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OverviewKlondike Fire West ZoneHot, dry weather continued Wednesday, and active winds from the south and west pushed smoke north toward Agness. The west side of the fire was active east of Game Lake but helicopters worked the area in the morning before heavy smoke moved in. The northeast side experienced minimal growth including movement toward Fish Hook Peak. Favorable weather conditions allowed for a successful tactical firing operation by Game Lake on the western side of the fire in the late afternoon. Other actions included continued improvement of fire line and preparation for firing operations on multiple areas of the fire. Approximately 90 people, including 45-50 local citizens, attended the public meeting in Agness. On Thursday, the hot, dry weather will continue. Upper level winds are forecast to shift from southwest in the morning to west-southwest in the afternoon. Firing operations are planned on the western side between Game Lake Peak and Saddle Mountain and the Indigo...

September 6, 2018Crescent Mountain Fire: 49,277 acres; 37 percent containedPersonnel: 947Point of Origin: Approximately 21 miles west of TwispStart Date: July 29, 2018Cause: LightningMcLeod Fire: 22,511 acres; 35 percent containedPersonnel: 457Point of Origin: Approximately eight miles north of MazamaStart Date: August 11, 2018Cause: LightningHolman Fire: 300 acres, no containmentPoint of Origin: Holman PeakStart Date: August 17, 2018Cause: UnknownCrescent Mountain Fire: Air and ground resources continue efforts to hold active fire from spreading within the Twisp River, Libby Creek, and Buttermilk Creek Valleys. Thick smoke limited morning aviation efforts. Aircraft were able to become fully engaged with late morning clearing. Firing operations occurred on the Mission Peak ridgeline to address anticipated fire movement with southwest winds predicted in the next few days. Direct line work and structure protection efforts continued in Smith Creek, Libby Creek, and Gold Creek. McLeod...

Fire: The Klondike Fire remains active, both along the northern portion south of Agness and in the southern extent to the east of Pearsoll Peak. Klondike: 115,404 acres and 51% contained Taylor Creek Fire: 52,839 acres and 95% contained. The Miles Fire and the Natchez Fire continue to produce smoke, primarily as unburned fuels ignite under continued dry conditions. Smoke: Overnight smoke has settled into valleys within the Rogue River-Siskiyou NF and surrounding areas and will be slow to lift this morning. Light variable winds will shift to light westerly mid to late afternoon. This will result in smoke from the Klondike Fire to impact the communities towards the east of the fire and along the Highway 199 and I5 corridor by this evening. Smoke is again expected to settle into valleys below active fire tomorrow morning. Similar impacts are expected on Friday with light westerly winds pushing smoke each afternoon and evening over the Highway 199 and I5

September 6, 2018 Crescent Mountain Fire: 49,277 acres; 37 percent contained Personnel: 947Point of Origin: Approximately 21 miles west of TwispStart Date: July 29, 2018Cause: LightningMcLeod Fire: 22,511 acres; 35 percent containedPersonnel: 457Point of Origin: Approximately eight miles north of MazamaStart Date: August 11, 2018Cause: LightningHolman Fire: 300 acres, no containmentPoint of Origin: Holman PeakStart Date: August 17, 2018Cause: Unknown Crescent Mountain Fire: Air and ground resources continue efforts to hold active fire from spreading within the Twisp River, Libby Creek, and Buttermilk Creek Valleys. Thick smoke limited morning aviation efforts. Aircraft were able to become fully engaged with late morning clearing. Firing operations occurred on the Mission Peak ridgeline to address anticipated fire movement with southwest winds predicted in the next few days. Direct line work and structure protection efforts continued in Smith Creek, Libby Creek, and Gold Creek. ...

Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6160/ Email: terwilligerfireinfo@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/willamettewildfires/ Public Information Phone: (541) 719-8135 Location: 5 miles southeast of Blue River, OR Incident Command: Type 2 Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 4, Rick Connell, I.C. Size: 9,639 acres Containment: 35% Personnel: 674 Current Status: Yesterday’s extended inversion held smoke in the valley for a longer period of time than previous days and also decreased fire activity. On the west and northwest flanks of the fire, crews held established line and mopped up burned over areas. Burning operations on the west flank were utilized to connect containment lines adjacent to Forest Service Road (FS) 1986. Crews are also working to keep FS19 clear of large debris for emergency access. In the northeast, the fire continued to burn in high terrain along the Sawtooth Ridge but slowed its progress in lower elevations, allowing...

Little fire growth as containment and repair work continues Thursday, September 6, 2018 Cougar Creek Fire: Fire spread was minimal on Wednesday. The fire is smoldering and creeping in the Mad River and Jimmy Creek areas. Helicopters continue to drop water on the area to support containment efforts by firefighters. Firefighters patrolled hand line near Signal Peak on Wednesday, and the line is holding. A small amount of smoke re-appeared in the Grandma Creek drainage on Wednesday. Firefighters and helicopters will continue to monitor the area. Mop up operations, infrared imaging to find hot spots, and patrolling are continuing along completed line on the western perimeter. Near the Sugarloaf Lookout, crews are repairing dozer lines that were used to protect Burgess Cabin. Mop up includes the chipping of significant amounts of material cleared to widen roads and create new containment lines. The southern and eastern areas of the fire are secure, and firefighters are conducting mop up,...

9/5 Natchez Fire Update Happy Camp, CA – The off-shore flow wind pattern has ended, however, temperatures continue to be 10 degrees warmer than normal. Temperatures will range from the high 80’s in the valleys and mid to upper 70’s near the ridges. A thermal pressure trough is adding instability to the atmosphere today creating the potential for an increase in fire activity. Only light winds are anticipated today. Critically dry live and dead fuels will promote the fire’s growth. Yesterday’s hot and dry conditions caused continued fire spread to the west near Polar Bear Mountain. Helicopter water bucket drops were used to extinguish hot spots, and retardant was applied to strengthen the containment line. 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 spread...

Effective September 5, 2018, Terwilliger Fire media phone number is no longer being monitored. Please call the information number,

Overnight, east winds blew high elevation smoke into theWillamette

September 5 morning update for #CrescentMTNFire and #McLeodFire with Operations Section Chief Scott Schuster. He discusses the plan for the Mission Peak area.

September 5 morning update for #CrescentMTNFire and #McLeodFire with Operations Section Chief Scott Schuster. He discusses the plan for the Mission Peak area.

5 de septiembre de 2018Incendio Crescent Mountain: 48,866 acres; contención 37%Personal: 964Punto de origen: Aproximadamente 21 millas al oeste del pueblo TwispFecha de inicio: 29 de julio de 2018Causa del incendio: rayoIncendio McLeod: 22,511 acres; contención 35%Personal: 432Punto 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: las aeronaves se están enfocando en retardar la propagación de fuego mientras que la construcción de líneas de control continúa desde el área de Libby Creek a Foggy Dew. El trabajo de extinción y remoción de material combustible comenzó a lo largo de Buttermilk Road después de la quema exitosa el lunes al este de Black Pine Lake. A lo largo del corredor del río Twisp, continúa el trabajo de patrullar y la...

5 de septiembre de 2018Incendio Crescent Mountain: 48,866 acres; contención 37%Personal: 964Punto de origen: Aproximadamente 21 millas al oeste del pueblo TwispFecha de inicio: 29 de julio de 2018Causa del incendio: rayoIncendio McLeod: 22,511 acres; contención 35%Personal: 432Punto 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: las aeronaves se están enfocando en retardar la propagación de fuego mientras que la construcción de líneas de control continúa desde el área de Libby Creek a Foggy Dew. El trabajo de extinción y remoción de material combustible comenzó a lo largo de Buttermilk Road después de la quema exitosa el lunes al este de Black Pine Lake. A lo largo del corredor del río Twisp, continúa el trabajo de patrullar y la...

