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   Quick[KJM1]  Facts Incident Summary Approximate Size: 338 acres Fire Containment: 10% Incident Commander: Jason Loomis Resources on the fires: Crews: 10 Helicopters: 0 Engines: 6 Dozers: 0 Water tenders: 3 Total Personnel: 260 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 13, 2021 10:00 a.m. Fire Information 509-542-7964 E-mail: 2021.greenridge@firenet.gov   Dayton, WA. — As of this morning, Northwest IMT 7 has taken over battling the Green Ridge Fire burning on the Pomeroy Ranger District, approximately 30 miles east of Walla Walla, Washington. The objective is to fully suppress this fire and minimize the size and duration, while prioritizing firefighter and public safety. The...

Jack Fire Northwest Incident Management Team 9 (IC Brian Goff)   InciWeb:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7605 Facebook: https://fb.me/JackFire2021 Fire Update: Tuesday, July 13, 2021   Fire information: The Jack Fire is currently estimated at 13,795 acres and is 15% contained. The increase in acres is within the planned control lines. North of HWY 138, firefighters continue to make good progress to strengthen, hold and secure containment lines in the northern and eastern portions of the fire. Mop-up continues along the perimeter of the fire. Crews continue burning vegetation along containment lines moving south towards Dry Creek and north to connect with lines established along the 4713 Road. In the Dry Creek area, crews plan to complete work burning vegetation around the structures to prevent fire encroachment.   South of HWY 138, crews have established anchor points on the western and eastern flanks.  Working from the anchor points near Twin Lakes, crews are...

ORDER NO. 06-02-21-05FIRE AREA EMERGENCY CLOSUREFREMONT-WINEMA NATIONAL FORESTPursuant to 16 U.S.C. 551, 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited on NationalForest System lands and roads within the following described area on the Fremont-Winema NationalForest, Bly, Chemult, Chiloquin, Lakeview, Paisley and Silver Lake Ranger Districts, as described in theattached Exhibit A. This Order becomes effective on July 12, 2021, and will remain in effect throughDecember 31, 2021, or until rescinded.This order supersedes and rescinds order #06-02-21-04 signed by Forest Supervisor Barry Imler on July10, 2021.PROHIBITIONS:1.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 conditionscreated as a result of the Bootleg Fire.AFFECTED AREA/CLOSURE AREA:All National Forest System lands south of...

The name of the incident has changed to Lick Creek Fire. Public Fire Briefing Tonight 7:00 pm at the Pomeroy High School. Current Situation: Yesterday firefighters continued suppression efforts on the Lick Creek Fire. The East and West flanks are holding within the containment lines constructed over the last few days and fire crews were able to burn out vegetation extending and reinforcing those containment lines to the south. The smoke cleared enough during the day to allow aviation resources to drop water and retardant in preparation for burnout operations. Yesterday dozers were used to create fuel breaks around the Clearwater cabins, and line preparation continued along FS Road 43 to the Wickiup Campground. On the north end of the fire, where there has been no recent growth, crews continued to patrol and mop up. Today’s Activities: Fire behavior moderated yesterday although activity did pick up overnight in the southern portion of the fire. Today, and into this...

  UPDATE: 8:00AM July 13, 2021 Start Date/Time: 7/10/2021 4:30 p.m. Known structures lost: None Estimated size: 13,000 acres           Containment: 50% Resources:   29 Engines 4 Crews 2 Dozers 5 Tenders Summary: Southeast WA Type 3 Incident Management Team has assumed command of the response to the Burbank fire, located 8 miles NW of Yakima, WA, and is working with the Yakima Training Center Emergency Operation Center. The fire started by I-82 milepost 18 in the Burbank Creek area on Saturday, July 10th. At 5:40 p.m., the fire spread eastward into the Yakima Training Center. The cause is under investigation. Yesterday: Crews reinforced containment lines west of Fred G Redmon bridge and northward along I-82 to the crest of South Umptanum Ridge. Burnout operations along I-82 and the westbound Selah Creek Rest Area successfully secured containment lines by eliminating remaining unburned fuels. Along the eastern and southern perimeter, resources focused on mop up and further...

