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Warm Springs, Oregon - This update is for the P-515 and Lionshead Fires, burning on the Warm Springs Reservation.  Both fires are being managed for full suppression. Current Status:  The perimeter of the P-515 Fire is completely lined. Hand crews will improve existing containment lines, locate and mitigate hazard trees and grid and patrol for spot fires within existing hand and dozer lines to meet agency standards.    The Lionshead Fire is now 11,777 acres and 31% contained.  The fire remains within the control lines on the northern, eastern, and southern perimeters, where crews are mopping up and securing control lines. Active fire continues within the Whitewater River drainage, pushing westward. The southwest flank of the fire has crossed Parker Creek. A thermal inversion, resulting in poor visibility, limited the use of helicopters on the fire yesterday. Today’s Operations: In the southwest section of the Lionshead Fire, noted for its steep and complex terrain, crews will...

Yesterday smoke in the area was coming from Lionshead Fire, but NW winds today on that fire should keep our skies clear.For a complete report visit:

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EVANS CANYON FIRE Evans Canyon Fire continues to burn about 8 miles north of Naches, Washington, and into Kittitas County. Results of an infrared flight estimate the fire to be 73,868 acres. Yesterday’s Operations: Crews continued burnout operations in the Yakima River canyon and the south/southwest side of the fire. Control lines were completed up to the top of Cleman Mountain. The line held on the north end of the fire. Crews continued to secure existing lines and mop-up. Night operations were able to keep the fire within the same footprint. Today’s Operations:  Dozers, hand crews and engine crews will continue constructing lines to limit fire spread. Burnout operations will continue today, until the line is secured along the southeast and southwest flanks of the fire. Structure protection within and adjacent to the fire area will continue. Crews will work on preventing the fire spreading across Yakima River and continue to hold and improve existing line and conduct mop-up...

Quick Facts - Fire SummaryStart Date: 8/17/2020 Cause: Lightning Incident Commander: Noel Livingston, Pacific Northwest Team 3 Approximate Size: 17,379 acres Containment: 50% Total Personnel: 1,167Approximate Distance:  8 miles from Maupin/7 miles from Tygh Valley Resources on the Fire: 34 crews53 engines 16 dozers 18 water tenders8 helicopters Cooperating Agencies:Wasco County SheriffWasco County Emergency ManagementNTSB/FAA Weather and Fire Behavior:  Although temperatures will be slightly cooler today, hot dry weather will continue to impact the fire throughout the day.  With temperatures in the high 80s to low 90s and low relative humidity, unburned islands in the fire interior are very dry and can be ignited by nearby smoldering fuels or blowing embers.  Light winds will keep fire active into the early evening. Last 24 hours: On the northwest and eastern portions of the fire, crews continued improving containment lines, assessing the need for suppression repair,...

NOTICE OF EMERGENCY CLOSURE ORDERYAKIMA RIVER CANYON CAMPGROUNDSAGENCY: Wenatchee Field Office, Spokane District, Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior.ACTION: Notice of Emergency Closure Order temporarily restricting camping, day use, and river access in Umtanum, Lmuma Creek, Roza and Big Pines Campgrounds, located in the Yakima River Canyon in central Washington.SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that due to the Evans Canyon Fire, an Emergency Closure Order that temporarily restricts access and use of the Umtanum, Lmuma Creek, Roza and Big Pines Campgrounds is now in effect for the BLM-managed public lands that make up this recreation area.DATES: This Closure Order will be in effect from September 2, 2020 – until further notice.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:BLM – Wenatchee Field Office 915 Walla Walla Ave.Wenatchee, WA 98801(509) 665-2100SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This Emergency Closure Order affects public lands within the Yakima River Canyon Recreation Area. The...

