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Riverside & Beachie Creek Fires Update – Tuesday, October 13, 2020 Riverside Fire Quick FactsApprox. Size: 138,054 ac. Containment: 61%Total Personnel: 158Start Date: Sept. 8, 2020Cause: Human Start Beachie Creek Fire Quick FactsApprox. Size: 193,556 ac.Containment: 75%Total Personnel: 164Date: August 16, 2020Cause: Under InvestigationGeneral Information: Field work on both the Beachie and Riverside Fires continues to be repairing of fire lines, patrolling and mop-up. Area closures are in place, which is necessary for the safety of firefighters and the public. Recent winds and rains continue to weaken trees, increasing the danger of them falling. Wet roads create unsafe driving and working conditions for all.Weather and Fire Behavior: Showers and winds are expected today and will give way to high pressure and more seasonal weather. Temperatures will rise and winds will subside over the next few days creating better conditions for accessing the fire area and completing suppression...

Actualización de los Incendios Riverside & Beachie Creek– Martes, octubre 13, 2020 Datos Breves del Incendio RiversideTamaño aproximado: 138,054 ac. Contención: 61%Personal total: 158Fecha de inicio: 8 de septiembre de 2020Causa: HumanoDatos Breves del Incendio Beachie CreekTamaño aproximado: 193,556 ac.Contención: 75%Total de Personal: 164Fecha de inicio: 16 de agosto de 2020Causa: Bajo investigaciónInformación General: La mayoría del trabajo en los dos incendios Beachie and Riverside continua a reparar las líneas del incendio, monitoreo y sofocar áreas calientes. Clausuras están vigentes, son una necesidad para la seguridad de los bomberos y el público. Las lluvias y el viento reciente continúan debilitando arboles aumentando el peligro de que se caigan. Las calles mojadas crean condiciones inseguras para todos.Clima y Comportamiento del Fuego: Se espera lluvia y el viento el día de hoy que abrirá el paso a un sistema de alta presión y clima estacional. Las...

Riverside & Beachie Creek Fires Update – Tuesday, October 13, 2020 Riverside Fire Quick FactsApprox. Size: 138,054 ac. Containment: 61%Total Personnel: 158Start Date: Sept. 8, 2020Cause: Human Start Beachie Creek Fire Quick FactsApprox. Size: 193,556 ac.Containment: 75%Total Personnel: 164Date: August 16, 2020Cause: Under InvestigationGeneral Information: Field work on both the Beachie and Riverside Fires continues to be repairing of fire lines, patrolling and mop-up. Area closures are in place, which is necessary for the safety of firefighters and the public. Recent winds and rains continue to weaken trees, increasing the danger of them falling. Wet roads create unsafe driving and working conditions for all.Weather and Fire Behavior: Showers and winds are expected today and will give way to high pressure and more seasonal weather. Temperatures will rise and winds will subside over the next few days creating better conditions for accessing the fire area and completing suppression...

Lionshead Fire Update Tuesday, Oct. 13   REDMOND, Ore. –   Seasonal weather over the weekend has significantly aided fire suppression efforts. Increased moisture in the area led to no additional fire growth due to wet fuels. With the wet weather, fire crews are monitoring fire behavior to ensure existing control lines continue to hold.   Additional crews are continuing to remove hazard trees near roads and are repairing control lines to help the forest recover. Crews and equipment are being reassigned to other fires where additional resources are being requested.   Cold and wet weather will continue through Tuesday evening with the west side of the fire expecting rain totals of over an inch while the east side of the fire is expecting a half inch of moisture. Winds will be gusty, which may blow down trees and cause rock fall in the area. Fire managers continue to stress the need for safety and heightened awareness of these hazards near fire closure areas.   Fire crews and...

NORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12 Incident Commander: Bob Shindelar October 13, 2020 FIRE INFORMATION: (971) 334-7674 2020.archiecreek@firenet.gov FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ArchieCreekThielsenFireInfo/The Archie Creek Fire is east of Roseburg in the North Umpqua corridor on state, private, and federal land. The Thielsen Fire is located five miles north of Crater Lake near Diamond Lake on National Forest lands. Up to half an inch of rain is expected over both fires today, with rainfall lasting all day and into this evening. There will be a warming and drying trend starting tomorrow and extending through the weekend. Winds will be out of the SW at 10-14 mph in the valleys, gusting to 20-25 mph on the ridges. Temperatures today will be in the mid-50s.    Yesterday’s Operations: Archie Creek – Firefighters finished chipping operations at Bloody Point. Fire crews collected equipment and supplies no longer needed on the fire and returned these supplies back to base...

