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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREForest Service Okanogan-Wenatchee National ForestMethow Valley Ranger District Winthrop, WA NW Pasayten Wilderness Fires Closure Closure Order: 06-17-04-22-15Pursuant to 16 USC § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Methow Valley Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. This Order supersedes Order # 06-17-04-22-14 dated September 6, 2022, signed by Kristin Bail. This Order is effective September 09, 2022, through November 30, 2022, unless rescinded sooner.PROHIBITIONS: 1. Entering into or being upon National Forest System lands, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.53(e)]. 2. Being on a National Forest System trail, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.55(a)].   CLOSURE AREA DESCRIPTION:The Fire Emergency Area Closure is defined as follows: The fire closure...

Orden de Cierre de Caminos permanece vigente en el Incendio Rum CreekMERLIN, Ore. – A pesar de la reducción en los Niveles de Evacuación cerca del Incendio Rum Creek, las ordenes de cierre de carreteras aún se encuentra vigente. Solamente los residentes del área (con documentos probando su dirección de vivienda) están autorizados a entrar en la zona bloqueada. Se recomienda al público en general, que eviten el conducir más allá de las zonas cerradas o alrededor de ellas pues crea un peligro a nuestros bomberos y residentes tratando de regresar a sus hogares. Se observan ciertas personas conduciendo sus vehículos a alta velocidad, no atentos en la carretera o al tráfico. Así como también se observan personas manejando en medio del camino ocupando ambas líneas de tráfico sobre la carretera. La congestión del tráfico afecta el movimiento de la maquinaria de los bomberos y el personal trabajando en el incendio. Además, puede impedir una respuesta rápida de parte de...

Goat Rocks FireSeptember 10, 2022 11:00am Update Overview: Located 2 miles NE of Packwood, WA in the Goat Rocks Wilderness on the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District. The Goat Rocks Fire is estimated to be 1500 acres in size. The incident was discovered on Aug. 9, 2022 and was partly suppressed by a rappel attack crew. Crews suppressed what they safely could and the fire was monitored. On September 9, 2022 the fire began to increase in size during a high wind event. Size: Approximately 1500 acres  Forest closures: US Hwy-12 is closed from Skate Creek and White Pass. Highway 123 is closed from US Hwy 12 to Ohanapecosh Visitor center in Mount Rainier National Park. Forest Rd. Additionally, 4600, 4610, 4612 and all connected spurs, and Trail #65 to Bluff Lake. Evacuations: Currently Timberline, Goat Rocks, and High Valley neighborhoods east of Packwood are under a level 3 evacuation, or Go status, and are required to evacuate. The remainder of the...

North Cascades National Park Service Complex News Release Contact: Public Information, 2022.chilliwackcomplex@firenet.gov  Chilliwack Complex UpdateSedro Woolley, WA – Weather conditions along with dry fuels continue to increase fire activity on the lightning-caused Chilliwack Complex. Increased easterly winds, high temperatures, and low humidity throughout the area have prompted a Red Flag Warning from the National Weather Service through Sunday evening. On Friday, the Copper Lake and Copper Ridge fires merged, and the North Fork and Little Chill fires merged. The two fires are now known as Copper Lake and Little Chill fires, respectively. The Silesia Fire had significant growth and is approximately one mile from the forest boundary with the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. This fire activity has prompted the closure of the Silesia Creek Trail. The Chilliwack Complex is made up of several active fires (Little Chill, Copper Lake, Brush Creek, Silesia, and Little Beaver...

