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UPDATE: 1:00AM July 8, 2021 Incident: The Asotin Complex is made up of two fires: one is the Dry Gulch fire, which has been burning in the Dry Gulch area west of Asotin Creek Road. The other is the Silcott fire, which started in the area of Silcott Grade Road west of the city of Clarkston. Southeast WA Type 3 Incident Management Team 2 assumed command of the two fires at 11:30 pm on July 7th. They are working in cooperation with Asotin County Fire District 1, the Washington State Patrol-Fire Marshal’s Office, the Bureau of Land Management, WA DNR, and the US Forest Service. Containment: 0% Evacuations:Level 3 (Go Now) evacuations are in place for residences on Asotin Creek Road west of the Cloverland fork. Level 2 (Get Set) evacuations are in place for Cloverland Road and streets off of Cloverland Road, as well as the Harlow Ridge area. In Clarkston Heights, the areas south of Peola Road and Critchfield Road south to Asotin Creek are also at Level 2. Shelter: Evacuees are able...

The Batterman Road fire, located east of East Wenatchee, is being managed by Northwest Incident Management Team (IMT) 12 in coordination with the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office, Spokane BLM, Washington DNR Southeast Region, and Douglas County Fire Districts 1 and 2.  This collaboration has led to success in meeting firefighting objectives as well as maintaining firefighter and public safety. Yesterday, crews protected established fire lines as they were tested by a wind event that came through the area. Interior pockets of fire activity, mostly in the drainages, did not threaten containment lines in spite of elevated temperatures and sustained winds over the fire. Patrols of the fire line continued throughout the night. Some firefighting resources assigned to the Batterman Fire were released to move to higher priority incidents across the region as there were many new starts, and firefighters that remained assigned to this fire were also available for initial attack in...

Closure Area is described as an area starting at the confluence of the North Umpqua River and Rattlesnake Creek in T26S R2E Section I 3, then following Rattlesnake Creek to its northernmost headwaters in T25 l/2 S R2E Section 35, then Northwest to the intersection of Forest Service Road (FSR) 4760-105 and Forest Service Trail (FST) I 535, following FST I 535 Northeast to FSR 3810-360, following FSR 3810-360 Northeast to FSR 3810, following FSR 3810 Northeast to FSR 3850, following FSR 3850 North to FSR 3850-200, following FSR 3850-200 East to Bulldog Creek, following Bulldog Creek Northwest to Big Bend Creek, following Big Bend Creek Northeast to FSR 3818-030, following FSR 3818-030 West to FSR3818, following FSR 3818 Northeast to FSR 3818-100, following FSR 3818-100 North to Little Bend Creek, following Little Bend Creek Southwest to FSR 38, following FSR 38 North to FSR 3821, following FSR 3821 West to the Umpqua National Forest Boundary, following the Umpqua National Forest...

Douglas County Sheriff's Office has released the following Thursday, July 8th at approximately 8:45am: Effective immediately evacuation levels for all residents affected by the fire are being lowered to Level 1. Please be aware there is areas of active fire and everyone needs to remain on alert until full fire containment is obtained.

Mitchell, OR– Mop-up is in full swing on the Lewis Rock Fire five miles south of Mitchell. The size of the fire has not changed in three days, holding at 440 acres. Containment has reached 30 percent.   Part of the mop-up process includes a two-person crew armed with hand-held infrared cameras to detect hot spots undetectable to the human eye. These patches of heat can smolder beneath the surface of bulldozer berms, stumps, rocks and downed logs. Once detected, the area is unearthed with hand tools and soaked much like drowning a campfire.   Extreme fire weather consisting of elevated temperatures, low humidity and gusty winds will continue throughout the week maintaining the potential threat of flare-ups within control lines.   Fire prevention remains a top priority across the region. Fire officials would like to remind the public to follow fire season restrictions and pay particular attention to any spark emitting activities such as campfires, small equipment use and...

 Cheney, WA – Overnight crews continued their mop up operations on the fire. The overall goal for mop up is to work 200 feet in from the perimeter of the fire line and 500 feet out from structures. Today, crews will continue mopping up and clearing dangerous trees from the perimeter that have been deemed a hazard due to fire activity.  Cooler weather and low winds are expected today.   Evacuation levels: The only evacuation orders that remain in place are at a level 1. This area affects approximately 24 residents that are adjacent to the fire and road blocks are still in place. Local residents only are allowed past the road blocks. This helps with the safety of residents and firefighters on the line. The fire has not grown in size; updated mapping has the fire at 232 acres with 30% containment.   There are approximately 282 firefighters from all over the state working on the fire and there have been no injuries or structures lost.   Spokane County Fairgrounds is still open...

 Cheney, WA – Crews are into their 3rd day on the fire and are making great progress. The focus today was continuing to secure perimeter with handline and begin mopping up 50-100 feet interior and mop up around structures up to 500 feet.  The threat of thunderstorms dropped off late morning. Cooler drier weather filled in behind the system and brought breezy conditions throughout the afternoon. The winds will weaken overnight. The fire has not grown in size; updated mapping has the fire at 232 acres and containment has gone from 20% to 30%.   Level 1 & 2 evacuation orders remain in place.  Due to the evacuation levels being lowered roads that were previously closed are only open to local residents. If you do not live in the area, please adhere to the road closures and stay clear. For current evacuation orders please see Spokane County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) Facebook page.   There are approximately 282 firefighters from all over the state working on the fire...

