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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: 54,858, Percent Containment: 24% Date/Time Detected: July 16th. 1:27 PM Structures burned: 3 Number of Resources: 688 Cause: Under investigation Origin/Location: 5 miles North of Winthrop, WA. As of 1800 last night CA IMT1 transferred command of the Cub Creek 2 Fire to Southwest Area Type 1 Incident Management Team 2. Yesterday crews continued to improve containment lines along the west and southwestern flank securing hot pots. The northern portion of the fire continues to remain in its current footprint having spread into previous burn scars and patchy fuels. Fire growth continued to increase on the northeast flank in Twentymile Creek and on the southeast in Pebble Creek. Today firefighters will continue mop up operations securing containment lines and working the Eightmile Creek Road...

Cub Creek 2 Fire Evening Update Effective Saturday, July 31, 2021 the Fire Information Line will be (406)-426-9595 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm), also the fire will go to once-a-day morning updates.Today crews were engaged on the eastern flank, constructing new dozer and hand lines in the Pebble Creek ridges, with the intent of establishing containment lines from First Butte up to North Twentymile Peak. Some of this area near Pebble Creek is rocky, so dozers are moving up to the top of FS Road 37. Aviation resources were flying throughout the day to support crews on the ground with multiple retardant drops. The western fire edge continues to be worked; crews have initiated mop up. Today, with the hot and dry conditions, flare-ups in the lower drainages continued but even with the high temperatures the Cedar Fire did moderate the Cub Creek 2 with due to smoke. On the southern edge, crews remain in patrol status to ensure the fire stays within containment lines. The fire remains within the...

5:50 p.m. "Drop points" are designated geographical locations scattered around the fire. These become common reference names for the firefighting personnel. Inside the fire closure area, drivers from ground support unit often will leave supplies brought from the fire camp for firefighters to pick up later. Shown here are pumps and hoses used as part of structure protection of residences.    4 p.m. This is a view from Division H (southern area of the fire) looking across from the old Little Bridge Creek burn. The heavy smoke is above the dozer line. Air resources are being utilized.    11 a.m. The "horseshoe" of unburned material at the base of the Lucky Jim Bluff off Highway 20 was burned off last night. No structures were lost.  8:30 a.m. Morning Update:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/7655/62333/ Smoke

ORDER NO. 06-02-21-07 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 July 27, 2021, and will remain in effect through December 31, 2021, or until rescinded. This order supersedes and rescinds order #06-02-21-05 signed by Forest Supervisor Barry Imler on July 12, 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 System...

News ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseJuly 30, 2021Media Contacts: Tamara Schmidt Cell: 541-891-6758 tamara.schmidt@usda.gov   David N. Duncan Cell: 541-219-0515 david.n.duncan@usda.gov Lightning response and fire preparedness in South Central Oregon this weekend LAKEVIEW, Ore. – The agencies of the South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership (SCOFMP) are responding to lightning fires sparked by storms this week and hosting additional firefighting resources to help with initial attack in the coming days and weeks.   Since Monday, wildland firefighting resources have responded to 13 confirmed lightning fires, with the largest being just under 2 acres.  Four of the fires have been declared contained and controlled, two are contained, and the remaining fires are still active.   Yesterday’s thunderstorm activity produced 165 cloud-to-ground lightning strikes in Klamath County, with 10 in Lake County. A Red Flag Warning is in effect today until 11 p.m. over a large part of the...

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 Sweet Home, Oregon – South Cascade Interagency Type 3 Team will continue to mop-up with hose lays, sprinklers, and pumps around the fire perimeter. For the north contingency line, wood debris will continue to be pulled out to create a stronger firebreak, which will take about 3 to 4 more days.  For the south contingency, available fuels that the fire could spread to will continue to be removed, which will take about 5 days. Additionally, dangerous snags (standing dead trees) will be felled, which lessens hazards for firefighters in the area and reduces smoke by removing some of the smoldering material. The fire danger level remains at “very high”, and there is a Red Flag Warning in the area for today. Containment is 53%.  The Willamette National Forest will maintain its large closure area to continue to prioritize safety of the public and firefighters. We would like to remind the public that this closure means that there will be absolutely no public access to the area past...

Lake County Sheriff’s Office Media ReleaseJuly 30, 2021, 1:00 p.m.For Immediate Release Contact: Melanie Lasley(541) 947-6003mlasley@co.lake.or.usLakeview, OR – Evacuations. Evacuation levels have not changed in Lake County since July 28. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Management are heavily engaged with the fire’s incident management team and constantly assessing the need to raise or lower evacuation levels to keep residents safe.Critical fire weather is forecast in the Bootleg Fire area for the next several days, which may cause more active fire behavior, and/or include new lightning starts. County leadership and fire teams ask that Lake County residents remain vigilant to potential wildfire hazards. In particular, areas along Highway 31 north of Monument Rock and south of the community of Summer Lake, the majority of which are currently in a Level 2 evacuation, should “Be Set” to evacuate if necessary. In short, the Bootleg Fire is still a long way from...