West Side/Chilliwack Complex Closures/Stephen Mather Wilderness/NOCA Park/Mt. Baker-SnoHannegan Pass AreaTrail Closures: Copper Loop (Copper Ridge and Chilliwack trails)Little Beaver TrailBig Beaver Trail beyond Pumpkin Mountain and Big Beaver campsBrush Creek TrailHannegan Pass TrailheadSelesia Creek Trail  PNT Closed from Mile 717-776Hannegan Pass TrailHannegan Peak Trail (Spur Trail #674.1)Ruth Arm Trail (Spur Trail #674.2) from Ruth Creek Road (Forest Road #32) to the forest boundary Area/Zone Closure: All cross-country zones access from closed trailsCamp Closures: All camps between Little Beaver and Boundary CampsAll Camps between 39 Mile and Beaver Pass Camps Lightning Creek Area of Ross Lake Trail Closures: Lightning Creek Trail between Lightning Creek and Nightmare camps Camp Closures: Deer Lick CampNightmare Camp  East Side/NW Pasayten Fires Closures/Pasayten Wilderness/Oke-WenPasayten Wilderness Area Trail Closures:The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) (#2000) is...

Road closures still in place at Rum Creek Fire MERLIN, Ore. – While evacuation levels have been reduced near the Rum Creek Fire, road closures are still in place. Only residents (must show proof of residency) are allowed past the roadblocks. The public is reminded not to drive past or around road closures, as this creates a hazard for firefighters and residents trying to return home. There are reports of people driving at excessive speeds, not paying attention to the road or traffic, or taking their half of the road out of the middle. Traffic congestion interferes with movement of fire equipment and personnel working on the fire, and may impede the response to a flare-up. If you do not need to be in the fire area, please stay out. Burned areas are hazardous for people to enter. Dead and green burned trees can fall, often without warning. Burned areas that have not been cooled may have smoldering stump holes and deep pockets of hot ashes. Stepping into these can cause serious...

Klamath Falls, Ore. – Overnight, firefighters completed fireline around the southern end of the fire and continued to secure the perimeter in other areas.  Matt Flock, Operations Section Chief, reminded resources at briefing “Completing that line helps to lock in the fire, but there is still an incredible amount of work left out there as we transition to mop-up and continue to widen the cold area around the fire.” Smoke may be visible today as unburned fuels within the fire are consumed. As the work transitions to mop-up and securing fireline in the southern area of the fire, hose-lays will be constructed to provide water to all parts of the fire.  Air resources will continue to provide support to moderate fire behavior as needed.  In the northern area of the fire, where mop-up is already underway, firefighters will be patrolling for hotspots and smoke and gridding for heat.  The goal is to widen the area from the established fireline toward the interior of the fire.  ...

9/10 Thor & Slate Creek Fire updateIncident Commander: Shane RobsonThor & Slate Creek Fire UpdateQuick FactsApproximate Size Thor Fire       1276 acresSlate              597 acresSalmo            320 acresGypsy Ridge    17 acresContainment 0%Total Personnel 50Fire Danger Very HighStructures Lost Primary – 0 Secondary - 0For Immediate Release - September 10, 2022A Type 3 Incident Management Team is managing four fires in the same general area. Each fire is burning in remote and rugged terrain with poor access. The fires are not threatening critical infrastructure, wildlife habitat, nor watershed integrity. Further trail closures, however, are planned as public safety remains the highest priority. The fires were all ignited by lightning as several thunderstorms have passed over the area the past month. The first ignition was discovered on August 13 and the last on September 3, 2022. Managers have taken a confine/contain approach to the suppression of these fires due...

Cedar Creek Fire                                        September 10, 2022                                                                                             Daily Update – 8:00 AM                                                                                                                                Cedar Creek Fire Quick Facts Size: 51,814 acres Contained: 12% Start Date: August 1, 2022 Location: 15 miles E of Oakridge, OR Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 862 Resources: 29 engines 19 crews 46 heavy equipment 8 helicopters Current Situation: Yesterday, Governor Kate Brown invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act. Level 3 evacuation level remains in place for the greater Oakridge, Westfir, and High Prairie area....

