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 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. The fire is currently estimated at 300 acres with 0% containment at this time   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 are critical to protecting lives and property.   Firefighting efforts today will focus on structure protection, containment lines and getting a good assessment of the fire. There are approximately 150 firefighters on the ground and air support is scheduled to continue throughout the day. Crews will continue to work through the day and overnight and expect to make additional progress.  There have been no injuries or structures...

Mitchell, OR– Oregon Department of Forestry’s Incident Management Team 3, led by Incident Commander Tyler McCarty, assumed command of the Lewis Rock Fire Monday evening. The arrival of the team brings in additional overhead capacity and firefighting resources. The team’s presence also relieves local assets that have been battling the fire since June 30. Persistent winds that have been challenging firefighters over the past several days finally calmed and allowed crews to hold the fire in check overnight. The fire is now estimated at about 440 acres. While an overnight infrared flight detected heat close to containment lines, firefighters have established hose lays along much of the fire’s perimeter and are beginning to mop-up towards the interior to prevent spot fires. Crews are also working against the clock as thunderstorms are expected to develop over the area this afternoon bringing the threat of lightning and erratic winds. Some crews will be at-the-ready should...

Summary: Today, fire resources have been utilizing dozers and crews to construct containment lines. Air resources, including two helicopters and three large air tankers, have also been at work to combat the fire and halt its spread. Firefighters conducted a burnout operation to assist in holding the fire’s eastern perimeter at Rock Island Grade, and the fire has remained on the west side of the Grade. The fire has been most active in the Rock Island Creek Drainage and Beaver Creek Drainage.Weather: This late afternoon, winds are blowing from the northwest at 11-14 miles per hour with gusts of 24 miles per hour.  Smoke: Winds from the northwest have blown smoke in the direction of Palisades. For information on air quality visit https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/Evacuations: Rock Island Grade: Level 3 evacuationThe North Side of Batterman Road: Level 3 evacuationIndian Camp: Level 2 evacuationPalisades: Level 1 evacuationRoad Closures: Batterman RoadRock Island

The Batterman Fire started on July 4, 2021 at approximately 12:15 PM, spreading quickly in grass and brush. Numerous firefighters have been working diligently to control the fire, but suppression actions have been hampered by very active fire behavior caused by high temperatures and shifting winds.    Two helicopters and airtankers were utilized in areas inaccessible by engines. As the wind shifted in the afternoon, engines responded to the area of Rock Island Grade Road to protect residences in the area.  At this time, no structures have been destroyed, but evacuations remain in place. SE Washington Type 3 Interagency Incident Management Team (IMT) lead by Incident Commander Walter Escobar has assumed command of the incident as of last night. Firefighters have been working through the night to secure the perimeter near Rock Island Road, as well as continuing structure protection. Today, more resources from out of area are expected to arrive to assist in suppression efforts....

Rock Island Grade is closed from SR28 to Titchenal Canyon. Batterman Road (SR28) is

 Rattlesnake Fire Update – July 4, 2021 7 p.m. Current Situation –The Rattlesnake Fire has burnt 5,479 acres with 90% containment. Fire crews had a good day with mop and made significant progress in containment.  With all the hard work that they have accomplished the last few days, tomorrow the T3 team and many resources will be transitioning out. The fire will be turned over to local management who will continue to staff and monitor the fire with resources from Warm Springs and Prineville BLM. Closures - South Junction road and South Junction Campground will continue to be closed. For updates check with Wasco County Sheriff’s office. Weather - Temperatures will be in the mid to upper 90’s, with west winds increasing through the weekend. It is very dry with low relative humidity recoveries overnight. Fire officials anticipate more fire starts to pop up in the next two weeks. The public is reminded that we remain in EXTREME fire danger and public use restrictions are in...

 Rattlesnake Fire Update – July 3, 2021 7 p.m.Current Situation – The Rattlesnake Fire has burnt 5,479 acres with 65% containment. Level 2 evacuations of Trout Creek Campground and boat ramp have been lifted.  For questions regarding river access please contact Prineville BLM at 541-416-6700. The fire is burning on Prineville District BLM managed lands in the area of South Junction campground, the Warm Springs Reservation and private lands. The Rattlesnake Fire continues to be managed under unified command of Warm Springs Incident Commander Lionel Smith and Type 3 Central Oregon Fire Management Service (COFMS) Incident Commander Larae Guillory. Fire crews had a good day on the line and made significant progress in containing the fire.  They worked to secure lines and continue mop up.  There continues to be some interior smoldering.  Crews will be continuing with mop up again tomorrow.  Closures - South Junction road and South Junction Campground are closed for updates...

Rattlesnake Fire Update – July 3, 2021 8 a.m.Current Situation – The Rattlesnake Fire has burnt 5,479 acres with 30% containment. The fire is burning on Prineville District BLM managed lands in the area of South Junction campground, the Warm Springs Reservation and private lands. The Rattlesnake Fire continues to be managed under unified command of Warm Springs Incident Commander Lionel Smith and Type 3 Central Oregon Fire Management Service (COFMS) Incident Commander Larae Guillory. There was minimal fire activity on the reservation side of the Deschutes. On the north and west side of the fire, crews worked on mopping up hot spots along the edges and working their way into the interior.  There is still work to be done seeking out hot spots and mopping up as needed along the east, south, and southwest flanks.  Drainages and steep ground in these areas are difficult and slow going for firefighters.  Winds yesterday carried embers across the eastern line and started a small...