As of today, July 30, 2021 at 12 noon the EVACUATION LEVELS issued due to the Cub Creek 2 Fire are being reduced. To view the current evacuation levels on the County Wide Advisory MAP visit: https://tinyurl.com/yj4awymmThe area labeled as EIGHT MILE (on the Okanogan County Advisory MAP) that was issued a Level 3 has been reduced to Level 2 (Be Ready).The area labeled as UPPER RENDEZVOUS, that was issued a Level 2 has been reduced to Level 1 (Advisory).The area labeled CHEWUCH will remain at a Level 2 (Be Ready).Citizens are reminded that ONLY property owners and residents living within the Level 2 areas are allowed access to those level 2 areas. Persons returning to these areas should be cautious of hazards caused by the fire. Be aware of your surroundings and take action if needed. The Cub Creek 2 fire is still active with fire personal and equipment in the area.All evacuations levels remain the same for the Cedar Creek Fire.Cub Creek 2 Fire informational line:

Fire Information: As of Friday, July 30, the Jack Fire has burned 22,491 acres and is 62 percent contained. The fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain that is difficult to access, and it continues to be a challenge for firefighting operations.Current fire behavior is most active south of Hwy 138 in the east, southeast, and south flank of the fire. Crews there are conducting firefighting operations as conditions allow, including at the 4770 road, on the 28 road, along the 530 road to Twin Lakes, and near Calf Creek. If burn operations occur, please be aware that smoke may be visible to the public. North of Hwy 138, firefighters are successfully holding the control lines and continuing mop-up, patrol, and monitoring activities on the northeast, north, and west perimeters of the fire.Other small fires have ignited in a remote location in the Canton Creek Roadless Area, approximately 10 miles north of the Jack Fire. These fires are associated with lightning storms that recently passed...

   Sherwood Fire Daily Update – July 30, 2021   Fire Information Phone Line: 425-324-1267 (7am - 7pm) Email: 2021.Sherwood@firenet.gov InciWeb (Incident Website): https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7713/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Rawhide-Press-129267947115446   Acres:1,256Number of Personnel: 311 Percent Containment: 55%                                        Cause: Under Investigation Date/Time Detected: July 21, 2021, 2:15 p.m.Origin/Location: Wellpinit, Washington   Wellpinit, WA –  Yesterday, crews effectively contained an 11-acre spot fire that had smoldered through a root system and reemerged above ground, away from its original ignition point outside of containment lines.  An infrared flight was done last night and a reconnaissance flight will be done today to monitor for any other areas of heat.   Firefighters are mopping up the spot fire today, and unneeded crews are being released. ...

Actualizacion del Incendio de Bootleg Julio 30, 2021 Localización: 28 millas noreste de Klamath Falls, OR                                          Tamaño: 413,545 acres Personal: 1,928                                                                                                          Contención:  53%  (Klamath Falls, OR) – - Ayer, fue otro día con actividad de fuego elevada y hoy se espera lo mismo. La mayoría de las llamaradas fueron en bolsillos de combustibles forestales que se estaban quemando. En la esquina noroeste, se completó la construcción para unir la línea al norte de Round Butte y se continúa trabajando para mejorarla. Las cuadrillas están utilizando tendidos de mangueras, liquidación y patrullaje para contener y mejorar la línea. El jefe de la Sección de Operaciones, Brad Washa,...

INCHELIUM, WASHINGTON– The Summit Trail Fire made a considerable push to the north and east yesterday, aided by low humidity, high temperatures and gusty winds, which are expected to continue today. The fire crossed Sitdown Creek, and crews along the fire’s edge are currently working to keep the fire from crossing the road. In the Lynx Creek Road area, the fire crossed the road and is now making its way up the west side of Lynx Mountain. Crews are looking for opportunities to construct containment lines as close to the fire’s edge as possible on the eastern flank.  The fire is now visible from Twin Lakes, with growth expected to be primarily to the north and northeast today. In Twin Lakes, crews continued to prepare contingency lines near structures and along Bridge Creek Road, should the need for these contingency options arise. Both hand crews and heavy machinery are progressing in their nighttime work in Beaver Dam Creek to establish a containment line along the fire’s...

