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Klamath County Sheriff’s Office and Klamath County Emergency Management working with the Incident Management Teams for the Bootleg Fire in eastern Klamath County have made the decision to modify the following evacuation levels effective at 2:00PM July 14, 2021: LEVEL 3 reducing to LEVEL 2 Sprague River. Upper tableland area north of Oregon Pines Rd is being reduced to a Level 2 (GET SET) evacuation notice. Beatty, north. East side of Godowa Springs Rd south from the transition with forest service road 3462 to highway 140. is being reduced to a Level 2 (GET SET) evacuation notice. LEVEL 1 New  Near Yamsi Ranch. Williamson River Rd from the intersection of forest service road 46 and forest service road 44 extending north approximately 8 miles.   The Klamath County Bootleg Map interactive online map shows these changes at https://kcgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=4bfb02b41eb7473ca95b04c3cbd1da2.1For residents returning into previously evacuated areas it would...

The Log Fire, currently estimated at 2,800 acres, is approximately 25 miles south of Silver Lake, OR and was found on July 12, 2021 at 0600. The Log Fire was originally three independent fires. Firefighters were initially able to secure line around the fires, but due to the extremely dry fuels and challenging weather conditions, the fire spotted over these initial containment lines. Today, additional crews are working to strengthen line around Trunk Road/28 Road. Crews have been working day and night, with more advantageous firefighting conditions during the overnight hours. Firefighter priority is to contain this area and keep the fire from moving

 Below is the Smoke Outlook for South Central Oregon including the Bootleg Fire for July

   Quick[  Facts Incident Summary Approximate Size: 392 acres Fire Containment: 10% Incident Commander: Jason Loomis Resources on the fires: Crews: 7 Helicopters: 0 Engines: 6 Dozers: 0 Water tenders: 3 Total Personnel: 237 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 14, 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. Firefighters are working to minimize the size and duration, while prioritizing firefighter and public safety. Values at risk include structures, Mill Creek Watershed, wilderness,...

  Cedar Creek/Varden/Delancy Fire UpdateJuly 14, 2021 MorningOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest A Public Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday (July 15, 2021) evening at 6:00 pm at the Mazama Store courtyard. The fire managers will provide updates on the fires and an opportunity for the public to ask questions.  Managers will remain available after the presentation 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 (July 14, 2021 Morning) — The Cedar Creek and Varden Fires burned actively into the evening hours and the two fires are expected to merge today.  An infra-red flight over the fire areas last night estimated new acreages: Varden – 1,710 acres and Cedar Creek – 182 acres. Firefighters have prepped the south side of this route from the snow gate at the Silver Star Mt. on the west end to the Early Winters Campground as containment line by reducing fuels. Heavy equipment will be...

Fire Update: Wednesday, July 14, 2021   Fire information: The Jack Fire is currently estimated at 13,907 acres and is 15% contained. Cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity the next few days will help resources hold the fire within the planned containment line. North of HWY 138, Crews will continue to hold, secure and mop-up along the 4760 Road moving east towards Dog Mountain.  Firefighters will burn vegetation away from containment lines in the northeastern corner of the fire perimeter as needed to hold the fire within the planned containment area. In the Dry Creek area, crews continue mop-up around the structures.   South of HWY 138, on the western perimeter of the incident, the fire continues to move south along the 4714 road. Crews will continue to hold the fire east of the road, burning out vegetation as needed to strengthen the line. Crews are utilizing trails, roads, and hand lines to hold the fire within the planned containment lines on the southern-most edge...

 This closure affects public lands administered by the BLM located in the Quartzville Creek Backcountry Scenic Byway area (the byway). The BLM closure will be in affect from Township 12 South, Range 03 East, Section 9 at Trout Creek to where the Byway intersects USFS lands in Township 11 South, Range 04 East, Section 28. This closure affects all lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management in Township 12 South, Range 3 East, Sections 2,3,9, and 10; Township 11 South, Range 03 East, Sections 25, 26, and 35; and Township 11 South, Range 04 East Sections 19, 20, 21, 29, and 30.The closure is necessary to facilitate firefighter and public safety as emergency vehicles travel up and down the

Sweet Home, Ore. – Yesterday, firefighters took advantage of mild weather to make significant progress on the Bruler fire. A Type 2 helicopter continued dropping water to cool the interior while ground crews attacked the fire directly, digging handline for containment. Lines were further strengthened by two dozers, working to keep the fire within a small footprint. The fire is estimated to be 90 acres. An additional 20 person hand crew and engines have arrived on the fire line. Northwest Incident Management Team 13, a Type 2 team, assumed command of the fire this morning. The fire is not currently threatening any communities or structures and there are no evacuation orders in place. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. “We’re grateful for everyone who answered the call for the Bruler Fire,” said Sweet Home District Ranger and Agency Administrator Nikki Swanson. “I want to especially thank our partners and cooperators who have provided resources and support....

