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Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 21, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AMPublic Meeting – Friday, September 23rd at 6:00 PM at Joseph Community Event Center and streamed via Facebook LiveHighlights: Today will bring a change in weather as the warmer temperatures and lower humidity from previous days transition to rain and possible thunderstorms this evening. Current estimates range from one-tenth of an inch to over half an inch of rain through Thursday. Winds will increase throughout the day with the potential for strong gusts as the low-pressure system settles in. Friday will bring a return to clear skies, warmer temperatures, and lower humidity.Double Creek Fire: 157,296 acres | 47% contained | 587 personnel assigned The fire grew twenty-nine acres in the last twenty-four hours. Reconnaissance and infrared flights showed that the northern edge of the fire is still burning in heavy fuels and large logs and will continue to be monitored. Crews are continuing to...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 21, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AMPublic Meeting – Friday, September 23rd at 6:00 PM at Joseph Community Event Center and streamed via Facebook LiveHighlights: Today will bring a change in weather as the warmer temperatures and lower humidity from previous days transition to rain and possible thunderstorms this evening. Current estimates range from one-tenth of an inch to over half an inch of rain through Thursday. Winds will increase throughout the day with the potential for strong gusts as the low-pressure system settles in. Friday will bring a return to clear skies, warmer temperatures, and lower humidity.Double Creek Fire: 157,296 acres | 47% contained | 587 personnel assigned The fire grew twenty-nine acres in the last twenty-four hours. Reconnaissance and infrared flights showed that the northern edge of the fire is still burning in heavy fuels and large logs and will continue to be monitored. Crews are continuing to...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 21, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AMPublic Meeting – Friday, September 23rd at 6:00 PM at Joseph Community Event Center and streamed via Facebook LiveHighlights: Today will bring a change in weather as the warmer temperatures and lower humidity from previous days transition to rain and possible thunderstorms this evening. Current estimates range from one-tenth of an inch to over half an inch of rain through Thursday. Winds will increase throughout the day with the potential for strong gusts as the low-pressure system settles in. Friday will bring a return to clear skies, warmer temperatures, and lower humidity.Double Creek Fire: 157,296 acres | 47% contained | 587 personnel assigned The fire grew twenty-nine acres in the last twenty-four hours. Reconnaissance and infrared flights showed that the northern edge of the fire is still burning in heavy fuels and large logs and will continue to be monitored. Crews are continuing to...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 21, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AMPublic Meeting – Friday, September 23rd at 6:00 PM at Joseph Community Event Center and streamed via Facebook LiveHighlights: Today will bring a change in weather as the warmer temperatures and lower humidity from previous days transition to rain and possible thunderstorms this evening. Current estimates range from one-tenth of an inch to over half an inch of rain through Thursday. Winds will increase throughout the day with the potential for strong gusts as the low-pressure system settles in. Friday will bring a return to clear skies, warmer temperatures, and lower humidity.Double Creek Fire: 157,296 acres | 47% contained | 587 personnel assigned The fire grew twenty-nine acres in the last twenty-four hours. Reconnaissance and infrared flights showed that the northern edge of the fire is still burning in heavy fuels and large logs and will continue to be monitored. Crews are continuing to...

MERLIN, Ore. – Low pressure off the northern California coast will bring unsettled weather to the Rum Creek Fire over the next few days. Scattered shower and periods of rain are expected through Wednesday with a drying pattern beginning later in the week. Overnight, the fire received a quarter of an inch of rain. Additional moisture may produce small debris flows in the burn area. Isolated thunderstorms may bring the potential for lightning, but with high relative humidity levels the chances for new fire starts will be low. Containment has increased to 87-percent with 287 personnel assigned to the incident. Today, crews are focusing on rehabilitation of areas with greatest potential to affect public safety. A Type 3 Incident Management Team, under the leadership of Incident Commander Brandon Kerns, assumed command of the Rum Creek Fire today at 0700. The team’s safety message to the community is to remember that the fire,...