Wallowa, OR – The water is flowing across all divisions of the Elbow Creek Fire 17 miles northwest of Wallowa. Fire crews have fully transitioned to mop-up and an increase in the number of water tenders will keep the water flowing to help firefighters soak the remains of the fire over the next several days.The fire is 22,955 acres and 57% contained. A 10-person crew made it halfway down over the rim yesterday towards the bottom of the Grande Ronde River Canyon in the Elbow Creek drainage. They will continue to the bottom of the canyon today to seek and destroy hot spots along the river. The depth of mop-up, or how far crews should go in from the fire’s edge, is based on the fuels and the heat they hold. Grass for instance, doesn’t hold heat for very long, and poses less of a threat of tossing embers over containment lines in coming weeks. Whereas heavier fuels, such as downed logs and stumps, can hold heat for weeks and even months. Areas covered with heavier fuels may require...

There was a community meeting last night in Pomeroy that was recorded and posted to the Green Ridge Fire Facebook page.Lick Creek Fire: A Burn Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team will continue working on the Lick Creek Fire. This assessment will be used for long range forecasting and preparation of the areas at greatest risk for runoff and flooding. This fire remains at 90% contained. Continued smoke will be visible as unburned pockets of vegetation inside the fire area are consumed. Crews will continue to mop up pockets of heat interior and patrol the perimeter until full containment is achieved.Green Ridge Fire Current Situation: Hot, dry, unstable weather conditions yesterday caused increased fire activity. Heavy fuels and fire alignment with steep slopes allowed for fire spread in west, south and east portions of the fire. With yesterday’s fire growth, forecasted weather and fire behavior today, the fire team and county emergency managers made the decision to issue additional...

  Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires Morning Update July 30, 2021 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest   Winthrop, WA — The Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires are burning on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in steep and rocky terrain with heavy dead and down fuel loading. 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: Today will be warm and dry. We will see heavy smoke in the valleys in the early hours with moderate clearing in the afternoon. Skies will be mostly sunny, and temperatures will range from 90 to 97 degrees at the lower elevations and 79 to 85 at the ridgetops. Relative humidity will be 15 to 20 percent in the valleys and 17 to 25 at higher elevations. Winds will be mild, northwest at 5 to 10 miles per hour in the morning, transitioning to southerly winds of 4 to 8 miles per hour with gusts of 14 in the afternoon.   Cedar Creek...

There was a community meeting last night in Pomeroy that was recorded and posted to the Green Ridge Fire Facebook page. Lick Creek Fire: A Burn Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team will continue working on the Lick Creek Fire. This assessment will be used for long range forecasting and preparation of the areas at greatest risk for runoff and flooding. This fire remains at 90% contained. Continued smoke will be visible as unburned pockets of vegetation inside the fire area are consumed. Crews will continue to mop up pockets of heat interior and patrol the perimeter until full containment is achieved. Green Ridge Fire Current Situation: Hot, dry, unstable weather conditions yesterday caused increased fire activity. Heavy fuels and fire alignment with steep slopes allowed for fire spread in west, south and east portions of the fire. With yesterday’s fire growth, forecasted weather and fire behavior today, the fire team and county emergency managers made the decision to issue additional...

 FOREST SERVICE BAER PROGRAM OVERVIEWThe Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) program is designed to identify and manage potential risks to resources on National Forest System lands and reduce these threats through appropriate emergency measures to protect human life and safety, property, and critical natural or cultural resources. BAER is an emergency program for stabilization work that involves time-critical activities to be completed before the first damaging event to meet program objectives:BAER Objectives:-   Determine whether imminent post-wildfire threats to human life and safety, property, and critical natural or cultural resources on National Forest System lands exist and take immediate actions, as appropriate, to manage the unacceptable risks.-   If emergency conditions are identified, mitigate significant threats to health, safety, human life, property and critical cultural and natural resources.-   Prescribe emergency response actions to stabilize and...

 KEY ELEMENTS OF A BAER ASSESSMENT                               Forest Service BAER assessment teams are established by Forest Supervisors before wildfires are fully contained. The teams coordinate and work with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS), National Weather Service (NWS), local counties, State Department of Transportation, and other federal, state, and local agencies to strategically assess potential post-fire impacts to the watersheds burned from wildland fires.·       The BAER assessment teams are evaluating watershed conditions to determine the level of potential risks to human life, safety, property, critical natural and cultural-heritage resources, and determine if there are appropriate and effective emergency stabilization measures that can be implemented on federal lands in a timely manner to reduce unacceptable risks from potential flooding and debris...

 AFTER THE FIRE: Toolkits The US Department of Agriculture After Fire Toolkit and Information site is where resource managers, landowners, or communities can find guidance for assessing and preventing potential damage due to post-fire flooding and related events. Browse this site to find information on the research, methods, and tools available for measuring and reducing risks associated with post-fire flooding, debris flows and sedimentation:https://postfiresw.info/Another AFTER THE FIRE Toolkit has been designed to allow community coalitions, local wildfire coordinating groups, fire districts and other wildfire organizations to respond to post-fire community needs quickly, accurately, and