Lick Creek (Dry Gulch) Fire Quick Facts Start Date: July 7, 2021 Approx. Size: 63,533 ac. Resources: Cause: Lightning Containment: 20%               16 Crews Incident Commander: Total Personnel: 666 54 Engines Randy Johnson Pacific Northwest Team 3   Location: Approximately 2 miles SW of Asotin, WA 12  Dozers 21 Water Tenders    Current Situation: Firefighters working on the Lick Creek Fire are reinforcing the gains made over the last week and constructing additional containment line.  The north and east firelines are holding and fire activity is decreasing in those areas.  Small spot fires occurred near the southeast perimeter in the area of the snopark on Tuesday and firefighters adjusted tactics to catch those spots before further spread could occur.  Line construction and improvement continues in the Dead Horse Springs area.  Structure...

Location: 28 miles northeast of Klamath Falls, OR Size: 212,377 acres Containment: 5%                    Personnel: 1,338Dry and windy conditions contributed to another day of active fire behavior on the Bootleg Fire burning in Southern Oregon. Firefighters reported growth primarily to the east in the greater Gearhart Wilderness area. Air operations were severely limited due to unsafe flying conditions in heavy smoke. “We’re making steady progress where winds and terrain allow,” said Rob Allen, Incident Commander for PNW2 Incident Management Team. “But for the third day in a row, firefighters had to disengage at times for their safety and weather isn’t going to change for the foreseeable future.”On the ground, firefighters improved existing dozer and hand containment lines in the Fuego Mountain area. Crews took advantage of favorable conditions overnight to ‘burnout’ along these lines, significantly diminishing the potential for future fire growth toward...

Sisters, OR  –  A virtual community meeting will take place on Facebook Live at 6:30 pm this evening. To access the meeting go to https://fb.me/e/2tGkRTQNl. Firefighters successfully slowed the Grandview Fire, located nine miles northeast of Sisters, with minimal spotting as winds died down. The fire is estimated to be 5,971 acres and 10% contained as firefighters secured lines on the easterly side. The quick developing Darlene Fire, near LaPine, pulled retardant-dropping air tankers away from the Grandview Fire mid-afternoon, leaving just two helicopters to support crews on the ground. Fortunately, three single engine air tankers (SEATs) were ordered out of Burns, which provided critical support to keep the fire in check where dozer lines ended. A Red Flag Warning has been issued for today and Thursday. Predicted low relative humidity and winds between 10-20 mph (gusts to 25mph) out of the west will challenge containment lines on the fire’s eastern edge. Crews will continue...

 La Pine, Ore –  Firefighters were successful last evening in completing line around the Darlene Fire using dozer lines and existing road system. “A great success by firefighters once again”  La Pine Rural Fire Protection Fire Chief Mike Supkis stated. The 588-acre fire, based on mapping, will continue to challenge firefighters today with a red flag warning of high winds and low relative humidity forecasted for the fire area from noon today through 11pm tomorrow. Structure protection and the safety of residents in the area is a priority for firefighters and all participating agencies, including all participating rural fire protection districts, as fire weather and fuels are still a concern. Firefighters today will be scouting for spot fires and strengthening the lines in preparation for the afternoon red flag weather moving in.  Air resources will continue to used, if needed, as well as dozers, engines, hand crews and water tenders. A Type 2 team will in-brief this evening...

 Burbank fire Update: 8:00AM July 14, 2021 (Por favor continua leyendo, el reporte en Español está despues de el reporte en Inglés)‬Start Date/Time: 7/10/2021 4:30 p.m.Estimated size: 13,000 acres Containment: 98%Resources: 6 EnginesSummary: The Burbank fire started by I-82 milepost 18 in the Burbank Creek area. Cause is under investigation. Yesterday: Hand crews, engine, and dozers worked throughout the day to rehabilitate containment lines and mop up hot spots. After a successful shift, almost all resources were released at the end of the day. Today: A reduced number of engines will patrol the perimeter until noon today, at which point they will also be demobilized from the fire. Southeast Washington Interagency Incident Management Team 3 will transfer command of the incident to the local agency, Yakima Training Center Fire Department (YTC FD). This is the last information update on this fire and from this point onward, if you have questions about the Burbank fire, contact YTC...

The Oregon Department of Forestry and Oregon State Fire Marshal's office incident management teams will be hosting a community meeting to provide updates on the Grandview

 Sisters, OR – Despite continued hot and breezy afternoon conditions, fire behavior has been moderate on the Grandview Fire, which is still estimated to be approximately 5,723 acres burning on private lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry and the Crooked River National Grassland managed lands. Firefighters were able to make good progress holding and securing lines around the fire today.  Heavy air tankers dropping retardant were able to assist crews constructing fire line on the southeast portion of the fire while structure protection units led by the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s office continued point protection efforts. This work will tie into existing dozer line on the northeast section of the fire where firefighters are holding the line and beginning to mop up the perimeter to achieve additional containment. The southwest portion of the fire held within existing fire lines today and crews were able to begin securing fire lines and mopping up. The northwest...

