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The Supervisor of the Umatilla National Forest has issued the Meacham Complex Emergency Road Closure to include the entire length of Forest Service Road 3128 from the 3128/31 junction.  This order is effective immediately and will remain in effect until September 30, 2020, or until

On August 17th, 2020 in the Jungle Creek area, a wildfire started within the Little Naches River drainage. Ground and aerial resources have been working to actively suppress the fire by constructing fire lines and utilizing helicopter bucket drops to cool hot spots. Cooler weather over the past several days has allowed crews to make substantial progress and has moderated fire activity.   As favorable weather continues to hold, burnout operations are being prepared by the Type III Incident Management Team, led by Incident Commander Dan Gleason. A burnout operation will consume fuel between the edge of the fire and control lines to ensure there is an adequate boundary between the advancing fire and unburned fuels. If conditions remain suitable and burnout operations are conducted, anticipate them to begin Tuesday afternoon with active burning through the end of the week. During the burnout smoke will become highly visible to I-90 travelers and to the communities of Naches, Yakima,...

EQUIPO 12 DEL MANEJO DE INCIDENTES DEL NOROESTEComandante del Incidente: Jeff Dimke 23 de agosto de 2020Se llevarán a cabo reuniones virtuales para la comunidad acerca del incendio de Crane el 24 de agosto a las 12 p. m. (en inglés) y a las 12:45 p. m. (en español) a través de Facebook Live.El incendio de Crane continúa ardiendo a unas 10 millas al sureste de Lakeview, Oregon. Hoy, la temperatura será de 80 a 84 grados, con vientos de 22 a 24 mph y ráfagas de 35 mph por la tarde. Se emitió una alerta durante la tarde y la noche por ráfagas fuertes con humedad relativa baja. Se esperan posibles tormentas aisladas a partir de la noche, por lo que se emitió otra alerta hasta el lunes por la noche por posibles rayos sobre los combustibles secos. Se prevé que el humo de los incendios en California continuará afectando al Condado de Lake. Operaciones del día de ayer:Las cuadrillas de bomberos aumentaron la profundidad de las líneas de control durante las operaciones de...

El lunes se realizarán reuniones virtuales informativas para la comunidad sobre el incendio de CraneSe llevarán a cabo reuniones virtuales informativas para la comunidad acerca del incendio de Crane el lunes, 24 de agosto.La primera reunión se realizará a través de Facebook Live, en inglés, desde el mediodía y, posteriormente, en español, a partir de las 12:45 p. m. En las reuniones se compartirá la misma información clave, aunque las preguntas pueden variar.El Equipo 12 de Manejo de Incidentes del Noroeste llevará a cabo las reuniones, en colaboración con la Cámara de Comercio del Condado de Lake, el Bosque Nacional Fremont-Winema y la Asociación para la Gestión de Incendios del Centro Sur de Oregon (South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership, SCOFMP).Al mediodía, el evento a través de Facebook Live estará disponible en www.facebook.com/allaboutlakecounty. A las 12:45 p. m., el evento a través de Facebook Live, en español, estará disponible en...

White River Fire crews continue to prepare for low intensity firing operations along the east and west ends of the fire toward the White River.  Along the north side, they continue to remove unburned fuels between Forest Road 48 and the main fire.  Firing operations will continue in these a as conditions allow.  Low intensity firing operations are often used in fire management. If planned and executed correctly, they can control the fire, reduce suppression costs, and protect cultural and natural resources.  Fire managers are using low intensity fire to secure lines on the White River Fire, a strategy that will take several days. Today the fire is likely to be active with temeratures of 77 to 82 degrees and west winds of 7 to 15 mph. Ridgetop wind gusts are likely to increase this afernoon.  Firefighters will watch for possible short runs up steep slopes where slope and wind align.  They will also watch for and secure spot fires. On the south side of the fire along the White...

NORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12Incident Commander: Jeff Dimke August 24, 2020There will be Virtual Community Meetings about the Crane Fire today, August 24 at 12 p.m. (English) and 12:45 p.m. (Spanish) via Facebook Live.The Crane Fire continues to burn approximately 10 miles southeast of Lakeview, Oregon. Today’s temperatures will be in the low to mid 80s in the valley, with winds at 5-10 mph. There is a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning and afternoon with gusts up to 40 mph. A Red Flag warning remains in effect for possible lightning on dry fuels that could result in new fire starts, and thunderstorm winds that could contribute to fire spread. An air-quality alert is in effect until further notice due to smoke from local and California fires.Yesterday’s operations:Firefighters completed control lines around the fire and increased the depth of existing lines to ensure they were secured in anticipation of forecasted winds and Red Flag conditions. Crews continued...

