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  Cedar Creek Fire September 19, 2022 Daily Update at 9:00 AM   Cedar Creek Fire Quick Facts Size: 113,322 acres Contained: 11% Start Date: August 1, 2022Origin: 15 miles east of Oakridge, Oregon Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 2,577 Resources: 92 engines, 58 crews, 105 heavy equipment, 12 helicopters Status: Higher humidity and precipitation minimized fire growth on Sunday. The fire is now 11% contained. The containment line includes the west side of the fire between FS 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. 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 rain if fuels continue to be dry enough. West Zone...

 Bolt Creek Fire Update9 AM, September 19, 2022   Estimated size: 10,220 acres Completed: 79% Start Date/Time: 9/10/2022 at 5:15 am Area of Origin: King Co., North of Skykomish Cause: Undetermined Structures Damaged: one out-building Management of fire: Northwest Incident Management Team 8   Road Closures: Highway 2 remains closed just east of Index-Galena Road, near Sunset Falls (MP 36), to the junction of 5th St N into the town of Skykomish (MP 49). Local highway access is permitted for residents with identification from the west closure at MP 36 to the intersection of Miller River Road (Old Cascade Highway). While traveling within the closure, please be mindful of the fire crews that continue to work along the highway and follow posted speed limits.   Highway 2 from the east side of Miller River Road (Old Cascade Highway) to the west side of 5th Street in Skykomish remains closed to all with exception of fire personnel. Please understand that while fire activity has slowed,...

   Kalama Fire Update – Sept. 19, 2022 Overview: The Kalama Fire, located southeast of Kalama Horse Camp on the south side of Mount St. Helens, is at approximately 215 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 mostly dry...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 19, 2022Daily Update – 8:00

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 19, 2022Daily Update – 8:00

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 19, 2022Daily Update – 8:00

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 19, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AM Highlights: While precipitation fell across all four fires today, precipitation amounts varied significantly. In general, rainfall was highest in the southwest and decreased as you move northeast. The Sturgill and Nebo fires received between one tenth and one quarter of an inch, while the north end of the Double Creek fire received around one hundredth of an inch. The potential for rain across the fire area returns Wednesday through Thursday with warmer and drier weather expected beginning on Friday and continuing through the following week. Double Creek Fire: 157,264 acres | 27% contained |706 personnel assigned The lightning-caused Double Creek Fire is a full suppression fire, with the protection of lives and property the primary objectives. Crews worked on felling trees along Hat Point Road. This served a dual purpose of reducing fuel and removing hazards along the road. Firefighters...

 CUSICK, Wash. – Full suppression fire tactics are being utilized to keep fire activity away from Tacoma Creek Road, east of Little Pend Oreille Wildlife Refuge, and north of Calispell Peak and North Fork Tacoma Creek.  Tacoma Creek is critical habitat for Bull trout, which are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Firefighters use screened intake valves to mitigate adverse effects to resources resulting from fire suppression activities.  Reducing erosion in and around critical river habitat, hand crews use water bars spaced out along control lines.  Riparian zones, lands along river edges, return to normality as disturbed areas from suppression activities are blended to fit the natural contours of the land. On the north end of the perimeter, pockets of fire activity remain in areas of heavy fuel and rugged terrain.  Firefighters are focusing their efforts on these areas as other flanks of the fire are put into control status.  Personnel continue to pull hose...

  Cedar Creek Fire septiembre 18, 2022 Actualización diaria—8:15 AM   Cedar Creek Fire Quick Facts Superficie: 112,287 acres Contenido: 0% Fecha de inicio: 1 agosto 2022 Origen: 15 millas al este de Oakridge, Oregón Causa: Relámpago Personal total: 2,498 Recursos: 90 camiones de bombero, 55 tripulaciones, 106 equipamientos pesados, 12 helicópteros Operaciones de la zona oeste: Los bomberos aprovecharon las breves oportunidades para completar casi 2,000 acres más de operaciones de fuego para asegurar la línea de contención primaria a lo largo del borde oeste y suroeste del incendio Cedar Creek Fire el sábado. Las cuadrillas participaron durante todo el turno en la tala de troncos (árboles muertos o debilitados por el fuego) y en la quema para reducir la vegetación del suelo entre el incendio principal y la línea de contención primaria. Las operaciones de fuego incluyeron tanto el encendido manual como el uso de drones. Las operaciones de helicópteros quedaron en...

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Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 18, 2022Daily Update – 8:00

 Kalama Fire Update – Sept. 18, 2022 Overview: The Kalama Fire, located southeast of Kalama Horse Camp on the south side of Mount St. Helens, is at approximately 224 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 mostly dry over the...

