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9/7 Natchez Fire Update (Natchez Fire Wildfire)
9/7 Natchez Fire Update Happy Camp, CA – There will be a community meeting today at 6:00 p.m. at the Grange on 2nd Street in Happy Camp to discuss current fire status. Weather: Temperatures will continue to be hot and dry today, with winds out of the southwest in the morning. This afternoon, winds will be out the northwest, with sustained winds at 10-15 mph, gusting to 25 mph on the ridges and peaks. Yesterday’s Activities: Crews monitored and extinguished hot spots near the fire line on the east side. Low intensity aerial firing operations on the west side of the fire at Cyclone Gap were successfully completed. On the southwest side, the fire continued to move towards the Eclipse Fire footprint. Helicopters and crews continued to work to contain the spot fire west of Polar Bear Mountain. Today’s Activities: Firefighters and aerial resources will work to hold and secure the containment line and the spot fire on the western perimeter. Crews will patrol for and...
2018-09-07 Update (McLeod Fire Wildfire)
September 7, 2018 Crescent Mountain Fire: 49,277 acres; 37 percent contained ● Personnel: 929 ● Point of Origin: Approximately 21 miles west of Twisp ● Start Date: July 29, 2018 ● Cause: Lightning McLeod Fire: 22,511 acres; 35 percent contained ● Personnel: 461 ● Point of Origin: Approximately eight miles north of Mazama ● Start Date: August 11, 2018 ● Cause: Lightning Holman Fire: 300 acres, no containment ● Point of Origin: Holman Peak ● Start Date: August 17, 2018 ● Cause: Unknown Crescent Mountain Fire: Fire resources continued efforts in the Mission Peak area, including firing operations conducted by hot shot crews. The fire made a run towards Hoodoo Peak yesterday afternoon, and is not a threat at this time. Firefighters made progress on mop-up, patrol, and chipping around the northeast perimeter of the fire in the Twisp River area. Helitack crews and smokejumpers worked on hot spots detected along the fire edge near Slate Dip. Aircraft provided support...
9/7 NW California and SW Oregon Smoke Outlooks (Natchez Fire Wildfire)
9/7 NW California and SW Oregon Smoke Outlooks
Smoke Outlook 9/7-9/8/2018 (Terwilliger Fire Wildfire)
Smoke Another wave of smoke from southern wildfires impacted the forecast area east of the Cascade crest late yesterday afternoon into the evening
Terwilliger Fire Fact Sheet 9/7/2018 (Terwilliger Fire Wildfire)
Terwilliger FireWildfire Fact SheetFriday, September 7, 2018 at 9:00AMInciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6160/ Email: terwilligerfireinfo@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/willamettewildfires/ Public Information Phone: (541) 719-8135Location: 5 miles southeast of Blue River, ORIncident Command: Type 2 Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 4, Rick Connell, I.C.Size: 9,639 acres Containment: 39% Personnel: 708Current Status: Fire behavior was generally less active yesterday as smoke covered the area throughout the day. Crewsmopped up, chipped and patrolled areas on the west and north perimeters of the fire. Crews also strengthened handlinefrom Forest Service Road (FS) 415 to FS19. The northeast side of the fire is slowly backing down a north-facing slopetoward FS1993, where crews brushed, cut hazard trees, and set up sprinklers in preparation for the approaching fire. Tothe south, crews located and extinguished spot fires between FS19 and the South Fork of the...
September 7, 2018 Fire Update for Klondike Fire (Klondike Fire Wildfire)
Overview Klondike Fire West Zone Hot, dry weather continued over the fire Thursday but, favorable winds allowed tactical firing operations to occur on the west and north parts of the fire. On the west side, firing operations were successful between Game Lake Peak and Saddle Mountain, tying the fire line in with areas burned by the Chetco Bar and Collier Butte Fires and removing fuel from the path of the advancing fire. In the north, fire moved toward Sugarloaf Mountain. Again, successful firing operations west of Fish Hook Peak backed down the ridge to prevent growth to the northwest. On Friday, the weather will be sunny and warm with light winds. Areas of dense smoke across the fire area may prevent aircraft from flying. Firing operations will continue on the western side between Game Lake Peak and Saddle Mountain and the Indigo Prairie area west of Fish Hook Peak. Crews will also hold and mop up lines that were fired on Thursday. Depending on conditions, firing operations may be...