 Rattlesnake Fire Update – July 2, 2021 8 a.m. Rattlesnake Fire - The Rattlesnake Fire is estimated at 5,433 acres with 10% containment. The fire is burning on Prineville District BLM managed lands in the area of South Junction campground, the Warm Springs Reservation and some private. The Rattlesnake Fire is under the unified command of Warm Springs Incident Commander Lionel Smith and Type 3 Central Oregon Fire Management Service (COFMS) Incident Commander Larae Guillory. Current Situation – Crews worked late into the night to complete burnout operations and secure lines around the fire.  Dry conditions, low humidity and winds continue to be the challenge for firefighters. Today the focus will remain on securing the lines and beginning mop up. Closures - South Junction road and South Junction Campground are closed for updates check with Wasco County Sheriff’s office. Evacuations - Trout Creek Campground and boat ramp on the Deschutes River is currently under a Level 2...

S-503 Fire UpdateWarm Springs Fire Management, Incident Commander, Travis MoyerJuly 2, 2021 - 9:00 AM This will be the last fire update for the S-503 Fire. A Type-3 fire management organization lead by Incident Commander (IC) Travis Moyer is in command of the S-503 Fire. The S-503 Fire is located in timber and grasses on the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation and privately owned in-holdings protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry. This fire is being managed as a full suppression fire.Fire Information: (541) 553-2004 (8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.) E-mail:  javin.dimmick@ctwsbnr.orgInformation Websites:Facebook page “CTWS – Fire Management” Inciweb information on https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7559Oregon Smoke Information - http://oregonsmoke.blogspot.com/Acreage: 6,822 (approximately 535 acres is private in-holdings protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry).  Containment: 98% General Updates: Fire activity on this fire is minimal and...

Rattlesnake Fire Update – July 1, 7 p.m.Rattlesnake Fire - The Rattlesnake Fire is estimated at 5,000 acres with 10% containment. The fire is burning on Prineville District BLM managed lands in the area of South Junction campground and the Warm Springs Reservation. The Rattlesnake Fire is under the unified command of Warm Springs Incident Commander Lionel Smith and Type 3 Central Oregon Fire Management Service (COFMS) Incident Commander Larae Guillory.Current Situation - On the Warm Springs Reservation, crews feel confident about the lines and have started the mop up stages while progressing into the interior. On the north and northwest flanks of the fire across the Deschutes River, hand crews worked with Heavy Air Tanker support to tie lines together utilizing retardant drops. The eastern flank is in difficult to manage terrain for firefighters. Aviation resources continued to assist the fire throughout the day, predominantly on the steeper and inaccessible drainages, while fire...

S-503 Fire UpdateWarm Springs Fire Management, Incident Commander, Travis MoyerJuly 1, 2021 - 9:00 AM A Type-3 fire management organization lead by Incident Commander (IC) Travis Moyer is in command of the S-503 Fire. Fire Updates will be distributed once daily with additional information provided throughout the day via Facebook and the Inciweb website. The S-503 Fire is located in timber and grasses on the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation and privately owned in-holdings protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry. This fire is being managed as a full suppression fire.Fire Information: (541) 553-2004 (8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.) E-mail:  javin.dimmick@ctwsbnr.orgInformation Websites:Facebook page “CTWS – Fire Management” Inciweb information on https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7559Oregon Smoke Information - http://oregonsmoke.blogspot.com/Acreage: 6,822 (approximately 535 acres is private in-holdings protected by the Oregon Department of...

South Junction Road off HWY

Rattlesnake Fire Update, June 30, 2021, 8:00pmCentral Oregon – Warm Springs Fire Management was dispatched to the RaJlesnake Fire reported approximately 2:00 pm on Wednesday, June 30 on the Warm Springs Reserva7on. Structure protec7on units responded and were able to prevent damage to two primary structures as the fast-moving fire burned approximately 100 acres on the Reserva7on before jumping the Deschutes River moving northeast onto Prineville District Bureau of Land Management (BLM) managed lands. The fire is now es7mated to be 1500 acres with 0% containment.The RaJlesnake Fire is now under the unified command of Warm Springs Incident Commander Lionel Smith and Type 3 Central Oregon Fire Management Service (COFMS) Incident Commander Chad Schmidt. Fire behavior remains ac7ve, pushing east towards Highway 97. Four large air tankers, two Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs), a heavy helicopter, are responding to the blaze in addi7on to the Central Oregon Rappellers and Redmond...

 S-503 Fire UpdateWarm Springs Fire Management, Incident Commander, Travis MoyerJune 30, 2021 - 9:00 AM A Type-3 fire management organization lead by Incident Commander (IC) Travis Moyer is in command of the S-503 Fire. Fire Updates will be distributed once daily with additional information provided throughout the day via Facebook and the Inciweb website. The S-503 Fire is located in timber and grasses on the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation and privately owned in-holdings protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry. This fire is being managed as a full suppression fire.Fire Information: (541) 553-2004 (8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.) E-mail:  javin.dimmick@ctwsbnr.orgInformation Websites:Facebook page “CTWS – Fire Management” Inciweb information on https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7559Oregon Smoke Information - http://oregonsmoke.blogspot.com/Acreage: 6,679 (approximately 535 acres is private in-holdings protected by the Oregon Department of...