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Special Statement Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an AIR QUALITY ADVISORY for non-coastal areas of the State due to Hazardous smoke conditions.   Fire Fire activity on the Riverside, Beachie Creek, and Lionshead fires has slowed significantly, showing small pockets of heat along the fireline where crews are working. Today's cooler temperatures and precipitation will help firefighter efforts. Internal pockets and dense understory will continue to smolder and clean up throughout the week.   Smoke Today, air quality continues to gradually improve as low pressure and associated precip pushes further inland. Coastal areas remain Good to Moderate, including Tillamook, Florence, and Coos Bay. The Willamette Valley is starting to see some relief, as rain showers continue throughout Friday. PM levels will decrease throughout the day. Most of Portland and Salem will remain Unhealthy during the morning and early afternoon hours, improving to USG. Eugene, Albany, and...

Cold Creek Fire Update September 18, 2020 AM Update Information line 509-761-4858 Incident Commander- Leonard Johnson  Acres: 400 Percent Containment: 5   %                                                          244 personnel Start Date: September 15, 2020   Yesterday:  Resources worked throughout the day to reinforce containment lines around the fire perimeter. Early in the evening, progressing fire on the north side of Highway 12 continued to pose challenges to the stability of the slope and rolling debris downhill forced limited access and a new spot fire on the south of Highway 12.   Firefighters concentrated on the East and West flanks of the fire on the south side of Highway 12 and completed fire line along Clear Creek. Both hand crews and heavy equipment were used to place containment lines connecting it the North side of Clear Creek. The fire has not moved across the creek. However, the on the North side of...

The Big Hollow Fire is 15 miles northwest of Carson and 7 miles southeast of Cougar, Washington. Cool weather and a wetting rain are expected to arrive today and stay through Saturday afternoon. Warm and dry conditions will return Sunday through Tuesday. Yesterday’s Operations: Heavy equipment work was completed on the S6000 and S1000 roads. A direct line was cut north of the spot fire within the DNR Siouxon block. Prep along the 3105 and 3107 has been completed. Sprinkler installation and operational checks were completed around Government Mineral Springs cabins. Crews continued to monitor the fire in the Trapper Creek drainage. The fire west of Wind River road and the work on the 54 road was monitored. Today’s Operations: Patrols will continue along the 57 and 58 roads. Prep work will continue on S6000, S1000, and S2000 roads to limit fire spread. Rayonier/Pope Resources will resume a logging operation in the north that was paused due to the fire. Crews will monitor fire on...

BRATTAIN FIRE UPDATE September 17, 2020 @ 9 AM Yesterday: Additional aircraft, more engines and hotshot crews arrived at the incident.  In the northwest, containment lines were established using roads, dozer lines, natural breaks and old burn scars. Forest Road 3510 and Clover Flat Road were prepped as containment lines on the south and southwest perimeters where the fire was creeping downslope.  Dozer lines were able to tie in on the northwest with good black line near the Ben Young fire scar.  As the day progressed, direct fire attack tactics were implemented in the south to protect private property, critical infrastructure and timber resources. Today: Another critical day for firefighting resources today as another Red Flag Warning is in effect from 2 – 8 pm, with an eye to some much-needed reprieve in the weather going into Friday with cooler temperatures, lighter winds and a slight chance of precipitation. In the north and east along Hwy 31, containment lines are...

South Obenchain Fire Update    Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Doug Johnson Oregon State Fire Marshal Incident Management Blue Team, Incident Commander, Scott Magers September 17, 2020 – 9:00 PM 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.  Please see the websites below or contact the Jackson County Emergency Management Office at (541) 776-7338 for further fire information. Current situation: The Jackson County Sherriff Office in consultation with fire managers of the South Obenchain Fire has lowered the evacuation level from a level 3 to a level 2 in the Indian Creek area for...

