smoke Outlook   Fire Fires were active yesterday due to the hot, dry, and windy conditions although remained well within control. Today the weather will give firefighters an advantage with cooler temperatures, increasing clouds, and higher humidity. Cedar Creek is now 52,833 acres (+335) and 25% contained. Cub Creek 2 is 61,026 acres (+1,649) and 24% contained. Delancy remains at 223 acres.   Smoke Smoke impacts continue to lessen overall as the fires are brought under control. Westerly winds are resulting in improved air quality in areas close to the east slopes of the Cascades including Mazama. The upper Okanogan Valley remains impacted by smoke from multiple directions and smoke from Canadian fires is expected in the area again today.   Health Check your local real-time air quality conditions at https://fire.airnow.gov. If your air quality is good, consider opening windows, dusting, and vacuuming to clear out any lingering smoke particles....

Bootleg Fire Update, August 6, 2021   Location: 28 miles northeast of Klamath Falls, OR Fireline total:  326 milesSize: 413,765 acres, 647 square miles42 miles active fire edge, 284 miles of contained linePersonnel: 1,252Containment: 87%  (Klamath Falls, OR) – Gusty winds and thunderstorms resulted in several new starts from lightning strikes north and south of the Bootleg Fire burn area. Initial attack resources have established perimeter to control them. The Walrus Fire and the Yanix Fire are about 75 acres each in size. The Yanix Fire has a spot about a quarter of a mile outside its perimeter and crews are working on initial attack and control of those new fires. The Pacific Northwest Team 2 resumed command of the Bootleg Fire from the Alaska Incident Management Team at 0600 today and assumed command of the Yanix Fire and Walrus Fire.  Today’s weather will not be as extreme as the previous three days. Cooler temperatures and...

ORDER NO. 06-02-21-08 FIRE AREA EMERGENCY CLOSURE FREMONT-WINEMA NATIONAL FOREST Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 551, 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited on National Forest System lands and roads within the following described area on the Fremont-Winema National Forest, Bly, Chemult, Chiloquin, Lakeview, Paisley and Silver Lake Ranger Districts, as described in the attached Exhibit A. This Order becomes effective on August 5, 2021, and will remain in effect through December 31, 2021, or until rescinded. This order supersedes and rescinds order #06-02-21-07 signed by Forest Supervisor Barry Imler on July 27, 2021. PROHIBITIONS: 1. Going onto or being within an area closed for public health and safety. 36 CFR § 261.53 (e) 2. Being upon a closed road. 36 CFR § 261.54 (e) The area described below will be closed to public access/entry due to hazards and hazardous conditions created as a result of the Bootleg Fire. AFFECTED AREA/CLOSURE AREA: All National Forest...

 Devil’s Knob Complex Evening Update Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Kevin Stock August 5, 2021 Community Meeting: An in person community meeting has been schedule for August 7, 2021, Saturday at 7:30 PM at the Tiller Volunteer Fire Department. Fire managers from both Devil’s Knob and Skyline Ridge Complexes will provide operational fire updates and an opportunity for the public to ask questions.  The Devil's Knob Complex is a grouping of 38 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. Northwest Incident Management Team 8 is managing these fires 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 -...

 Cooler temperatures, higher humidity help firefighters CANYONVILLE, Ore.—After several hot, dry days, temperatures were 10 to 15 degrees cooler on Thursday, and humidity was higher. This combination reduced fire activity on the Skyline Ridge Complex. Firefighters attacked one new fire discovered near Packard Creek, holding it to two acres.Burning debris rolling down steep slopes continued to create control problems, including on Poole Creek and Packard Creek fires. These two fires gained acreage on Thursday, while other fires mostly stayed within their previous perimeters. John Flannigan, Operations Section Chief, said “O’Shea Creek, Sweat Creek, Ike Butte, and McGinnis fires are looking better and better.”Fire personnel are concentrating on corralling the many smaller fires, to keep them at their current sizes. Most are fully surrounded by fire lines and hoselays, and firefighters are extinguishing hot areas near the fire edges. As more of these fires are brought under...