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Fire Information Line: 458-206-6192 Email: 2020.meacham@firenet.gov  Incident Commander:  Mike Almas, Northern Rockies Incident Management Team  Meacham Complex InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7038/    Rattlesnake Fire Inciweb:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7069/    Mike Almas’ Northern Rockies Type 2 Incident Management Team (IMT) began managing the Meacham Complex on Friday, August 21, 2020. The Meacham Complex of fires includes the Hager Ridge Fire, Horse Fire, 896 (Horseshoe Ridge) Fire, and other smaller fires located approximately twenty five miles east/southeast of Pendleton, Oregon. In addition to those fires, Mike Almas’ IMT assumed command of the Rattlesnake Fire Monday, August 24 and will manage it as part of the Meacham Complex.   The Rattlesnake Fire is burning on the Pomeroy Ranger District in Washington, approximately twenty miles south of Pomeroy.  Due to the distance between the Rattlesnake...

Frog Fire Update Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Doug Johnson August 28, 2020 - 9:00 AM The safety of the public and all wildland fire responders is always the number one priority for all wildland 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 spike camp.  Please see the websites below or contact the Frog Fire information center at 541-670-0812 for further fire information.   General Updates: Crews on the Frog Fire continue to mop up, strengthen and patrol containment lines on all flanks of the incident.  Much of today’s activities will be in preparation for high winds, which are expected tomorrow and included in the fire weather watch for Saturday.  High winds, dry fuels and low relative humidity could test containment...

Fire Information Line: 458-207-0058Email: 2020.meacham@firenet.govIncident Commander:  Mike Almas, Northern Rockies Incident Management TeamInciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7069/  The Rattlesnake Fire is burning in the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness on the Pomeroy Ranger District in Washington. The fire started during a thunderstorm on August 19. It is located approximately twenty miles south of Pomeroy and thirteen miles southeast of Dayton. Mike Almas’ Northern Rockies Type 2 Incident Management Team (IMT) assumed command of the Rattlesnake Fire at 6:00 a.m. Monday, August 24 and is managing it as part of the Meacham Complex. The fire is estimated at 475 acres and is burning southward into the wilderness area in a fifteen-year-old fire scar in steep terrain. The fire is creeping and backing, continuing to burn through some heavier fuels, brush, natural regeneration timber and stringers of timber, but also burning itself out in some areas. Today, firefighters will...

Incendio Indian Creek para el Viernes 28 de Agosto   Brian Gales, Incident Commander Lonnie Click, Deputy Incident CommanderFecha de Inicio: 16 de Agosto 2020Ubicación: 9 mil. E de Juntura, ORCausa: Humana/bajo investigaciónTamaño del incendio: 48,128 acresContención : 65%Personal total: 381VALE, Ore. – Accidentes vehiculares son la principal causa de lastimaduras y muertes asociadas con respuestas a incendios forestales, y varios factores están aumentando el potencial de accidentes en el área del Incendio Inician Creek.Primero, se está realizando trabajo en la Carretera 20 cerca del marcador de millas 193 al este de Juntura, solo un carril esta abierto y con vehículos de piloto.  Segundo, el Sábado se abre la cacería con flecha de venado y alce, y el área alrededor del Camino Pole Creek es un área popular para cazar.Se les pide a los automovilista que aumenten su conocimiento situacional en la carretera y caminos secundarios para su seguridad así como la de los...

Indian Creek Fire Update for Friday, August 28, 2020   Brian Gales, Incident CommanderLonnie Click, Deputy Incident CommanderStart date: Aug. 16, 2020Location: 9 miles east of Juntura, ORCause: Human/under investigationFire size: 48,128 acresContainment: 65%Total personnel: 381VALE, Ore. – Vehicular accidents are the leading cause of injuries and deaths associated with wildfire responses, and several factors are adding to the potential for accidents in the area of the Indian Creek Fire.First, roadwork is being performed on Hwy. 20 near mile marker 193 east of Juntura, with one lane traffic and pilot vehicles. Second, Saturday is the first day of bow hunting season for deer and elk, and the area around Pole Creek Road is a popular hunting spot.Motorists are asked to maintain heightened situational awareness on the highway and secondary roads for their own safety as well as that of firefighters. No roads are closed, but secondary roads may be rougher than usual due to high use...