Goat Rocks FireSeptember 20, 2022 Overview: The Goat Rocks Fire continues to burn 1.5 miles northeast of the town of Packwood, Washington in and around the Goat Rocks Wilderness. Crews continue to thin fuels along roads and chip fuels cut from around structures. Additionally, crews will evaluate an opportunity to apply fire in a small area along the 4610 road to better secure the line protecting the town of Packwood. There is a possibility that smoke may be visible should burning occur. Fire managers continue to prioritize firefighter and public safety.  Firefighting Activity: Yesterday, crews worked to complete line construction along Forest Road 041 south of the fire. They removed excess trees, masticated underbrush, and chipped material cut when hand line was constructed. Other crews also chipped cut material around the Upper Timberline neighborhood and Forest Road 046. A small test burn in the Coal Creek drainage was conducted as an observation of the fire activity. A test...

  Cedar Creek Fire September 20, 2022 Daily Update at 8:15 AM   Cedar Creek Fire Quick Facts Size: 113,637 acres Contained: 11% Start Date: August 1, 2022 Origin: 15 miles east of Oakridge, Oregon Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 2,451 Resources: 91 engines, 53 crews, 97 heavy equipment, 12 helicopters Status: The fire is 11% contained, with containment line on the west side of the fire between Forest Service Road 24 and Fifth Creek, the stretch from Charlton Lake west to the shore of Waldo Lake, and the north and west shores of Waldo Lake. Oakridge and communities west of the fire will experience the most smoke as southeast winds continue today. The West Zone of the fire is currently burning with low intensity creeping, and smoldering. Fire spread is occurring in areas with deep, dry litter and heavy fuels. The East Zone is experiencing fire behavior including creeping, smoldering, and single-tree torching. Fire growth is minimal. Sheltered heat may reemerge after the...

  Cedar Creek Fire septiembre 20, 2022 Actualización diaria—8:15 AM Datos rápidos del Incendio Cedar Creek Superficie: 113,637 acres Contenido: 11% Fecha de inicio: 1 agosto 2022 Origen: 15 millas al este de Oakridge, Oregón Causa: Relámpago Personal total: 2,451 Recursos: 91 camiones de bombero, 53 tripulaciones, 97 equipamientos pesados, 12 helicópteros Situación actual: El incendio está contenido al 11 %, con una línea de contención en el lado oeste del incendio entre carretera forestal 24 y Fifth Creek, el tramo desde el lago Charlton Lake al oeste hasta la orilla del lago Waldo Lake, y las orillas norte y oeste de Waldo Lake. Oakridge y las comunidades al oeste del incendio experimentarán la mayor cantidad de humo a medida que continúen los vientos del sureste hoy.  La Zona Oeste del incendio está quemando con baja intensidad, arrastrándose y ardiendo sin llama. La propagación del fuego está ocurriendo en áreas con hojarasca profunda y seca y combustibles...

   Kalama Fire Update – Sept. 20, 2022 Overview: The Kalama Fire, located southeast of Kalama Horse Camp on the south side of Mount St. Helens, is at approximately 238 acres in size and is currently five percent contained.  We were better able to map the area to give a more accurate account of the acres burned. Additionally, acres also increased with burn out operations to assist in securing the perimeter of the fire. Cooler weather and a trace of rain on Friday evening are assisting in the firefighting efforts. Fire Behavior: The fire was located on a cliff face and is now on extremely steep ground, fire fighters are preparing indirect lines in more favorable terrain where they can be successful.  Fire behavior has been smoldering and creeping. The potential for fire growth remains, but containment lines are being put in place and contain percentage information will be updated when the lines are complete and holding. Weather: Weather today is predicted to be warm and dry...