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 10, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AMHighlights: The cooler weather has moderated fire behavior somewhat in the timber, but the fire is still actively spreading in the grass. Structure protection preparations are complete along Lostine Road. Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) task forces continue to assist with operations on the south side of Double Creek.Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires  There are three lightning caused fires within the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The Nebo, Sturgill, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires are active and being managed to protect public and private infrastructure, while playing a natural role within designated Wilderness.    Nebo Fire: 11,882 acres | 0% contained | 155 personnel assigned The cooler weather continues to moderate fire behavior with little acreage increase. Firefighters are nearly complete with control line preparations along Forest Service Road 39. Hand crews and dozers are constructing a control...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 10, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AMHighlights: The cooler weather has moderated fire behavior somewhat in the timber, but the fire is still actively spreading in the grass. Structure protection preparations are complete along Lostine Road. Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) task forces continue to assist with operations on the south side of Double Creek.Eagle Cap Wilderness FiresThere are three lightning caused fires within the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The Nebo, Sturgill, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires are active and being managed to protect public and private infrastructure, while playing a natural role within designated Wilderness.Goat Mountain 2 Fire: 490 acres | 0% contained | 0 personnel assigned There was little growth on the fire yesterday as it continues creeping and backing in McCubbin Drainage. Helicopter bucket drops were used yesterday to cool hot spots on the ridge above Lostine drainage.Weather: Elevated fire weather...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires September 10, 2022 Daily Update – 8:00 AM Highlights: The cooler weather has moderated fire behavior somewhat in the timber, but the fire is still actively spreading in the grass. Structure protection preparations are complete along Lostine Road. Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) task forces continue to assist with operations on the south side of Double Creek. Double Creek Fire: 147,582 acres | 15% contained | 796 personnel assigned The west side of the fire has been secured and Upper Imnaha Road from Imnaha to Freezeout Road is in patrol status. The fire continues to actively spread in the dry grass on the north, east, and south side of the fire. Firefighters are working in Horse Creek drainage on the north side of the fire to secure structures and look for opportunities to build control line to the east. River boats are being used to patrol and assess structure protection needs along the Snake River. Firefighters continue to...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires September 10, 2022 Daily Update – 8:00 AM Highlights: The cooler weather has moderated fire behavior somewhat in the timber, but the fire is still actively spreading in the grass. Structure protection preparations are complete along Lostine Road. Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) task forces continue to assist with operations on the south side of Double Creek. Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires There are three lightning caused fires within the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The Nebo, Sturgill, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires are active and being managed to protect public and private infrastructure, while playing a natural role within designated Wilderness. Sturgill Fire: 19,173 acres | 0% contained | 58 personnel assigned The fire remains on the east side of the Minam River between the North Minam River and Chaparral Creek. It continues to slowly back toward the river on the southwest side of the fire and to back toward Bear Creek on the northeast...

Crockets Knob Fire UpdateNORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12Incident Commander: Bobby Shindelar September 10, 2022Today is Northwest Incident Management Team 12’s last day on the Crockets Knob Fire. Management of remaining firefighting resources will transition to the High Desert Type 3 Incident Management Team tonight. Northwest IMT 12 would like to thank the Prairie City School District for hosting our team and the local community for your support and hospitality!Weather: East winds will be gusty in the morning but will become calmer by the afternoon. Temperatures will be slightly warmer today with highs in the low-80s. Conditions will still be dry with relative humidity dropping into the low teens. Operations: Yesterday fire activity was minimal, allowing firefighters the opportunity to mop up remaining heat along containment lines. Crews also continued pulling hoses and excess equipment from containment lines. Chipping and cleanup were ongoing along FSR 45 yesterday and will...