 The Jackson County Sheriff's office in consultation with the fire managers of the South Obenchain Fire has lowered the evacuation level for the Indian Creek area outside of the fire perimeter from a level 3 to a level 2. This applies to residents only. Please be aware there will be fire fighting resources and other equipment working in the

  Thielsen Fire Update U.S. Forest Service Umpqua National Forest 2900 Northwest Stewart Pkwy. Roseburg, OR 97471 Web: www.fs.usda.gov/umpqua   Fire Information Line: 541-595-8227 Email: 2020.Thielsen@firenet.gov  Facebook: http://bit.ly/ThielsenFire             Sept. 17, 2020 Ranger District Diamond Lake Acres 8,645 Containment 1% Location 5 miles north of Crater Lake National Park and within 1 mile of Diamond Lake Resort Evacuations Level 3 “GO” evacuations are in place for the Diamond Lake, Lemolo Lake and Toketee Ranger Station areas. Visit the Douglas County Sheriff’s website for the most current information. Current Situation Today, crews will focus on direct attack where possible, as well as protecting critical infrastructure and securing and holding the fire’s southern edge near the northern boundary of Diamond Lake. Air operations drop retardant for the protection of the...

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Riverside Fire Operations Update Video for September 17, 2020 with Planning Operations Trainee Ralph Lucas is now available on the Riverside Fire Information Facebook page at

September 17, 2020 AM Update Information line 509-761-4858 Incident Commander- Leonard Johnson Acres: 252 Percent Containment: 5 %      Personnel: 148      Start Date: September 15, 2020 Current Situation: Crews were able to build some containment line yesterday on parts of the perimeter. Firefighters concentrated yesterday on the East and West flanks of the fire on the south side of Highway 12. Both hand crews and heavy equipment were used to place containment lines connecting it the North side of Clear Creek. The fire has not moved across the creek. There is a forecast later this week for winds to start blowing from the West and the goal is to make sure the southern portion of the fire does not continue to grow towards the Rimrock area. Personnel also worked on the fire located on the north side of Highway 12 that has expanded into the wilderness area north and west of Indian Creek. Smoke Information: The Smoke is not forecasted to start clearing anytime soon. For further...

Due to forecasted hazardous weather conditions including rain, wind, potential lightning and hail, we will be suspending operations for all utility companies and non-essential people from entering the level 3 evacuation area and all areas within the fire footprint starting at 1800 tonight 9/17 through 9/18 at 1800.  Depending on weather conditions the suspension of activity may be extended in 24-hour increments. Incident Commanders are concerned about fire weakened trees and rocks falling into the roadway or areas personnel are working. Homeowners who have chosen not to evacuate are directed to remain at home or evacuate during this weather event and not travel the road system within the fire perimeter.  Previously issued road access permits may be temporarily suspended and access denied during these periods. No utility crews except those directly related to the Highway 126 snagging operation or Leaburg dam operations will be allowed in the fire areas during this time. We will...

ACTUALIZACION DEL INCENDIO BEACHIE CREEK – 17 de Septiembre 2020                Acres: 191,661 acres                                      Contención Porcentual: 20%              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, 6 millas norte de Detroit, Oregon.      Recursos: 571 El Incendio Beachie Creek está bajo el mando del Equipo Núm. 2 de Manejo de Incidentes Tipo 1 del Area del Suroeste                             El Equipo Apoya las Agencias Locales en Evaluando la Infraestructura                                                                ...

UPDATE (Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, 4 p.m.) NEW EVACUATION-LEVEL REDUCTIONSEffective immediately (Thursday, Sept. 17), the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office in collaboration with the Riverside Fire Incident Management Team SWA Team 1, Clackamas Fire District #1, Molalla Rural Fire Protection District #73, Colton Rural Fire Protection District #70, the Oregon Department of Forestry, the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Oregon Department of Transportation is announcing additional reductions to evacuation levels.Please refer to the Wildfire Evacuation Zones map to see if your area has been changed:https://ccgis-mapservice.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=fe0525732f1a4f679b75a5ccf1c84b30Details on level changes:All areas west of State Highway 213, as well as additional areas surrounding Oregon City have been returned to “normal” status, with no evacuation level assigned.Areas between Molalla and Scotts Mills, and areas northwest of the...

