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Evans Canyon Fire UpdateNorthwest Incident Management Team 12, Incident Commander, Jeff DimkeSeptember 2, 2020 Summary: Evans Canyon Fire is burning actively about 8 miles north of Naches in Yakima County, Washington. The fire is moving primarily southeast and northeast, and is driven by winds that are expected to continue until late this evening, challenging containment. Weather forecasts call for a warming and drying trend, with winds of 15 to 18 mph and 25- to 30-mph gusts. Temperatures will be 82 to 86 ˚F.Yesterday’s Operations: Crews spent most of the day providing protection around structures. Firefighters worked to secure spot fires which jumped containment lines on   the north and south sides of the fire. Reports indicate that primary residences and outbuildings were lost. Command was transferred to the regional Northwest Incident Management Team 12 at 8 p.m. Today’s Operations: Firefighting crews will continue to provide protection for communities and structures....

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MAPLETON, Ore.—Firefighters had another successful night on the Sweet Creek Milepost 2 Fire. Hand crews, engines, and water tenders continued to strengthen lines around the fire, which is now estimated to be 15% contained. They also continued putting in hose lays to bring more water to the fire. Some concern remains about fire line holding at the bottom of steep slopes where rolling debris could spread fire. Day crews will assess and strengthen these lines today. They will also continue mop up operations around the fire’s perimeter. Predicted high temperatures, low relative humidity, and winds remain a concern, but air resources are available to cool hot spots and quickly address any spot fires. Fire managers have adjusted their estimate of the fire’s size down to 382 acres. Steep terrain, smoky conditions, and dense vegetation have made it extremely difficult to accurately map the fire. Additionally, air resources have not been available to provide nighttime infrared...

With west winds predicted for the fire area today, smoke should continue to move east and not impact communities along Highway 197. View the complete report

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. The P-515 Fire is in patrol status. Today, Eric Knerr’s NW Team 7 will transition management of the fire at 6:00 p.m. to incoming NW Team 10 (Alan Lawson). Northwest Team 7 would like to thank the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs and Madras community for their support during this incident. Current Status: The Lionshead Fire is now 8,518 acres and 30% contained. The fire continues to burn to the west and southwest, moving up the White Water River and Milk Creek drainages. Air resources are engaged on the northwest and southwest corners of the fire. Dozers and masticators constructed the fire line further west on both areas. Lionshead: The Lionshead Fire continues to push on the NW and SW corners, spotting and slopping-over daily. Every day the firefighters have lined and secured those areas under difficult conditions. The north,...

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. The P-515 Fire is in patrol status. Today, Eric Knerr’s NW Team 7 will transition management of the fire at 6:00 p.m. to incoming NW Team 10 (Alan Lawson). Northwest Team 7 would like to thank the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs and Madras community for their support during this incident. Current Status: The Lionshead Fire is now 8,518 acres and 30% contained. The fire continues to burn to the west and southwest, moving up the White Water River and Milk Creek drainages. Air resources are engaged on the northwest and southwest corners of the fire. Dozers and masticators constructed the fire line further west on both areas. Lionshead: The Lionshead Fire continues to push on the NW and SW corners, spotting and slopping-over daily. Every day the firefighters have lined and secured those areas under difficult conditions. The north,...

Quick Facts - Fire Summary Start Date: 8/17/2020 Cause: Lightning Incident Commander: Noel Livingston, Pacific Northwest Team 3 Approximate Size: 16,356 acres Containment: 10% Total Personnel: 758Approximate Distance:  8 miles from Maupin/7 miles from Tygh Valley Resources on the Fire:  10 crews85 engines 8 dozers 17 water tenders9 helicopters Cooperating Agencies:Wasco County SheriffWasco County Emergency ManagementNTSB/FAA Weather and Fire Behavior:  Hot and dry weather conditions with temperatures in the 90’s and lower humidities will impact fuels along the fire perimeters and unburned islands in the fire interior. An afternoon low pressure system will bring in winds gusting into the 20’s from the west/northwest that could result in single tree torching and spotting outside the perimeter. Active fire behavior is expected throughout the entire day as seasonal temperatures combined with extreme drought will keep fuels receptive to ignitions. Last 24 hours:  Crews...

MAPLETON, Ore.—Firefighters and air resources worked through the day to keep the Sweet Creek Milepost 2Fire within its current footprint. Fire activity picked up around noon, but was kept mostly in check byhelicopters dropping water from the Siuslaw River and ground crews using established hose lays. A fewsmall areas of growth outside the line were quickly controlled. Fallers removed snags to make areas safer forfirefighters and to shore up fire lines. To date, no injuries or accidents have been reported on the fire, despitesteep terrain and challenging conditions.Fire managers have adjusted their estimate of the fire’s size down to 382 acres. Steep terrain, smokyconditions, and dense vegetation have made it extremely difficult to accurately map the fire. Additionally, airresources have not been available to provide nighttime infrared overflights. The acreage may be adjusted asbetter information becomes available.At the evening briefing for night shift crews, Incident Commander...