The  Wasco County Sheriff has issued the following evacuation order: Level 3, GO: 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 have to now been placed on Level 3 GO Evacuation Notice. All Residents are URGED TO EVACUATE NOW, ALL DISPLACED Residents GO TO Maupin High School. EVACUATE NOW

The Wasco County Sheriff has issued a Level 2 "Be Set" evacuation notice for Pine Grove, the Smock Road area, and Hwy 216 between the 216/26 intersection and and Hwy 216 mile marker 14.  Se a detailed map on the Wasco County Sheriff Facebok Page at

Our fire teams are diligently working to contain the Beachie Creek Fire on the Detroit Ranger District. The Beachie Creek Fire is approximately 10 acres at 0% containment and is located in an inaccessible, steep, rugged terrain of the Opal Creek Wilderness. With moderate weather and seasonal like conditions, we anticipate limited fire spread. However, during anticipated hotter and drier conditions, fire may continue to spread. The Forest is working towards an official closure order that will limit access to roads, trails and developed rec sites to preserve the safety of visitors and give firefighters space to respond to the fire. Information has been shared via Twitter and Facebook, and a news release is scheduled to go out on August 18, 2020. As of August 17, 2020, a Type 3 incident management team is managing the Beachie Creek Fire. A total of 39 personnel have been deployed for this fire including 24 firefighters from the hotshot crew and Rappelers as well as 15 miscellaneous...

Condolences:   An Honor Guard procession today from Portland to Hood River will commemorate the life of Thomas Duffy, age 40, of Bozeman, Montana. On Aug. 24, 2020, Duffy flying a Type 1 K-MAX helicopter died while conducting bucket drops on the White River Fire on Mt. Hood National Forest. The investigation into the crash continues. We extend our deepest sympathy to Tom’s family and friends.Update on the fire:   Yesterday, the eastern finger from Tuesday’s growth did not move significantly, and fire crews were able to construct hand line and dozer line along much of the north flank of the finger. The fire spotted across the White River upstream from Keep’s Mill Campground near river mile 30. It is estimated at 30 acres.  The fire is now 2775 acres. There are three Type 1 crews, 12 Type 2 crews, three Type 1 (large) and 1 Type 3 (light) helicopters assigned to the fire. There are currently 543 personnel on the fire, with four more crews arriving today.  Management of the...

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Frog Fire Update Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Doug Johnson August 27, 2020 - 9:00 AM The safety of the public and all wildland fire responders is always the number one priority for all wildland 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 spike camp.  Please see the websites below or contact the Frog Fire information center at 541-670-0812 for further fire information.   General Updates: Minimal fire behavior is expected with creeping and smoldering. Today firefighters will continue mopping up across the fire and work on repairing areas impacted by fire suppression including dozer lines.  Part of the repair work will be continuing cold trailing, which is where crews walk a grid pattern over an area looking for hot spots....

Size: 10 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: 2 20-person crews, 1 helicopter, 1 road grader, 1 water tender, 54 total personnel Current Situation: Today firefighters on the local McKenzie Crew will assess Forest Roads 2207 and 2209 and identify areas where future brushing and clearing could allow the roads to serve as containment lines. Members of the local Santiam Crew will be brushing along the 3349 and 3341 trails to allow access for firefighters involved in installing a camera. An observation point with downcanyon views of the fire area was identified, and a camera will be installed there to assist firefighters with monitoring fire behavior. Weather and Fire Behavior: Seasonable weather conditions are likely to continue through the...

 Fire Information Line: 458-206-6192 Email: 2020.meacham@firenet.gov Incident Commander:  Mike Almas, Northern Rockies Incident Management Team Meacham Complex InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7038/  Rattlesnake Fire Inciweb:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7069/   Mike Almas’ Northern Rockies Type 2 Incident Management Team (IMT) began managing the Meacham Complex on Friday, August 21, 2020. The Meacham Complex of fires includes the Hager Ridge Fire, Horse Fire, 896 (Horseshoe Ridge) Fire, and other smaller fires located approximately twenty five miles east/southeast of Pendleton, Oregon. In addition to those fires, Mike Almas’ IMT assumed command of the Rattlesnake Fire Monday, August 24 and will manage it as part of the Meacham Complex. The Rattlesnake Fire is burning on the Pomeroy Ranger District in Washington, approximately twenty miles south of Pomeroy.  Due to the distance between the Rattlesnake Fire and other Meacham Complex fires, the fires...

 Warm 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.Because of the progress made on the P-515 Fire, the Level 1 Evacuation (Get Ready) on Trout Lake Road west of US-26 has been lifted.Current Situation: The P-515 Fire is 4,609 acres and 65% contained.  Operations to secure the containment line along the perimeter continued through last night.The Lionshead Fire is now 4,367 acres and 15% contained.  Yesterday heavy equipment and hand crews worked to secure the north perimeter of the fire along the P-440 Rd. Increased fire activity on the southern flank led to several spot fires over primary containment lines. Firefighters were able to subdue one of the spots using aviation and ground resources.  P-515 Fire: Today, Crews will continue mop-up operations.Lionshead Fire: Work on securing the J-200 road will continue, and crews will seek opportunities to secure the...