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Okanogan County Emergency Management  Level 3 IMMEDIATE EVACUATION: -Wannacut Lake Road (East) from Washburn to Ellemeham Mtn Road. -Toats Coulee Road to Chopaka Road, along the Loomis-Oroville RoadLevel 2 GET READY TO LEAVE:  -Ellemeham Mtn Road from Ellis Barns Road to Loomis-Oroville Road.  -Town of Loomis  For an interactive map of evacuations, please click here: https://arcg.is/151TvO1 If shelter is needed call the Red Cross at 509-670-5331 and they will assist

 Despite wind gusts up to 48 mph yesterday afternoon, firefighters prevented the fire from making any large gains. Operations focused on improving existing contingency lines and further expanding lines north of Washburn Road and to the east of Palmer Lake. Overnight, firefighters saw an increase in fire activity on the southwest side of the fire. Fire breached established dozer lines north of Loomis. The fire settled down after 3 AM, aided by lighter winds and cooler temperatures. As a precaution, the town of Loomis is now under a Level 2 (be ready to leave) evacuation. Today, efforts will continue to establish contingency lines around the perimeter of the fire and on structure protection. Burn-out operations may take place, which would bring an increase in smoke to the air. More aircraft have arrived and will be dropping water on the fire throughout the day.  All previous evacuation levels remain in place. Level 3 Evacuations (leave immediately):   -Wannacut Lake Road (East) from...

Actualización del Incendio Indian Creek para el Sábado 22 de Agosto Brian Gales, Incident CommanderLonnie Click, Deputy Incident Commander Fecha de Inicio: 16 de Agosto 2020Ubicación: 9 mil. E. de Juntura, Ore.Causa: Humana/bajo investigaciónTamaño del Incendio: 48,942 acresContención : 20Personal total : 317   VALE, Ore. – El personal de incendios están ahora activamente trabajando para suprimir el incendio desde tres direcciones, mientras establecen líneas de contingencia alrededor de propiedad privada al afuera de Westfall.      A partir del Viernes por la noche, el incendio había crecido a 48,942 acres con 20% de contención.  Los acres previamente reportados era una estimación, debido al humo denso que prevenía los vuelos de cartografía infrarroja el martes y el miércoles.   El humo denso también está entorpeciendo los vuelos de apoyo aéreos durante el día, aunque todavía son utilizados cuando y donde las condiciones lo permiten.  Esos vuelos son...

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Incident Management Team Transition: Oregon Department of Forestry Team 3 will shadow IMT 10 today and will take over management of the fire due to significant spread of the fire onto lands protected by ODF. This Type 1 Team will begin managing the fire tomorrow at 6:00 a.m.High winds yesterday afternoon challenged firefighters as the fire burned through extremely dry fuels and pushed past dozer lines on the eastern edge. An 800’ wide strip of fire spread east to the 1129 road and south of the 700 road. Multiple helicopters and air tankers helped keep the fire from spreading further. Despite this setback, weather conditions are favorable today for firefighting efforts as temperatures and winds are expected to remain lower. Crews and dozers will work to re-establish and strengthen the line on the perimeter of the fire and air support will be available to aid the ground effort. The fire continues to move slowly down the steep flank of Green Ridge on the western side. Because of these...

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NEWS RELEASE : Saturday, August 22, 2020Yesterday, a cold front came through the White River Fire area and brought stronger west winds in the afternoon. This, along with lower humidity, lead to an increase in fire behavior including interior torching which led to spot fires across Forest Road 48. The road is being used a containment line. Dozers and helicopters were available to contain the spot fires.Firefighters also worked to contain slow fire movement along the east side of the fire using low intensity fire to remove fuels between the road and the main fire.The White River Fire is now at 1335 acres. The increase in acreage is due partially to better mapping and burnout operations to secure lines.Today work along Forest Road 48 continues and includes removing unburned fuels south of Forest Road 48. Crews will continue to reinforce lines to limit spread. Firefighters are relying heavily on aircraft to support firefighting in steep areas inaccessible to hand crews. Masticators, large...