  Fire Information Line: 458-206-6192Email: 2020.meacham@firenet.gov Incident Commander:  Mike Almas, Northern Rockies Incident Management Team InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7038/    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 Fire, and several other smaller fires in the vicinity. In addition to those fires in the existing Meacham Complex southeast of Pendleton, Mike Almas’ IMT assumed command of the Rattlesnake Fire at 6:00 a.m. Monday, August 24 and will manage it as part of the Meacham Complex. Multiple agencies are coordinating on Meacham Complex fire suppression, including United States Forest Service, Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), Bureau of Indian Affairs, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, local volunteer fire departments, and various aerial resources.  The...

Fire Summary:  Fire crews will continue to strengthen control lines, extinguish hot spots, and mop up.  The Steet Mountain and Laurel Fires held at 701 acres and 1,280 acres, respectively.  The Laurel Fire is burning on lands managed by Prineville BLM, the Wheeler County Rangeland Fire Protection Association, and ODF protected private lands six miles south of Spray in Wheeler County. Narrow roads with dusty conditions continue to make access to water difficult for firefighters on the ground.  Air resources will provide support to ground crews with water drops. A fire weather watch is in effect for Central and Northeast Oregon this afternoon through Tuesday evening due to gusty winds and low humidity.   Abundant lightning and gusty outflow winds could impact fire suppression efforts.  These conditions will challenge fire crews as they work to hold and strengthen fire lines. Heavy regional smoke from California will remain in the area. People who are sensitive and may...

 Green Ridge Fire Update for August 24Firefighters continue to make progress establishing and holding containment lines on the Green Ridge Fire, in spite of being challenged by repeated spot fires. The Prineville and Wolf Creek Interagency Hotshot crews successfully completed burnout operations on the western side of Green Ridge, bringing the edge of the fire down to more defensible, flat ground. Additional hand crews, engines and heavy equipment arrived yesterday to begin the process of mopping up, improving containment lines and patrolling for additional spot fires. The Oregon Department of Forestry, Incident Management Team 3, will livestream a virtual public meeting tonight at 6 p.m. PST. The team will provide an overview of the current situation including updates on the fire’s condition, predicted weather and fire behavior, and operations strategies for the next several days.  To participate, viewers do not need a Facebook account to view the meeting. The live stream will...

Fire Summary:  Fire crews will continue to strengthen control lines, extinguish hot spots, and mop up.  The Steet Mountain and Laurel Fires held at 701 acres and 1,280 acres, respectively.  The Laurel Fire is burning on lands managed by Prineville BLM, the Wheeler County Rangeland Fire Protection Association, and ODF protected private lands six miles south of Spray in Wheeler County. Narrow roads with dusty conditions continue to make access to water difficult for firefighters on the ground.  Air resources will provide support to ground crews with water drops. A fire weather watch is in effect for Central and Northeast Oregon this afternoon through Tuesday evening due to gusty winds and low humidity.   Abundant lightning and gusty outflow winds could impact fire suppression efforts.  These conditions will challenge fire crews as they work to hold and strengthen fire lines. Heavy regional smoke from California will remain in the area. People who are sensitive and may...

Firefighters made significant progress yesterday. Burn-out operations continued in the vicinity of Loomis. Airtankers dropped retardant north of town helping to further secure the area. Burn-outs using aerial ignition also took place on the northern perimeter of the fire near Bull Frog Mountain. Team liaisons and incident commanders have worked with ranchers to preserve the integrity of grazing lands while aggressively fighting the fire. For the next few days, the focus will shift to mop-up and securing a 300 foot radius around structures in the fire area.   A virtual public meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 25th at 6:00-6:45 PM on the Okanogan County Emergency Management Facebook live. The meeting will include short presentations from the Incident Management Team and the opportunity to ask questions. Questions can be submitted in advance to 2020.palmer@firenet.gov.   All previous evacuation levels remain in place.  Level 3 Evacuations - GO! (evacuate now, leave...

 Updated Evacuation Levels Due to Green Ridge FireUpdated Joint Press Release by Deschutes and Jefferson County Sheriff’s OfficesReleased by: DCSO Sgt. Nathan Garibay – Emergency Services ManagerThe Level 2 (Get Set) Evacuation notices for residences north of Indian Ford between Green Ridge Rd (FS 11) and Fly Lake Rd (USFS 2050/2055) have been reduced to Level 1 (Be Ready) Pre-Evacuation Notice.A Level 1 (Be Ready) Pre-Evacuation notice is issued for the following areas:Residences along Indian Ford Road from Hwy 20 to Stevens Canyon RoadResidences east of Fly Lake Rd (FS 2055) to Stevens Canyon Rd (including all residences along Stevens Canyon Rd)Private residences and campgrounds west of USFS 14 within the Metolius Basin in the Camp Sherman area.Residences in Jefferson County north of the Deschutes County line, west of Whychus Creek and the Deschutes River north to Lake Billy Chinook.  This includes areas commonly referred to as Geneva, Grandview, Three Rivers, Air Park...