Keller, WA – Colville Tribes has three wildfires on the Colville Reservation. Two fires are located near Nespelem, WA and one fire in the Inchelium District. All fires are caused by lightning. Currently there are power outages and all phone lines are reportedly down in the Nespelem area. This includes the Colville Indian Agency, Tribal Police and Mt Tolman Fire Center. Evacuations have been issued please be aware of the definitions below:  Level 3 means “GO - Danger in your area is imminent and life threatening.”  Level 2 means “SET – Be Alert. There is significant danger to your area. Consider voluntarily relocating to a shelter or with family/friends outside the affected area. NESPELEM, WA –  Chuweah Creek Fire, is the largest active fire. It was reported Monday night at approximately 7:15 pm southeast of the town of Nespelem, WA. This wind driven fire is fueled by tall grass, sage brush and timber. Currently this fire has burnt over 1,000 acres. The fire is...

Cedar Creek/Varden/Delancy Fire Update July 13, 2021 PM Okanogan-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 after the presentation and Q&As for individual questions at different displayed maps.   Fire Information Line: 509-557-0740 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm) Winthrop, WA (July 13, 2021 PM) — The Cedar Creek and Varden Fires burned actively throughout the day and the two fires are approximately a half mile apart.  The combined estimated size is approximately 1,612 acres. The Varden Fire has burned down to within a quarter mile of State Route 20.  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...

A public fire briefing for the Lick Creek (Dry Gulch) fire is planned for 7:00pm Tuesday July 13, 2021 at the Pomeroy High School. The incident management team will provide an update on the fire and planned activities. The meeting will also be live-streamed on the incident facebook page at:

Central Oregon – Firefighters worked through the night on the Grandview Fire, burning on private lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry and the Crooked River National Grassland managed by the US Forest Service. By morning, crews and dozers had preliminary containment lines or retardant around the majority of the 4,000 acre fire area 8 miles east of Black Butte, west of Whychus Creek. Fire behavior was extremely active yesterday afternoon and through the evening hours and crews were challenged by numerous spot fires and group tree torching. Today, fire growth has been westerly, pushed by an east wind but forecasted northwest winds are beginning to push on preliminary fire lines to the west and south. A Central Oregon task force of structure fire engines, including one from Marion County, have been focused on point protection around Holmes Road and Squaw Creek Canyon Estates. Today, crews are holding and securing the fire lines put in place by several dozers with the...

Beatty, Ore.— Due to the size and complexity of the Bootleg Fire, the fire will be managed using two zones—this will allow the incident management teams to better manage the fire and limit travel for firefighters. ODF Incident Management Team 1 took command of the fire’s south part, or Zone 1, today. Pacific Northwest Team 10 manages the north part, or Zone 2. Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal’s Green Team continues to protect structures.After three days of explosive growth, a smoke inversion moderated fire activity and allowed fire crews to construct and improve fire control lines yesterday. Rather than doubling in size like prior days, the fire added 5,000 acres to the perimeter raising the total acreage to just above 150,000. Zone 1 Update: The control lines on the southern edge of the fire kept the fire in check overnight. Near communities of Klamath Forest Estates, Moccasin Hills, and Tablelands, crews used the favorable conditions to build and connect dozer lines,...

 The name of the incident has changed to Lick Creek Fire.  The information phone number remains the same.   Public Fire Briefing planned for 7:00 pm Tuesday July 13, 2021 at the Pomeroy High School. Weather and Fire Behavior: Continued critically low humidity throughout the day and night, coupled with unseasonably high temperatures, dry fuels and lead to rapid fire growth. Minimum relative humidity today is forecasted at 12-16%, with ridgetop winds at 5-9 mph and gusts to 15 mph from the northwest. Current Situation: The fire grew moderately yesterday and overnight, gaining approximately 8,703 acres. Because of extreme dryness and high temperatures, the vegetation accepts fire readily in all fuel types from grasses to forest litter and downed trees. Today’s Activities: Firefighters are patrolling and mopping up along containment lines on the north and northeast flanks. As fire behavior and weather allow, crews are burning out to consume fuels along FS Road 42 near Iron...

