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 Bootleg Update July 30, 2021   Location: 28 miles northeast of Klamath Falls, OR    Size: 413,545 acres Personnel: 1,928                                 Containment: 53%  (Klamath Falls, OR) – Yesterday was another day of elevated fire activity and the same is expected today. Most flare ups were interior pockets of fuel burning out. In the northwest corner, construction was completed to join the line north of Round Butte and work continues to improve it. Crews are using hose lays, mop up, and patrol to contain and improve the line. Ops Section Chief Brad Washa reported that there remains approximately 160 miles of uncontained line in a fire that has over 300 miles of perimeter. When fuels, weather, and topography align, there is high potential for aggressive fire spread. Previous spot fires are contained and inactive, but concerns remain for potential out-flow winds associated with...

 Cub Creek 2 Fire  Morning Update  July 30, 2021  For a shareable PDF of this update, click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g5r0JX18i2F14Gyt1yl1u5qv-jFPG0wX/view?usp=sharing Fire Information Line – (509)-593-0574 (8:00 am to 9:00 pm)   The fire is burning on Okanogan County Fire District 6 and Washington Department of Natural Resources protected lands and the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.   The Cub Creek 2 Fire is estimated at 54,852 acres with 24% containment.  Overnight, the fire continued to move in the lower drainages in Pebble Creek on the eastern flank. Crews began prepping the eastern flank from First Butte up to North Twentymile Peak by ensuring heavy equipment and crews can continue to increase containment line up to northern edge of the fire. Today’s priority is along the eastern flank, where crews have added dozers and other heavy equipment to bolster existing FS road systems and reinforce the hand lines that have been constructed over...

RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS · Impacts: Lightning on dry vegetation will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Despite rainfall with storms, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. · Affected areas: In South Central OR Fire Weather Zones...624 and 625 including the communities of Klamath Falls, Chemult, Bly, and Lakeview. View the hazard area in detail at:   https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD Precautionary/preparedness actions... Avoid tossing burning cigarettes on the ground, parking hot vehicles on dry vegetation, and using equipment that can cause sparks. Follow all fire restrictions. Find links to restrictions at weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire. Gather your fire evacuation kit now. Collect essentials you don`t want to lose and prioritize your...

Colville, WA: Yesterday: Alpha Division (north of Highway 20) continued their mop up operations which includes gridding the fire to look for hot spots and working a minimum of 200 ft in from the perimeter making sure everything is out and cooled off. Infrared tools are being used to point out any additional hot spots firefighters can’t see. Firefighters on Division Zulu (south side of Highway 20) continue to have a bit more of a challenge. They continued strengthening containment lines, working to clear brush and trees, mopping up hot spots and spot fires. The work on the south side of Zulu is challenging due to thick brush. This work is a slow tedious task and will take some time to complete and is critical for containment. Containment was achieved for 40% of the 125 acre fire. Today: Firefighters will continue the mop up on Division Alpha and finish repair work on that side of the fire. Repair work is part of our turn back standards (turning the fire back to local resources)....

As the Cub Creek 2 Fire sits at 53,277 acres and 24% contained, one question that commonly comes up is what exactly does containment mean? Containment is a measure of the amount of line around a wildfire. It’s as much a measure of linear footage as it is confidence. While it might seem to take several days before there’s significant containment on any given fire, that number oftentimes grows rapidly as plans come together in several ways to build both line and confidence. First, the line must be established. Whether built by men and women on hand crews using shovels, axes, saws and Pulaskis or bulldozers, excavators and masticators, a solid line free of consumable vegetation and down to unburnable mineral soil can stop a fire’s growth if there is no significant wind and spotting. It may be any width from 2 feet to several dozer blades but it’s simply a line around the fire. Many times, the line must be constructed a distance away from the fire’s edge (indirect line) in...

On July 29, 2021, at 8:30 p.m. the Columbia County Sheriff's Department has extended the Level I evacuation notice and issued a Level II evacuation notice. A Level II evacuation notice for the following areas:• South of the previous Level I evacuation notice within Columbia County. This Level II evacuation notice extends east to the Forest Boundary including Bald Butte Mountain and south down to the Columbia County/Wallowa County state border. It extends west to the forest boundary and north to Chase Mountain. From Chase Mountain, it will extend to Middle Point Trail Head through to Midway Campground.LEVEL II – Yellow, SET You should be alert and ready to leave this area at any time. If you are concerned about your safety or believe you are in danger, do not wait for an official evacuation order – leave immediately. To prepare for evacuation, you should arrange for transportation or other mobility assistance, relocate livestock or large animals out of the area, and pack...

