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Springfield, Ore. –  An overnight infrared flight of the Holiday Farm Fire revealed the new fire size at 170,637 acres, down by about 2,400 acres due to better mapping. The fire is now 17 percent contained. Firefighting personnel numbers are now at 985. Firefighting resources are beginning to grow as crews complete assignments in Oregon and other states, take a couple of days of rest, and then get re-assigned to fires like Holiday Farm. Crews working the fire represent 18 states and three provinces from Canada. Just over 100 Canadian firefighters from British Columbia, Ontario and Alberta arrived and received a briefing from ODF’s Type 1 team Sunday afternoon and headed to the fire line this morning. The National Guard is also assisting the firefighting effort with six 20-person crews working to improve fire containment lines on the west side of the fire. Firefighters are doing all they can to strengthen containment lines and begin mop-up operations in key areas ahead of another...

Daily Operations Briefing Videos are available for viewing. These videos take you around the fire and discuss the current strategies for the day. You can find them in either of these locations:Facebook

Sept. 21, 2020 Location               Diamond Lake Ranger District, 5 miles north of Crater Lake National Park and within 1 mile of Diamond Lake Resort   Size/Containment           9,689 acres and 22% contained (reduction in acreage due to more accurate mapping). 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: 405                  Type 2 Crews: 4             Type 2IA Crews: 3         Helicopters: 3              Type 3 Engines: 3          Type 4 Engines: 7             Type 6 Engines: 12         Water Tenders: 6          Masticators: 1             Dozers: 8                 Fixed-wing...

RiversideFire Video Update 9/21:Fire lines looking good - lots of progress made, more to come - Ralph Lucas, Planning Operations, Southwest Area Incident Management Team.View video here:

Пожары в штате Вашингтон ПОЖАР BIG HOLLOW   СЕВЕРО-ЗАПАДНАЯ АВАРИЙНО-СПАСАТЕЛЬНАЯ ГРУППА 12   Руководитель работ на пожаре: Джефф Димке (Jeff Dimke), 21 сентября 2020 г.     Пожар Big Hollow находится в 15 милях к северо-западу от города Carson и в 7 милях к юго-востоку от города Cougar, штат Вашингтон. Погода сегодня будет прохладной, возможны небольшие осадки. По прогнозам, сильный дождь будет в среду и продлится до субботы. Сегодня в 18:00 Северо-Западная аварийно-спасательная группа 12 покинет Big Hollow Fire, ее заменят две команды Type 3. Одна на восточной, а другая на западной...

Acres: 616Personnel: 267Percent Containment: 35%                          Start Date: September 14, 2020Residences Threatened: 50                                                       Injuries: 0Current Situation: Today: Crews cleaned out areas north and west of the Sand Ridge Trail, clearing snags after a successful burnout operation Saturday night. The low intensity applied fire removed a good portion of the fuel load between Hwy 12 and the main fire to the junction with the Sand Ridge trailhead. Crews remain focused on both sides of Highway 12 in the area of Sand Ridge trail and Indian Creek. The hottest part of the fire remains the northwest corner in the William O. Douglas Wilderness Area and pockets of unburned fuel throughout. Helicopters were able to complete bucket work throughout the day Sunday settling down hot spots and assisting firefighters in attaining containment. As suppression work...

Sharing for the RIVERSIDE FIRE: Temporary Flight Restriction In Effect; Do Not Fly Drones In the Fire Area  A Temporary Flight Restriction is in effect. Yesterday a drone was spotted within restricted airspace over the fire. Suppression operations were not affected at the time, but fire managers have grave concerns, as drones are not able to communicate with firefighting aircraft and a mid-air collision could be deadly. Learn more at nifc.gov/drones.   

Riverside Fire – September 21, 2020 Update                                                                                                          Acres: 137,971                                                                                                    Riverside Fire Info: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7174/                 Containment: 25%                                                                                                        fb.com/RiversideFireInfo  Start Date: September 8,...