Actualización de los Incendios Riverside – Lunes, octubre 12, 2020Información General: La mayoría del trabajo en los dos incendios Beachie and Riverside continua a reparar las líneas del incendio, monitoreo y sofocar áreas calientes.  Clausuras están vigentes, son una necesidad para la seguridad de los bomberos y el público.  Las lluvias y el viento reciente continúan debilitando arboles aumentando el peligro de que se caigan.  Las calles mojadas crean condiciones inseguras para todos.  Clima y Comportamiento del Fuego: las lluvias y el viento pesado de la noche anterior se disminuyen esta mañana.  Las temperaturas estarán cerca de 50 grados Fahrenheit (10 grados Celsius) con viento del oeste de 11-14 millas por hora y ráfagas de hasta 30 millas por hora en las crestas.  La actividad del fuego será limitada por el clima a movimiento lento y poco humo.  Las condiciones mojadas se prestan a situaciones peligrosas y difíciles para el trabajo que los bomberos...

Riverside Fire Quick FactsApprox. Size: 138,054 ac.Containment: 61%               Total Personnel: 169Start Date: Sept. 8, 2020Cause: HumanGeneral Information: Most of the field work on both the Beachie and Riverside firescontinues to be repairing of fire lines, patrolling andmop-up.  There is an area closure in place, this is a necessity forthe safety of firefighters and public.  Recent winds and rainscontinue to weaken trees, increasing the danger of them falling. Wet roadscreate unsafe driving and working conditions for all.Weather and Fire Behavior: Heavy rains and winds from last night will taper to lightshowers this morning.  Temperatures will be near 50 degrees with westwinds 11-14 mph and gusts up to 30 mph on the ridges.  The recentweather will keep fire behavior to limited creeping and smoldering.  Wetconditions can make it difficult and unsafe for firefighters to continue firesuppression repair work. Riverside Fire: Firefighters were cautious of...

Springfield, Ore.  This is the last day for Oregon Department of Forestry Incident Management Team 1.  Today will be spent with the incoming Type 3 IMT shadowing and learning about the fire’s status.  The incident command post for the fire will be moving from the Thurston Middle School location to the McKenzie Ranger Station.    Moisture continued to fall over the fire area yesterday.  Some areas on the fire received a total of nearly 3 ½ inches since the beginning of the storm late Friday evening.  Additional precipitation is expected later in the week as more cold fronts move through the region.  Members of the public are reminded of the hazards of falling debris.  With the precipitation and unstable soils, rocks and other rolling debris have found their way to some of the roadways in the area.  This hazard will be ongoing throughout the fall and winter months.  Overhead hazards, such as snags and falling branches, will also continue to be an issue in the fire area in...

Beachie Creek Fire Quick FactsApprox. Size: 193,556 ac.Containment: 72% Total Personnel: 226Start Date: August 16, 2020Cause: Under InvestigationGeneral Information: Most of the field work on both the Beachie and Riverside fires continues to be repairing of fire lines, patrolling and mop-up.  There is an area closure in place, this is a necessity for the safety of firefighters and public.  Recent winds and rains continue to weaken trees, increasing the danger of them falling. Wet roads create unsafe driving and working conditions for all.Weather and Fire Behavior: Heavy rains and winds from last night will taper to light showers this morning.  Temperatures will be near 50 degrees with west winds 11-14 mph and gusts up to 30 mph on the ridges.  The recent weather will keep fire behavior to limited creeping and smoldering.  Wet conditions can make it difficult and unsafe for firefighters to continue fire suppression repair work. Riverside Fire: Firefighters were cautious of the...

Actualización de los Incendios Riverside & Beachie Creek– Lunes, octubre 12, 2020Datos Breves del Incendio  RiversideTamaño aproximado: 138,054 ac. Contención: 61%Personal total: 169Fecha de inicio: 8 de septiembre de 2020Causa: HumanoDatos Breves del Incendio Beachie CreekTamaño aproximado: 193,556 ac.Contención: 72% Total de Personal: 226Fecha de inicio: 16 de agosto de 2020Causa: Bajo investigaciónInformación General: La mayoría del trabajo en los dos incendios Beachie and Riverside continua a reparar las líneas del incendio, monitoreo y sofocar áreas calientes.  Clausuras están vigentes, son una necesidad para la seguridad de los bomberos y el público.  Las lluvias y el viento reciente continúan debilitando arboles aumentando el peligro de que se caigan.  Las calles mojadas crean condiciones inseguras para todos.  Clima y Comportamiento del Fuego: las lluvias y el viento pesado de la noche anterior se disminuyen esta mañana.  Las temperaturas estarán cerca...

NORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12 Incident Commander: Bob Shindelar October 12, 2020 FIRE INFORMATION: (971) 334-76742020.archiecreek@firenet.gov INCIWEB: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7176/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ArchieCreekThielsenFireInfo/ (CDC guideline and recommendations)The Archie Creek Fire is east of Roseburg in the North Umpqua corridor on state, private, and federal land. The Thielsen Fire is located five miles north of Crater Lake near Diamond Lake on National Forest lands. Rain fell over the fires last night, with a rainfall amount of about 0.2”. Temperatures today will be in the mid-50s on the Archie Creek Fire and in the upper 40s on the Thielsen Fire.    Yesterday’s Operations: Archie Creek – Mop-up and patrol continued across all divisions on the fire. Crews worked to identify equipment and supplies no longer needed on the fire and returned these supplies back to base camp for refurbishment and re-use. Firefighters continued...

Lionshead Fire Update Monday, Oct. 12   REDMOND, Ore. –      Within the fire zone, crews are constantly assessing hazards ranging from hazard trees to muddy roads, working when and where it is safe to do, and ensuring their vehicles and equipment do not cause more resource damage. Over the weekend crews have worked diligently to remove snags from the roadway that have fallen with the windy and rainy conditions. Firefighter and public safety are the top priority for the Incident Management Team and crews working around the fire perimeter.   Cooler and wet weather brings a new set of challenges for firefighters. Working in cold, wet conditions is unpleasant, and can affect firefighter morale. Incident Commander Brian Gales said well wishes and supportive comments from the public are a huge boost for firefighters during the long season.   “We really appreciate all the positive comments from the community about the hard work being done, and we relay it to the firefighters on the...

Lionshead Fire update for Sunday, Oct. 11REDMOND, Ore. –. Firefighters will be assessing any new hazards resulting from Saturday’s rain as well as its effectiveness at suppressing the fire. “I’m optimistic the areas to the west have reached a season-ending event level,” Fire Behavior Analyst Dean Warner said last night. “With the additional rain coming [today], it could be a season-ending event for the entire fire.” By Saturday afternoon, rainfall totals on the west end of the fire ranged from 1-1/2 to 2-1/4”, while the east side received 0.1 to 0.4”. Elevations above 5,500 feet received a dusting of snow. Rain and conditions on the ground forced many divisions to pause operations Saturday, but that does not mean firefighters were idle. Aviation took the opportunity to conduct training exercises, while crews in the field sharpened chainsaws and tools, restocked supplies, performed equipment maintenance, and other chores. Firefighters never rely entirely on the local...

Springfield, Ore.  Steady rains fell over the fire area yesterday.  Many areas on the fire reported well over 1.5 inches of rain through this morning. The Remoted Automated Weather Station (RAWS) at Minney Creek, has recorded 2.51 inches of rain from this storm. The forecast for the week to come is mostly drizzly through Tuesday when another ridge of high pressure builds off the coast bringing a brief period of drying before additional precipitation is expected Friday and Saturday.  Yesterday’s moisture helped firefighters reach 96 percent containment.  Some work remains within the perimeter to bring the fire to full containment, but due to the conditions and concerns for safety, firefighters will be working cautiously and slowly towards the 100 percent goal. This morning’s operational briefing covered many of the safety aspects that firefighters need to be aware of now that much of the suppression related work has been completed.  Saturated soils can cause trees to topple,...

Actualización de los Incendios Riverside & Beachie Creek– Domingo, octubre 11, 2020Datos Breves del Incendio Riverside Tamaño aproximado: 138,054 ac.Contención: 61%Personal total: 218Fecha de inicio: 8 de septiembre de 2020Causa: HumanoDatos Breves del Incendio Beachie Creek Tamaño aproximado: 193,556 ac.Contención: 71%Total de Personal: 226Fecha de inicio: 16 de agosto de 2020 Causa: Bajo investigaciónInformación General: La lluvia persistirá el día de hoy. Para el lunes, el área del incendio otra pulgada de lluvia. Las crestas recibirán vientos con velocidades de 20 millas por hora y ráfagas de 25 a 30 millas por hora. Se anticipa que la actividad del fuego será mínima dado a la precipitación reciente. No hay operaciones de vuelo planeadas dado al clima actual. Los bomberos de Canadá regresaron a casa hoy y nuevos recursos tomaran su lugar. Bomberos determinaran como van a regresar a su trabajo después de la lluvia y el viento de ayer. Arboles debilitados...