Fire Summary:  Good progress was made across all the fires yesterday.  The addition of resources, including local RFPA resources, helped in the suppression effort and kept the fires from significant growth during extreme conditions in the afternoon. ODF discovered a new fire near the Steet Mountain Fire.  The Threemile Fire is approximately 25 acres and is being managed in this group of fires.  Strong initial attack under extreme fire conditions helped keep the Threemile Fire at 25 acres. More accurate mapping has updated the Laurel Fire at 1,280 acres.  This fire is burning on lands managed by Prineville BLM, rangeland and ODF protected private lands six miles south of Spray in Wheeler County. Limited access to the fires, combined with dusty road conditions, have made it difficult to get water, crews, and other resources directly to the fire lines.  These factors slowed the overall progress in suppression efforts. Cooler temperatures are expected across the fires today. ...

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 Quartz Butte Fire is in mop-up with no new fire activity to report. Current Situation: In spite of the strong winds yesterday, the P-515 Fire was held within the current footprint.  Retardant and helicopter bucket work assisted firefighters in keeping the P-515 Fire from advancing further to the east.  An Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Task Force remained focused on protecting threatened residences along County Line Road (Trout Lake Road).   Yesterday, the strong westerly winds pushed the Lionshead Fire down the Whitewater River Canyon.   Aviation resources, engines and crews were able to hold the fire west of the J-100 Road and north of the Whitewater River. P-515 Fire: Crews will continue to build and improve direct and indirect containment lines on the south, west and north flanks.  Firefighters are looking for opportunities...

NORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12Incident Commander: Jeff Dimke August 22, 2020The Crane Fire continues to burn approximately 10 miles southeast of Lakeview, Oregon. Today’s weather will be warm and smoky, with high temperatures of 85-88 degrees and winds 12-17 mph gusting to 25 mph in the afternoon. The weather will change tomorrow, and a Red Flag Warning is in effect for Sunday afternoon and evening for strong, dry, gusty winds. Smoke impacts from fires in California are predicted to worsen over the next few days and continue to affect Lakeview and New Pine Creek. This smoke layer over the fire dampens fire activity and limits the ability of helicopters to operate over the fire for water drops. Fire activity is again expected to increase as the smoke layer lifts mid-afternoon.Yesterday’s operations:Fire crews continued to strengthen and secure control lines and began mop-up operations on the western side of the fire. Firefighters conducted additional burning operations along...

Fire Summary: Good progress was made across all the fires yesterday.  The addition of resources, including local RFPA resources, helped in the suppression effort and kept the fires from significant growth during extreme conditions in the afternoon. ODF discovered a new fire near the Steet Mountain Fire.  The Threemile Fire is approximately 25 acres and is being managed in this group of fires.  Strong initial attack under extreme fire conditions helped keep the Threemile Fire at 25 acres. More accurate mapping has updated the Laurel Fire at 1,280 acres.  This fire is burning on lands managed by Prineville BLM, rangeland and ODF protected private lands six miles south of Spray in Wheeler County. Limited access to the fires, combined with dusty road conditions, have made it difficult to get water, crews, and other resources directly to the fire lines.  These factors slowed the overall progress in suppression efforts. Cooler temperatures are expected across the fires today.  Winds...

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 Quartz Butte Fire is in mop-up with no new fire activity to report. Current Situation: In spite of the strong winds yesterday, the P-515 Fire was held within the current footprint.  Retardant and helicopter bucket work assisted firefighters in keeping the P-515 Fire from advancing further to the east.  An Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Task Force remained focused on protecting threatened residences along County Line Road (Trout Lake Road).   Yesterday, the strong westerly winds pushed the Lionshead Fire down the Whitewater River Canyon.   Aviation resources, engines and crews were able to hold the fire west of the J-100 Road and north of the Whitewater River. P-515 Fire: Crews will continue to build and improve direct and indirect containment lines on the south, west and north flanks.  Firefighters are looking for opportunities...

Frog Fire Update Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Doug Johnson August 22, 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: Firefighters made progress in the containment of the Frog Fire.  Milder weather reduced fire activity during the last operational period allowing fire fighters to complete fireline on the majority of the incident perimeter. On the most active edge of the fire, located in the northern section, crews were able to complete fireline and...