Fire Internal pockets of unburnt fuels and dense understory will continue to smolder and produce visible smoke. As the inversion lifts late afternoon, additional smoldering stumps will become active. Westerly winds and higher humidities will continue to moderate fire behavior throughout the day. Smoke Smoke levels will remain elevated in and around the most active fire parameters. Expect to see small columns of smoke emerging as stumps, roots, and unburnt fuels increase activity late today. This evening, smoke will pool back into the drainages with cooler temperatures. Communities of Mill City, Gates, Detroit, and Estacada will remain the most impacted due to proximity to the fires. From Eugene to Portland, the region will see Good to Moderate air quality. Intermittent USG levels are possible near non-wildland fire pollutant sources, specifically on the outskirts of Albany and Salem. Health As property owners return to evacuated sites, here...

BEACHIE CREEK FIRE UPDATE – September 21, 2020 Acres: 192,764 acres                                                                                                 Percent Containment: 38% Start Date: August 16, 2020                                                                                    Cause: Under Investigation Origin Location: Opal Creek Wilderness:                                                              Fuels: Timber and logging slash two miles south of Jawbone Flats, six miles north of Detroit,...

Fire Internal pockets of unburnt fuels and dense understory will continue to smolder and produce visible smoke. As the inversion lifts late afternoon, additional smoldering stumps will become active. Westerly winds and higher humidities will continue to moderate fire behavior throughout the day.   Smoke Smoke levels will remain elevated in and around the most active fire parameters. Expect to see small columns of smoke emerging as stumps, roots, and unburnt fuels increase activity late today. This evening, smoke will pool back into the drainages with cooler temperatures. Communities of Mill City, Gates, Detroit, and Estacada will remain the most impacted due to proximity to the fires. From Eugene to Portland, the region will see good to moderate air quality. Intermittent USG levels are possible near non-wildland fire pollutant sources, specifically on the outskirts of Albany and Salem.   Health As property owners return to evacuated sites, here are some basic things to know about...

 We should see a little more smoke in the communities adjacent to the Lionshead fire today as compared to the weekend. A light inversion and generally stable conditions will enable pooling smoke which will be slow to dissipate. Another weather system is on its way. It will bring with it wetting rains and wind beginning Wednesday and continue through the end of the

 We should see a little more smoke in the communities adjacent to the Lionshead fire today as compared to the weekend. A light inversion and generally stable conditions will enable pooling smoke which will be slow to dissipate. Another weather system is on its way. It will bring with it wetting rains and wind beginning Wednesday and continue through the end of the

South Obenchain Fire Update   Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Doug Johnson September 21, 2020 Fire updates will be provided once daily The life and safety of the public and all wildland fire responders is always the number one priority for all fire agencies. To keep firefighters and communities healthy and safe, all firefighters are asked to follow recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to reduce the spread of illness. This also includes limited entry into the incident command post and base camp. EXTREME fire danger still exists in the Rogue Valley. All fuels remain at critically dry levels. An innocent spark could escalate out of control.  Please do your part to prevent wildfires. One less spark, one less wildfire. Fire Information: Wildfire Information Center: (458) 206-3043 Jackson County Emergency Management: (541) 776-7338 E-mail:  SouthObenchainFire@gmail.com Wildfire Information Center: ...

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.   Current Situation: Yesterday on the Inchelium Highway Fire, crews continued mop up along the northwest flank and around structures within the fire’s perimeter. Resource Advisors are working with firefighters to provide guidance ahead of suppression repair work. On the Kewa Fields Fire, crews continued to hold containment lines as they further secured the northeast, east, south, and west flanks. Aircraft assisted with suppressing hot spots in the northwest portion of the fire area. The Fry Fire is in patrol status.Today’s Operations: Inchelium Highway Fire...