Bolt Creek Fire Update9 AM, September 20, 2022Estimated size: 10,193 acresCompleted: 90%Start Date/Time: 9/10/2022 at 5:15 amArea of Origin: King Co., North of SkykomishCause: UndeterminedStructures Damaged: one out-buildingManagement of fire: Northwest Incident Management Team 8This will be the last Bolt Creek Fire update from Northwest Incident Management Team 8 (NWIMT8), Kevin Stock, Incident Commander. NWIMT8 would like to thank all the cooperators, stakeholder, communities, agencies, and firefighters for the support and cooperation provided during the Bolt Creek Fire. It takes all your participation to provide a successful outcome. Please continue to provide the same support to Western Washington Incident Management Team, Kent Standford, Incident Commander, who will assume management of the fire Wednesday morning. Road Closures: The Washington Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) geotechnical team was on site along the Highway 2 corridor yesterday identifying falling and...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 20, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AMPublic Meeting – Friday, September 23rd at 6:00 PM, Joseph Community Event Center and streamed via Facebook LiveHighlights: Firefighters assigned to the Hells Canyon/Snake River corridor have begun to transition out of the area. On Double Creek’s north and south sections, crews work to identify burning vegetation/hot spots. Log trucks arrive today to start hauling out the cut timber produced after creating Sturgill’s shaded fuel break. Also arriving at the incident are five excavators, which will be assigned used for suppression repairs.Double Creek Fire: 157,267 acres | 38% contained |588 personnel assignedThe lightning-caused Double Creek Fire is a full suppression fire, with the protection of lives and property the primary objectives. Firefighters on the Snake River pulled out equipment and gear south of Pittsburgh landing. Today they begin to remove the same items north of the...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 20, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AM Public Meeting – Friday, September 23rd at 6:00 PM, Joseph Community Event Center and streamed via Facebook Live Highlights: Firefighters assigned to the Hells Canyon/Snake River corridor have begun to transition out of the area. On Double Creek’s north and south sections, crews work to identify burning vegetation/hot spots. Log trucks arrive today to start hauling out the cut timber produced after creating Sturgill’s shaded fuel break. Also arriving at the incident are five excavators, which will be assigned used for suppression repairs. Double Creek Fire: 157,267 acres | 38% contained |588 personnel assigned The lightning-caused Double Creek Fire is a full suppression fire, with the protection of lives and property the primary objectives. Firefighters on the Snake River pulled out equipment and gear south of Pittsburgh landing. Today they begin to remove the same items north of the...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 20, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AM Public Meeting – Friday, September 23rd at 6:00 PM, Joseph Community Event Center and streamed via Facebook Live Highlights: Firefighters assigned to the Hells Canyon/Snake River corridor have begun to transition out of the area. On Double Creek’s north and south sections, crews work to identify burning vegetation/hot spots. Log trucks arrive today to start hauling out the cut timber produced after creating Sturgill’s shaded fuel break. Also arriving at the incident are five excavators, which will be assigned used for suppression repairs. Double Creek Fire: 157,267 acres | 38% contained |588 personnel assigned The lightning-caused Double Creek Fire is a full suppression fire, with the protection of lives and property the primary objectives. Firefighters on the Snake River pulled out equipment and gear south of Pittsburgh landing. Today they begin to remove the same items north of the...

 CUSICK, Wash. – A dry cold front will be moving in from east British Columbia and is expected to reach the fire area today.  This weather pattern is often referred to as a "backdoor" cold front and is typically associated with passage movement from the north.  This change in weather patterns can generate winds that will shift to a northeast-southwest trajectory later in the day with potential gusts reaching 25-30

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 20, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AM Public Meeting – Friday, September 23rd at 6:00 PM, Joseph Community Event Center and streamed via Facebook Live Highlights: Firefighters assigned to the Hells Canyon/Snake River corridor have begun to transition out of the area. On Double Creek’s north and south sections, crews work to identify burning vegetation/hot spots. Log trucks arrive today to start hauling out the cut timber produced after creating Sturgill’s shaded fuel break. Also arriving at the incident are five excavators, which will be assigned used for suppression repairs. Double Creek Fire: 157,267 acres | 38% contained |588 personnel assigned The lightning-caused Double Creek Fire is a full suppression fire, with the protection of lives and property the primary objectives. Firefighters on the Snake River pulled out equipment and gear south of Pittsburgh landing. Today they begin to remove the same items north of the...