White River Fire Update 31Contact:Sheridan, McClellan, Wasco County Emergency Manager sheridanm@co.wasco.or.us White River Fire Update - Evacuation orders have changed as of Friday, September 4th, 2020. The firefighting teams have made excellent progress these last couple days in containing the fire, containment of the fire is now at 41% and 17,349 acres.Evacuation Levels have been lifted for Smock Rd, Sportsman's Park and Juniper Flat.  Pine Grove has been lowered to Level 1 Get Ready.Level 1 GET READY for Pine Grove from the area east from Bear Springs Ranger Station along Hwy 216 through Pine Grove to the intersection of Endersby Rd and 216, also included are all of Endersby Rd, Linns Mill Rd and Kelly Springs Rd has been lowered to Level 1 GET READY.Evacuation Notice for all residences east side of Endersby Rd and East Side of Kelly Springs Rd to Hwy 197 has been lifted.  Evacuation Notice for the area from Woodcock Rd to Driver Rd to White River Crossing to include Muller Rd,...

MAPLETON, Ore.—Low clouds hung over the Sweet Creek Milepost 2 Fire this morning, signaling a weather change that will aid crews as they continue mopping up the fire. A more stable weather pattern is expected to maintain an onshore flow for the next few days, bringing cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity across the fire. Overnight, crews used handheld infrared thermal imaging cameras to check the fire perimeter for hot spots as they pushed mop up operations further into the interior. Day crews will continue the effort. The fire is now 45% contained.Fire managers have adjusted their estimate of the fire’s total size to 307 acres. It is not uncommon for acreages to change as more accurate information becomes available, especially when fires burn in steep terrain and dense vegetation. As fire activity subsides, it becomes safer for field observers to collect more detailed information about the fire perimeter. Fieldobservations, as well as infrared aerial imaging, are used...

Size: 200 acresLocation: Opal Creek Wilderness, Willamette National Forest, 6 mi. north of Detroit, ORContainment: 0 percentSuppression Strategy: full suppressionDate Detected: August 16, 2020, 11:18 a.m.Cause: unknownResources: 1 crew, 1 road grader, 1 water tender, 1 backhoe, 45 total personnel, 1 Type 2 helicopter. 1 Type 1 helicopter and 1 Rappel shipCurrent Situation:Thursday the fire grew to over 200 acres. The higher relative humidity levels yesterday likely slowed the movement of the fire. It continues backing down towards Beachie Creek and Opal Creek.  The main progression is to the Southeast towards French Creek Ridge. Expect similar movement for Friday. Smoke, especially in the early afternoon, will continue to affect the areas of Detroit, Jawbone Flats and communities in the Little North Fork an Elkhorn Valley.  Smoke from the Lionshead  and  P-515  fire on the Warm Springs Reservation may be affecting the area. Aviation will continue to be used to reduce the...

Update-Friday, September 4, 2020For Immediate ReleaseIncident Commander: Alan Lawson, Northwest Team 10E-mail – 2020.p515@firenet.govFire Information: 971-277-5075Warm Springs, Oregon - This update is for the P-515 Fire and Lionshead Fire burning on the Warm Springs Reservation.  Both fires are being managed for full suppression. Current Status:  The P-515 fire remains in mop up and patrol status. Resources no longer needed on P-515 are assisting crews on the Lionshead fire. As resources reach their 14-day limit, they are being demobilized as appropriate to meet operational needs.   The Lionshead Fire is now 9,989 acres and 31% contained.  The fire has progressed farther to the west and southwest, moving up the Whitewater River and Milk Creek drainages.  The fire has pushed the southwest flank, crossing an established dozer line. Air resources have continued to work on slowing spread, with multiple heavy air tankers dropping retardant on the southern flank throughout the...

Update-Friday, September 4, 2020For Immediate ReleaseIncident Commander: Alan Lawson, Northwest Team 10E-mail – 2020.p515@firenet.govFire Information: 971-277-5075Warm Springs, Oregon - This update is for the P-515 Fire and Lionshead Fire burning on the Warm Springs Reservation.  Both fires are being managed for full suppression. Current Status:  The P-515 fire remains in mop up and patrol status. Resources no longer needed on P-515 are assisting crews on the Lionshead fire. As resources reach their 14-day limit, they are being demobilized as appropriate to meet operational needs.   The Lionshead Fire is now 9,989 acres and 31% contained.  The fire has progressed farther to the west and southwest, moving up the Whitewater River and Milk Creek drainages.  The fire has pushed the southwest flank, crossing an established dozer line. Air resources have continued to work on slowing spread, with multiple heavy air tankers dropping retardant on the southern flank throughout the...