Archie Creek Fire Update September 21, 2020Unified Incident Commanders Mike Dueitt and Tim KeithEmail: 2020.archiecreek@firenet.govPhone: 971-334-7674 Hours: 8am-8pmInciWeb:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7176/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArchieCreekFireInfo/Special Note: A combination of recent rainfall, cooler temperatures and more favorable fire conditions have allowed the Douglas Forest Protective Association to lower fire restrictions for the general public and industrial operators. Effective today, all DFPA protected lands have a fire danger rating of moderate and Industrial Fire Precaution Level II. A detailed list of Public Use Restrictions can be found at www.dfpa.net/public-fire-restrictions.   The Umpqua National Forest has lowered the Industrial Fire Precaution Level to Level III and the Fire Adjective Class from High from Extreme. For more information see https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/7176/56514/   Fire Update: The Archie Creek Fire has burned...

El incendio de Big Hollow se ubica 15 millas al noroeste de Carson y 7 millas al sur de Cougar (Washington). El clima de hoy será fresco con posibilidad de llovizna ligera. Se espera que las lluvias fuertes lleguen a la zona el miércoles y se mantengan hasta el sábado. Hoy a las 6 p.m. el Equipo 12 del noroeste será reemplazado del incendio de Big Hollow por dos equipos tipo 3: uno del lado este y otro al lado oeste del incendio. Los miembros del Equipo 12 del noroeste están muy agradecidos por el inmenso apoyo de la comunidad, por su ayuda, y por los letreros de apoyo a lo largo de las vías. Operaciones de ayer: Los equipos terminaron las líneas de control detrás del puesto de guardia en Government Mineral Springs, y siguieron monitoreando la zona. También se completó una línea de control indirecta en los lados norte y este del incendio, y se retiró la maquinaria pesada de las carreteras S6000 y S1000 para ser trasladada a otra zona del incendio.   Operaciones de...

The Big Hollow Fire is 15 miles northwest of Carson and 7 miles southeast of Cougar, Washington. Weather today will be cool with a possibility of light precipitation. Heavy rain is predicted to move into the area Wednesday and stay through Saturday. Northwest Team 12 will be transitioning off the Big Hollow Fire at 6 PM tonight, to be replaced by two Type 3 teams. One on the east side and one on the west side of the fire. The members of Northwest Team 12 greatly appreciate the outpouring of community support, offers of assistance, and encouraging signs along the road. Yesterday’s Operations: Crews finished the control line behind the guard station at Government Mineral Springs and they continue to monitor the area. An indirect control line was finished along the north and east flanks of the fire. Heavy equipment was moved out of the S6000 and S1000 road and will be reassigned to another area of the fire.    Today’s Operations: Fire crews are carefully watching the fire in...

Media Contact: Mark Turney Email: mark.turney@usda.gov Phone: (541) 541-0173 Industrial Fire Precaution Lowers to Level III Fire Adjective Class lowered to High ROSEBURG, OR – Sept. 19, 2020 – Due to a decrease in fire danger levels, primarily because of recent rains and higher nighttime humidity recoveries, the Umpqua National Forest will lower the Industrial Fire Precaution Level to Level III effective 12:01 a.m., Monday, Sept. 21, 2020. No industrial operating waivers will be issued. The Fire Adjective Class will also be lowered to High from Extreme. The Forest remains closed to the public and hunting due to ongoing firefighting operations.  Under IFPL III, also called partial shutdown, industrial operators are prohibited from performing the following: Fire Wood Cutting – All firewood cutting on the Umpqua National Forest is prohibited. Cable Yarding – except that gravity operated logging systems with non-motorized carriages may operate between 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. when...

BRATTAIN FIRE UPDATE September 20, 2020 @ 9 AM Yesterday: Lines in all areas of the fire seem to be holding well. There is still a lot of heat on the interior, and smoky conditions continue, with most smoke coming from about 200 acres burning on the interior in the northwest corner of the fire. Mop-up and line patrol operations were a focus, and there was no major fire perimeter growth. Cooler temperatures moved in, making conditions favorable for operations to shift resources and allow us to move into more of a rehabilitation mode. Strategic burning operations moved into a more occasional status instead of constant. We held a virtual community meeting on Facebook, so if you missed it you can still view it on our Facebook page @R6FWNF. Today: Fire managers were able to lower the profile of night operations last night, a positive development. Expect the same creeping and smoldering we saw yesterday, with smoke mostly coming from the interior in the northwest corner of the fire....