  Cedar Creek Fire septiembre 19, 2022 Actualización diaria—9:00 AM   Datos rápidos del Incendio Cedar Creek Superficie: 113,322 acres Contenido: 11% Fecha de inicio: 1 agosto 2022 Origen: 15 millas al este de Oakridge, Oregón Causa: Relámpago Personal total: 2,577 Recursos: 92 camiones de bombero, 58 tripulaciones, 105 equipamentos pesados, 12 helicópteros Situación actual: La mayor humedad y precipitación minimizaron el crecimiento del fuego el domingo. El fuego ahora está contenido al 11%. La línea de contención incluye el lado oeste del incendio entre carretera forestal 24 y Fifth Creek, el tramo desde el lago Charlton Lake hacia el oeste hasta la orilla del lago Waldo Lake, y las orillas norte y oeste de Waldo Lake. Actualmente, la Zona Oeste del incendio está quemando con baja intensidad, arrastrándose y ardiendo sin llama. La propagación del fuego está ocurriendo en áreas con hojarasca profunda y seca y combustibles pesados. La Zona Este está...

Cool and Humid Conditions Continue to Aid Suppression EffortsMERLIN, Ore. – Rum Creek fire area is holding at 83 percent containment with no new fire growth. Crews continue to be downsized, with 330 people remaining. Unsettled weather will continue for several days bringing higher humidity levels and scattered showers. Wind gusts of up to 22 mph are expected for the second day in a row for upper slopes and ridges. Isolated lightning levels today and tomorrow are not predicted to start fires but could bring rain levels strong enough to wash soils, provide instability in burned areas, and be a safety concern for public and fire crews within the fire perimeter. Crews will focus on suppression, mop up, patrol, rehab/repair, and hazard tree mitigation.Today we will begin the transition to a Type 3 Incident Management Team under the leadership of Incident Commander Brandon Kerns. The Type 3 team will assume full command at 0700, Tuesday, September 20, 2022. As part of this transition,...

White River & Irving Peaks Fire Update MONDAY SEPTEMBER 20THFire updates will be occurring about once a week, or as conditions change. According to the latest infrared map showing where heat is present, the White River Fire is ¼ mile from the Windmill Lane cabins on Windmill Lane. The fire is slowly backing downhill towards the road. Firefighting resources are trying to clean up the fuels between the fire’s edge and their containment lines, but the weather hasn’t allowed them to do much of that recently. Only about 2/100 of an inch of rain has fallen in the fire area over the past two weeks. The relative humidity has increased with the recent storm fronts, but the warming and drying trend this week will cause fire activity to increase as fuels dry out. Fires may be a little more active this week due to warmer temperatures. White River Fire: 3,373 acres 10% contained Irving Peak Fire: 3,407 acres 7% contained Meander Fire: 9 acres 0% contained Minnow Fire: 650 acres 0% contained...

Goat Rocks FireSeptember 19,2022 Overview: The Goat Rocks Fire continues to burn 1.5 miles northeast of the town of Packwood, Washington in and around the Goat Rocks Wilderness area.  Fire managers are using tactics to ensure safety of the firefighters, communities, and natural resources. Crews continue to thin fuels along roads and chip fuels cut from around structures. Due to cooler weather, fire behavior has been calm and growth has been minimal. However, more smoke could be visible over the next few days as warmer and drier conditions may cause a slight increase in fire activity. Firefighting Activity: Minimum Impact Suppression Techniques (MIST) are being applied by firefighters to protect wilderness values such as a natural appearing landscape (as found within Goat Rocks Wilderness). These techniques seek to minimize the impact to the landscape while achieving the protection objectives consistent with land and resource management. For example, fire managers may use natural...