For Immediate Release Incident Commander: Eric Knerr, Northwest Team 7 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. Current Situation: Yesterday’s inversion allowed firefighters to better secure fire lines around the P-515 Fire. Crews conducted burning operations in the northeastern flank to clean unburned pockets of fuel. The swing shift continued burning operations into the night on the western perimeter of the fire.  esterday, crews on the Lionshead Fire prepped roads east of the fire along the J-100 and J-200 roads.  Direct line was also prepped on the P-440 road.  The spot fire south of the Whitewater River was actively suppressed using aerial resources.  P-515 Fire: Containment is now up to 30% on the P-515 Fire. Today, firefighters will strengthen and expand control lines on all flanks of the fire. If conditions allow, crews will burn out along the...

Update-August 24, 2020For Immediate ReleaseIncident Commander: Eric Knerr, Northwest Team 7 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. Current Situation: Yesterday’s inversion allowed firefighters to better secure fire lines around the P-515 Fire. Crews conducted burning operations in the northeastern flank to clean unburned pockets of fuel. The swing shift continued burning operations into the night on the western perimeter of the fire. Yesterday, crews on the Lionshead Fire prepped roads east of the fire along the J-100 and J-200 roads.  Direct line was also prepped on the P-440 road.  The spot fire south of the Whitewater River was actively suppressed using aerial resources.  P-515 Fire: Containment is now up to 30% on the P-515 Fire. Today, firefighters will strengthen and expand control lines on all flanks of the fire. If conditions allow, crews will...

Actualización del Incendio Indian Creek para el Lunes 24 de Agosto  Brian Gales, Incident CommanderLonnie Click, Deputy IC                  Fecha de Inicio: 16 de Agostos 2020 Ubicación: 9 mil. E. de Juntura, OR Causa: Humana/Bajo investigación Tamaño del Incendio: 49,132 acres Contención: 20% Personal total: 398   VALE, Ore. – Los combatientes han hecho significante progreso hacia contener el Incendio Indian Creek y están cambiando la operaciones a rastreo y liquidación del incendio. Para el Domingo al anochecer el incendio estaba estimado en 49,132 acres, con 20% contenido.El rastreo es controlando un borde de fuego parcialmente muerto inspeccionando cuidadosamente las líneas de fuego en busca de calor con el dorso de la mano para asegurar que no quedan brasas calientes. El rastreo reduce humo residual después de que el incendio es controlado al extinguir y quitar material ardiendo. Ambas actividades refuerzan las líneas a medida a que se avanza...

Indian Creek Fire Update for Monday, Aug. 24    Brian Gales, Incident CommanderLonnie Click, Deputy Incident Commander   Start date: Aug. 16, 2020 Location: 9 miles east of Juntura, OR   Cause: Human/under investigation Fire size: 49,139 acres Containment: 20% Total personnel: 398   VALE, Ore. – Firefighters have made significant progress toward containing the Indian Creek Fire and are shifting to cold trailing and mop up operations. Sunday evening the fire was estimated to be 49,139 acres, with 20 percent containment. Cold trailing is controlling a partly dead fire edge by carefully inspecting fire lines for heat to ensure no embers are left smoldering. Mop up work reduces residual smoke after the fire is controlled by extinguishing or removing burning material. Both activities reinforce the line as progress is made toward containment. Resources have split into two camps to concentrate work in areas where the fire has been most active to the west and northeast/east....

Frog Fire Update Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Doug Johnson August 24, 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: The fire remained within its current footprint overnight with minimal fire behavior, including in the areas that saw interior torching yesterday. Today firefighters will reinforce control lines around the perimeter of the fire and engage in mop-up operations. On the southern and eastern portions of the fire, crews will increase the depth...

Palmer Fire Virtual Public MeetingTuesday, August 25, 20206:00pm - 6:45pm Okanogan County Emergency Management Facebook Live Event https://www.facebook.com/Okanogan.County.Emergency.Management Email questions in advance to 2020.palmer@firenet.govor use the Facebook comments section during the

Frog Fire Update Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Doug Johnson August 23, 2020 - 9:00 PM 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: Firefighters have completed a control line around the entire perimeter of the fire and will continue to reinforce and secure the line.  Dry fuels, combined with hotter temperatures and wind may test containment lines in the northwest and northeast flanks of the fire over the next few days.  On the southern flank, crews have begun working...