PENDLETON, Ore. (July 12, 2021 – 11 a.m.) — Firefighters continue battling the Green Ridge Fire burning on the Pomeroy Ranger District, approximately 30 miles east of Walla Walla, Washington. The 228-acre Green Ridge Fire is comprised of two wildfires burning in steep, rugged terrain, consisting of mostly timber, grass and shrubs.  Values at risk include structures in the area. Yesterday’s fire behavior consisted of active upslope runs, spotting and torching. Steep ground with rolling rocks and burning material is adding to fire growth and containment difficulties. The Turkey Tail Fire was the most active yesterday and spread into Turkey Creek. Firefighters completed line construction on the eastern side of Turkey Tail and continued preparing indirect lines as contingency lines on the southern end of the fire.  Crews also installed hose lay to conduct mop up and cool hot spots adjacent to areas where line construction had been completed.  Firefighters also completed the...

 Burbank Fire Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sewaimt Email: publicfireinformation@gmail.comInciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7650/ Phone number: (509) 656-4235Incident Commander: Bob GearPublic Information: Nancy Jones (Lead), Grace DeBusschereUPDATE: 8:00AM July 12, 2021‬Start Date/Time: 7/10/2021 4:30 p.m.Known structures lost: NoneEstimated size: 12,000 acres Containment: 10%Resources:  19 Engines3 Crews2 Dozers4 TendersAir resources available if neededSummary: Southeast WA Type 3 Incident Management Team has assumed command of the response to the Burbank fire, located 8 miles NW of Yakima, WA, and is working with the Yakima Training Center Emergency Operation Center. The fire started by I-82 milepost 18 in the Burbank Creek area on Saturday, July 10th. At 5:40 p.m., the fire spread eastward into the Yakima Training Center. The cause is under investigation. Yesterday: For the first half of the day, resources experienced favorable wind conditions and fireline...

 Jack Fire Statistics: Acres: 12,533 Containment: 10% Personnel: 809 Date of Ignition: 7/5/2021 Cause of Fire: Under Investigation Structures Threatened: 243 Injuries: 8   Aircraft: 4   Dozers: 5   Engines 44 Fire Update: Monday, July 12, 2021   Fire information: The Jack Fire is currently estimated at 12,533 acres and is 10% contained. In areas north of HWY 138 firefighters made significant progress yesterday expanding areas cleared of fuel to strengthen containment lines. Near Steamboat, crews will continue to hold, secure, and mop-up the line moving to the east along the 4713 Road towards Dog Mountain. On the eastern flank, crews continue burning vegetation along containment lines moving south towards Dry Creek and north to connect with lines established along the 4713 Road. In the southeast, near Dry Creek, resources continue to burn vegetation along containment lines connecting the 4760 Road to the areas that have been cleared of vegetation near Dry Creek and...

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE UMATILLA NATIONAL FOREST   ORDER  NO. 06-14-04-21-15 FIRE EMERGENCY AREA CLOSURE   This order supersedes Order No. 06-14-04-21-14, signed 7/10/21 by Forest Supervisor Eric Watrud and this order supersedes Order No. 06-14-04-21-13, signed 7/09/21 by Forest Supervisor Eric Watrud. Pursuant to 16 USC 551, 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b), the following prohibition is established within the Pomeroy Ranger District of the Umatilla National Forest. This order becomes effective on July 11, 2021 and will remain in force through October 31, 2021 or the order is rescinded, whichever is sooner. PROHIBITION:   1. It is prohibited to go into or be upon any area, road, or trail which is closed for the protection of public health and safety. 36 CFR § 261.53(e)   FIRE EMERGENCY AREA CLOSURE: The Fire Emergency Area Closure is defined as follows:   All Forest Service lands, roads, and trails within the Pomeroy Ranger District of the Umatilla...