There will be a community meeting at 7 p.m. tonight at the Paisley Community Center to update the public on the Watson Creek Fire. The most current information available will be shared, as well as next steps, followed by questions and answers. South Central Oregon Interagency Fire Incident Management Team 3, Fremont-Winema National Forest staff, and Oregon Department of Forestry are working closely with ranchers and loggers to provide necessary access when and where it is safe to do so throughout the fire zone. The Team is also continuing with mop-up and rehabilitation along the fire boundary and within the interior, including clearing down trees and snags along roadways, ensuring hot spots are not flaring up within 100 feet of the fire boundary, clearing blocked culverts, and repairing roads. Lakeview Estates remains in a Level 1 Be Ready evacuation status. The team is in communication with the Lake County Sheriff regarding when it will be safe to...

Fire The Klondike Fire remains active, both along the northern portion south of Agness and in the southern extent to the east of Pearsoll Peak. Klondike: 112,307 acres and 46% contained Taylor Creek: 52,839 acres and 95% contained The Miles Fire and the Natchez Fire continue to produce smoke, primarily as unburned fuels ignite under dry and breezy conditions. Smoke Overnight smoke has settled into valleys within the Rogue River-Siskiyou NF and areas south and west including the Brookings and Gold Beach areas. Light winds will steadily shift from northeast to south, and finally westerly by this evening. This will result in smoke from the Klondike Fire to impact all areas from the coastlines this morning to the Highway 199 and I5 corridor by this evening. Additionally, smoke from the Natchez Fire will be impacting the Provolt, Medford, and Ashland areas. Look for a near repeat on Thursday and Friday of this week with light westerly winds pushing smoke impacts each afternoon and evening...

Cougar Creek Fire: All Level 1 “Get Ready” alerts have now been lifted, and closure areas to the northeast of the fire have been reduced. Fire spread was minimal on Tuesday. Helicopters dropped water on active fire areas near Mad River on Tuesday to support containment efforts by firefighters. Fire line near Signal Peak is holding and will be monitored on Wednesday. Containment improved along the western perimeter including the Sugarloaf Peak area, raising the containment to 71 percent. 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.On Tuesday, smoke returned to the area with air quality ranging from Moderate to Unhealthy. The smoke increase is due to current weather patterns bringing in smoke from Okanogan County and British Columbia wildfires. Smoke from the north is not...

Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6160/ Email: terwilligerfireinfo@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/willamettewildfires/ Public Information Phone: (541) 719-8135 Location: 5 miles southeast of Blue River, OR Incident Command: Type 2 Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 4, Rick Connell, I.C. The media telephone line is no longer active. Please call the Public Information Line for fire inquiries. Size: 9,545 acres Containment: 34% Personnel: 739 Current Status: Yesterday’s weather conditions optimized firing operations and crews were able to strengthen containment lines on the northwest and southwest flanks. To the northwest, crews completed containment line from Forest Service Road (FS) 1986 down to FS19, while helicopters provided bucket support to wet the exterior of the fire perimeter reducing spotting potential. In the northeast, fire advanced on toward the FS1993 as crews removed flammable materials and set up hose line. To...

September 5, 2018Crescent Mountain Fire: 48,866 acres; 37 percent containedPersonnel: 964Point of Origin: Approximately 21 miles west of TwispStart Date: July 29, 2018Cause: LightningMcLeod Fire: 22,511 acres; 35 percent containedPersonnel: 432Point of Origin: Approximately eight miles north of MazamaStart Date: August 11, 2018Cause: LightningHolman Fire: 300 acres, no containmentPoint of Origin: Holman PeakStart Date: August 17, 2018Cause: UnknownCrescent Mountain Fire: Efforts are being focused by aircraft to slow the rate of spread while construction of control lines continue from Libby Creek area to Foggy Dew. Mop up operations started along the Buttermilk Road after Monday’s successful burnout operations east of Black Pine Lake. Along the Twisp River corridor, patrol and mop-up continues with the use of hand and engine crews. Control line construction was complete on Monday in the areas of the Twisp River corridor, northwest of Black Pine Lake by Buttermilk Creek. Due to the...

The Level 1 "Get Ready" evacuation notices around the Cougar Creek Fire have been canceled, effective at noon on September