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Springfield, Ore. –  Firefighters on the Holiday Farm Fire welcomed another favorable day of weather Sunday. Calm winds and blue skies produced perfect working conditions that helped bump containment to 55 percent. The fire has not spread from its current footprint of 173,094 acres in seven days. The area will continue to turn from warm to hot over the next few days with an east wind component that is expected to stir fire behavior inside the interior of the fire. Residents and passersby can expect to see small columns of smoke within the fire’s interior over the next few days. These “smokes” pose minimal threat to crossing containment lines or threatening homes. Fire personnel are encouraging the public to not report these smokes to emergency services as they overload the system and create unnecessary response. Hazard tree and debris removal will continue along Highway 126, but local motor vehicle traffic will be allowed through with a pilot car along a 10-mile stretch...

Did you see smoke on the Inchelium Complex Fires today? Fuels continue to burn within the perimeter of the fires (Inchelium Highway, Fry, and Kewa Fields) and are unlikely to spread beyond the containment line.  Fire crews will continue to monitor the line to ensure containment.How long will smoke appear on Inchelium Complex Fires? Smoke will continue for several weeks or more.  Internal fuels, such as logs and stumps will take some time to burn and completely consume. What is causing the smoke? Partially and unburned fuels exist within the fire perimeter and these will continue to smolder and be consumed through a slow burn.  In fire terms, areas of the Inchelium Complex Fires had a dirty burn: an area where there is still a lot of standing, half-burned fuel susceptible to reburning.When should I report smoke and to who?  Please understand that smoke from far interior burning is generally not a concern. If you see, however, some active burning closer to the fire’s edge, around...

ArcGIS StoryMaps Create inspiring, immersive stories by combining text, interactive maps, and other multimedia content.  Follow this link to view the Archie Creek Fire Story Map. Updates are being made each day so check back often for new content.

 Umpqua National ForestAnnounces Re-opening of Forest and Some Recreation AreasSome areas remain under Fire Closures ROSEBURG, Ore., Sept. 27, 2020 Beginning at 12:00 noon Monday, September 28, the Umpqua National Forest is re-opening much of our public lands to recreational users.Cottage Grove and Tiller Ranger Districts will be re-opened in their entirety, to the public for use in addition to large portions of North Umpqua and Diamond Lake Districts. Due to active fire and fire suppression activities, sections of the North Umpqua and Diamond Lake Districts will remain under a fire closure order (see proposed closure area maps).   Printable version of Archie Creek Fire closure map.                                               Printable version of Thielsen Fire closure map. The Umpqua Hot Springs, fire lookouts, cabins, and group picnic sites will remain closed.  There will be both reserved and first come, first served campsites available. Please see...

Umpqua National Forest Announces Re-opening of Forest and Some Recreation Areas Some areas remain under Fire Closures  ROSEBURG, Ore., Sept. 27, 2020 Beginning at 12:00 noon Monday, September 28, the Umpqua National Forest is re-opening much of our public lands to recreational users. Cottage Grove and Tiller Ranger Districts will be re-opened in their entirety, to the public for use in addition to large portions of North Umpqua and Diamond Lake Districts. Due to active fire and fire suppression activities, sections of the North Umpqua and Diamond Lake Districts will remain under a fire closure order (see proposed closure area maps).   Printable version of Archie Creek Fire closure map.                                               Printable version of Thielsen Fire closure map.  The Umpqua Hot Springs, fire lookouts, cabins, and group picnic sites will remain closed.   There will be both reserved and first come, first served campsites available....

Umpqua National Forest Goes to IFPL I Lowers Public Use Restrictions to Level 1   ROSEBURG, Ore. – September 28, 2020 – Effective Monday, September 28, at 12:01 a.m., the Umpqua National Forest will drop into an Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) I with a MODERATE fire danger rating.  There are no time restrictions under an IFPL I; however, industrial operators must still have fire tools and a water supply at each operation site.  A fire-watch is also required at the end of the operation period. Public Use Restrictions will be reduced to Level 1 at noon on Monday. Public Use Restrictions are measures put in place to reduce the risk of a wildfire starting when fire danger is elevated. These restrictions are always carefully considered before being implemented as the goal is to improve the safety of our public lands and resources while understanding the needs of our many recreational users. Under Public Use Restrictions Level 1, campfires may be built in Forest Service...

