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The Lick Creek Fire had limited growth yesterday and last night, with the reported acreage remaining at 63,500 acres and containment at 20%. This afternoon, winds from the northwest are expected, and this will likely bring increased fire activity. Most of the active fire is along the southern end of the fire perimeter that stretches into Umatilla National Forest. Smoke in the area was able to clear out last night, and many sites are seeing improved air quality this morning, but sites east of the fire will still see air quality in the USG range. Northwest winds this afternoon will clear more smoke from around the Lick Creek, bringing improved air quality for most sites to the north and west of the fire. Tomorrow will likely see similar conditions - some smoke in the morning hours with afternoon winds bringing improved air quality. Other active fires in the region may have some visibility impacts, but will likely remain aloft and not impact air quality on the

   Quick[KJM1]  Facts Incident Summary Approximate Size: 467 acres Fire Containment: 10% Incident Commander: Jason Loomis Resources on the fires: Crews: 7 Helicopters: 2 Engines: 6 Dozers: 0 Water tenders: 3 Total Personnel: 256 Jurisdiction: Umatilla National Forest Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7628/ Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/Green-Ridge-Fire-105190851844816 www.facebook.com/UmatillaNF     Washington Smoke Blog: https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/ Green Ridge Fire July 15, 2021 10:00 a.m. Fire Information 509-542-7964 E-mail: 2021.greenridge@firenet.gov   Dayton, WA.—The Green Ridge Fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain on the Pomeroy Ranger District, approximately 30 miles east of Walla Walla, Washington. Values at risk include structures, the Mill Creek Watershed, wilderness, and recreation areas in the vicinity. The fire grew 75 acres yesterday, primarily to the north....

Fire information: The Jack Fire is currently estimated at 13,907 acres and is 20% contained. North of Hwy. 138, the east, west and northwest flanks are secured, mop-up and patrolling continue. On the northeast, prep along the planned line continues and burning to remove vegetation is ongoing. As firefighters meet objectives north of the river, they are being moved to help increase pace of accomplishment south.   South of HWY 138, on the western perimeter of the incident, firefighters will continue burning lines and mop-up. Work to prepare identified control lines and burning operations continues, along with holding on the 4714 road on the east toward the southern edge of the fire. Cooler temperatures today will assist the firefighting efforts on the ground.   Structures:  Structures have been prepped, structure protection enhanced and will be monitored by firefighters from NW Team 9. Crews continue to secure Horseshoe Bend campground and plan to complete structure protection on...

 John Day, Prairie City and Hines, OR. – (July 15, 2021) Malheur National Forest Fire staff continue to patrol and monitor previously burned prescribed fire units.There are no prescribed fire units on the Malheur National Forest currently planned for active prescribed fire ignition over the next week.  All 3 districts will have resources patrolling previously burned units. Public can expect to see smoke and low to moderate fire activity in Murderers Creek 6, Soda Bear 4, and Galena 30 on the Blue Mountain Ranger District. Smoke will be visible from the Elk 16 units on the Prairie City district, and on the Emigrant Creek district, in Silvies units 7 and 12.   Murderers Creek unit 6 will continue to consume unburned fuel along the north aspects of the unit boundaries. This burn was ignited the week of May 9th.  When a prescribed fire is initiated resources work from the outside of the unit to widen our control features to buffer these lines (roads and hand lines).  This adds...

Sweet Home, Ore. – Northwest Incident Management Team 13 assumed command of the Bruler Fire yesterday at 7:00 am. Firefighters were able to take advantage of lighter winds and cooler temperatures to expand previously established dozer lines on the east side of the fire, increasing the depth of containment line between burned and unburned fuels. Line has been constructed around the entire Bruler Fire perimeter with the completion of dozer lines on the west side of the fire. The Bruler Fire is now estimated to be 155 acres; however, this does not represent growth within the fire perimeter since yesterday. The increase in size is due to better mapping in the rugged terrain from an infrared areal flight.   Additional firefighting resources arrived at the Bruler Fire yesterday and were successful in keeping the fire within the established perimeter.  Firefighters continue to address smoldering snags and trees by directly attacking these areas. Assigned resources on the Bruler Fire...

CHUWEAH CREEK FIRE UPDATENORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12Incident Commander: Bobby Shindelar July 15, 2021Operations Today: The Chuweah Creek Fire started just outside the town of Nespelem on July 12 when a lightning storm moved through the area. Yesterday (July 14) the fire grew toward the east and northeast, aided by wind, fuels and terrain, crossing Cache Creek Rd. east of Shiloh Rd. Dozer line was constructed and resources worked through the night to protect homes in the area. Structure protection is also in place on the south edge of the fire in the Buffalo and McGinnis Lake areas. The fire has burned east to Keller Butte Rd. and has crossed the road in several places. Eleven structures in Nespelem were lost during the initial phase of the fire: three primary residences and seven outbuildings. A shelter for evacuees was established at Lake Roosevelt Jr/Sr High School in Coulee Dam, Washington. To make donations for affected families, contact the Nespelem Food Bank at...