Riverside & Beachie Creek Fires Update – Sunday, October 11, 2020    Riverside Fire Quick Facts Approx. Size: 138,054 ac. Beachie Creek Fire Quick Facts Approx. Size: 193,556 ac. Containment: 61%                Containment: 71%                Total Personnel: 218 Total Personnel: 226 Start Date: Sept. 8, 2020 Cause: Human Start Date: August 16, 2020 Cause: Under Investigation   General Information: Showers will persist throughout the day.  Rain amounts by Monday morning will bring another inch to the fire areas.  Ridgetops may receive wind speeds of 20 mph with gusts of 25 to 30 mph.  Fire behavior is anticipated to be minimal due to the recent precipitation.  No aircraft operations are planned due to the weather.  New resources will replace the Canadian firefighters that returned home today.  Firefighters will determine how to safely engage after yesterday’s wind and rain event.  Weakened...

Riverside & Beachie Creek Fires Update – Sunday, October 11, 2020    Riverside Fire Quick Facts Approx. Size: 138,054 ac. Beachie Creek Fire Quick Facts Approx. Size: 193,556 ac. Containment: 61%                Containment: 71%                Total Personnel: 218 Total Personnel: 226 Start Date: Sept. 8, 2020 Cause: Human Start Date: August 16, 2020 Cause: Under Investigation   General Information: Showers will persist throughout the day.  Rain amounts by Monday morning will bring another inch to the fire areas.  Ridgetops may receive wind speeds of 20 mph with gusts of 25 to 30 mph.  Fire behavior is anticipated to be minimal due to the recent precipitation.  No aircraft operations are planned due to the weather.  New resources will replace the Canadian firefighters that returned home today.  Firefighters will determine how to safely engage after yesterday’s wind and rain event.  Weakened...

Actualización de los Incendios Riverside & Beachie Creek– Domingo, octubre 11, 2020Datos Breves del Incendio Riverside Tamaño aproximado: 138,054 ac.Contención: 61%Personal total: 218Fecha de inicio: 8 de septiembre de 2020Causa: HumanoDatos Breves del Incendio Beachie Creek Tamaño aproximado: 193,556 ac.Contención: 71%Total de Personal: 226Fecha de inicio: 16 de agosto de 2020 Causa: Bajo investigaciónInformación General: La lluvia persistirá el día de hoy. Para el lunes, el área del incendio otra pulgada de lluvia. Las crestas recibirán vientos con velocidades de 20 millas por hora y ráfagas de 25 a 30 millas por hora. Se anticipa que la actividad del fuego será mínima dado a la precipitación reciente. No hay operaciones de vuelo planeadas dado al clima actual. Los bomberos de Canadá regresaron a casa hoy y nuevos recursos tomaran su lugar. Bomberos determinaran como van a regresar a su trabajo después de la lluvia y el viento de ayer. Arboles debilitados...

Archie Creek & Thielsen NORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12 Incident Commander: Bob Shindelar October 11, 2020 FIRE INFORMATION: (971) 334-76742020.archiecreek@firenet.gov INCIWEB: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7176/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ArchieCreekThielsenFireInfo/ (CDC guideline and recommendations) The Archie Creek Fire is east of Roseburg in the North Umpqua corridor on state, private, and federal land. The Thielsen Fire is located five miles north of Crater Lake near Diamond Lake on National Forest lands. Widespread rainfall occurred yesterday, with rainfall amounts of 0.8” to 1.25” over the fires. Today, there will be a chance of showers, with a high temperature in the low 50s over the two fires.   Yesterday’s Operations: Archie Creek – Firefighters worked on mop-up, patrol, and suppression repair work as weather conditions allowed. Hazard tree mitigation continued in the southeast area of the fire as well. The BAER team continued their work...

Understanding Soil Burn Severity We tend to think of wildfire burn severity in terms of the visual impacts to above-ground vegetation, but the post-fire landscape response (erosion, flooding, and mass movement) is generally more strongly correlated to soil burn severity. When characterizing soil burn severity, looking at the vegetation is a good starting place to understand the conditions on the ground. Armed with that information, the BAER team’s watershed specialists (soil scientists, hydrologists, and geologists) ground-truth different vegetation burn intensities to tease out patterns of how fire affected and changed the properties of the soil. Pre-fire ground cover, forest type, fire behavior, slope, aspect, and other factors all influence soil burn severity. After field observations are collected, specialists adjust the vegetation severity map to create the soil burn severity (SBS) map. The SBS is broken into four different classes: unburned (green), low severity (blue),...