The #LionsheadFire burned all the way to the shore of Detroit Lake and into Detroit Flats. Out of the ashes and charred soil, green grass is already emerging through the black. The land is healing and starting the road to recovery, just as the resilient communities of the Santiam Canyon will too.#mthoodnf #deschutesnf #willamettenf

THREE PHASES OF WILDFIRE RECOVERY There are three phases of recovery following wildfires on Forest Service lands: - Fire Suppression Repair - Emergency Stabilization-Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) - Long-term Recovery and Restoration Fire Suppression Repair is a series of immediate post-fire actions taken to repair damage and minimize potential soil erosion and impacts resulting from fire suppression activities. This usually begins before the fire is contained, and before the demobilization of an Incident Management Team. This work repairs the hand and dozer fire lines, roads, trails, staging areas, safety zones, and drop points used during fire suppression efforts. Emergency Stabilization-Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) is a rapid assessment of burned watersheds by specialists to identify imminent post-wildfire threats to human life and safety, property, and critical natural or cultural resources on National Forest System lands. If necessary, BAER teams will make...

Пожары в штате Вашингтон ОБНОВЛЕНИЕ  ПОЖАР BIG HOLLOW   27 сентября 2020 года  Информационная линия: 360-335-7647 Для немедленного релиза   ОБЪЯВЛЕНИЕ: Группа по управлению инцидентами Grey Team в Южном регионе перейдет из Big Hollow Fire в 6:00 утра понедельника в местное подразделение, отвечающее за инцидент Type 4. Благодарим за теплый прием и постоянную поддержку в то время, пока мы были здесь. Обратите внимание, что есть новый номер телефона и адрес электронной почты для информации о пожаре. Лес запросил группу экстренного реагирования на пожар (Burned Area Emergency Response -...

Comunicado de prensa   Actualización del incendio de Big Hollow 27 de septiembre de 2020 Línea de información sobre el incendio: 360-335-7647 Para publicación inmediata   ANUNCIO: el Equipo Gray de Gestión de Incidentes del Área Sur delegará la gestión del incendio de Big Hollow a una unidad local de comando de incidentes Tipo 4 a partir del lunes a las 6:00 AM.  Gracias por su amable bienvenida y apoyo continuo durante nuestro tiempo aquí. Tenga en cuenta que hay un nuevo número de teléfono y correo electrónico para recibir información del incendio. El departamento del bosque solicitó un Equipo de Respuesta de Emergencia para Áreas Quemadas (BAER en inglés). Este equipo se especializa en analizar las condiciones posteriores a un incendio, y hace evaluaciones y recomendaciones para evitar que se presenten más problemas en la zona después del incendio. Situación actual: se esperan lluvia dispersa durante la noche. Se ordenó un vuelo de...

South Obenchain Fire Update September 27, 2020 Quick Facts Incident Start: September 8, 2020Acres: 32, 671Containment: 95%Cause: Under Investigation Fire Information Wildfire Information Center: (458) 206-3043 https://southwestoregonwildfireinformation.blogspot.com/ Jackson County Emergency Management: (541) 776-7338 Email: SouthObenchainFire@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SouthObenchainFire Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7185 Air Quality: http://oregonsmoke.blogspot.com/    Update: Containment and control lines are holding well on the South Obenchain Fire. Crews are patrolling all edges of the fire and using a “seek and destroy” approach to search for remaining heat near the fire perimeter. Firefighters are removing water handling equipment and hose lays on sections of contained line. It is a priority to solidify lines before the winds shift and temperatures build starting this evening. Fire Weather and Activity: Humidity is roughly 30 percent lower...

ACTUALIZACION DEL INCENDIO BEACHIE CREEK – 27 de Septiembre, 2020 Acres: 192,838 acres                                                                                                       Contención Porcentual: 56% Fecha de Inicio: 16 de Agosto, 2020                                                                                                             Causa: Bajo Investigación Ubicación de Origen: Opal Creek Wilderness:                                                                                                Combustibles: Madera y desechos de tala 2 millas al sur de Jawbone Flats,...