Indian Creek Fire Update for Saturday, August 22 Brian Gales, Incident CommanderLonnie Click, Deputy Incident CommanderStart date: Aug. 16, 2020Location: 9 miles east of Juntura, OregonCause: Human/under investigationFire size: 48,930 acresContainment: 20Total personnel: 317 VALE, Ore. – Fire personnel are now actively working to suppress the fire at the west and east flanks, while establishing primary and alternate contingency lines around private property outside Westfall.  As of Friday evening, the fire had grown to 48,930 acres with 20 containment. Previous acreage was an estimate, due to heavy smoke preventing infrared mapping flights Tuesday and Wednesday. Heavy smoke is also hindering air support flights during the day, although it is still being used when and where conditions allow. Those flights primarily on the west flank. Most of the smoke is blowing in from California wildfires, and will likely linger into next week before a shift in weather could clear the air. An air...

Frog Fire Update Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Doug Johnson August 21, 2020 - 9:00 PM Northwest Incident Management Team, Incident Commander Doug Johnson, assumed management of the Frog Fire this morning.  The incident command post is located at the Crook County Fairgrounds in Prineville and a spike camp is located near Post, Oregon. 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 are continuing to battle the Frog Fire.  The fire ignited during the recent...

A fire is burning in the Jungle Creek area of the Naches Ranger District in the Little Naches River drainage. Roads and trails in the area are closed. Forest Road #19 and campgrounds along it are Closed. For more information:

 8/21/20, 5pm - Jefferson County SheriffLevel 1 Evacuation Notice "BE READY"The Green Ridge wildfire continues to grow raising concern. A level 1 Evacuation Order is now in effect for the Lands in the Lake Chinook F.D., 3 rivers subdivision, Metolius Arm lake homes, Monty Campground and Perry South Campground. Residents should be aware of the danger that exists in their area, monitor emergency services websites and local media outlets for information. This is the time for preparation and precautionary movement of persons with special needs, mobile property and (under certain circumstances) pets and livestock. If conditions worsen, emergency services personnel may contact you via an emergency notification

REUNIONES COMUNITARIAS VIRTUALES HOY EN FACEBOOK El Equipo 12 del Noroeste está coordinando junto 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) la realización de reuniones comunitarias virtuales para el día de hoy. Habrá una reunión comunitaria virtual en inglés a las 5.15 p. m. y una reunión comunitaria virtual en español a las 6.00 p. m. en Facebook Live. Los videos se publicarán tanto en los sitios de la Cámara de Comercio del condado de Lake como en la página del Bosque Nacional Fremont-Winema en http://www.facebook.com/R6FWNF y en la página de SCOFMP en http://www.facebook.com/SCOFMPFIREINFO para aquellas personas que deseen ver la reunión más tarde.El incendio de Crane está ardiendo en las montañas a 10 millas al sureste de Lakeview, Oregon. Hoy el clima estará soleado y con presencia de humo,...

This update is for the P-515 Fire and Lionshead Fire burning on the Warm Springs Reservation. Lightning has been determined to be the cause of both of these fires. These fires are 14 miles west of the Warm Springs community. An Incident Command Post has been established at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. The Quartz Butte Fire is in mop-up with no new fire activity to report. Suppression priorities include limiting the spread of the fires, protecting structures, and minimizing the impacts to important cultural and natural resources. The P-515 and Lionshead Fires are actively burning in areas of timber with grass, shrub, and patchy conifer understory. In many areas there are scattered snags and dense stands of young trees. Both fires are being managed for full suppression. Current Situation: Yesterday, both fires exhibited rapid fire spread with spotting and increased acreage due to westerly winds. COVID-19 mitigations are being taken to limit exposure risks to...

Crane Fire Virtual Community Information Meetings Today There will be virtual community information meetings about the Crane Fire today, Friday, August 21. The first meeting will be held over Facebook Live in English starting at 5:15 p.m. and then in Spanish starting at 6 p.m.  The meetings will have the same key information shared, although questions may vary. The meeting will be conducted by Northwest Incident Management Team 12 in partnership with the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, the Fremont-Winema National Forest and the South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership (SCOFMP). At 5:15 p.m., the Facebook Live event can be found at www.facebook.com/allaboutlakecounty.  At 6 p.m., the Facebook Live event in Spanish can be found at www.facebook.com/camaradecomerciolake. The meeting will also be broadcast on KORV 93.5 at the same time. After the meeting, the video will be posted on both Lake County Chamber of Commerce sites, as well as on the Fremont-Winema National Forest...