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BRATTAIN FIRE UPDATE September 23, 2020 @ 9 AM   Please take a moment to read a joint message from Oregon/Washington BLM Director Barry Bushue and USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Regional Forester Glenn Casamassa in An Open Letter to Friends and Neighbors in the Pacific Northwest about Wildfires: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r6/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD809403.   Yesterday: Active perimeter patrolling remained a priority, and work continued on contingency lines, hot spots and mopping up. Rehabilitation and repair planning continued. Graders worked on maintaining roads that access the fire to allow safe access for fire equipment. Gusty winds blew out of the southwest pushing 20-30 mph at times, but fire activity remained controlled. Engines and crews mopped up along firelines to extinguish hot spots. Fire behavior was minimal, providing welcome relief for incident personnel and resources. Today: Expect strong southwest winds today through the afternoon and...

Special Update: Let's Talk Progression What do you mean ‘progression’? How do you put it on a map? Why does this matter? If you’ve asked these questions you’re not alone. Our intent with this special update is to help folks understand what’s what and increase your understanding of what this term means out on the ground. Progress as a noun means to move forward or onward toward a destination. And while fires don’t have a destination in mind, they certainly do progress forward. One way to help everyone understand a large wildfire is to map its progression. By visually showing how fast it moved, where it moved, and why it stopped, we can all better understand the nature of this fire as the largest in the history of the Mt. Hood National Forest- US Forest Service. What the progression map for the Riverside Fire does is tell a story of unprecedented fire growth in the first 48 hours, a roughly 17 mile ‘run’ down the Clackamas River corridor under critical fire weather, and...

(Douglas County, OR.)  The Douglas County Board of Commissioners, in response to recent devastating wildfires have hired Jenny Boyle, as the Douglas County Community Recovery Coordinator.  Boyle, as a part of Douglas County’s fire response efforts, will be working directly with wildfire victims and their families impacted by the French Creek, Archie Creek and Thielsen wildfires.  She will be, among other duties, mapping and tracking resources and connecting them to those directly affected by the local wildfires.  Additionally, Boyle will be helping others find access to necessary resources.  She started with Douglas County on Thursday, September 17, 2020 and has quickly immersed herself in the emergency response applications, programs and resources available.  She is currently working with individuals, businesses and the County to connect valuable resources to those that need them.  The three local wildfires (French Creek, Archie Creek and Thielsen) ignited shortly after the...

Letter from the USDA Forest Service Regional Forester and Bureau of Land Management Oregon State Director to local communities impacted by the current wildfires.To our friends and neighbors in the Pacific Northwest, The events of the past few days and months are difficult to put into words. We are in the midst of two historic wide-scale disasters: the COVID-19 pandemic and wildfires, the extent of which none of us has experienced in our lifetimes. As a community, our resilience will be challenged by this disaster and its aftermath for many weeks and months to come.  Families have lost loved ones, and many more are missing. Neighbors have been forced from their homes. Some have no home to return to. Special places within our public lands systems have been impacted by these fires as well; places where many of us found solace in nature, especially during the pandemic. As the Bureau of Land Management, USDA Forest Service, and our other interagency partners continue to battle blazes...

To our friends and neighbors in the Pacific Northwest, The events of the past few days and months are difficult to put into words. We are in the midst of two historic wide-scale disasters: the COVID-19 pandemic and wildfires, the extent of which none of us has experienced in our lifetimes. As a community, our resilience will be challenged by this disaster and its aftermath for many weeks and months to come... More in the attached

 Fire Summary:Last night an infrared flight flew over the fire to identify any areas of heat near the perimeter of the fire. Any identified hot spots will be taken care of today before crews are demobilized at the end of their shifts. There are videos by Operation Section Chief, John Pellissier, flying over the fire on the Two Four Two Fire Facebook page. These videos highlight the work that has been done on the fire. No account is required to view the videos. Today is the last day Oregon Department of Forestry Incident Manage-ment Team #2 will be in command of the fire. Transition to a local Type 4 team will happen at 8:00am tomorrow morning. The objectives for the Type 4 team remain the same. The crews will continue mop up where it warrants and continue suppression repair. The local team will staff the fire with multiple engines, water tenders and dozers through the week. ODF and USFS are expecting the fire to be 100% contained by the end of shift on Friday. This will be the...

ACTUALIZACION DEL INCENDIO BEACHIE CREEK  – 22 De Septiembre, 2020 Acres: 192,775 acres                                                                                                       Contención Porcentual: 38% 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,...

RiversideFire Video Update 9/22:Containment along the southwest area of the fire is growing. We are coordinating with Beachie Creek and Lionshead fire crews on regional approach - Ralph Lucas, Planning Operations, Southwest Area Incident Management Team.View video here:

Sept. 22, 2020   Location               Diamond Lake Ranger District, 5 miles north of Crater Lake National Park and within 1 mile of Diamond Lake Resort   Size/Containment           9,916 acres and 26% contained. Fire was discovered on Sept. 8 at 0830 PDT. Cause is unknown.   Evacuations (no change)              Level 3 “GO” evacuations are in place for the Diamond Lake area. Visit the Douglas County Sheriff’s website for the most current information.   Resources           Personnel: 438                  Type 2 Crews: 4             Type 2IA Crews: 4         Helicopters: 4              Type 3 Engines: 2          Type 4 Engines: 4              Type 6 Engines: 12        Water Tenders: 11        Masticators: 1             Dozers: 8                 Fixed-wing Aircraft: 3      Current...