  Cedar Creek/Varden/Delancy Fire UpdateJuly 15, 2021 MorningOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Public Meeting Tonight: An in-person public meeting is scheduled for tonight, Thursday (July 15, 2021) at 6:00 pm at the Mazama Store courtyard/patio. Fire managers will provide updates on the fires and an opportunity for the public to ask questions.  If you are unable to attend in-person, please provide your questions via Facebook (site listed below) and the answers will be included in the recorded event.  The recording will be posted on the Fires’ Facebook site. Managers will remain available after the presentations and Q&As for individual discussions at different displayed maps.    Fire Information Line: 509-557-0740 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm) Winthrop, WA — Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires are burning on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in very steep and rocky terrain in heavy down fuels. The Varden and Cedar Creek Fires stayed south and west of State Route 20. Winds have pushed...

Sisters, OR- Firefighters successfully stopped three spot fires that jumped lines during the Red Flag Warning yesterday. As temperatures cooled and the humidity increased last night, firefighters strengthened the containment lines by beginning to cool the hot areas just inside the perimeter. The great work by last night’s crews will enable today’s crews to hold the perimeter of the Grandview Fire. The fire is estimated to be 5,971 acres and is 14% contained. Six Oregon Air National Guard helicopters are arriving to support ground crews tomorrow. This extra assistance will aid firefighters in keeping the Grandview Fire inside the established containment lines. A Red Flag Warning continues today until 11 p.m. Predicted low relative humidity and winds between 5-15 mph (gusts to 20 mph) out of the west could challenge containment lines on the fire’s eastern edge. Crews will continue to build and strengthen containment lines and monitor and rapidly respond to any spot fires that may...

   Lick Creek (Dry Gulch) Fire Quick Facts Start Date: July 7, 2021 Approx. Size: 64,792 ac. Resources: Cause: Lightning Containment: 20%               15 Crews Incident Commander: Total Personnel: 629 58 Engines Randy Johnson Pacific Northwest Team 3   Location: Approximately 2 miles SW of Asotin, WA 11  Dozers 4 Water Tenders 23 Masticators   Lick Creek (Dry Gulch) Fire Update – Thursday, July 15, 2021 – 9:00 a.m. There is a community meeting at the Asotin County Fire Station in Clarkston at 7:00 pm tomorrow. Current Situation: Firefighters on the Lick Creek Fire continually assess tactics and adapt based on factors including weather, terrain, and available resources. Crews patrolling along completed containment lines and controlled small spot fires near Harlow Ridge yesterday. Heavy machinery made progress reinforcing fire lines using dozers and masticators along the southwest side of the fire. Overnight, crews...

Bootleg & Log Fire Update July 15, 2021 Location: 28 miles northeast of Klamath Falls, ORSize: 227,234 acresContainment: 7%                  Personnel: 1,716(Klamath Falls, OR) – Firefighters reported another day of extreme fire behavior including torching, running, and frequent spotting ahead of the main fire including growth into the Gearhart Wilderness and north towards Lake Henry. The Log Fire, located 8 miles southwest of Summer Lake, continued to spread to the east driven by steady west winds and is now 4,830 acres. Large pyrocumulus clouds developed over the eastern portion of the fire during the afternoon and are possible again today. Throughout the night, crews continued working in the greater Fuego Mountain area as well as to the southeast along the 34 Road, improving existing containment lines.  “This fire is going to continue to grow – the extremely dry vegetation and weather are not in our favor,” said Joe Hessel, Incident Commander for ODF Team 1...

Pacific Northwest Team 3 will provide a fire briefing for the community on Friday, July 16, at 7pm. The briefing will be at Asotin County Fire Station, 2377 Appleside Blvd. in the Clarkston

 Sisters, OR – Firefighters were challenged by a forecasted west wind that pushed on the east flank of the fire this afternoon and evening. Despite gusty winds and continued hot and dry conditions, there was minimal growth on the Grandview Fire, burning on private lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry and the Crooked River National Grassland.  A concerted effort on securing the perimeter has allowed crews to focus on holding and improving containment lines around the majority of the fire. Along with protecting natural resources, fire crews have been focused on point protection.  With aggressive firefighting efforts on the ground supported by aerial resources, no structures have been lost on the Grandview Fire.  Helicopters assisted crews today by cooling hot spots near the perimeter. Where containment lines have been secured, firefighters have been able to begin mopping up the perimeter to ensure hot spots are extinguished and sparks or hot embers won’t escape...