 ROSEBURG, OR. – JULY 7, 2021 – Firefighters are actively suppressing a wildfire near Steamboat, approximately 23 miles east of Glide, Oregon on the North Umpqua Ranger District. The Jack Fire, which is currently estimated at 2,395 acres and 0% contained, is burning in grass and timber east of Jack Creek Road (Forest Service Road 4713) and west of Jack Creek. The Umpqua National Forest in-briefed the Northwest Incident Management Team #9 (NWIMT) and the Oregon State Fire Marshall (OSFM) Blue team the evening of July 6th. Today, firefighters have begun using direct and indirect suppression tactics to hold the fire west of mile marker 45 on highway 138 and bound north and south by forest road 38 along Steamboat Creek and state highway 138 along the north Umpqua. The helibase was moved to the Incident Command Post established at French Creek. More favorable flight conditions are expected in the afternoon. State highway 138 from Steamboat Creek to mile post 55 is closed to vehicle...

  News Release Klamath County Emergency Management em.klamathcounty.org   Fremont-Winema National Forest www.fs.usda.gov/fremont-winema   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                           July 7, 2021 Media Contacts: Tamara Schmidt Cell: 541-891-6758 tamara.schmidt@usda.gov                                                                                Morning Update on Bootleg Fire burning on Chiloquin Ranger District CHILOQUIN, Ore. – The Bootleg Fire continues to burn on the Chiloquin Ranger District of the Fremont-Winema National Forest on Fuego Mountain approximately 11 miles northeast of the town of Sprague River. The fire is estimated to be 3,000 acres with no containment.  It was reported around 1:45 p.m. yesterday and the cause is under investigation. The fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain in mixed conifer and lodgepole pine.  Fire behavior...

 Cheney, WA – Overnight crews worked to extinguish hot spots and secure perimeter lines. Today firefighters are watching the weather closely and prepared to address any new activity on and around the fire. The focus is to work on snags (trees that have burned and are ready to fall), fire line strengthening, and gridding the fire for any additional hot spots. This important work will help containment numbers to rise. Current containment on the fire is 20%.   Level 1 & 2 evacuation orders remain in place.  Due to the evacuation levels being lowered roads that were previously closed are only open to local residents. If you do not live in the area, please adhere to the road closures and stay clear. For current evacuation orders please see Spokane County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) Facebook page.   There are approximately 210 firefighters from all over the state working on the fire and there have been no injuries or structures lost.   The Red Cross shelter at Medical...

 Mitchell, OR– The Lewis Rock Fire held for the second consecutive day and remains at 440 acres. Containment has reached 15 percent. Crews were assisted by a rotation of several helicopters cooling hot spots near containment lines. Today, firefighters will continue to strengthen lines around the fire’s perimeter and to mop-up towards the interior to extinguish hot spots and prevent spot fires. Weather conditions remain a concern with high temperatures, low relative humidity, and gusty winds. Poor humidity recovery overnight could promote more active fire behavior. The approach of a cold, dry front this afternoon could potentially further challenge the firefighting effort due to shifting winds. Safety remains our top priority.  This includes trying to prevent COVID-19 infections by taking proactive measures to ensure the safety of fire personnel and maintaining best practices not only this fire season but into the future. The fire team would like to extend its thanks and...

The fire is located east of East Wenatchee. Northwest Incident Management (IMT)Team 12 is managing the fire response in cooperation with the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office, Spokane BLM, Washington DNR Southeast Region, and Douglas County Fire Districts 1 and 2.  These cooperative efforts have contributed to the significant progress toward containing the fire. Yesterday, crews continued to construct hand line with the support of air resources and dozers. Firefighters tied in the previously active Beaver Creek and Rock Island Creek drainages along with the northeast perimeter of the fire. Last night, firefighters continued to patrol. The IMT provided five initial attack engines to support a local new fire near Spanish Castle. The fire was quickly extinguished with help from Douglas County Fire District 2, Washington DNR, and Spokane BLM. Temperatures today are predicted to be in the upper 80s to lower 90s. A Red Flag Warning is in effect through sunset due to anticipated...

News Release Klamath County Emergency Management em.klamathcounty.org   Fremont-Winema National Forest www.fs.usda.gov/fremont-winema     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                           July 6, 2021 Media Contacts: Tamara Schmidt Cell: 541-891-6758 tamara.schmidt@usda.gov  Update on Bootleg Fire burning on Chiloquin Ranger District CHILOQUIN, Ore. – The Bootleg Fire is currently burning on the Chiloquin Ranger District of the Fremont-Winema National Forest on Fuego Mountain approximately 11 miles northeast of the town of Sprague River. The fire is estimated to be 3,000 acres tonight with no containment.  It was reported around 1:45 p.m. today and the cause is under investigation. The fire is currently only burning on National Forest System lands.  However, multiple structures are threatened east of the fire. At the request of the Bootleg Fire Incident Commander, Klamath County Emergency...