BRATTAIN FIRE UPDATE September 22, 2020 @ 10 AM Yesterday: Fire activity decreased even more yesterday, with containment lines holding well and only interior portions of the fire showing any activity. Mop up activities and line patrols remained a priority. The northwest corner, which is littered with heavy down and dead fuel loading, is still smoldering but is not a threat. The eastern side of the fire remained quiet, but patrols are keeping a close eye on the perimeter regardless.  The noticeable increase in hazy conditions was caused by smoke from the California wildfires. Today: Active perimeter patrolling will remain a priority, and work will continue on contingency lines, hot spots and mopping up. Rehabilitation and repair planning will continue.  Two graders will be maintaining roads that access the fire to allow safe access for fire equipment. Collaboration has begun between private landowners and agency land managers regarding future rehabilitation...

Springfield, Ore. –  Bit by bit, containment on the Holiday Farm Fire continues to grow. Between infra-red flight data and on-the-ground truthing by field observation specialists, the fire now stands at 173,094 acres and 22 percent contained. The southwest corner of the fire, just below Leaburg, is moving into patrol status. Due to the enormity of the fire, crews have begun to remove excess hose from this area and will transfer it to other areas of the fire. Because there are several pockets of unburned vegetation within the perimeter of the fire, residents can expect to see smoke and some torching of trees within the footprint of the fire. Please refrain from calling 911 on these smokes. Up to seven helicopters will be available to support firefighters on the ground, cooling edges and allowing crews to construct direct line along the perimeter. Firefighters continue to strengthen containment lines in several other areas in advance of the weather system moving in Wednesday that...

Only one evacuation route remains for the Brattain Fire:Level 1 (Ready) : Highway 21 from Red House Lane (north of Paisley) north to Forest Road 29, also known as Government Harvey.

Two fires currently burning in a mix of timber and brush on the Colville Indian Reservation and one in patrol status comprise the Inchelium Complex: Inchelium Highway Fire, Kewa Fields Fire, and Fry Fire. All three fires are being managed for full suppression. Crews remain focused on securing exterior lines with an emphasis on mopping up around structures, and the ongoing protection of natural and cultural resources.   NW Incident Management Team 7 is transitioning command of the Inchelium Complex to NE Washington Incident Management Team 1 (IC – Tom Merritt) at 6 a.m. tomorrow, September 23.  Personnel from the Type 3 organization will ‘shadow' today. NW Incident Management Team 7 would like to express its gratitude to the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Washington State Department of Natural Resources, and the local community of Inchelium for their cooperation and support.   It is important to note that as crews near full containment, fuels will continue...

Be aware of all electrical hazards – including those from downed power lines or other electrical sources – as well as hazards from unstable walking surfaces and sharp objects buried in the ash. Wear sturdy footwear, eye goggles, a properly fitted N95 or KN95 respirator and heavy duty work gloves. If possible, wear disposable coveralls and dispose of them after use. If you do not wear disposable coveralls, make sure to have a clean set of clothes to change into after working or rummaging in debris and ashes. Cloth face coverings, paper masks or bandanas are not effective at filtering out fine airborne ash, dust or asbestos fibers. N95 and KN95 respirators, if properly fit tested and worn, can offer protection. Don't use a leaf blower to clean up ash. It will create more airborne particles. Ash must be adequately wetted to control dust that can become airborne. When cleaning with water, please ensure water containing ash is not washed into the stormwater system or into surface...

Riverside Fire – September 22, 2020 Update   Acres: 138,020                                                                                                Riverside Fire Info: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7174/                                                                                                                              Containment: 26%                                                                                                                            fb.com/RiversideFireInfo  Start Date: September 8,...

BEACHIE CREEK FIRE UPDATE – September 22, 2020Acres: 192,775 acres                                                                                              Percent Containment: 38%Start Date: August 16, 2020                                                                                    Cause: Under InvestigationOrigin Location: Opal Creek Wilderness:                                                              Fuels: Timber and logging slashtwo miles south of Jawbone Flats, six miles north of Detroit,...

BRATTAIN FIRE UPDATE September 22, 2020 @ 9 AM Yesterday: Fire activity decreased even more yesterday, with containment lines holding well and only interior portions of the fire showing any activity. Mop up activities and line patrols remained a priority. The northwest corner, which is littered with heavy down and dead fuel loading, is still smoldering but is not a threat. The eastern side of the fire remained quiet, but patrols are keeping a close eye on the perimeter regardless.  The noticeable increase in hazy conditions was caused by smoke from the California wildfires. Today: Active perimeter patrolling will remain a priority, and work will continue on contingency lines, hot spots and mopping up. Rehabilitation and repair planning will continue.  Two graders will be maintaining roads that access the fire to allow safe access for fire equipment. Collaboration has begun between private landowners and agency land managers regarding future rehabilitation...

Another pretty decent air quality day is forecast. Most impacts will be near the Lionshead fire, also, smoke from Northern California should move into the Burns and John Day communities.  West winds should scour out this mornings' pooled smoke by this afternoon in the western portion of the forecast area.  Look for more typical Fall weather as another low pressure system moves in and results in wetting rains Wednesday through