Lionshead Fire Update – Sunday, September 27, 2020 - 10 a.m.  Firefighters Anticipate Warming and Drying WeatherSpecial Notice: This will be the last update prepared by the Rocky Mountain Area Type 1 Incident Management Team. Pacific Northwest Incident Management Team 13 will assume command of the fire this evening at 8 p.m. Current Situation: Work on the Lionshead fire is proceeding well. Overnight, there was good moisture recovery, but the cool wet weather of the past few days is expected to be replaced today by a warming and drying trend. Shifting winds are also possible. This could result in a slight increase in fire behavior. Winds will likely be out of the east. The changing wind direction could test control lines in some new places. With the drying trend, there could be some fire movement, but a more likely scenario is for most fire activity to continue primarily in green, interior islands. Firefighting Efforts by Division: (Refer to the map for division breakdown.)Very...

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  Archie Creek and Thielsen Fires Update September 27, 2020 Unified Incident Commanders Mike Dueitt and Tim Keith Hours: 8 am-8 pm   Archie Creek Fire Email: 2020.archiecreek@firenet.gov Phone: 971-334-7674 InciWeb:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7176/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArchieCreekFireInfo/   Thielsen Fire Email: 2020.Thielsen@firenet.gov Phone: 541-595-8227 InciWeb:https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7195/ Facebook: http://bit.ly/ThielsenFire Special Notes: As of today, the Southern Area Red Team, which is managing the Archie Creek Fire in unified command with the Bureau of Land Management, Umpqua National Forest and Douglas County Forest Protective Association, will also manage the Thielsen Fire, about 25 miles to the east of the Archie Creek Fire on the Umpqua National Forest.   The Douglas Forest Protective Association has reduced the Industrial Fire Precaution Level to IFPL I, district wide. During IFPL I, industrial operators are required to have fire...

Archie Creek and Thielsen Fire Update September 27, 2020 Unified Incident Commanders Mike Dueitt and Tim Keith    Archie Creek Fire Email: 2020.archiecreek@firenet.gov Phone: 971-334-7674 InciWeb:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7176/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArchieCreekFireInfo/   Thielsen Fire Email: 2020.Thielsen@firenet.gov Phone: 541-595-8227 InciWeb:https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7195/ Facebook: http://bit.ly/ThielsenFire  Special Notes: As of today, the Southern Area Red Team, which is managing the Archie Creek Fire in unified command with the Bureau of Land Management, Umpqua National Forest and Douglas County Forest Protective Association, will also manage the Thielsen Fire, about 25 miles to the east of the Archie Creek Fire on the Umpqua National Forest.   The Douglas Forest Protective Association has reduced the Industrial Fire Precaution Level to IFPL I, district wide. During IFPL I, industrial operators are required to have fire suppression...

Weather and Fire Behavior: In the past week, more than three inches of rain have fallen over the fire area.  Sunny, clear, dry and breezy conditions are expected through today and into Monday with the potential for 30 mile per hour gusts along east-west orientated drainages.  No spread is expected. It will take a few days of warmer and dry weather before fine fuels such as grass are able to carry fire. East winds may bring more smoke to the area and isolated smokes from vegetation burning within the fire perimeter may be visible. Yesterday: Firefighters patrolled the fire perimeter watching for places near the fireline where heat has held-over through the rains.  Crews on the south end of the fire worked to connect segments of dozer line with handline.      Today’s Activities: Along with handline, containment lines can include a combination of roads, scars from past fires, treated vegetation areas and natural features such as water or expanses of rock that are free...

FINAL News Release  September 27th, 2020 Inchelium, WA: Wildland hand crews and engines will finalize containment at the end of shift today on the Kewa Fields fire, bringing overall containment to 100%.  Crews will continue with rehabilitation primarily of dozer lines around the fire and remove unneeded hoses and pumps off of the fire line.  With the finalization of containment, the Inchelium Complex Fires (Inchelium Highway, Fry, and Kewa Fields) will reduce in complexity to type 4 fires and returned to the Colville Administration at 6:00am on September 28th.  Jason Fulfer (IC 4) will assume command of the fire.  Level 1 evacuations will be lifted on all areas surrounding the fires at 8:00am on September 27th.   Crews will continue to be demobilized throughout the day and units will be returning to their home districts or be reassigned to another fire.  The remaining crews will continue with rehabilitation of the fire and conduct patrols of the fires.  Fire danger...