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Evans Canyon Fire burning in Yakima and Kittitas counties puts recreationists at risk, closure includes roughly 150,000 acres around Wenas Wildlife Area The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) today announced the emergency closure of the Wenas Green Dot Road Management and part of the Oak Creek Green Dot Road Management areas in Yakima and Kittitas counties. The closure takes effect immediately and will remain in effect until further notice. The land closure was prompted by the Evans Canyon Fire burning in the area. The fire is now estimated at roughly 52,000 acres with wind and dry fuels on the ground creating a hazard for firefighters, residents, and visitors in the area. Most notably, wind events in the area have caused the fire to burn in unpredictable directions. “Our goal is to  ensure firefighters, who are trying their best to protect the communities, habitats, and natural resources impacted by the...

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With lighter winds and decreased fire activity, smoke will mostly hang around the fire area today.  Lionshead’s impact should be less today with northwest winds predicted for that fire area. The Columbia River will get smoke overnight from the Evans Creek fire NW of Yakima.  Find out

The Chikamin Fire is located in the Chikamin Ridge area 22 miles north of Leavenworth, Washington. This fire is burning in heavy timber in steep inaccessible terrain. Crews are utilizing natural features, existing roads and trails, and the footprints of past fire areas to contain the spread of the fire. Fire behavior has been minimal this week, mostly creeping and smoldering, with some interior burning and single-tree torching. Smoke production was low to moderate, with winds pushing the smoke between Entiat and Chelan Ranger Districts.  Hotter temperatures forecast for the upcoming Labor Day weekend may cause an increase in fire activity and additional smoke. To provide for public safety and firefighter safety on the Chikamin Fire the following road and trails are closed to public entry:  - FS Road #6210 (Chikamin Road)  - Lower Chiwawa Trail #1548- Chikamin Tie Trail #1534- Minnow Ridge Trail #1524- Basalt Ridge Trail #1515- Basalt Pass Trail #1530- Rock Creek Tie Trail...

Evans Canyon Fire continues to burn about 8 miles north of Naches, Washington, and into Kittitas County. Results of an infrared flight estimate the fire to be 69,920 acres. Yesterday’s Operations: The fire burned actively throughout the day, particularly to the north into Umtanum Creek and Ellensburg Pass, northeast into the Yakima River Canyon, and to the west/southwest to Cleman Mountain Ridge Road. Crews improved and mopped-up constructed control lines from the previous day’s operation. Direct dozer-line, handline and firing operations were conducted to protect private property, structures, grazing, timber and critical infrastructure. Today’s Operations: Dozers, hand crews and engine crews will continue direct perimeter control, constructing lines to stop fire spread from reaching the Kittitas Valley, Wenas Valley and Naches. Several strike teams of fire engines are assigned to provide structure protection within and adjacent to the fire area. Crews will continue working...

Quick Facts - Fire SummaryStart Date: 8/17/2020 Cause: Lightning Incident Commander: Noel Livingston, Pacific Northwest Team 3 Approximate Size: 17,379 acres Containment: 41% Total Personnel: 1,184Approximate Distance:  8 miles from Maupin/7 miles from Tygh Valley Resources on the Fire: 34 crews59 engines 8 dozers 18 water tenders8 helicopters Cooperating Agencies:Wasco County SheriffWasco County Emergency ManagementNTSB/FAA Weather and Fire Behavior:  Extreme drought and continuing high temperatures will impact the fire throughout the day.  With temperatures in the 90s and low relative humidity, unburned islands in the fire interior are very dry and can be ignited by nearby smoldering fuels or blowing embers.  Light winds will keep fire active into the early evening. Last 24 hours: On the northwest side of the fire, crews continued improving containment lines, assessing the need for rehabilitation, and extinguishing smoldering logs and other fuels near the perimeter. On...