2018-09-07 Update (Crescent Mountain Fire Wildfire)
September 7, 2018 Crescent Mountain Fire: 49,277 acres; 37 percent contained Personnel: 929Point of Origin: Approximately 21 miles west of TwispStart Date: July 29, 2018Cause: Lightning McLeod Fire: 22,511 acres; 35 percent contained Personnel: 461Point of Origin: Approximately eight miles north of MazamaStart Date: August 11, 2018Cause: Lightning Holman Fire: 300 acres, no containment Point of Origin: Holman PeakStart Date: August 17, 2018Cause: Unknown Crescent Mountain Fire: Fire resources continued efforts in the Mission Peak area, including firing operations conducted by hot shot crews. The fire made a run towards Hoodoo Peak yesterday afternoon, and is not a threat at this time. Firefighters made progress on mop-up, patrol, and chipping around the northeast perimeter of the fire in the Twisp River area. Helitack crews and smokejumpers worked on hot spots detected along the fire edge near Slate Dip. Aircraft provided support to both fire suppression efforts and firing...
Natchez Fire - Klamath NF Closure Order No. 18-05-012 (Natchez Fire Wildfire)
A new closure area for the Klamath National Forest has been issued that combines the area described on the Closure Order issued on August 16, 2018 with the area identified in the advisory issued on September 1, 2018. A full description and map of the Closure Order No. 18-05-012 is attached below.
9/7/2018 Smoke Report for Taylor Cr/Klondike Fires (Klondike Fire Wildfire)
Fire The Klondike Fire remains active, mainly along the northern portion of the fire south of Agness. Klondike: 117,458 acres and 51% contained Taylor Creek: 52,839 acres and 95% contained Smoke Dense smoke is expected to linger in valleys within the Rogue River-Siskiyou NF and surrounding areas and will again be slow to lift, likely not until noon or later. This afternoon winds will gain shift to westerly mid to late afternoon, followed by a frontal passage in the evening. Smoke is again expected to impact communities towards the east of the fire and along the Highway 199 and I5 corridor this afternoon, but should begin to clear as the front moves through after sunset. Dense smoke is again expected to settle into valleys below active fire tomorrow morning. Saturday dense smoke is expected in areas below active fire, which will be slow to lift. Light winds from the northwest are expected but improved conditions are expected in the Rogue River Valley after the passage of the
September 7 Update, Cougar Creek, Lost and Bannock Lakes Fires (Cougar Creek Fire Wildfire)
Cougar Creek, Lost, and Bannock Lakes Fires Smoke expected to decrease and cold front with potential for rain on the way Friday, September 7, 2018 Cougar Creek Fire: The fire began by smoldering and creeping in the northwest corner of the fire on Thursday morning. In the afternoon, the fire made a run up a ridge south of Jimmy Creek, producing a smoke column visible from Fish Lake to just north of Plain. At this time, there is no concern of major fire movement, but a helicopter will fly over the area this morning to verify conditions. Firefighters patrolled hand line near Signal Peak, and the line continues to hold. Mop up operations, infrared imaging to find hot spots, and patrolling are continuing along completed line on the western perimeter. The southern and eastern areas of the fire are secure, and firefighters are conducting mop up, backhaul, and repair work, such as road grading. The Fish Lake Helibase will close at the end of shift on Friday. Moving forward, air support...
Natchez Fire - Happy Camp Community Meeting September 7, 2018 (Natchez Fire Wildfire)
Happy Camp Community Meeting Natchez Fire Information & UpdateFriday, September 7, 2018 6:00 p.m. Happy Camp Grange 64501 2nd Street, Happy Camp, CA For further Natchez Fire information, please visit:
Renewed Fire Activity, Thursday Afternoon 9/6 (Cougar Creek Fire Wildfire)
This afternoon, the Cougar Creek fire flared up on the north edge, east of the Mad River. At the writing of this announcement, the fire was burning back towards itself east of the Mad River and south of Jimmy Creek in Section 9, northeast of Maverick
Watson Creek Fire Daily Update 9/6/2018 (Watson Creek Fire Wildfire)
Fire crews continue to mop-up and perform suppression repair along the fire boundary and within the interior. The Level 1 – Be Ready – evacuation status for Lakeview Estates will be lifted at noon today. Fire managers ask that only residents and property owners use the roads, as there is significant traffic from fire crews, heavy equipment, ranchers and logging trucks. Near critical fire weather yesterday, which included gusty winds, caused some tree torching and burning of interior pockets of previously unburned fuels near the 3315 Road. Fire lines were tested on the Eastern flank, and thanks to a bucket drop from the Type 1 helicopter they all held. All road and area closures remain in effect through September 17. South Central Oregon Interagency Fire Incident Management Team 3 is carefully weighing if the some areas could be opened sooner, but must consider safety of the public first. Many snags are still being removed, and roads cleared and repaired. ...