 Fire managers will provide an overview of current operations and local officials will provide updates.Date: July 15, 2021Time: 7:00 pmLocation: Columbia County Fairgrounds Pavilion, 5 N Pine Street, Dayton WA 98328The meeting will also be livestreamed on the Columbia County Fire District #3 Facebook page

  Cedar Creek/Varden/Delancy Fire UpdateJuly 14, 2021 EveningOkanogan-Wenatchee National ForestAn in-person Public Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday (July 15, 2021) evening at 6:00 pm at the Mazama Store courtyard/patio. Fire managers will provide updates on the fires and an opportunity for the public to ask questions. If you are unable to attend in-person, please provide your questions via Facebook (see link below)  and the answers will be included in the recorded event. The recording will be posted on the Fires’ Facebook site. Managers will remain available after the presentations and Q&As for individual discussions at different displayed maps.Fire Information Line: 509-557-0740 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm) Winthrop, WA — Cedar Creek, Varden and Delancy Fires are burning on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in very steep and rocky terrain in heavy down fuels.  The predicted cold front has moved through the area resulting in Varden and Cedar Creek Fires burning together....

 #ChuweahCreekFire Update for 07.14.21 8:45 PMCHUWEAH CREEK FIRE UPDATENORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12Incident Commander: Bobby Shindelar July 14, 2021Operations Today: The Chuweah Creek Fire is burning east and south from the town of Nespelem. It was reported Monday, July 12, at approximately 7:15 pm and was caused by lightning. This wind driven fire is burning in tall grass, sage brush and timber. The Chuweah Creek fire merged with the Joe Moses fire, which was reported at the same time. Eleven structures in Nespelem were lost during the initial phase of the fire, three primary residences and seven outbuildings. A shelter for evacuees was established at Lake Roosevelt Jr/Sr High School in Coulee Dam, Washington. To make donations for affected families, contact the Nespelem Food Bank at 509.634.2200.The fire is expected to grow as high temperatures, low relative humidity and gusty winds are predicted to continue across the area through Thursday. Due to the number of fires...

News Release from Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office Posted on FlashAlert: July 14th, 2021 5:43 PM Downloadable file: Ready, Set, GO! DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. - Sheriff Hanlin is announcing a reduction in the evacuation levels previously set as a result of the Jack Fire burning east of Glide.  "Fire crews have made significant progress and the threat level to the areas affected by the fire have diminished," said Sgt. Brad O'Dell. "Although the immediate risk to the areas has reduced, residents are encouraged to continue to monitor official sources of information to stay updated on the situation". Effective Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at 5:30 pm, the following changes have been made to the evacuation levels issued last week.  The Level 3 "GO!" evacuation for all residences and businesses located between milepost 43 and 51 on Highway 138E, including the Dry Creek Community has been reduced to a LEVEL 2 "BE SET" notice. Level 2 or "Be Set" means there is significant danger that exists to the...

 Darlene Wildfire Update 5:30 p.m.   La Pine, Ore –  Firefighters continue to successfully hold the Darlene Fire within the containment lines established through yesterday and last night. The fire remains at 588 acres.   The focus of today’s efforts has been addressing spot fires and proactively reinforcing lines around the fire. Air tankers were used today on the east side of the fire to make sure that spot fires did not burn through the lines.   After assessments were made, 3 residences, 1 recreational vehicle, and 11 other structures were burned during the fire  yesterday.   Many are contributing to the fighting and supporting the fire that burned on BLM Prineville District managed lands, Oregon Department of Forestry protected lands, Deschutes National Forest lands, and lands protected by Walker Range Fire Protection District. A Type 2 team will in-brief this evening and will take over managing the fire beginning of shift on Thursday. Please continue to monitor the...

Out of an abundance of caution the current Level 1 Evacuation Zone will be upgraded to a Level 2  at 5:00 pm, July 14, 2021.  The Incident Management Team and Asotin and Garfield County Sheriffs evaluated yesterday’s fire activity and considered this evening’s forecasted west-northwest winds and determined the change to Evacuation Level 2 would be prudent.  Evacuation Levels are evaluated daily based on current and forecasted fire activity.  Again, the change in current evacuation levels are precautionary.  Please monitor the Asotin and Garfield County Sheriff’s Office Facebook, Dry Gulch Fire. Facebook and Inciweb: nwcg.gov.incident/7615 for current and updated evacuation maps.   LEVEL 1— Be READY for potential evacuation. Residents should be aware of the danger that exists in their area, monitor emergency services websites and local media outlets for information.   LEVEL 2— Be SET to evacuate at a moment notice. This level...

 The Lick Creek Fire (formerly the Dry Gulch Fire) grew about 5,500 acres yesterday and is currently at 63,500 acres. Containment remains at 20%, and is mostly on the north end of the perimeter. The fire is expecting to be active to very active today given the hot, dry conditions. Winds are to pick up this afternoon and into the evening which is expected to increase fire activity. Smoke from the Lick Creek Fire will continue to impact areas along the Washington-Idaho border, with northwesterly winds carrying that smoke to the east into Idaho. Hazy conditions will persist through much of the area today, keeping much of the area in the Moderate air quality range. With the fire active overnight, smoke from the Lick Creek may impact communities in the morning hours, clearing by the afternoon. The neighboring Green Ridge Fire to the west and the Snake River Complex to the east remain active in the area and may contribute to smoke in the area, along with the transported smoke from other...