 Bolt Creek Fire Update 9 AM, September 18, 2022Estimated size: 10,220 acresCompleted: 71%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 8Road Closures:Highway 2 remains closed just east of Index-Galena Road, near Sunset Falls (MP 36), to the junction of 5th St N into the town of Skykomish (MP 49). Local highway access is now permitted for residents with identification from the west closure to the east side of Money Creek Road. Please keep your speed under the posted limits because firefighters are working from the roads and highways.Highway 2 from the east side of the Money Creek Road (Old Cascade Highway) to the west side of 5th Street in Skykomish remains closed to all with exception to patrolling firefighters. Please understand that while fire activity has slowed, the area remains hazardous.Residents in the area should remain vigilant in...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 18, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AM Highlights: Fire activity will remain minimal through the weekend allowing firefighters to take advantage of the cooler and wetter weather. A suppression repair branch was activated today. The goal of suppression repair is to return damaged areas to a stable condition that reflects pre-fire conditions. Post-fire repair efforts include debris removal, fence and gate repair, dozer line rehab, and other damage repair related to wildland fire suppression operations. Double Creek Fire: 157,185 acres | 27% contained |740 personnel assigned The lightning-caused Double Creek Fire is a full suppression fire, with the protection of lives and property the primary objectives. Crews scouted the northern perimeter of the fire to identify areas for suppression actions. Firefighters are planning to take advantage of the cooler and wetter weather to limit the fire’s spread. Crews are continuing to...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresHighlights: Fire activity will remain minimal through the weekend allowing firefighters to take advantage of the cooler and wetter weather. A suppression repair branch was activated today. The goal of suppression repair is to return damaged areas to a stable condition that reflects pre-fire conditions. Post-fire repair efforts include debris removal, fence and gate repair, dozer line rehab, and other damage repair related to wildland fire suppression operations.Double Creek Fire: 157,185 acres | 27% contained |740 personnel assignedThe lightning-caused Double Creek Fire is a full suppression fire, with the protection of lives and property the primary objectives. Crews scouted the northern perimeter of the fire to identify areas for suppression actions. Firefighters are planning to take advantage of the cooler and wetter weather to limit the fire’s spread. Crews are continuing to monitor and mop up the west side of the...

Highlights: Fire activity will remain minimal through the weekend allowing firefighters to take advantage of the cooler and wetter weather. A suppression repair branch was activated today. The goal of suppression repair is to return damaged areas to a stable condition that reflects pre-fire conditions. Post-fire repair efforts include debris removal, fence and gate repair, dozer line rehab, and other damage repair related to wildland fire suppression operations.Double Creek Fire: 157,185 acres | 27% contained |740 personnel assigned The lightning-caused Double Creek Fire is a full suppression fire, with the protection of lives and property the primary objectives. Crews scouted the northern perimeter of the fire to identify areas for suppression actions. Firefighters are planning to take advantage of the cooler and wetter weather to limit the fire’s spread. Crews are continuing to monitor and mop up the west side of the fire. Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires The Nebo, Sturgill, and Goat...

  Cedar Creek Fire September 18, 2022 Daily Update at 8:15 AM   Cedar Creek Fire Quick Facts Size: 112,287 acres Contained: 0% Start Date: August 1, 2022 Origin: 15 miles east of Oakridge, Oregon Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 2,498Resources: 90 engines, 55 crews, 106 heavy equipment, 12 helicopters West Zone Update: Firefighters took advantage of brief windows of opportunity to complete almost 2,000 more acres of firing operations to secure primary containment line along the west and southwest edge of the Cedar Creek Fire Saturday. Crews were engaged throughout the shift felling snags (dead or fire weakened trees) and burning to reduce ground vegetation between the main fire and the primary containment line. Firing operations included both hand ignition and the use of drones. Helicopter operations were grounded due to poor visibility.“The northwest corner of the fire where crews have successfully brought the fire down to the primary containment line is looking good...

Goat Rocks FireSeptember 18, 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. Firefighters continue to thin and remove fuels along roads to act as fuel breaks and remove the fuels cut from around structures in the Timberline, Goat Rocks, and High Valley communities. Fire Activity: Yesterday firefighters completed a section of contingency line connecting Forest Road 4610 and Forest Road 041, providing an additional option for the protection of the community of Packwood. A chipper was also utilized, and crews began to chip the material cut and gathered from around the structures. Today, personnel will be working along the Forest Road 041 and 4610 to improve and strengthen contingency lines where needed. With the completion of the hand line, equipment and firefighters will be reassigned to Forest Road 46 north of the fire to speed up the chipping process there. Firefighters will...

 CUSICK, Wash. –Northwest Incident Management Team 13, a Type 2 team under Brian Gales, assumed command of the Boulder Mountain Fire this morning.  “We want to thank Great Basin Team 7 for the excellent work they’ve done, which our team will be building upon,” said Eric Riener, incident commander trainee for NW13. Recently, the fire has been most active on the south end of the fire footprint. Crews will continue to develop operational plans for perimeter containment. Hose lays on the northeast corner are being removed except where hot spots remain. Hazard trees have been decked and are being removed as well. Suppression repair work has begun and will be a primary focus going forward for NW13. Suppression repair is a series of post-fire actions taken to obscure containment lines and minimize potential soil erosion. The southeast corner of the fire is fully contained. Crews are monitoring and mopping up to a depth of 150 feet from the contained line, while removing hose and...

News ReleaseMedford District Office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 17, 2022Media contact: Kyle Sullivan(541) 618-2340  Bureau of Land Management Medford District revises public land closures as Rum Creek Fire activity decreases  Medford, Oregon – Thanks to progress made by firefighters on the Rum Creek Fire, the Bureau of Land Management Grants Pass Field Office is reopening some areas of public lands near the Rum Creek Fire.The closure area is bound to the north by the Rogue River and Lower Grave Creek Road, and to the south by Galice Road and Bear Camp Road. The western boundary extends to Township 34S Range 9 West and the eastern boundary extends to Township 34 South Range 6 West. Please see attached map.    The Smullin Visitor Center in Rand will be open for permits, and new Wild Section permits will be issued starting on Monday. Rocky Bar, Robert Dean, Chair, and Rand Recreation sites remain closed at this time. The Rainie Falls National Recreation Trail (on river...