2018-09-06 Morning Operations Update Video (McLeod Fire Wildfire)
September 6 morning update for #CrescentMTNFire and #McLeodFire with Operations Section Chief Scott Schuster. He discusses the progress and plan for the Mission Peak
2018-09-06 Morning Operations Update Video (Crescent Mountain Fire Wildfire)
September 6 morning update for #CrescentMTNFire and #McLeodFire with Operations Section Chief Scott Schuster. He discusses the progress and plan for the Mission Peak
Smoke Outlook 9/6-9/7 (Terwilliger Fire Wildfire)
The forecast area will continue to be impacted by fires burning south of
9/6 NW California and SW Oregon Smoke Outlooks (Natchez Fire Wildfire)
9/6 NW California and SW Oregon Smoke
9/6 Natchez Fire Update (Natchez Fire Wildfire)
9/6 Natchez Fire Update Happy Camp, CA – Hot and dry conditions continue with light westerly winds in the afternoon and occasional gusts up to 20 mph. Critically dry live and dead fuels and unstable atmospheric conditions may contribute to the formation of increased fire growth where abundant fuel exists. Yesterday’s unstable atmosphere caused smoke columns that were visible from Happy Camp and the surrounding area. The fire burned actively on the southwestern flank toward burn scars from the 2017 Eclipse Fire. Air resources were used to cool hot spots along the western perimeter near Polar Bear Mountain. Suppression-repair work continued along the eastern and northern containment lines. Firefighters continued to monitor for and extinguish hot spots within firelines. Today, fire managers will continue to use air resources to keep the fire from crossing the mountain passes to the west. Monitoring for hot spots and mop up will continue along the eastern and southern firelines....
2018-09-06 Spanish Update (McLeod Fire Wildfire)
6 de septiembre de 2018Incendio Crescent Mountain: 49,277 acres; 37% de contenciónPersonal: 947Punto de origen: Aproximadamente 21 millas al oeste del pueblo TwispFecha de inicio: 29 de julio de 2018Causa del incendio: rayoIncendio McLeod: 22,511 acres; 35% de contenciónPersonal: 457Punto de origen: Aproximadamente ocho millas al norte de MazamaFecha de inicio: 11 de agosto de 2018Causa del incendio: rayoIncendio Holman: 300 acres, sin contenciónPunto de origen: Holman PeakFecha de inicio: 17 de agosto de 2018Causa del incendio: desconocidaIncendio Crescent Mountain: los recursos aéreos y del suelo continúan los esfuerzos para evitar que el fuego activo se propague dentro los valles de Twisp River, Libby Creek, y Buttermilk Creek. El humo denso limitó los esfuerzos de aviación por la mañana. Las aeronaves pudieron dar ayuda completa ya que los cielos se despejaron por la mañana. Se realizaron operaciones de quema en Mission Peak Ridgeline para abordar el movimiento anticipado...
2018-09-06 Spanish Update (Crescent Mountain Fire Wildfire)
6 de septiembre de 2018Incendio Crescent Mountain: 49,277 acres; 37% de contenciónPersonal: 947Punto de origen: Aproximadamente 21 millas al oeste del pueblo TwispFecha de inicio: 29 de julio de 2018Causa del incendio: rayoIncendio McLeod: 22,511 acres; 35% de contenciónPersonal: 457Punto de origen: Aproximadamente ocho millas al norte de MazamaFecha de inicio: 11 de agosto de 2018Causa del incendio: rayoIncendio Holman: 300 acres, sin contenciónPunto de origen: Holman PeakFecha de inicio: 17 de agosto de 2018Causa del incendio: desconocidaIncendio Crescent Mountain: los recursos aéreos y del suelo continúan los esfuerzos para evitar que el fuego activo se propague dentro los valles de Twisp River, Libby Creek, y Buttermilk Creek. El humo denso limitó los esfuerzos de aviación por la mañana. Las aeronaves pudieron dar ayuda completa ya que los cielos se despejaron por la mañana. Se realizaron operaciones de quema en Mission Peak Ridgeline para abordar el movimiento anticipado...
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