Acres: 137,828 based on infrared flight                                                Riverside Fire Info: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7174/                                                                                                                              Containment: 6%                                                                                                                              fb.com/RiversideFireInfo  Start Date: September 8, 2020                                                                                                      twitter.com/fire_riverside   Cause:...

Facebook Live Community Meeting Tonight at 7PM Meeting Link-https://tinyurl.com/yyttkpwx Springfield, Ore. –There was no infrared flight mapping flight last night, the Holiday Farm Fire’s footprint is still estimated at 170,637 acres. The fire’s perimeter measures more than 260 miles or roughly Portland to Medford. The weather forecast predicts thunder storms with gusty winds, heavy rain and hail this afternoon and evening. Winds are likely to increase as storms push into the area and a transition to (possibly heavy) rain. This weather could bring isolated washouts and slides on slopes and along roads. Fire managers ask that the public complete any necessary tasks and then avoid roads within and around the fire area after 3 p.m. This will help to keep the public safe and will maintain safe routes for firefighters and utility crews should they need to seek refuge from the storm. Wildland fire crews will continue working to improve and increase fire containment using hand crews,...

How to HelpThe fires are causing hardship and grief for many of our friends and neighbors. For those with the means to give, cash donations to disaster response organizations such as the Red Cross and members of the Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (ORVOAD) are the best options.If you have items to donate please visit the state portal and provide the details of those items through the site. If your items are needed they will be matched with the need. Please do not bring unsolicited donations to any of the current shelter sites or firefighting camps. You may also provide donations to local organizations accepting donations in Clackamas County. Visit the Clackamas County organizations accepting donations map to find local organizations to donate to.You can also text or call us at

PORTLAND, Ore. – As a result of extreme fire activity, the Bureau of Land Management Northwest Oregon District has temporarily closed all recreation sites and certain roads through September 30.All BLM developed campgrounds in northwestern Oregon are closed to the public, and dispersed camping is prohibited. Members of the public may not enter closed recreation areas. This temporary closure covers the northwestern part of the state, west of the Cascade Range and north from Cottage Grove to the Columbia River. Additional temporary use restrictions are also in place, to prevent additional fire starts. See the closure order for full details: https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/orwa-fpo-nwo-091520.pdf.Public and firefighter safety are the highest priority. The extreme fire danger and behavior have prompted the closure of these sites while fire suppression crews respond to the incidents. As it becomes safe to do so, firefighters will begin to assess the fires and their impacts in...

Пожары в штате Вашингтон ПОЖАР BIG HOLLOW   СЕВЕРО-ЗАПАДНАЯ АВАРИЙНО-СПАСАТЕЛЬНАЯ ГРУППА 12   Руководитель работ на пожаре: Джефф Димке (Jeff Dimke), 17 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. Ожидается, что сегодняшняя прохладная и влажная погода продлится до субботы. Вечером возможны грозы.   Операции, проведенные за вчерашний день:   Дежурные бригады патрулировали контрольную линию на дорогах 57 и 58, при необходимости проводя зачистку. Они продолжили...

El incendio de Big Hollow se ubica 15 millas al noroeste de Carson y 7 millas al sur de Cougar (Washington). Se espera que para hoy llegue un clima frío y húmedo que se mantendrá hasta el sábado, y también hay probabilidad de tormentas eléctricas para esta noche. Operaciones de ayer: Las brigadas patrullaron la línea de control a lo largo de las carreteras 57 y 58 y realizaron labores de limpieza donde era necesario.  Asimismo, continuaron preparando las carreteras S1000 y S6000 y evaluaron las opciones para contener el foco de incendio dentro del bloque Siouxon del Departamento de Recursos Naturales de Washington usando la carretera S2000. Los equipos comenzaron a remover combustibles de las carreteras 3105 y 6401 para crear una línea de contención en el noroeste. Se completaron los trabajos de protección de estructuras alrededor de las cabinas de Government Mineral Springs. Los equipos continúan vigilando el incendio en la cuenca de Trapper Creek. Fuera de los espacios...

BEACHIE CREEK FIRE UPDATE – September 17, 2020 Acres: 191,661 acres                                                                                                                       Percent Containment: 20% 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, Oregon. Resources: 571     Beachie...