EMERGENCY FIRE AREA CLOSURE   Pursuant to 16 USC § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50 (a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited upon roads, trails, and general forest areas within the Umpqua National Forest as described below and shown in Exhibit A. This Order will be effective beginning July 13, 2021 and ending February 28, 2022 unless rescinded sooner.   PROHIBITIONS:   1.       Being upon a closed road. [36 CFR § 261.54 (e)] 2.       Going into or being upon a closed area. [36 CFR § 261.52 (e)] 3.       Being upon a closed trail. [36 CFR § 261.55(a)]   Closure Area is described as an area starting at the intersection of Highway 138E and Forest Service Road (FSR) 28 in T26 S, R02 E, Section 23, following Highway 138E Northeast to Rattlesnake Creek, then following Rattlesnake Creek to its northernmost headwaters in T25 1/2 S R2E Section 35, then Northwest to the intersection of Forest Service Road 4760-105 and Forest Service Trail (FST) 1535, following FST 1535...

    Varden/Cedar Creek/Delancy Fire Update July 13, 2021 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest    Fire Information Line: 509-557-0740   Winthrop, WA (July 13, 2021) — Both the Varden and Cedar Creek Fires had active fire behavior and saw an increase in size over the last two days. These wildfires fires were caused by the thunderstorm that came through north central Washington on July 8.   The Varden Fire located approximately 5.5 miles west of Mazama, WA., on the south side of State Route 20 and is estimated at over 1000 acres. Crews continue to prep along highway from Silver Star Creek to the Cedar Creek trailhead by reducing fuels close to the road and removing dead trees that could pose a hazard to firefighters and the emergency response vehicles.   Yesterday dozers and hand crews started constructing line along the base of Sandy Butte toward Lucky Jim Bluff to help prevent the spread of the fire into the valley bottom towards Mazama and surrounding communities....

The Bootleg Fire burned another 50,000 acres yesterday. Infrared mapping shows the fire size at 201,923 acres. The fire grew by more than three miles, fueled by extreme drought conditions, single digit humidity, and high temperatures. The weather forecast shows little signs of relief. The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning through 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday. A heat advisory has also been issued until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Fire managers noted the potential for rapid spread in the coming days. Al Lawson, Incident Commander of PNW Team 10 encouraged the firefighters to adjust their expectations to the new conditions. “As you go out there today—adjust your reality. We have not seen a fire move like this, in these conditions, this early in the year. Expect the fire to do things that you have not seen before.”Bootleg Fire South Zone (Zone 1)A new fire started in the Moccasin Hills area yesterday and led to the evacuation of several residents. Local firefighters, both...

Sisters, OR – Oregon Department of Forestry’s Incident ManagementTeam 2, led by Incident Commander Matt Howard, and Oregon State FireMarshal Office Red Team, Incident Commander Ian Yocum, have joined inunified command on the Grandview Fire northeast of Sisters. The arrival ofthe fire management organization brings in additional overhead capacityand firefighting resources.The fire is estimated at 5,723 acres and 5 percent contained.Governor Kate Brown enacted the Conflagration Act yesterday afternoonallowing additional resources throughout the state to mobilize to theGrandview Fire. The Oregon State Fire Marshal Office mobilized taskforces from Marion, Yamhill, Linn, Benton, Lane, Umatilla and ColumbiaCounty in addition to a hand crew out of Clackamas County to protect the421 homes that are under threat from the Grandview Fire. The arrival ofthese resources will build on the tremendous work that local firefightersaccomplished the last two days and allow them to be ready for new...

 The emergency closure or the Bootleg Fire area on the Fremont-Winema National Forest was expanded for the second time in a week due to increased fire activity and movement.  Additionally, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management has identified areas for Level 3 (Go Now), Level 2 (Get Set) and Level 1 (Be Ready) in western Lake County due to the fire, and is notifying residents and recreating public in the Level 3 area. Lake County EvacuationsLevel 3 (Go Now)• South of the Sycan River, south of Forest Roads 3239 and 28, and the Gearhart Wilderness west of Forest Road 3372 in Lake County.Level 2 (Get Set)• Sycan Marsh area, Chocktoot Creek Drainage area, west of Forest Road 28 and east of Forest Road 3372, north of Forest Road 34, and through the area that includes Corral Creek Campground and Mitchell Monument.Level 1 (Be Ready)• From the northeast at the Lake County line, through the Yamsay Mountain Recreation Area, extending east to the south of Thompson...