On July 29, 2021, at 8:30 p.m. the Columbia County Sheriff's Department has extended the Level I evacuation notice and issued a Level II evacuation notice. A Level II evacuation notice for the following areas:• South of the previous Level I evacuation notice within Columbia County. This Level II evacuation notice extends east to the Forest Boundary including Bald Butte Mountain and south down to the Columbia County/Wallowa County state border. It extends west to the forest boundary and north to Chase Mountain. From Chase Mountain, it will extend to Middle Point Trail Head through to Midway Campground.LEVEL II – Yellow, SET You should be alert and ready to leave this area at any time. If you are concerned about your safety or believe you are in danger, do not wait for an official evacuation order – leave immediately. To prepare for evacuation, you should arrange for transportation or other mobility assistance, relocate livestock or large animals out of the area, and pack...

 Cub Creek 2 Fire Evening Update  July 29, 2021  For a shareable PDF of this update, click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/189dOhYs4JnwhTX91SlZWG7hM5VaW5ZDT/view?usp=sharing Fire Information Line – (509)-593-0574 (8:00 am to 9:00 pm)   The fire is burning on Okanogan County Fire District 6 and Washington Department of Natural Resources protected lands and the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.   The Cub Creek 2 Fire is estimated at 53,277 acres with 24% containment. Today, along the western and eastern region of the fire became more active in the lower drainages. Crews were engaged on the south eastern flank, especially near Pebble Creek, where the fire remains active in the drainages. Crews ensured fire remained away from structures in the Brevicomis Creek area. With priorities shifting from the western fire perimeter, crews moved a significant number of dozers and other heavy equipment to the eastern flank. Equipment will begin securing the fire control...

 The Summit Trail Fire made a considerable push to the north and east today, aided by low humidity, high temperatures and gusty winds. The bulk of the fire’s growth occurred to the north/northeast. The fire did cross Sitdown Creek, and crews along the fire edge are currently working to keep the fire on the road. In the Lynx Creek Road area, the the fire moved across the road and is now making its way up the west side of Lynx Mountain. A few unburned sections along the eastern flank also saw some activity today—contributing to much of the smoke column that was visible from Twin Lakes and Inchelium. Crews in this area continue to look for opportunities for containment lines to the east of the fire. To the south near Twin Lakes, crews continued to prepare contingency lines near structures and along Bridge Creek Road, should the need for these contingency options arise. However, both hand crews and heavy machinery further up the Beaver Dam Creek drainage worked all day to establish a...

The mechanics of wildland fire suppression can be complex and fast paced because of the many ever-changing factors and variables in the fire environment. Whether it be varying fuel types and terrain, or geography and a new day’s weather, firefighters must account for every dynamic aspect to keep themselves and the surrounding communities safe. With all the types of firefighting apparatus, tools and personnel, aviation is perhaps one of the most complex. It throws an entirely new set of logistics and safety elements into the mix of Operations.  Today, July 29th, the Cub Creek 2 Fire has nine helicopters assigned to suppression efforts on the 52,832 acre fire. These aircraft are six Type 1 helicopters (large), one Type 2 helicopter and two Type 3 helicopters. Aviation can serve a crucial role in fire suppression when used in tandem with the boots on the ground to accomplish assigned objectives. Both ground and aviation resources must function together to be effective. Aerial...

The National Weather Service in Medford has Issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2pm to 11pm PDT Friday. The Fire Weather watch is No Longer in Effect.· Impacts: Lightning and Dry Vegetation will Likely Result in New Fire Starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds Could Contribute to Fire Spread. Despite Rainfall, Initial Attack Resources Could Be Overwhelmed and Holdover Fires are Possible.· Affected Area: South Central or the Southwestern Half and Southeast Corner Of Fire Zone 625. This includes the Bootleg Fire.· Wind: Northwest 5 to 10 MPH with Gusts to 15 MPH, Except Gusty, Shifting winds are Likely near Thunderstorms.· View the Hazard area in Detail At:  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazardGather your Fire Evacuation Kit Now. Collect Essentials you Don't Want to Lose and Prioritize your Checklist. Visit Ready.gov/kit for More Information.Familiarize Yourself with your Evacuation Plan. Where will you Go?  How will you Get There? Who will you...

Join us for a Virtual Community Meeting at 6:30 pm on July 30, 2021. Remote Viewing will be available at City Hall in Paisley, 705 Chewaucan St., Paisley, OR 97636.  Incident Management Team Members will give an update and answer questions about the Bootleg

 Sweet Home, Oregon – South Cascade Interagency Type 3 Team will continue to mop-up. It is estimated that another five days of work is needed to complete all secondary contingency lines and have them secure. Confidence grows as mop-up efforts progress; however, the fire has not been tested by higher winds. This may change today as we are expecting scattered thunderstorm cells and lightning in the fire area. Additionally, there is a Red Flag Warning and a Fire Weather Watch in effect over the Bruler Fire area through Thursday night. Crews will continue to be vigilant and adaptable to any potential increases in fire behavior or new starts in the area. “Our goal is to focus day to day, and be flexible where needed” said Chris Mushrush, Type 3 Incident Commander (trainee). The fire danger level has been raised to “very high”. Campfire restrictions and some vehicle restrictions remain in place. For the complete list of restrictions, please visit https://go.usa.gov/xFbaq. The...