The Northwest Incident Management Team 12 is hosting a virtual community meeting tomorrow, July 7 at 8PM PST for the Batterman Road fire.  For those interested in attending, please call or email Batterman Road public information for the Zoom

 July 6, 2021 at 4:23 p.m.Jack Creek Fire EvacuationsIDLEYLD PARK, Ore. - A LEVEL 3 EVACUATION - GO! NOTICE NOW ORDERED FOR ALL HOMES LOCATED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS DUE TO THE JACK CREEK FIRE:• ALL RECREATION AREAS, HOMES AND BUSINESSES LOCATED BETWEEN MILE MARKER 43 EAST TO EAGLE ROCK CAMPGROUND.Level 3 or "GO!":• If you chose not to evacuate, emergency services may not be able to assist you further.• Grab your "go kit" and leave immediately.• Follow your evacuation plan and stay informed.Danger to the evacuated area is current and imminent and you should evacuate immediately. If you choose to ignore this advisement, you must understand that emergency services may not be available to assist you further. Do not delay leaving to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home. This will be the last message you receive.LEVEL 2 "BE SET": YOU MUST PREPARE TO LEAVE AT A MOMENTS NOTICE. This level indicates there is significant danger to your area, and residents should...

 Cheney, WA – The Andrus Fire started Monday morning at approximately 11:30 am near Andrus Rd. The fire spread quickly due to low relative humidity and unseasonably dry conditions. After a more accurate assessment of the perimeter today the acreage is approximately 225, with 20% containment.  Firefighters from Fire District 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, Airway Heights Fire, Spokane City Fire, Spokane Valley Fire, Lincoln County, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and numerous other agencies were critical in slowing the spread of the fire. The collaborative efforts and teamwork between the agencies were critical in slowing fire spread and protecting lives and property.   Crews were able to get a good assessment of the fire today and continue working on structure assessments, securing fire lines and gridding for hot spots. Due to the progress, evacuation levels have decreased one level in each evacuation zone. If you were a level 3 you are now bumped to a level 2 and so on. Due to the...

News Release Fremont-Winema National Forest www.fs.usda.gov/fremont-winema     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 6, 2021 Media Contacts: Tamara Schmidt Cell: 541-891-6758 tamara.schmidt@usda.gov Bootleg Fire burning on Chiloquin Ranger District CHILOQUIN, Ore. – The Bootleg Fire is currently burning on the Chiloquin Ranger District of the Fremont-Winema National Forest on Fuego Mountain approximately 11 miles northeast of the town of Sprague River.   The fire was reported around 1:45 p.m. today and is estimated to be over 100 acres with no containment.  The cause is under investigation. The fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain in mixed conifer and lodgepole pine.  Fire behavior includes running, torching and spotting. Smoke from the fire is highly visible from Oregon State Highway 140, Sprague River Highway, Chiloquin and the surrounding area. Multiple aerial and ground wildland firefighting resources have been fighting the fire this afternoon, including four...

 Pacific Northwest Type 2 Incident Management Team 9 has been ordered and will take command of the Jack Fire

ROSEBURG, Ore. – JULY 6, 2021 – Firefighters are actively suppressing a wildfire near Steamboat,approximately 30 miles east of Glide, Oregon on the North Umpqua Ranger District.The Jack Fire, which is currently estimated at 900 acres, was reported on Monday, July 5, 2021 at 5 p.m.and is burning in grass and timber east of Jack Creek road (Forest Service road 4713) and west of JackCreek. Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) and local resources utilized smoke detectioncameras located on Mt. Scott, near Glide to isolate the point of ignition, as a result, firefighters and localresources started initial attack immediately upon locating the wildfire.The fire was very active throughout the afternoon and moderated down during the night. A section ofstate highway 138, the Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway, or locally known as Diamond Lake Highway wasclosed by Oregon department of Transportation (ODOT) between mile post (MP) 40 (Steamboat) andMP 47 (Dry Creek Store). A Forest closure order...

The fire is located near Batterman Road and Rock Island Grade in Douglas County Fire District 2, Washington. Type 2 Northwest Incident Management Team 12 assumed command of the Batterman Road Fire at 6:00 AM, relieving Type 3 SE Washington Incident Management Team 1. Team 12 is managing the fire response in cooperation with Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office, Spokane BLM, WA DNR, and Douglas County Fire Districts 1 and 2. Douglas County Fire District 1 and 2 personnel and fire equipment have been working very hard to protect private property and homes. They have done an excellent job and are greatly appreciated for all their efforts. Last night, firefighters continued to focus on the most active portions of the fire in the Rock Island Creek Drainage. Weather today is expected to be hot and dry, with temperatures nearing 100° and 12-16% relative humidity. Thunderstorms and gusty winds are forecast for late tonight and Wednesday. Operations Today: Firefighters will continue...