 Davenport, WA - The Seven Bays Fire is located approximately 15 miles northwest of Davenport, WA. This fire started on Sunday, September 4th and has burned approximately 1,232 acres of rangeland, stubble and scattered forest lands (acre increase due to mapping adjustments). The fire is 65% contained. Evacuations: No Evacuation levels.  Road Closure:  No Road Closures.   Friday,   Fire fighters continued mop up along the fire perimeter extending more than 75 feet from the fire edge.  Division A is now in patrol status. Repair work began on interior dozer line.  This work increased fire containment to 65%.  Saturday, Firefighter’s will continue mop up around the fire perimeter and continue repairing interior and perimeter dozer lines.  Excess resources will be released.  Weather:   Saturday weather is predicted high of 84 degrees, with winds (20ft) out of the northeast 8 - 11 mph with gusts to 18 mph.  When residents of a fire-prone community clear brush, trees and...

Fire Information Phone: 541-625-0687   Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.gov Potter Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/ Windigo Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/  Big Swamp InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/  Northwest Incident Management Team Nine will hand over management of the Potter, Windigo, Big Swamp and Camel Hump Fires to a local Type 3 Incident Management Team on Sunday, September 11 at 7 a.m. This will be the last daily update. For fire information related to these incidents, please contact the Umpqua National Forest at 541-975-2300 or the Middle Fork Ranger District on the Willamette National Forest at 541-782-2283.   RED FLAG WARNING: A red flag warning continues into Saturday for strong east winds and critically low relative humidity. The red flag warning will be in effect until 10 a.m. today.   Windigo Fire: Firefighters continue to conduct...

 Fire Information Phone: 541-625-0687   Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.gov Potter Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/ Windigo Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/  Big Swamp InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/  Northwest Incident Management Team Nine will hand over management of the Potter, Windigo, Big Swamp and Camel Hump Fires to a local Type 3 Incident Management Team on Sunday, September 11 at 7 a.m. This will be the last daily update. For fire information related to these incidents, please contact the Umpqua National Forest at 541-975-2300 or the Middle Fork Ranger District on the Willamette National Forest at 541-782-2283.   RED FLAG WARNING: A red flag warning continues into Saturday for strong east winds and critically low relative humidity. The red flag warning will be in effect until 10 a.m. today.   Windigo Fire: Firefighters continue to conduct...

Saturday, September 10, 2022  Boulder Mountain Fire Information 509-508-3389 (8am-8pm) | 2022.bouldermountain@firenet.gov  Quick Facts Fire Location 9 miles NW of Cusick, WA in Tacoma Creek and Boulder Mtn. Size 1,900 acres Containment 8% Start Date 8/31/22 Cause Under Investigation Incident Commander Mike Johnston, Great Basin Type 2 Incident Management Team #7 Personnel 496 Online Links InciWeb: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8382/  Facebook: @NeWFireInfo  Washington State Department of Natural Resources: www.dnr.wa.gov/wildfires  Colville National Forest www.fs.usda.gov/colville Summary: The Boulder Mountain Fire was detected on Wednesday August 31st, 2022, at approximately 8:30 pm. The fire is located in the Tacoma Creek and Boulder Mountain area, 9 miles Northwest of Cusick, Washington. A mix of State, Federal and Private land is impacted. The terrain is difficult, and the fire is burning in heavy timber, slash, and beetle infested trees. Cause of the...

Goat Rocks FireSeptember 9, 2022 10:00pm updateOverview: Located 2 miles NE of Packwood, WA in the Goat Rocks Wilderness on the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District. The Goat Rocks Fire is estimated to be 1200 acres in size. The incident was discovered on Aug. 9, 2022 and was partly suppressed by a rappel attack crew. Crews suppressed what they safely could and the fire was monitored. On September 9, 2022 the fire began to increase in size during a high wind event.   Size: Approximately 1200 acres   Forest closures: US Hwy-12 is closed from Skate Creek and White Pass. Highway 123 is closed from US Hwy 12 to 410 for all southbound travel, travel to Mt Rainier National Park is still open. Forest Rd. 4600, 4610, 4612 and all connected spurs, and Trail #65 to Bluff Lake.   Evacuations: Currently Timberline, Goat Rocks, and High Valley neighborhoods east of Packwood are under a level 3 evacuation, or Go status, and are required to evacuate. The remainder of the neighborhoods and...