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE UMATILLA NATIONAL FOREST   ORDER  NO. 06-14-04-21-15 FIRE EMERGENCY AREA CLOSURE   This order supersedes Order No. 06-14-04-21-14, signed 7/10/21 by Forest Supervisor Eric Watrud and this order supersedes Order No. 06-14-04-21-13, signed 7/09/21 by Forest Supervisor Eric Watrud. Pursuant to 16 USC 551, 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b), the following prohibition is established within the Pomeroy Ranger District of the Umatilla National Forest. This order becomes effective on July 11, 2021 and will remain in force through October 31, 2021 or the order is rescinded, whichever is sooner. PROHIBITION:   1. It is prohibited to go into or be upon any area, road, or trail which is closed for the protection of public health and safety. 36 CFR § 261.53(e)   FIRE EMERGENCY AREA CLOSURE: The Fire Emergency Area Closure is defined as follows:   All Forest Service lands, roads, and trails within the Pomeroy Ranger District of the Umatilla...

Burbank Fire Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sewaimt Email: publicfireinformation@gmail.comPhone number: (509) 656-4235Incident Commander: Bob GearPublic Information: Nancy Jones (Lead), Grace DeBusschereINFORMATION RELEASE: 2:00PM July 11, 2021‬Start Date: 7/10/2021Known structures lost: NoneEstimated size: 7000 acres Containment: 50%The Burbank fire, located west of South Badger Pocket Road in Yakima County and east of I-82, is spreading in a south/southwest direction. Southeast WA Type 3 Incident Management Team has assumed command of the response to the Burbank fire and is working with the Yakima Training Center Emergency Operation Center. Fireline resources continue to work the fire today. Current resources on the fire are three hand crews, three engines, one tender, and two dozers. More hand crews, engines, tenders, and dozers are on order. Air Attack and two helicopters are engaged on the incident: one helicopter is a US Army Reserves Aviation Battalion performing...

 Jack Fire Northwest Incident Management Team 9 (IC Brian Goff) Oregon State Fire Marshal Blue Incident Management Team (IC Scott Magers) Email: 2021.jack@firenet.gov Phone: 541-201-2335 Hours: 8am-6pm InciWeb:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7605 Facebook: https://fb.me/JackFire2021 Fire Update: Sunday, July 11, 2021   Fire information: The Jack Fire is currently estimated at 10,937 acres and is 10% contained. In the northern section of the fire, crews have completed handline and conducted mop up 20 feet inside of the perimeter along the 4713 Road. Mop-up involves seeking out and cooling of heat sources. Today these crews will maintain, secure, and mop-up the line moving to the east utilizing dozers, handline, and hose lays. On the western edge of the fire, resources continue to brush out vegetation while holding and securing the line along the river and HWY 138. On the northeastern perimeter, fire activity is minimal, with creeping and smoldering into the rocky steep ridge....

The Bootleg Fire continues to burn on the Fremont-Winema National Forest and on private lands. Hot/dry weather and extremely dry fuels contribute to extreme fire behavior. Two Type 1 Teams are being added to manage the fire. A surge force of structure protection resources is also arriving. OPERATIONSYesterday/Last Night: Firefighters, emergency managers and other public safety officials faced the fifth day in a row of extreme, intense fire behavior on the Bootleg Fire, as hot, dry, windy weather persists in the area. These conditions escalated in the afternoon, resulting in immediate, life-threatening risk to public and emergency responder safety.  Conditions were so extreme that firefighters needed to disengage and move to predetermined safety zones.  Fire managers evaluated conditions and looked for opportunities to reengage firefighters safely.This extreme fire behavior resulted in approximately 4 miles of fire growth both to the east and north. The fire moved through Sycan...