Fire Information: At this time, the Jack Fire has burned 22,491 acres and is 61 percent contained. The fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain that is difficult to access, and it continues to be a challenge for fire operations. Yesterday’s relative humidity was too high for crews to conduct their intended firefighting operations, but allowed time for firefighters to prepare for these operations when weather conditions become more favorable.Current fire behavior is most active south of Hwy 138 in the east, southeast, and south flank of the fire. Crews there are preparing for firing operations as conditions allow, including at the 4770 road, along the 520 road to Twin Lakes, and near Calf Creek. If burn operations occur, please be aware smoke may be visible to the public. Firefighters are successfully holding the control lines north of Hwy 138, where mop-up, patrol, and monitoring activities continue on the northeast, north, and west perimeters of the fire. Last night’s infrared...

Crews are currently working to contain a small (approximately 5 acre) fire northeast of the Sherwood Fire between Little Tshimakian Creek and Sheep

Actualizacion del Incendio de Bootleg Julio 29, 2021 Localización: 28 millas noreste de Klamath Falls, OR                                          Tamaño: 413,545 acres Personal: 1,994                                                                                                          Contención:  53%  (Klamath Falls, OR) – - Ayer, a pesar de la lluvia reciente, la actividad del incendio aumentó. El especialista en comportamiento de fuegos, Chris Moore, comentó lo inusual que es ver llamaradas tan rápido después de una lluvia que mojo el terreno. "A medida que nos movemos fuera del rango climatológico normal, la experiencia previa es menos relevante", dijo Moore. “La lluvia que recibimos no apagará el incendio. Focos secundarios se convertirá en un problema mayor a medida que los combustibles se...

 Bootleg Update July 29, 2021   Location: 28 miles northeast of Klamath Falls, OR    Size: 413,545 acres Personnel: 1,994                                 Containment: 53%  (Klamath Falls, OR) – Despite the recent rain, fire activity picked up yesterday. Fire Behavior Specialist Chris Moore commented on how unusual it is to see fire flare ups so quickly after a wetting rain. “As we move out of normal climatological range, previous experience is less relevant,” said Moore. “The rain that we got will not put the fire out. Spotting will become more of an issue as fuels dry out again.” Incident Commander Norm McDonald reinforced this caution stating that we need “a recalibration of where we are. There isn’t a ‘normal’ anymore. We need to be prepared for anything.” Fire activity increased as the warm day dried out the fire faster and wind gusts were stronger than expected. The northwest corner...

Wallowa, OR – With fire activity diminishing and the focus moving to full mop-up operations, Oregon Department of Forestry’s Incident Management Team 3 is starting to “right-size” the organization on the Elbow Creek Fire. Operations’ Section Chief Eric Perkins says that will begin with sending some aircraft to either their home base or to other fires with a greater need.The Elbow Creek Fire is approximately 22,955 acres and 50 percent contained. Crews continued grid searching the east side of Elbow Creek for spot fires. After several days of tracking down numerous spot fires in the area, no new spots were discovered. Gridding and mopping up will continue.   Crews went direct on the fire line in Duckworth drainage, and the few spot fires discovered in the south and southwest area of the fire were mopped up 100%.  Most of north and east perimeter of the fire are in full mop-up mode with continued use of handheld infrared heat detection devices. Contingency work continues on...

 Cedar Creek and Delancy FiresMorning UpdateJuly 29, 2021Okanogan-Wenatchee National ForestWinthrop, 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: Temperatures are forecast to be warmer throughout the day and into the evening. Morning smoke may be slower to lift out of the valleys but is expected to rise and drift northeast after 2 pm this afternoon. Temperatures should reach the 90s and humidity is expected to be low. Winds will be mostly slope and valley driven. We can expect poor overnight humidity recovery with stronger thermal belts. Going into the weekend, we may experience more unsettled weather with possible isolated thunderstorms. Cedar Creek Fire: The fire is currently estimated at 36,922...

Sherwood Fire Daily Update – July 29, 2021Fire Information Phone Line: 425-324-1267 (7am - 7pm)Email: 2021.Sherwood@firenet.govInciWeb (Incident Website): https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7713/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Rawhide-Press-129267947115446Acres: 1,220                                                                          Number of Personnel: 289Percent Containment: 50%                                               Cause: Under InvestigationDate/Time Detected: July 21, 2021, 2:15 p.m.              Origin/Location: Wellpinit, WashingtonWellpinit, WA –   Fire containment for the Sherwood Fire increased to 50%. As a result of reduced fire activity, evacuation levels were downgraded and take effect at 8 a.m. today.  The Level 3 evacuation area will drop to a Level 2 and the Level 2 to a Level 1.  Crews are staying focused on...