NOTICE: Firefighters intend to implement a burn operation late afternoon today (Tuesday, Sept 1) and into the evening as conditions allow.  The burn out will occur north of Bear Springs on the southwest portion of the White River Fire and is expected to create increased smoke in the area. Success of this burn will be a key factor in downgrading of the existing Level 3 evacuation status as soon as safety

"West winds over the fire area today will keep smoke on the east side of Mt. Hood." See below for today's smoke

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.   On Wednesday, September 2nd, Eric Knerr’s Type 2 Incident Management Team (IMT), Northwest Team 7, will transition management of the fire to incoming Type 2 IMT, Northwest Team 10, managed by Incident Commander Alan Lawson. Current Situation: The P-515 Fire is 4,609 acres and 92% contained. Securing of the fire perimeter continued, with interior mop up ongoing. The Lionshead Fire is now 7,965 acres and 25% contained. Active fire behavior to the west and southwest occurred yesterday. Air resources have continued to be engaged on the northwest and southwest portion of the fire. P-515 Fire: Mop up activities will be ongoing with removal of equipment and resources from the fire line that are no longer needed. Lionshead Fire: Maximum effort and resources remain engaged on the northwest and southwest corners of the fire. Firefighters are...

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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  On Wednesday, September 2nd, Eric Knerr’s Type 2 Incident Management Team (IMT), Northwest Team 7, will transition management of the fire to incoming Type 2 IMT, Northwest Team 10, managed by Incident Commander Alan Lawson.Current Situation: The P-515 Fire is 4,609 acres and 92% contained. Securing of the fire perimeter continued, with interior mop up ongoing.The Lionshead Fire is now 7,965 acres and 25% contained. Active fire behavior to the west and southwest occurred yesterday. Air resources have continued to be engaged on the northwest and southwest portion of the fire.P-515 Fire: Mop up activities will be ongoing with removal of equipment and resources from the fire line that are no longer needed.Lionshead Fire: Maximum effort and resources remain engaged on the northwest and southwest corners of the fire. Firefighters are extending...

Quick Facts - Fire Summary Start Date: 8/17/2020 Cause: Lightning Incident Commander: Noel Livingston, Pacific Northwest Team 3 Approximate Size: 15,411 acres Containment: 10% Total Personnel: 1,188Approximate Distance:  8 miles from Maupin/7 miles from Tygh Valley Resources on the Fire: 32 crews 63 engines 8 dozers 17 water tenders 8 helicopters Cooperating Agencies:Wasco County SheriffWasco County Emergency ManagementNTSB/FAA  Weather and Fire Behavior:  Increased weather instability combined with warm and dry conditions will impact fuels across the fire throughout the day and into the evening, particularly along fire perimeters and unburned islands in the fire interior. Temperatures will reach into the high 80’s-low 90’s. Terrain driven fire activity will continue to push growth, with flanking and short-range spotting expected along the southern perimeter. Last 24 hours:  Firefighting efforts took advantage of the break in weather to make progress in securing...

Size: 23 acres (no increase) Location: Opal Creek Wilderness, Willamette National Forest, 6 mi. north of Detroit, OR Containment: 0 percent Suppression Strategy: full suppression Date Detected: August 16, 2020, 11:18 a.m. Cause: unknown Resources: 1 crew, 1 road grader, 1 water tender, 1 backhoe, 40 total personnel, 1 Type 2 helicopter Current Situation:   The fire continues to remain within the 23-acre footprint. Lookout-firefighters observed a slight increase in fire behavior with some isolated group torching. Firefighters used a Type 2 helicopter to drop buckets of water in the area for fire suppression. The cooler more humid weather over the past several days has helped to keep the fire down as there was some evening humidity recovery.  The weather is predicted to be dryer and warmer over the next several days. There may be increased visible smoke in the area.   Weather and Fire Behavior: Prolonged period...

   Fire Information Line:  458-207-0058  Email: 2020.meacham@firenet.gov  Incident Commander:  Mike Almas, Northern Rockies Incident Management Team    This will be the final Rattlesnake Fire Daily Update issued by the Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 3. Contact and other information can be found on Inciweb at the link above.   Forest visitors are asked to drive slowly on the Tucannon Road (FS Road 47) due to heavy fire and recreational traffic. Yield to fire vehicles where possible and avoid distracted driving. The Rattlesnake Fire is burning in the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness on the Pomeroy Ranger District in Washington. It is located approximately twenty miles south of Pomeroy and thirteen miles southeast of Dayton. The fire is burning in a fifteen-year old fire scar which left a mosaic of vegetation and is approximately 486 acres in size. Some burning and smoldering in heavier fuels remains, particularly in the north east corner where crews will...

Camp Sherman, Ore. –  Oregon Department of Forestry’s Type 1 Incident Management Team 3, Incident Commander Link Smith, will hand the fire over to a smaller Type 4 organization tomorrow morning. The Team would like to again thank the communities in the area for their kind hospitality and support during our stay. The size of the fire is 4,338 acres and is now 85 percent contained. The fire team expects to be at 100 percent containment by end of shift today. While fire crews expect to meet mop-up objectives by the end of shift today, residents may continue to see smoke for several days from burning stumps and snags well within containment lines. Now that the smoke has cleared over the Green Ridge Fire, residents should continue to treat fire season with respect. Everyone is encouraged to follow current fire season restrictions to prevent human caused fires. In addition, residents who live in the wildland urban interface, where communities border forests and grazing lands, should...